Outcry as Charlie Hebdo depicts Meghan Markle as George Floyd
The French satirical magazine's new cover shows Queen Elizabeth pressing her knee against Meghan Markle's neck.
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US surpasses 100 million COVID vaccinations
President Joe Biden's administration is trying to speed up vaccinations as new COVID-19 infections decrease nationally.
What role could vaccine passports play in the pandemic?
Several countries are rolling out vaccine passport schemes for those inoculated against the coronavirus.
Canada promised to end solitary confinement, report shows it has not
Report finds nearly 10 percent of federal inmates held in 'structured intervention units' subject to torture conditions.
Ethiopia rejects US allegations of ‘ethnic cleansing’ in Tigray
Gov't in Addis Ababa says accusation 'unfounded', after Washington decried 'unacceptable' situation in embattled region.
Thousands attend Sarah Everard vigil in London despite ban
Police criticised for dispersing vigil in honour of slain woman as officer charged with murder appears in court.
Jordan health minister resigns after oxygen outage kills patients
Anger in Jordan as several COVID-19 patients die when their oxygen supply runs out at a government hospital.
Kazakhstan: Four killed as military transport plane crashes
An-26 aircraft flying from the Kazakh capital, Nur-Sultan, crashed while landing in Almaty.
Russian police detain dozens at opposition forum
Police say participants arrested for taking part in an event organised by an 'undesirable' organisation.
Nigeria raises number of missing students after school raid to 39
Nine more students than originally thought are missing after gunmen stormed college in Kaduna, local official says.
Bolivia ex-president Jeanine Anez arrested
Conservative politician faced an arrest warrant on charges of terrorism, sedition and conspiracy over alleged coup.
Sri Lanka to ban burqa, shut many Islamic schools, says minister
Minister for public security says decision has been taken on 'national security' grounds.
‘Polar bear hotel’ in China draws guests and criticism
Conservationists slam hotel which allows guests round the clock viewing of polar bears from all 21 rooms.
Myanmar: Protesters killed as police fire live ammunition
More than 70 people have been killed in Myanmar in widespread protests against a February 1 military coup.
New Zealand marks two years since Christchurch mosque killings
Several hundred gathered at the Christchurch Arena for the remembrance service, which was also livestreamed.
UN urges withdrawal of foreign forces, mercenaries from Libya
UN Security Council calls for foreign fighters to leave Libya 'without further delay' in rare show of unity.
Philippines reports first Brazil COVID variant as new cases surge
The country reported 4,578 new coronavirus infections on Friday, the biggest daily spike in cases in nearly six months.
Car bomb in Afghanistan’s Herat province kills several
Powerful blast outside police station in western Afghanistan leaves at least eight dead, more than 50 wounded.
Fresh anti-coup protests hit Myanmar after night of deadly raids
Protesters call for commemoration of 1988 popular uprising while more deaths are reported on Saturday.
China’s next aircraft carrier likely nuclear powered, says report
Construction of fourth ship resumed earlier this year after delays as Beijing continues to flex its naval power.