US tops one million new daily COVID-19 cases – a global record
Infections are spreading fast across the US, fuelled by the highly contagious Omicron variant.
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Protests erupt in Kazakhstan after fuel price rise
Demonstrators take to the streets for a third day amid widespread anger about lifting of price caps on LPG.
Eight killed in southern Iran floods: State media
Flash flooding in Iran's south causes deaths, damage due to heavy rains and is expected to last until later this week.
US winter storm shuts highway, strands hundreds in cars overnight
Motorists spend a chilly night snowed in along I-95 after a crash involving six tractor-trailers in Virginia.
How the US far-right threat has evolved since January 6
Responsible for two-thirds of domestic ‘terror attacks’, far-right groups pose significant threats in 2022, say experts.
OPEC+ sticks with plan to gradually boost output, despite Omicron
OPEC+ agreed to adhere to its previous decision to increase oil production by 400,000 barrels a day in February.
Bolsonaro still in hospital, doctors say ‘no need for surgery’
The partially blocked intestine is the latest complication for the Brazilian president after he was stabbed in 2018.
Jailed activist Ramy Shaath to be freed from Egypt detention
Judicial sources say Egyptian-Palestinian campaigner, held for some 30 months, will be deported to France upon release.
As digital lending explodes in India, the threats mount
Apps promising quick cash ballooned in the pandemic but many preyed on first-time borrowers with high interest rates.
India hits highest daily COVID cases since September: Live news
Several countries see record high COVID-19 cases as the more infectious Omicron variant spreads.
Hong Kong’s Chow Hang-tung jailed in second Tiananmen vigil case
Chow Hang-tung jailed for 15 months in second conviction over banned Tiananmen Square vigils.
Hong Kong leader rejects claims of press freedom ‘extinction’
Journalists face mounting pressure with three independent media outlets closing since national security law was imposed.
Elizabeth Holmes: The rise and fall of the Theranos founder
Holmes's claims for her blood-testing business turned her into a Silicon Valley darling but some began to ask questions.
Canadian court awards $84m to Iran plane crash victims’ families
Default judgement comes as Iran insists plane was downed near Tehran in error in 2020 amid military tensions with US.
Colombia: At least 23 dead in clashes between armed rebel groups
Colombian human rights ombudsman expresses 'deep concern' over violent escalation in eastern border area near Venezuela.
Hezbollah’s Hassan Nasrallah accuses Saudi Arabia of ‘terrorism’
Hassan Nasrallah accuses Saudi Arabia of spreading ISIL ideology across the region amid rising political tensions.
Schools in the US delay reopening amid rapid spread of Omicron
The disruptions leaves many parents scrambling to find child care, creating a sense of chaos at the start of 2022.
NY attorney general subpoenas Trump, Ivanka and Donald Jr
Letitia James seeks testimony and documents from ex-president and his children as part of probe into Trump Organization.
Theranos trial: Holmes jurors told to work through impasse
Jurors in the fraud trial of Elizabeth Holmes told a judge they were struggling to reach consensus on 3 of 11 counts.
Settlement between Prince Andrew accuser and Epstein made public
Previously sealed settlement provides release from liability for 'any other person' who could face claims from US woman.