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Read MoreThe Afghan vice-president tells the BBC that the latest US troop withdrawal will lead to violence.The Afghan vice-president tells the BBC that the latest US troop withdrawal will lead to violence.

Read MoreBrazilian Health Minister Eduardo Pazuello said the hospital system in the city of Manaus is collapsing.Brazilian Health Minister Eduardo Pazuello said the hospital system in the city of Manaus is collapsing.

Read More Hergé’s original artwork for Le Lotus Bleu was rejected as too expensive to reproduce in 1936 and given to editor’s son, who kept it in a drawer for decades A rejected Tintin cover illustrated by Hergé that was gifted to a child and kept in a drawer for decades has set a new…

Read More WHO moves emergency meeting forward by two weeks; Israel vaccinates 2m; US officials warn of ‘full resurgence’ of Covid in major population centres Covid surge in Brazil’s largest state leaves health workers begging for help Testing times: how UK government fell short, again and again Greece presses case for vaccine passports but other…

Read MoreA BBC investigation uncovers who is most at risk of lethal police violence in Brazil.A BBC investigation uncovers who is most at risk of lethal police violence in Brazil.

Read MoreJohan Sundstein, aka “N0tail”, has earned more than $7.4m (£5.4m) in prize money to date.Johan Sundstein, aka “N0tail”, has earned more than $7.4m (£5.4m) in prize money to date.

Read MoreCanadian academic whose work on democratic socialism had an impact across the globe Leo Panitch, who has died aged 75 from Covid-19, shortly after being diagnosed with cancer, was a Canadian researcher, teacher and public intellectual whose work had a profound impact on the thinking of democratic socialists in several continents, not least in…

Read MoreThe curfew means everyone must be home by 18:00 unless they are returning from school or work.The curfew means everyone must be home by 18:00 unless they are returning from school or work.

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Read More NASA found 2020 tied as the hottest on record. NOAA found it came in a close second. View Entire Post › NASA found 2020 tied as the hottest on record. NOAA found it came in a close second.View Entire Post ›

Read More International tennis players and staff have touched down in Melbourne ahead of next month’s Australian Open. Follow latest updates 9.24pm GMT Just a bit more from the Hazzard interview. The NSW health minister was asked about all the controversy currently surrounding the AstraZeneca vaccine: The major concern that I have is that the…

Read More A New Hampshire police chief; a Philadelphia detective; two Seattle Police Department officers who traveled cross-country, to name just a few. In the aftermath of the historic insurrection that took place in Washington D.C. last week, which left five people—including a Capitol police officer—dead, police departments across the U.S. have begun reckoning with…

Read MoreKevin Seefried , one of more than 70 arrested related to the riot, is accused of violent entry to the US Capitol.Kevin Seefried , one of more than 70 arrested related to the riot, is accused of violent entry to the US Capitol.

Read MoreTrump’s defenders are calling for the resignation of party chairwoman Liz Cheney after her vote to oust Trump.Trump’s defenders are calling for the resignation of party chairwoman Liz Cheney after her vote to oust Trump.

Read MoreThe report found that leadership failed to manage the rules and the fallout of a policy that separated 3,000 families.The report found that leadership failed to manage the rules and the fallout of a policy that separated 3,000 families.

Read More Cassie Compton went missing in Stuttgart, Arkansas when she was 15 Cassie Compton went missing in Stuttgart, Arkansas when she was 15

Read More Cassie Compton went missing in Stuttgart, Arkansas when she was 15 Cassie Compton went missing in Stuttgart, Arkansas when she was 15

Read More ‘I am very confident there will be a change,’ Elizabeth Gómez Alcorta says as new law goes into effect Argentina’s historic decision to legalize abortion will help spur reform across Latin America, the country’s gender minister has told the Guardian, as a new law allowing the practice goes into effect. The bill passed…

Read More ‘I am very confident there will be a change,’ Elizabeth Gómez Alcorta says as new law goes into effect Argentina’s historic decision to legalize abortion will help spur reform across Latin America, the country’s gender minister has told the Guardian, as a new law allowing the practice goes into effect. The bill passed…

Read MoreThe number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000

Read MoreThe number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000

Read More Canada allowed family of Meng Wanzhou to visit her Ottawa believes China sees detentions are bargaining chip Chinese authorities have said they allowed two imprisoned Canadians to phone their families at Christmas – the first time one of the men had spoken with his family in more than two years. Michael Kovrig and…

Read More Canada allowed family of Meng Wanzhou to visit her Ottawa believes China sees detentions are bargaining chip Chinese authorities have said they allowed two imprisoned Canadians to phone their families at Christmas – the first time one of the men had spoken with his family in more than two years. Michael Kovrig and…

Read MorePeople turned out in droves in an historic election in which Museveni’s reign is said to be strongly tested.People turned out in droves in an historic election in which Museveni’s reign is said to be strongly tested.

Read MorePeople turned out in droves in an historic election in which Museveni’s reign is said to be strongly tested.People turned out in droves in an historic election in which Museveni’s reign is said to be strongly tested.

Read MoreUS commission says new evidence has emerged that ‘crimes against humanity – and possibly genocide – are occurring’.US commission says new evidence has emerged that ‘crimes against humanity – and possibly genocide – are occurring’.

Read MoreUS commission says new evidence has emerged that ‘crimes against humanity – and possibly genocide – are occurring’.US commission says new evidence has emerged that ‘crimes against humanity – and possibly genocide – are occurring’.

Read More Pennsylvania man lobbed fire extinguisher at three police officers, friend tipped off FBI that he was involved in riots Pennsylvania man lobbed fire extinguisher at three police officers, friend tipped off FBI that he was involved in riots

Read More The entirety of France will be placed under a 6pm-6am curfew for at least 15 days from Saturday in a bid to ease the pressure of Covid-19 on the country’s health system, Prime Minister Jean Castex announced on Thursday. The 12-hour curfews are currently already in place for 25 of mainland France’s 95…

Read More Secret Service detail were forced to use porta-potties or neighbors’ bathrooms until government rented them an apartment The dying days of the Trump administration have been plagued by yet more scandal in the form of riots, Twitter bans and impeachment. Now The Washington Post has added another: water closet gate. In a multi-bylined…

Read More ‘Being naturally-made makes it so much more spectacular,’ the photographer says ‘Being naturally-made makes it so much more spectacular,’ the photographer says

Read MoreAccording to folklore, if there are fewer than six ravens left to guard the tower, both the kingdom and country will collapse.According to folklore, if there are fewer than six ravens left to guard the tower, both the kingdom and country will collapse.

Read MoreThe pigeon has been named Joe, after the U.S. president-elect.The pigeon has been named Joe, after the U.S. president-elect.

Read More The round the clock curfew will last for 11 days The round the clock curfew will last for 11 days

Read More Letitia James seeks federally appointed monitor to oversee department’s ‘pattern of excessive, brutal and unlawful force’ Letitia James seeks federally appointed monitor to oversee department’s ‘pattern of excessive, brutal and unlawful force’