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Six men go on trial over Vienna jihadist shooting
Six men go on trial over Vienna jihadist shooting
by  AFP

Six men accused of helping a gunman who carried out Austria's first deadly jihadist attack go on trial in a Vienna court on Tuesday. According to the federal prosecutors' charge sheet seen by AFP, the six defendants -- all men aged between 21 and 32 years old -- were not directly involved in the deadly attack, but are suspected of actively helping Fejzulai prepare for the shooting.

High hopes for nasal Covid vaccines despite 'disappointing' trial
High hopes for nasal Covid vaccines despite 'disappointing' trial
by  AFP

Nasal vaccines could still be a powerful future weapon in the fight against Covid-19 despite "disappointing" recent trial results for an AstraZeneca spray, experts say. With some wondering when Western nations would catch up, last week Oxford researchers revealed the results of a phase 1 trial for a simple nasal spray using the AstraZeneca vaccine.

Global broadcasting icon BBC turns 100
Global broadcasting icon BBC turns 100
by  AFP

Global media giant the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) celebrates turning 100 on Tuesday with one eye on its illustrious past and another on its uncertain future. "The BBC is one hundred today -- it's a time to celebrate, but also to embrace the future," said Sharp.

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