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Austria and Denmark are to stop relying solely on the European Union for coronavirus vaccines and begin a partnership with Israel. Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said he will visit Israel with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Thursday. They are expected to discuss cooperating on vaccine production and research with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It could be described as "unilateral action", Ms Frederiksen said. Mr Kurz said the two countries would "no longer rely" on Brussels. Advertisement Israel has already inoculated a large proportion of its population, while the EU has faced heavy criticism for the slowness of its rollout. So far, about 5.5% of the Austrian population has been immunised. More from Covid-19 Isle Of Wight Festival confirms it will go ahead - but moves from June to September after lockdown roadmap announcement COVID-19: Hunt for mystery person infected with Brazil variant narrows to … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Austria and Denmark to partner with Israel on vaccines and stop relying solely on ‘too slow’ EU

BAFTA have announced the nominations for this year's British Academy Games Awards, providing a snapshot of the biggest and best games from 2020. Unsurprisingly, The Last of Us Part II features heavily in a lot of categories, racking up a record breaking 13 nominations. Naughty Dog's sequel steals the crown from Control and Death Stranding, which both topped out at 11 nods each last year. New IPs Ghost of Tsushima and Hades aren't too far behind, earning 10 and eight nominations respectively. GoT was one of the PS4's standout exclusives in 2020, while Supergiant Games' smash hit isometric roguelike Hades appeared on many a Game of the Year list a couple of months ago, including the Mirror's . The EE Game of the Year category winner is the only one decided by a public vote, with a shortlist consisting of Ghost of Tsushima, The Last of Us Part II, Hades, Call of Duty Warzone and VALORANT. If you want to cast your ballot, head to the BAFTA Games Awards section on the EE … [Read more...] about BAFTA Games Awards 2021 nominees announced, with The Last of Us Part II breaking a record

Boris Johnson is trying to set up a charity to help fund a luxurious revamp of his grace-and-favour flat, it was claimed today. The Prime Minister faces questions over works overseen by his fiancee Carrie Symonds in the plush, four-bed living space above No11. The 32-year-old has removed Theresa May ’s “John Lewis furniture nightmare” and paintings by British artist John Nash hang alongside works by the PM himself, according to an article in Tatler. The Cabinet Office will be forced to publish any taxpayer spending on the project in its annual accounts this summer. But today No10 refused to deny reports that the Prime Minister, 56, wants to fund the some of refurb through donations - after being told he could only claim around £30,000 from the state. The Daily Mail reported Mr Johnson had privately complained the cost was “totally out of control” and amounted to “tens and tens of thousands”, which he would struggle to afford after an expensive divorce from ex-wife Marina … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson ‘setting up a charity’ to fund lavish refurb of his Downing Street flat