Boris Johnson told a powerful committee that his statements over parties at his office were “made in good faith.” His political future may be at stake.
Tag: Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
Report of Wuhan Market Samples Found Covid and Raccoon Dog Genetic Material
In a much-anticipated study, experts described a swab that was positive for the coronavirus and contained loads of genetic material from raccoon dogs.
Boris Johnson Admits Misleading U.K. Parliament Over Lockdown Parties
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson of Britain, who will testify before a committee investigating whether he lied to lawmakers, said any misinformation was not intentional.
Lab Leak or Not? How Politics Shaped the Battle Over Covid’s Origin
A lab leak was once dismissed by many as a conspiracy theory. But the idea is gaining traction, even as evidence builds that the virus emerged from a market.
WHO Accuses China of Withholding Data on Covid’s Origins
Genetic research from China suggests to some experts that the coronavirus may have sprung from a seafood market in Wuhan. Now the data are missing from a scientific database.
Tell Us Your Pandemic ‘Silver Lining’
It has been a traumatic three years. But some good things came out of the upheaval, too.
China’s New Premier Needs to Revive Growth. How Far Will Loyalty Get Him?
Li Qiang’s business-friendly reputation could bolster confidence in China’s economy. But he is stepping into a role with diminished power under Xi Jinping.
China’s Top Leader Xi Jinping Starts Third Term
The Communist Party-controlled legislature endorsed Xi Jinping for an unprecedented third term as China’s president in a ritual ballot, cementing his dominance.
The Debate Over Covid’s Origin
Both U.S. political parties are now open to the idea that Covid may have come from a lab in China.
Your Thursday Briefing: Covid Origins Hearing Opens in the U.S.
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