George Floyd settlement is largest yet for police killing
There have been six major financial settlements in wake of police killings of Black people since 2015.
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Is this Australia’s turning point on sexual harassment, assault?
Multiple allegations of rape, sexual harassment against politicians and their staffers have sent shockwaves nationwide.
‘Nightmares for a long time:’ Police joked of beating Black man
Filings claim Louisiana officers joked about beating Black man who surrendered after high-speed chase.
China lashes out at US over tighter Huawei restrictions
The United States informed some Huawei suppliers of tighter conditions on previously approved export licences.
US grants Myanmar nationals relief from deportation after coup
Temporary status to be granted to 1,600 Myanmar nationals living in the US, more sanctions likely, officials say.
Theranos’s Elizabeth Holmes asks to delay trial due to pregnancy
If a US district judge in California agrees to the request, it will be the fourth time Holmes's trial has been delayed.
Bolivia’s ex-President Anez says government seeks her arrest
Bolivian prosecutors also want to arrest two men accused of helping force Evo Morales's departure in 2019.
Minneapolis agrees to pay $27m to George Floyd’s family
The city council voted unanimously to settle the lawsuit brought by Floyd's family.
Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny ‘moved from jail’
Russian news agency TASS reports Alexey Navalny moved to a penal colony to serve his sentence for parole violations.
Iraq’s protests and the technology of resistance
Amid killings and arrests, Iraqi activists have adapted to survive and turned to technology for protection.
Bitcoin backlash: Iran cracks down on crypto exchanges
The current hawkish stance comes in the wake of bitcoin’s meteoric price rise since mid-December.
The battle to stop the spread of vaccine misinformation online
The rollout of coronavirus vaccines has presented new challenges to groups fighting online misinformation.
COVID: Year without income leaves Broadway stars scrambling
The shutdown of Broadway theatres forced those working in the US's most high-profile arts scene to get creative.
Iranian ship hit in attack in Mediterranean, company says
The ship was slightly damaged by an explosive object which caused a small fire and no casualties, state media reports.
US Yemen envoy urges response on ceasefire plan with Houthis
The Houthis are pushing towards the gas-rich region of Marib, the government's last stronghold in northern Yemen.
Pakistan Senate elects ruling alliance candidate as chairman
PM Imran Khan-backed Sadiq Sanjrani defeated the opposition candidate and former PM Yusuf Raza Gilani.
Poll: Most Americans support restrictions on unvaccinated people
Over half of Americans believe that unvaccinated people should not be allowed back in the office or use public spaces.
Working moms, Kenya’s champion maker and a $69.3m Beeple pleaser
We gather the numbers to know from the biggest economic news stories so you can impress yourself and your friends.
Ant Group CEO Simon Hu said to resign
Ant Group CEO Simon Hu unexpectedly resigned, sources tell Bloomberg.
Biden to broaden US-Mexican relations, keep immigration at top
Biden wants to establish a more diverse agenda with Mexico, as well as increase cooperation along the US-Mexico border.