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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.
More than 30,000 displaced by floods in Indonesia’s Sumatra
People take shelter in mosques, public buildings as homes submerged in Aceh and Jambi, with at least two children dead.
China’s Henan imposes new restrictions as COVID cases spike: Live
Governments across the world tightening restrictions as the Omicron variant continues to drive up COVID-19 cases.
North Korea says Wednesday test was hypersonic missile
Second test of advanced weaponry underlines Pyongyang's commitment to modernising its military despite UN ban.
Chile’s constitutional assembly elects new president
Epidemiologist Maria Elisa Quinteros takes helm of body tasked with replacing Chile's Pinochet-era constitution.
‘Whatever it takes’: Garland promises accountability for Capitol riot
US attorney general says investigations into January 6 attack will go on 'as long as it takes' to achieve justice.
Kazakhstan asks Russian-led alliance for help quelling protests
Kazakh interior ministry says eight police officers killed in unrest sparked by fuel price rise.