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Darius Hughes was a key figure in Pfizer’s pioneering Covid vaccine drive. Now he has changed companies – and sees a big future for mRNA technology

European shares slipped as traders scaled back rate cut expectations. Find out more about the impact on European stocks and the reasons behind it.

A significant proportion of Australian workers – about one-fifth – would be prepared to sacrifice between 16% and 33% of their salaries for the right to work from home, which works out at A$12,000 to $24,000 of those workers’ salaries.

Winter illnesses are all around us at the moment – from the common cold, COVID-19 and flu to strep throat and stomach bugs. All have one thing in common: they can make you feel miserable. These illnesses often come with fatigue, lack of appetite and concentration difficulties. Sufferers often just…

Covid, flu and RSV rates creep up as vaccination rates for all three remain low, worrying healthcare providers

For almost seven years, Sarah and I have exchanged daily snaps between Australia and US – many prosaic but each whispering: I love you

The COVID pandemic led to big increases in psychological distress for many people, including symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression. The negative impact on mental health has been substantial and is likely to be long-lasting, with many people experiencing psychological distress even now.

‘Disease X’ is ranked as a priority for awareness campaigning by the WHO alongside Covid-19, Ebola and Zika virus

North Korea imposed one of the world's most stringent lockdowns four years ago.