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Read MoreThe tech entrepreneur and vocal advocate of universal basic income officially declared his run for New York City mayor.The tech entrepreneur and vocal advocate of universal basic income officially declared his run for New York City mayor.

Read MoreTen years ago, protests swept across Arab nations that changed the course of history.Ten years ago, protests swept across Arab nations that changed the course of history.

Read More Democratic presidential candidate says ‘We need to make New York the Covid comeback city’ and vows to fix ‘mass transit mess’ The former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang formally announced his run as New York City mayor on Thursday morning, promising to rebuild a city that has been devastated by the Covid-19 pandemic.…

Read MoreSoaring COVID-19 infections accelerated layoffs last week, pushing initial jobless claims toward one million.Soaring COVID-19 infections accelerated layoffs last week, pushing initial jobless claims toward one million.

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Read MoreFSIN says it is ‘obliged’ to arrest Kremlin critic because he broke the terms of a previous suspended sentence.FSIN says it is ‘obliged’ to arrest Kremlin critic because he broke the terms of a previous suspended sentence.

Read More (BERLIN) — German news agency dpa is reporting that illusionist Siegfried Fischbacher, the surviving member of the duo Siegfried & Roy, has died in Las Vegas at age 81. The news agency said Thursday that Fischbacher’s sister, a nun who lives in Munich, confirmed his death of cancer. “He was at home in…

Read More The surviving member of duo Siegfried & Roy has died of cancer in Las Vegas after his magic partner died last year German news agency dpa is reporting that illusionist Siegfried Fischbacher, the surviving member of the duo Siegfried & Roy, has died in Las Vegas at age 81. The New York Times…

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Read More Symptoms of aflatoxin poisoning include jaundice, sluggishness, loss of appetite, vomiting and diarrhoea Symptoms of aflatoxin poisoning include jaundice, sluggishness, loss of appetite, vomiting and diarrhoea

Read MoreNo matter their shortcomings, former presidents have a way of still exerting influence. Will the same be true for Trump?No matter their shortcomings, former presidents have a way of still exerting influence. Will the same be true for Trump?

Read More French officials cannot use drones to make sure citizens are following curfew, staying apart, and wearing masks, the nation’s privacy watchdog has said. It’s the third such dressing down for police in eight months On Thursday the Commission Nationale Informatique & Libertes (CNIL), the agency responsible for personal data protection and guarding personal…

Read MoreExperts suspect the pigeon named Joe hitched a ride on a cargo ship to cross the Pacific Ocean.Experts suspect the pigeon named Joe hitched a ride on a cargo ship to cross the Pacific Ocean.

Read More A devastating blaze swept through a decades-old UN Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh in the early hours of Thursday, destroying more than 550 homes and displacing about 3,500 people, UN aid workers said. The fire struck a UN camp in southern Bangladesh, with footage circulating on social media of the flames raging and…

Read MoreLegislators are calling on Giuseppe Conte to set out next steps after Matteo Renzi’s Italia Viva party quits government.Legislators are calling on Giuseppe Conte to set out next steps after Matteo Renzi’s Italia Viva party quits government.

Read More Historic court case accuses country of being responsible for ecological damage and its impacts A Paris court has been asked to convict the French state for its alleged failure to act to halt the climate crisis. The historic legal case, being brought by four environmental groups after a petition signed by more than…

Read More New Zealand sea lions are one of the rarest species of the animal in the world New Zealand sea lions are one of the rarest species of the animal in the world

Read MoreAl Jazeera’s William Roberts encounters hostility, hears conspiracy theories and watches police expel the protesters.Al Jazeera’s William Roberts encounters hostility, hears conspiracy theories and watches police expel the protesters.

Read MoreThousands of Hindus arrive for the bathing festival despite warnings to stay away during the pandemic.Thousands of Hindus arrive for the bathing festival despite warnings to stay away during the pandemic.

Read More Their arrival comes more than a week after an unexpected delay prevented the scientists from entering China. (Image credit: Nicolas Asfouri/AFP via Getty Images) Their arrival comes more than a week after an unexpected delay prevented the scientists from entering China.

Read More Bird’s 8,000 mile journey fails to impress Australia’s quarantine authorities Bird’s 8,000 mile journey fails to impress Australia’s quarantine authorities

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Read MoreAmnesty says rival sides attacked civilians, as it called on both countries to investigate use of ‘inaccurate’ weapons.Amnesty says rival sides attacked civilians, as it called on both countries to investigate use of ‘inaccurate’ weapons.

Read More MPs say sexual exploitation still rife despite series of scandals and call for more effective measures The sexual abuse and exploitation of local women by international aid workers remains “rife”, say MPs, describing the sector as the “last safe haven” for perpetrators. A parliamentary inquiry found evidence of widespread abuse of beneficiaries, ineffective…

Read MoreNew global survey finds most people believe media, politicians are trying to mislead people by spreading misinformation.New global survey finds most people believe media, politicians are trying to mislead people by spreading misinformation.

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Read MoreMore than 550 shelters home were burned in a fire that swept through a refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar.More than 550 shelters home were burned in a fire that swept through a refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar.

Read MoreThe agency confirmed another advance in the program, complicating the incoming Biden administration’s intention to have the U.S. rejoin the 2015 Iran nuclear pact.The agency confirmed another advance in the program, complicating the incoming Biden administration’s intention to have the U.S. rejoin the 2015 Iran nuclear pact.

Read More Ireland’s government has warned that the country faces “a major challenge over the next three weeks” after the spread of the new virus strain saw it record the world’s highest number of new Covid-19 cases per million. Government health spokesperson Colm Burke laid out how the new strain of the virus is spreading…

Read More Featuring on a stamp ‘means that a person is doing something extraordinary,’ director at postal company says Featuring on a stamp ‘means that a person is doing something extraordinary,’ director at postal company says

Read More The American says he first tested positive in November and tournament organisers argue he is therefore not infectious The US tennis player Tennys Sandgren is bound for Melbourne after Tennis Australia reportedly intervened so he could board a charter flight despite testing positive for coronavirus. In a series of tweets on Thursday, Australian…

Read More Biden to set out Covid vaccination and economic rescue package plans Full report: Donald Trump impeached a second time Donald Trump’s second impeachment: five key takeaways Troops deployed to US Capitol ahead of inauguration Kamala Harris: how will the next vice-president wield her power? Join the Guardian for a live conversation on 18…

Read More France has been slowed in its vaccine rollout by the large number of people who say they are opposed to vaccinations. But the rapid spread of COVID-19 appears to be changing some skeptics’ minds. France has been slowed in its vaccine rollout by the large number of people who say they are opposed…

Read More Ugandans voters on Thursday are deciding between a man who has been in power for more than three decades and a singer turned politician who has galvanized the youth in the East African country. Ugandans voters on Thursday are deciding between a man who has been in power for more than three decades…