Month: January 2021

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Read More One of those charged was found to have bomb-making manuals in his home One of those charged was found to have bomb-making manuals in his home

Read MoreControversial leader says the covering is representative of an ideology she described as ‘totalitarian and murderous’.Controversial leader says the covering is representative of an ideology she described as ‘totalitarian and murderous’.

Read More ‘The Covid relief has to pass with no ifs, ands or buts,’ says president ‘The Covid relief has to pass with no ifs, ands or buts,’ says president

Read MoreThe soldiers were killed when a suicide bomber hit the base with an explosives-laden Humvee.The soldiers were killed when a suicide bomber hit the base with an explosives-laden Humvee.

Read More The tennis player on being there for her daughter, crying a lot and bringing back dinosaurs Born in Michigan, Serena Williams, 39 made her professional tennis debut at the age of 14. The winner of four Olympic gold medals and 23 grand slam singles titles, Serena is married to Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian.…

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Read MoreLawmakers to hold first meeting on Monday amid new threats of army takeover over alleged poll fraud.Lawmakers to hold first meeting on Monday amid new threats of army takeover over alleged poll fraud.

Read More Yellow warning for ice covers much of north-east England and Scotland with flood warnings in place further south Heavy snow flurries will hit parts of the UK in the coming days, with treacherous icy conditions and heavy rain also affecting many people. A yellow warning for ice covers much of north-east England and…

Read MoreThe case of Canadian couple Rod and Ekaterina Baker shows that the colonial ‘wasicu’ mindset is not a thing of the past.The case of Canadian couple Rod and Ekaterina Baker shows that the colonial ‘wasicu’ mindset is not a thing of the past.

Read MoreLebanon’s demise has turned food blogger Anthony Rahayel into an unlikely protagonist in the fight for its future.Lebanon’s demise has turned food blogger Anthony Rahayel into an unlikely protagonist in the fight for its future.

Read More The ‘poet laureate of Twitter’ and author of the acclaimed memoir Priestdaddy has written her first novel. She discusses politics, finding her voice, and her experience of long Covid The day before my interview with the poet, essayist, memoirist and novelist Patricia Lockwood, the attempted coup took place in Washington DC. She, like…

Read MoreAnnouncement comes a day after the US called out the UAE for its role in the North African country’s civil war.Announcement comes a day after the US called out the UAE for its role in the North African country’s civil war.

Read More Petition urges government to extend closing times for bars as women go hungry and are forced to skip HIV medication Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Dozens of sex workers took to the streets of Malawi’s capital Lilongwe on Thursday to protest against what they described as “targeted police brutality”…

Read MoreEstimates of King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s wealth start at $30bn, but that number may be much higher.Estimates of King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s wealth start at $30bn, but that number may be much higher.

Read MoreThe UN counterterrorism chief says there are children from 60 countries in Syria’s camps, including al-Hol.The UN counterterrorism chief says there are children from 60 countries in Syria’s camps, including al-Hol.

Read MoreOrganisers say the event was scrapped amid concerns over a resurgence of coronavirus in California.Organisers say the event was scrapped amid concerns over a resurgence of coronavirus in California.

Read More After 25 years in the limelight, the actor says she is finally finding her voice as an actor, writer and now director. Does life imitate art? The first thing Billie Piper says to me is, “It’s in your lined paper book, Eugene, I already sent it to them,” because she’s trying to home…

Read More Abolishing the filibuster could allow Senate Democrats to pass Joe Biden’s agenda, but there are risks While the US Senate has temporarily averted a showdown over its so-called filibuster rule, the issue appears likely to resurface, as the wafer-thin Democratic majority endeavors to pass Joe Biden’s legislative agenda into law – and Republicans…

Read MoreGermany is also affected by the temporary travel restriction beginning on February 1 until the end of April.Germany is also affected by the temporary travel restriction beginning on February 1 until the end of April.

Read More Armed forces release statement saying remarks by general about political system were misinterpreted Myanmar’s armed forces have said they will protect and abide by the country’s constitution and act according to law, amid concerns in the country that the military might attempt to seize power. In an official statement on Saturday, the military…

Read MoreKatherine Maher discusses how Wikipedia, the world’s largest reference website, fights misinformation.Katherine Maher discusses how Wikipedia, the world’s largest reference website, fights misinformation.

Read More If nations make vaccine delivery equitable, step up testing and study variant genomes, the pandemic could be under control by January 2022 Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage A year ago, on 30 January, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of the new coronavirus a public health emergency of…

Read MoreBody of a man lying for hours on a sidewalk became a symbol of the chaos enveloping coronavirus-hit Wuhan last year.Body of a man lying for hours on a sidewalk became a symbol of the chaos enveloping coronavirus-hit Wuhan last year.

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Read More As Mitch McConnell goes into battle for the minority once again, Adam Jentleson’s book is perfectly timed For nearly a month, Mitch McConnell and his Senate Republicans have waged the parliamentary equivalent of a guerrilla war. Having lost the Georgia runoffs and with them the Senate, McConnell has still managed to stymie formal…

Read More Iona, 23, journalist, and Francesco, 25, musician What were you hoping for? Someone chatty, attractive and funny. Ideally, a spark. Continue reading…Iona, 23, journalist, and Francesco, 25, musicianWhat were you hoping for? Someone chatty, attractive and funny. Ideally, a spark. Continue reading…

Read More I realise that the last time my fixed notion of what I weighed was affirmed by actual measurement was at a doctor’s appointment five years ago On my third pass through the kitchen in the morning, I see a recently delivered box sitting on the floor. I consider the possibility that it might…

Read More App helping to fuel share-buying frenzy allows ‘limited buys’ after a $1bn cash injection to safeguard trades Shares in companies including videogame retailer GameStop soared again on Friday, as an army of small investors taking aim at Wall Street regained access to amateur share trading platform Robinhood. The app, weaponised by activist small…

Read More Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development says woman emerged from water with bleeding foot A surfer has reportedly been attacked by a shark in ocean off the south-west of Western Australia. A spokesman for the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development said the woman, 46, emerged from the water with a…

Read MoreThe Japanese woman reportedly hid the body a decade ago because she “didn’t want to move out”.The Japanese woman reportedly hid the body a decade ago because she “didn’t want to move out”.

Read More ‘History and geography don’t change – I don’t think British destiny is different to ours,’ says French president Emmanuel Macron has warned that Boris Johnson’s government has to decide who its allies are, insisting that “half-friends is not a concept”. “What politics does Great Britain wish to choose? It cannot be the best…

Read MoreThe aircraft crashed after leaving eastern Holguín for a short trip to Guantánamo province.The aircraft crashed after leaving eastern Holguín for a short trip to Guantánamo province.

Read More WA premier Mark McGowan says travellers from Queensland and Victoria will no longer have to quarantine upon arrival Follow today’s coronavirus liveblog Australia’s coronavirus vaccine rollout hit as EU gives itself power to block exports Australia’s Covid vaccines rollout: everything you need to know ‘Immunological unicorn’: the Australian lab growing coronavirus – and…