Jewish Women’s Aid says it spoke to 465 callers between April 2020 and March 2021; says lockdown 'used as an opportunity by perpetrators to abuse'

Tuesday marks end of Green Pass and Purple Badge requirements, meaning all venues can open to all people, with no limit on crowds, as nation looks to put pandemic in rear-view

Allegations are part of a slew of claims of cronyism and ethical breaches against UK PM and his Conservative government ahead of local elections next week

While less restricted than last year, only vaccinated or recovered allowed at Islam's holiest mosque in Mecca, as lockdowns curb festivities in Gaza, Iraq, Indonesia and more

Carlton Tavern, only building on its block to survive Nazi blitz, ordered rebuilt 'brick-by-brick;' one of thousands of pubs across UK to open as virus curbs lifted

Just 200,000 doses administered in country of 84 million; 85% of cities declared 'red' or 'orange' zones amid 4th pandemic wave

Preliminary numbers show 6% decline in suicides, largest annual drop in at least four decades even as people dealt with severe isolation and economic distress

Government said restrictions were imposed to protect against outbreak, but critics maintained rules designed to halt anti-Netanyahu demonstrations