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A variant that is thought to be more infectious has not been found in the UK, scientist says.

Move follows concern over a new Covid variant which an expert says has already been found in the UK.

Scientists have discovered a new mutated version of the virus from Brazil, in addition to the ones from the UK and South Africa.

Reports from Manaus say medical staff are begging for help in a critical situation due to Covid-19.

Salvador Cienfuegos's arrest by US investigators last year caused a rift between the two countries.

Scientists warn UK deaths will continue to rise as the global death toll passes two million.

More lithium is needed to supply the electric car market, but can it be produced in a sustainable way?

UK-bound arrivals from South America and Portugal will be banned from Friday over concerns about the variant.

Ministers could bring in possible measures after a new Covid variant was found in South America.

Barcelona's first Brazilian striker left for Real Madrid, managed Iraq with Saddam Hussein's son and beat Pele to a goalscoring record.

Latest results show Sinovac's Covid-19 vaccine is less effective in Brazil than previously suggested.

Donald Trump made the decision days before Joe Biden, who wants friendlier US-Cuban ties, takes office.

The US car giant is closing its last three Brazilian factories, with a loss of 5,000 jobs.

Uruguay recorded 1,215 new cases on Sunday, 28% higher than the previous daily record.

The ex-security chief at a Canadian-owned mine in Guatemala admits to the killing.

The cub, named Nieves (Snow), is being raised by humans after it was rejected by its mother.