Bitcoin jumps 10%, climbs past $40,000 for first time in 2 weeks
The world's largest cryptocurrency climbed by the most in more than three months.
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Huge US winter storm leaves more than 330,000 without power
The storm brought snow and freezing rain to states that rarely see it, caused road crashes and disrupted air travel.
Leading Sudan pro-democracy group rejects UN mediation efforts
The Sudanese Professionals' Association refuses to meet UN representatives, accuses mission of failing to condemn coup.
Ottawa residents decry anti-vaccine trucker ‘occupation’
Ongoing protest led by some far-right activists brings intimidation, violence and fear to Canada's capital, locals say.
Putin hails China oil and gas deals amid tensions with Europe
Russia agrees deal to supply gas to China via a new pipeline as tensions simmer with European customers over Ukraine.
France to help UAE secure airspace from increasing attacks
Defence minister says France is also assisting with aerial surveillance using Rafale jets stationed in Abu Dhabi.
Iraqi militia attack on UAE a ‘message from Iran’
Analysts say drone strikes intended to put UAE on notice for its involvement in Yemen and Israel ties.
Bank of England urges restraint on pay hikes to rein in inflation
The British central bank this week raised interest rates again to fight inflation running at a 30-year high.
Lawlessness at the border mars Greece’s reputation over migration
A new lawsuit filed in international court could prove that Greece has systematically pushed asylum seekers away.
Facing Putin’s threat, Ukraine’s president plays two roles
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has to walk a political tightrope between the country's foreign policy and his domestic legitimacy.
Ukraine crisis: Who are the Russia-backed separatists?
About 4 million live in two pro-Russia statelets, including fighters who were born in Ukraine and Russian volunteers.
Photos: Opening ceremony of Winter Olympic Games in Beijing
The Opening Ceremony kicks off the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, the first city to host a Summer and Winter Games.
Saudi Aramco restarts talks on new stock offering
The fresh share sale could raise more money than Aramco's landmark 2019 IPO listing.
News Corp says ‘target of persistent cyberattack activity’
The WSJ has reported an investigation showed hackers likely sought to 'benefit China's interests'.
US economy adds 467,000 jobs in January, calming Omicron fears
Jobs creation was better than expected despite a wave of workers calling in sick as Omicron infections peaked.
What’s behind the spike in journalist murders in Mexico?
Four journalists were killed in January, highlighting a dangerous culture of impunity in the country, rights groups say.
Amazon set for historic market cap gain after Meta’s epic loss
Amazon poised to add roughly $155bn in market value if the stock's pre-market 11% gain holds through Friday's close.
Russia-Ukraine crisis: When oil prices climb, Putin gets bolder
Past conflicts show a strong correlation between high oil prices and Russia's willingness to invade its neighbours.
Indigenous activists’ deaths highlight surging Colombia conflict
Confrontations between Indigenous Guard land defenders and FARC rebel dissidents are escalating, experts say.
Danish court finds Iranian trio guilty of spying for Saudi Arabia
The Iranian separatists gathered information in Denmark and abroad and passed it to a Saudi intelligence service.