Month: January 2021

Read MoreThe last four years have been a whirlwind – we asked the experts to break down Trump’s key moments.The last four years have been a whirlwind – we asked the experts to break down Trump’s key moments.

Read MoreAs the Taliban talks peace, Afghan and U.S. officials say it’s using the targeted slaughter of Afghanistan’s journalists for leverage.As the Taliban talks peace, Afghan and U.S. officials say it’s using the targeted slaughter of Afghanistan’s journalists for leverage.

Read More Analysis: The convergent crises call for a united response, the president-elect argues, but Republicans say that means forgetting Trump’s alleged role in insurrection When Joe Biden takes the oath of office on Wednesday, the new president will appeal for national unity from the steps of the US Capitol, where two weeks ago a…

Read More Donald Trump is expected to pardon more than 100 people, following in the footsteps of White House predecessors Donald Trump is hardly unique in his controversial use of presidential pardons, which have been a sometimes sordid feature of US politics for well over two centuries. In his final hours in office, Trump is…

Read More Several politicians from the national ruling party have tweeted against the show, calling for it to be censored Several politicians from the national ruling party have tweeted against the show, calling for it to be censored

Read MoreThe former civil servant posted audio clips to Facebook and YouTube with comments deemed critical of the monarchy.The former civil servant posted audio clips to Facebook and YouTube with comments deemed critical of the monarchy.

Read More US coronavirus deaths predicted to hit half a million in February Trump to issue more than 100 pardons before Biden sworn in Lights go out on reality TV presidency but dark legacy remains Sign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by email 12.21pm GMT Music stars including Alicia Keys, Mary…

Read More Moscow authorities likely to block protests planned for Saturday in support of jailed opposition leader Vladimir Putin is not scared of Alexei Navalny, a Kremlin spokesman has said, but Moscow authorities still appear likely to block Saturday’s planned protests in support of the jailed opposition leader. Navalny “has no relation to the Russian…

Read More Crowdfunder led by schoolgirl raises £70,000 for sculpture of pioneering palaeontologist in Lyme Regis, Dorset A statue to Mary Anning, a fossil hunter and palaeontologist once “lost to history” but now considered a significant female force in science, is finally to be erected after a crowdfunding campaign by a teenage schoolgirl. Evie Swire,…

Read MoreThe vote in Italy’s upper house was triggered by a row over EU funds to tackle Covid.The vote in Italy’s upper house was triggered by a row over EU funds to tackle Covid.

Read MoreIran showcases special forces, helicopters and tanks after the US flies B-52 bombers over the Middle East again.Iran showcases special forces, helicopters and tanks after the US flies B-52 bombers over the Middle East again.

Read MoreAs the Trump presidency comes to a close, the Trump Baby balloon has found a place to land.As the Trump presidency comes to a close, the Trump Baby balloon has found a place to land.

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Read More Trump is to host his exit ceremony shortly before Biden’s inauguration and issue dozens of pardons. Plus: Coney says the GOP needs to be ‘burned down or changed’ Good morning. Today is Donald Trump’s last full day as president, marking the beginning of the end of a turbulent, divisive and at times violent…

Read MoreVaccine developed by Bharat Biotech ran into controversy after Indian government allowed its use without concrete data.Vaccine developed by Bharat Biotech ran into controversy after Indian government allowed its use without concrete data.

Read MoreONA in the south-west is the first eatery serving plant-based food to win a prestigious Michelin star.ONA in the south-west is the first eatery serving plant-based food to win a prestigious Michelin star.

Read MoreOne person is killed and at least 10 are injured after cars collide on the Tohoku Expressway.One person is killed and at least 10 are injured after cars collide on the Tohoku Expressway.

Read More Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo has launched an unusual Twitter victory lap. He is thought to be considering a run for the presidency in 2024. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo has launched an unusual Twitter victory lap. He is thought to be considering a run for the presidency in 2024.

Read More It would be too much to say that if you’ve seen one Trump rally you’ve seen them all. But “they all follow a predictable pattern,” says Peter van Agtmael, who has been attending them since 2016. As a news photographer, “You have a lot of nice conversations, and maybe one or two people…

Read MoreWoman sentenced for posting audio clips to Facebook and YouTube with comments deemed critical of the monarchy.Woman sentenced for posting audio clips to Facebook and YouTube with comments deemed critical of the monarchy.

Read MoreThe Kremlin’s most prominent critic has returned to Russia, five months after collapsing on a plane.The Kremlin’s most prominent critic has returned to Russia, five months after collapsing on a plane.

Read More Victoria police says it never registered the murdered lawyer as an informant after a court reveals his role The slain gangland lawyer Joe Acquaro gave Victoria police information on his former client and convicted drug trafficker Francesco “Frank” Madafferi. The revelation, confirmed by Victoria’s court of appeal on Tuesday, follows a lengthy fight…

Read MoreMuseum describes blimp raised in London two years ago as a ‘particular moment of resistance’.Museum describes blimp raised in London two years ago as a ‘particular moment of resistance’.

Read More The US first lady thanked Americans on Monday for the ‘greatest honour of my life’ in a recorded video she posted on Twitter. Melania Trump said: ‘The past four years have been unforgettable, as Donald and I conclude our time in the White House. I think of all of the people I have…

Read More Fabrice Leggeri accused of misleading MEPs over failure to appoint officers to protect rights, as Frontex role in migrant ‘pushbacks’ is investigated The head of the EU’s border force is under growing pressure to stand down after being accused by the European commission of acting unlawfully and giving misleading evidence to MEPs. The…

Read More BEIJING — Workers trapped for more than a week in a Chinese gold mine asked for pickles and porridge to be dropped to them while they wait to be rescued, state media reported Tuesday. The website of the People’s Daily said the request came after a telephone line was dropped to the group…

Read More BEIJING — Workers trapped for more than a week in a Chinese gold mine asked for pickles and porridge to be dropped to them while they wait to be rescued, state media reported Tuesday. The website of the People’s Daily said the request came after a telephone line was dropped to the group…

Read MoreA sex abuse case involving a well-known intellectual sparked a deluge of testimonies by victims of abuse.A sex abuse case involving a well-known intellectual sparked a deluge of testimonies by victims of abuse.

Read MoreA sex abuse case involving a well-known intellectual sparked a deluge of testimonies by victims of abuse.A sex abuse case involving a well-known intellectual sparked a deluge of testimonies by victims of abuse.

Read MoreThe Canadian province that invested in the crude pipeline is looking to sell it to recoup some of its $1.1bn.The Canadian province that invested in the crude pipeline is looking to sell it to recoup some of its $1.1bn.

Read MoreThe Canadian province that invested in the crude pipeline is looking to sell it to recoup some of its $1.1bn.The Canadian province that invested in the crude pipeline is looking to sell it to recoup some of its $1.1bn.

Read More Food price increases and economic impact of lockdowns have left a quarter of the kingdom’s population reliant on food aid, UN warns Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Almost a quarter of Lesotho’s population will require food aid between January and March as a result of Covid-19 restrictions, the UN…

Read More Food price increases and economic impact of lockdowns have left a quarter of the kingdom’s population reliant on food aid, UN warns Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Almost a quarter of Lesotho’s population will require food aid between January and March as a result of Covid-19 restrictions, the UN…

Read MoreUS trade representatives have asked Australia to develop a voluntary code and suspend the proposed laws.US trade representatives have asked Australia to develop a voluntary code and suspend the proposed laws.

Read MoreUS trade representatives have asked Australia to develop a voluntary code and suspend the proposed laws.US trade representatives have asked Australia to develop a voluntary code and suspend the proposed laws.