Month: January 2021

Read More Higgs, 48, executed on Friday in Indiana Podcast: Trump, the death penalty and America’s racist history The 13th and last execution of a federal inmate under Donald Trump’s presidency has taken place in Terre Haute, Indiana. Related: US executes Corey Johnson for 1992 Virginia murders Continue reading…Higgs, 48, executed on Friday in IndianaPodcast:…

Read More Hannah, 22, marketing executive, and Morgan, 22, customer service representative What were you hoping for?I run planet-friendly singles events in my spare time, setting other people up. I thought it was probably time to go on a date myself. Continue reading…Hannah, 22, marketing executive, and Morgan, 22, customer service representativeWhat were you hoping…

Read More ‘I noticed you’ve just decided to press on,’ says my wife. ‘I’ll probably give up for February instead,’ I say. ‘It’s shorter.’ Like a lot of people I usually give up alcohol for the month of January: privation is easier when everybody’s on the same page. This year, I didn’t bother. At first…

Read More The cook and campaigner barely slept last week as the row raged over inadequate food parcels for kids. She discusses austerity, cronyism and why she’ll never stop fighting I speak to Jack Monroe, cook, author and campaigner, towards the end of a tumultuous week in food poverty. On Monday, a Twitter user, @roadsidemum,…

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Read MoreIndia has started inoculating health workers in what is likely the world’s largest COVID-19 vaccination campaign, joining the ranks of wealthier nations where the effort is already well underwayIndia has started inoculating health workers in what is likely the world’s largest COVID-19 vaccination campaign, joining the ranks of wealthier nations where the effort is…

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Read More ‘Heart-wrenching milestone’ says UN chief; China reports 130 new cases in flare-up; India starts mass vaccination campaign Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage More than two million people have lost their lives to the Covid-19 pandemic worldwide, with the United Nations secretary general, António Guterres, lamenting the impact of the…

Read MorePlayers are flown in ahead of the Australian Open while thousands of citizens are waiting to return.Players are flown in ahead of the Australian Open while thousands of citizens are waiting to return.

Read More Here are the current coronavirus hotspots in New South Wales and what to do if you’ve visited them Australia’s Covid restrictions and lockdown rules – state by state NSW Covid cases map; Vic hotspots list; QLD hotspots list Download the free Guardian app New South Wales health authorities have updated a list of…

Read MoreDeath toll rises to 45 as 190 people are treated for injuries and 15,000 residents have sought temporary shelters.Death toll rises to 45 as 190 people are treated for injuries and 15,000 residents have sought temporary shelters.

Read More Justice department puts itself in between president and writer who sued after Trump dismissed 1990s rape allegation as bookselling ploy The US justice department has said Donald Trump should not be forced to defend himself against a defamation lawsuit by the author E Jean Carroll, who accused him of raping her, and that…

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Read MoreHealth officials warn the highly contagious UK Covid variant could become the dominant strain by March.Health officials warn the highly contagious UK Covid variant could become the dominant strain by March.

Read More BEIJING, Jan 15 (IPS) – A government-backed coalition of international advisors to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has recommended that China apply more stringent environmental controls over its overseas investments. If adopted, this would be a major departure from China’s usual approach of deferring to host country rules, many of them inadequate,…

Read MoreExplosive testimony emerges during the trial of a notorious retired police chief suspected of large-scale corruption.Explosive testimony emerges during the trial of a notorious retired police chief suspected of large-scale corruption.

Read MoreSecretary of State Mike Pompeo says seven companies were targeted for shipping steel to or from Iran.Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says seven companies were targeted for shipping steel to or from Iran.

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Read More Washington has imposed a new round of sanctions on Cuba’s Interior Ministry, also blacklisting the agency’s head over his alleged role in “human rights abuses” as Havana condemned the move as ”coercive” and “illegitimate.” The US Treasury Department announced the new penalties on Friday, claiming the ministry and its chief, Alvarez Casas, “have…

Read More Photographer snaps pictures of notes near West Wing Visible words include ‘Move Kash Patel to CIA Acting’ US politics – live coverage My Pillow founder and Trump supporter Mike Lindell was photographed entering the West Wing of the White House on Friday, carrying notes which seemed to advocate the imposition of martial law.…

Read More Legislative polls to be held in May, presidential election set for July The Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, has announced parliamentary and presidential elections, the first in 15 years, in an effort to heal long-standing internal divisions. The move is widely seen as a response to criticism of the democratic legitimacy of Palestinian political…

Read MoreThe United States, with about 4% of the world’s population, has reported about one-fifth of all reported deaths globally.The United States, with about 4% of the world’s population, has reported about one-fifth of all reported deaths globally.

Read More Prosecutors allege rioters planned to “capture and assassinate” lawmakers in Jan. 6 insurrection at U.S. Capitol. Prosecutors allege rioters planned to “capture and assassinate” lawmakers in Jan. 6 insurrection at U.S. Capitol.

Read More Almost half of patients admitted were under 60, research shows Almost half of patients admitted were under 60, research shows

Read MoreClose race expected as more than 1,000 delegates are set to pick a new Christian Conservative leader on Saturday.Close race expected as more than 1,000 delegates are set to pick a new Christian Conservative leader on Saturday.

Read MoreFederal prosecutors previously said there was evidence that rioters intended ‘to capture and assassinate’ officials.Federal prosecutors previously said there was evidence that rioters intended ‘to capture and assassinate’ officials.

Read MoreAn increasing number of civilians are becoming victims of the conflict in Ethiopia’s Oromia region.An increasing number of civilians are becoming victims of the conflict in Ethiopia’s Oromia region.

Read More Contamination ‘probably a one-off’ and no cause for panic, virologist says Contamination ‘probably a one-off’ and no cause for panic, virologist says

Read More Just a year ago, it was difficult to imagine franchises eating up an even larger chunk of pop culture than they already had. Avengers: Endgame, the final chapter in a decade-long superhero saga, had claimed the title of highest-grossing movie ever made. All 10 of the top movies at the box office in…

Read MoreFor residents on both sides of the border there are hopes of an end to queues, but not everyone is convinced.For residents on both sides of the border there are hopes of an end to queues, but not everyone is convinced.

Read MoreHealth and frontline workers are first in line for jabs at vaccination centres across the country.Health and frontline workers are first in line for jabs at vaccination centres across the country.

Read MoreThe BBC World Service speaks to reporters in six regions around the world about the hopes and expectations for Joe Biden’s administration.The BBC World Service speaks to reporters in six regions around the world about the hopes and expectations for Joe Biden’s administration.