UK raises COVID alert level as Omicron variant surges
Due to 'rapid increase' in Omicron cases, COVID alert level has been raised to 4, the second-highest level.
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US tornadoes: Rescuers search for survivors as toll nears 100
Little hope of finding survivors, as people reel from devastating tornadoes that have killed nearly 100 people.
WikiLeak’s Assange suffered ‘mini-stroke’ in prison: Fiancee
The revelation from Stella Moris comes days after a British court cleared the way for Assange's extradition to the US.
Pandemic health costs pushed half a billion people into poverty
The pandemic caused worst economic crisis since the 1930s, the World Bank and WHO say in a joint statement.
Tigray rebels retake Ethiopian Heritage town Lalibela: Residents
TPLF rebels are patrolling Lalibela, witnesses say, less than two weeks after gov't forces claimed to have retaken it.
Mali’s leader promises election timetable by new year
Leader of Mali's military government to announce timetable for a return to democratic rule by January 31.
Gunmen in Pakistan kill policeman guarding polio team
The attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces comes a day after two men with the TTP gunned down another police officer.
New Caledonia rejects independence from France in third vote
With 90.23 percent of ballots counted, 96.32 percent of voters had voted 'No' to independence, local media reports.
Rescue efforts under way after deadly Sicily explosion
At least three people died after an explosion caused several buildings to collapse in Ravanusa on the Italian island.
G7 warns of ‘massive consequences’ if Russia invades Ukraine
UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss says G7 is united amid concerns over a potential Russian incursion into Ukraine.
In Pictures: Search continues after devastating US tornadoes
Rescuers comb through fields of wreckage from devastating tornado outbreaks in the United States' Midwest and South.
UK’s Johnson pictured hosting Downing St Christmas quiz last year
Picture shows Prime Minister Boris Johnson hosting quiz in Downing Street as London was under COVID restrictions.
Israeli PM Naftali Bennett begins first official visit to UAE
Naftali Bennett's office says he will meet UAE Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan.
Indian Prime Minister Modi’s Twitter handle ‘briefly compromised’
Narendra Modi's personal Twitter account, which has more than 73 million followers, was hacked.
In Pictures: Austria protesters rally against COVID restrictions
Protesters demonstrate against policies such as compulsory vaccinations, with fines for those who refuse the jab.
Brazil judge mandates proof of vaccination for foreign visitors
Supreme Court justice rules all travellers arriving in Brazil must present proof of vaccination to enter the country.
‘Headed for disaster’: Argentinians protest against IMF debt deal
Thousands gathered in Buenos Aires to protest against government's bid to renegotiate its debts to the IMF.
New Caledonia holds tense final vote on independence from France
Main independence parties are calling for a boycott due to high number of COVID-19 cases.
Malaysian artists earn freedom to be creative with NFTs
Non-fungible tokens are helping Southeast Asian artists to make lucrative sales, and democratise art.
At least 100 feared dead after tornadoes devastate midwestern US
President Joe Biden promises aid after 'one of the largest' tornado outbreaks in US history.