January 6: A year on, a return to normalcy at US Capitol
Areas around US Capitol that last year saw scenes of chaos and violence are calm, as US commemorates sombre anniversary.
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Bitcoin bulls see $100,000 price target in sight despite drubbing
The largest cryptocurrency by market value has shed about $80bn since the start of the year.
Lebanon’s crippled economy hobbles into new year
With elections scheduled for May, few see meaningful solutions on the horizon to halt the pound's downward spiral.
WHO: Record weekly jump in COVID-19 cases, fewer deaths
WHO chief says Omicron variant appears to produce less severe disease but should not be categorised as 'mild'.
Qatar Airways seeks more than $600m in Airbus A350 dispute
The two companies have been locked in a row for months over damage including blistered paint, among other issues.
US jobless claims tick back above 200,000 as Omicron spreads
Jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, ticked up slightly last week.
Biden condemns ‘big lie’, blames Trump for January 6 violence
Former president, Republicans are threatening American democracy with attacks on voting rights, Biden says.
French parliament approves Macron’s COVID-19 vaccine pass plan
Officials hope the bill comes into force by January 15 as France faces a surge in infections.
Several killed in Sudan protests against military rule
Security forces kill three protesters as thousands gather across Sudan in first rallies since PM Hamdok resigned.
Kazakhstan unrest: From Russia to US, the world reacts
Bloody protests have drawn the attention of regional powers Russia and China, as well as Western capitals.
Visualising Apple’s $3 trillion market valuation
Tech giant is the first company to hit a market capitalisation of $3 trillion. How do its closest competitors stack up?
Australia, Japan sign ‘historic’ defence pact amid China concerns
Treaty is only Japan's second defence pact and comes amid global concern over China's growing military might.
Djokovic hearing adjourned, to remain in immigration detention
Australia has cancelled Djokovic’s visa and denied entry upon his arrival earlier on Thursday.
Infographic: Wordle word game tips and tricks
How to tackle the online word game that has been gaining popularity on social media.
Nigeria labels bandit gangs ‘terrorists’ in bid to stem violence
Official gazette refers to criminal gangs who carry out kidnappings of students and cattle rustling, among other crimes.
Tunisia doctors have ‘grave fears’ for hunger-striking politician
Noureddine Bhiri's wife and children start sit-in at hospital where senior Ennahdha official is being held.
Kazakh police kill dozens of protesters as CSTO deploys troops
Police say demonstrators were ‘eliminated’ overnight as a Russia-led alliance approves troop deployment to quell unrest.
India: New COVID cases jump nearly four times since start of year
Cases soar to 90,928 in the past 24 hours as New Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata experience a surge in infections.
Iraqi military marks 101st anniversary as US ends combat mission
Threats from armed groups pose challenges for security forces as they take on task of safeguarding the country.
Novak Djokovic Has To Leave Australia After His COVID Vaccine Exemption Visa Was Canceled
The decision means the top-ranked tennis player will likely miss the Australian Open. “They expect to be on the flight back home later in the day,” a source told BuzzFeed News.
