Estonia protests to Russia over helicopter airspace violation
Estonia also called for Russian troops to leave Ukraine, and expressed solidarity with fellow Baltic nation Lithuania.
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Five key takeaways from January 6 US Capitol riot hearing
Fourth hearing of the month examined Trump's efforts to pressure local and state officials to overturn 2020 elections.
Saudi Crown Prince MBS arrives in Jordan on regional visit
Business leaders and officials hope the visit will unblock at least $3bn in investment projects by Saudi Arabia.
Israeli settler stabs Palestinian man to death: Health Ministry
Man was killed after settlers tried to set up a tent on private Palestinian land near Salfit in the occupied West Bank.
Turkey to host talks on Black Sea export of Ukraine grain: Report
Millions of tonnes of grain are currently stuck in Ukrainian ports either blockaded or occupied by Russian forces.
Police response in Uvalde shooting was ‘abject failure’: Official
Public safety official said enough officers present to stop the shooting three minutes after gunman entered the school.
EU warns of fossil fuel ‘backsliding’ as countries turn to coal
Ursula von der Leyen issues warning after several EU members say they will use coal as an alternative to Russian gas.
US ‘forced labour’ law bans goods from China’s Xinjiang region
All goods from Xinjiang, where China has established detention camps for Uighurs, are barred from import to the US.
UN scraps travel ban waiver for two Taliban education officials
Diplomats say travel ban exemptions scrapped for two education officials over ban on girls attending secondary schools.
US Supreme Court rejects Bayer’s bid to end Roundup lawsuits
The justices left in place a $25m judgement in favour of a man who says he developed cancer from using Roundup.
Taiwan sends jets to warn off Chinese planes in air defence zone
Chinese air incursion involved 17 fighters, six H-6 bombers and electronic warfare and anti-submarine planes.
Jan 6 hearing highlights pressure on state election officials
Hearing featured testimonies from officials who faced dangerous threats for refusal to overturn 2020 elections.
East Africa leaders agree regional force to quell DR Congo crisis
The decision comes as fighting escalates in DRC's northeast, with Kinshasa claiming Rwanda is backing the M23 rebels.
Bangladesh, India floods kill over 100; millions in need of aid
The worst floods in decades in northeastern parts of two nations kill nearly 110 and leave millions scrambling for aid.
Qatari emir and Elon Musk speak on day 2 of Qatar Economic Forum
Delegates at the economic forum discussed diversifying economies, while Musk gave updates on Twitter acquisition.
Death penalty for captured US citizens not ruled out, Russia says
The Kremlin says the pair were 'soldiers of fortune' who should be held responsible for their 'crimes'.
UN biodiversity meet moved from China amid ‘zero-COVID’ approach
December's UN Convention on Biological Diversity will now take place in Montreal, Canada, world body says.
Photos: Biggest strike in 30 years paralyses UK rail network
Tens of thousands of railway workers have walked off their jobs in the UK over pay, working conditions and job security.
Biggest railway strike in 30 years strands commuters in UK
More than 40,000 workers strike over cost-of-living crisis, forcing commuters to work from home or find other routes.
Macron rejects PM resignation after losing parliamentary majority
Elisabeth Borne's resignation is rejected as Macron begins talks to find an ally in the opposition to end a deadlock.