Biden unveils $2T American Jobs Plan to boost infrastructure
The White House is set to announce big plans for everything from highway bridges to electric vehicle charging stations.
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Drillminister: Meet the UK drill rapper running for London mayor
Raised in southeast London, Drillminister describes himself as 'representing the working class'.
Gunfire heard at Indonesian national police HQ in Jakarta
Indonesian media reports that one person was shot dead in an exchange of gunfire during an 'alleged terror attack'.
New York state passes bill legalising recreational cannabis
US state government estimates that the change could net an additional $350m in annual tax revenues and create more jobs.
Facebook says will curb hate speech as Indian states go to polls
Social media giant says it will 'decrease the risk of problematic content going viral' as five states hold elections.
Russia registers ‘world’s first’ COVID-19 vaccine for animals
The shot is hoped to help prevent the spread of virus mutations and mass production could begin as early as April.
Turkish court refuses to hear expelled pro-Kurdish MP’s appeal
Gergerlioglu now plans to file an appeal with the European Court of Human Rights after Constitutional Court's decision.
The joke is on Volkswagen after April Fool’s name change debacle
German car giant's US unit briefly posted statement on website saying it would change its name to 'Voltswagen'.
US Capitol officers sue Trump for ‘inciting’ January 6 riot
The officers say they suffered 'physical and emotional injuries' in the riot they say was 'aided and abetted' by Trump.
Yemen: UN experts blame Houthis for attack on Aden airport
Houthis reject a UN report that finds they were likely responsible for the deadly airport attack in December.
Rouhani: ‘No serious efforts’ from US to revive nuclear deal
Iran's leader says Biden admin's words not translated into action, as he calls for lifting of sanctions to revive talks.
China demands secrecy in its loans to developing countries: Study
US researchers say Chinese lenders require borrowers to prioritise repayments to Chinese banks ahead of others.
Global rainforest destruction increased sharply in 2020: Report
Study finds destruction of pristine rainforest increased by 12 percent in 2020, despite global economic slowdown.
COVID forces India’s former Gulf workers to forge new futures
Pandemic causes biggest return of overseas workers in 50 years, with some desperate to return due to mounting loans.
Brother of Honduran president gets life in US jail in drug case
During Tony Hernandez's trial, US prosecutors said the Honduran president was a co-conspirator in his brother's crimes.
US embassy staff leaving Myanmar amid risk of civil unrest
Death toll from military crackdown on protesters and clashes in ethnic border areas continue to pile up on Wednesday.
China commits ‘genocide’ against Uighurs: State Department report
US State Department report says 'genocide and crimes against humanity' committed against Uighurs and others in Xinjiang.
About 200 baby tortoises found in a suitcase in Galapagos Islands
Galapagos giant tortoises are endangered and being trafficked is one of the threats they face.
COVID sets gender parity back by a generation, report finds
Women have to wait 135.6 years - up from 99.5 in 2020 - to be on equal footing with men, the World Economic Forum warns.
Two ex-Texas sheriff deputies arrested in Black man’s 2019 death
US charges are first directly tied to Javier Ambler's death, who died after officers used stun guns on him after chase.