Month: February 2021

Read More Donald Trump impeachment trial: what you need to know Second trial, starting Tuesday, will likely be ‘dramatic’ Cheney raises possibility of criminal investigation of Trump US passes 27 million Covid cases – has now given vaccine dose to 32m Sign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by email 10.27am GMT…

Read More Victims given ‘electric shocks, forced to remain in stress positions for an extended period of time, beaten, deprived of food, shackled and blindfolded’, formal legal opinion states Victims given ‘electric shocks, forced to remain in stress positions for an extended period of time, beaten, deprived of food, shackled and blindfolded’, formal legal opinion…

Read MoreIt was the group’s second attempt at climbing K2 this winter, a season that has already seen three other climbers die.It was the group’s second attempt at climbing K2 this winter, a season that has already seen three other climbers die.

Read More Health ministry sends team to investigate ‘concerning’ virus cases in Yanomami territory near Venezuelan border Ten Yanomami children have died from Covid-19, fueling fears over the disproportionate impact the coronavirus is having on vulnerable indigenous communities in the Brazilian Amazon. “It is very concerning that so many kids died in less than one…

Read More New results from a COVID-19 vaccine trial in South Africa suggest the vaccine that was developed by AstraZeneca may not be as effective against the variant found there. New results from a COVID-19 vaccine trial in South Africa suggest the vaccine that was developed by AstraZeneca may not be as effective against the…

Read MoreAs records experience a revival across the world, we meet a group of vinyl obsessives in Johannesburg, South Africa.As records experience a revival across the world, we meet a group of vinyl obsessives in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Read More SoulCycle instructors and wealthy hospital donors have found loopholes to skip the line at a time when vaccine doses are in limited supply, writes Danielle Zoellner SoulCycle instructors and wealthy hospital donors have found loopholes to skip the line at a time when vaccine doses are in limited supply, writes Danielle Zoellner

Read MoreSerena Williams says it was a “vintage” performance as she begins her Australian Open campaign in devastating style.Serena Williams says it was a “vintage” performance as she begins her Australian Open campaign in devastating style.

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Read MoreThe pop star, joined by two dozen bandaged dancers, transformed the stadium into a neon cityscape.The pop star, joined by two dozen bandaged dancers, transformed the stadium into a neon cityscape.

Read MoreThe prime minister is fighting the charges while standing for re-election in just a few weeks’ time.The prime minister is fighting the charges while standing for re-election in just a few weeks’ time.

Read More Water cannon used on demonstrators in the capital as marches take place in cities and towns across the country Massive crowds of protesters have marched in towns and cities across Myanmar in the largest show of popular defiance so far to a military coup a week ago. From the Himalayan town of Putao…

Read More Guardian photographer Sarah Lee has been finding comfort and relief from the lockdown by using her camera to focus on the quiet beauty that is around despite the darkness Continue reading…Guardian photographer Sarah Lee has been finding comfort and relief from the lockdown by using her camera to focus on the quiet beauty…

Read MoreA piece of a Himalayan glacier had fallen into a river, bursting open a dam in northern India.A piece of a Himalayan glacier had fallen into a river, bursting open a dam in northern India.

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Read More The war between the Houthi rebels and the Saudi military has created world’s worst humanitarian crisis. (Image credit: Hani Mohammed/AP) The war between the Houthi rebels and the Saudi military has created world’s worst humanitarian crisis.

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Read More Houses are being decorated as floats because the pandemic has resulted in the cancellation of the customary parades during the carnival season Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Continue reading…Houses are being decorated as floats because the pandemic has resulted in the cancellation of the customary parades during the carnival…

Read More Natural disaster compounded by the collapse of a lucrative export during the pandemic has thrust people into poverty This time last year the west coast of Bangladesh was a thriving place for shrimp farmers. It was a decent enough living and there was a healthy export market. Majnu Sardar, who lives in Koyra…

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Read MoreMass street protests have continued for a third day, as authorities deployed water cannon.Mass street protests have continued for a third day, as authorities deployed water cannon.

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Read More Australia’s Minister for Health has rushed to reassure citizens about the safety and efficacy of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine, after a preliminary study in South Africa showed its poor results against the local strain. South Africa halted the rollout of AstraZeneca vaccine in the wake of a disappointing new study that suggested the vaccine…

Read More The worst weather for a decade causes all trains to be cancelled but raises hopes of first traditional ice-skating marathon for 24 years Authorities in the Netherlands declared a rare “code red” emergency for the entire country as it was hit by its first proper snowstorm in more than a decade. Storm Darcy,…

Read More BENI, Congo — Health officials in Congo confirmed another Ebola outbreak in the country’s east on Sunday, the fourth in less than three years. On February 3, a woman died in Butembo town in North Kivu province, Minister of Health Eteni Longondo announced. The woman from the nearby village of Biena felt sick…

Read MoreHaving hit an all-time low last year, oil has recovered on the hopes of a quicker economic turnaround.Having hit an all-time low last year, oil has recovered on the hopes of a quicker economic turnaround.

Read MoreTom Brady steers the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 31-9 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs to extend his record for Super Bowl wins to seven.Tom Brady steers the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 31-9 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs to extend his record for Super Bowl wins to seven.

Read More Police say Britt Reid admitted to drinking before the accident near team’s stadium Police say Britt Reid admitted to drinking before the accident near team’s stadium

Read More Calls renewed for humane treatment of news anchor after arrest ‘on suspicion of illegally supplying state secrets overseas’ Chinese authorities have formally arrested the detained Australian citizen Cheng Lei “on suspicion of illegally supplying state secrets overseas”, prompting fresh calls for the journalist to be treated humanely. Cheng, an anchor for the Chinese…

Read MoreTV presenter Cheng Lei, detained since August, is accused of supplying state secrets overseas.TV presenter Cheng Lei, detained since August, is accused of supplying state secrets overseas.

Read More Late-night comic slammed on social media for commercial promoting CBS show Late-night comic slammed on social media for commercial promoting CBS show

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Read More The international actors that manage to cope with today’s uncertain times are the ones that might see the strongest reputational upturn.The international actors that manage to cope with today’s uncertain times are the ones that might see the strongest reputational upturn.

Read MoreA legal opinion concludes the Chinese government has shown an intent to destroy the Uighur minority.A legal opinion concludes the Chinese government has shown an intent to destroy the Uighur minority.

Read MoreThe dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo is part of China’s ‘green’ initiatives but there are concerns about its effect.The dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo is part of China’s ‘green’ initiatives but there are concerns about its effect.