COVID ‘shutdown’ coming into effect in Canada’s largest province
Tighter restrictions will be in place across Ontario until at least January 9, as province seeks to curb rising cases.
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Mali opposition leader Soumaila Cisse dies of coronavirus: Family
Cisse, who was held hostage for six months earlier this year by an armed group, died in France aged 71, his family says.
Death toll in western Ethiopia ‘massacre’ reaches 207: Red Cross
PM Abiy Ahmed described Wednesday's attack on a village in western Benishangul-Gumuz region as a 'massacre'.
Dozens killed in Lake Albert boat capsize along Uganda-DRC border
The boat was carrying passengers when it 'hit a strong wind' and 'went under water', a local official says.
Brexit deal: What happens next and what will change on January 1?
The UK and the EU's newly-minted trade pact will shape their relationship for years, if not generations, to come.
Russia opens criminal case against Kremlin critic Navalny’s ally
Lyubov Sobol is accused of violently trespassing when she tried to doorstep an alleged secret agent in Moscow this week.
Daniel Pearl’s family condemns release of accused in Pakistan
Family hopes men involved in 2002 killing will remain in jail, calling decision to release them 'travesty of justice'.
Camper van explodes in Nashville, possible human remains found
Police say three people were hurt in the 'intentional' blast early on Christmas morning.
CAR rebels call off truce, resume march on Bangui as polls loom
Rebel coalition says it is calling off three-day ceasefire, already dismissed by government, ahead of general election.
Pope: Syria, Iraq, Yemen children should ‘touch all consciences’
In Christmas message, Pope Francis highlights plight of children caught in wars and pleads for COVID vaccines for all.
Japan sees five new COVID strain cases, PM urges ‘quiet New Year’
PM Yoshihide Suga calls for strict quarantine measures at airports and on those returning from the UK.
Erdogan says Turkey wants better ties with Israel, talks continue
Turkish president wants to bring ties to a 'better point' but says Israeli policy towards Palestinians is unacceptable.
As violence grips Ethiopia, June parliamentary vote announced
Election, which was set to take place in August, was delayed because of the pandemic, as new date is set amid violence.
COVID: In Italy, the second wave is now as deadly as the first
Daily death toll reaches record high, with total fatalities expected to soon reach grim first-wave milestone.
New COVID-19 variants: What we know so far, in 500 words
At least three new coronavirus strains have been detected in recent weeks, in the UK, South Africa and Nigeria.
India: Modi addresses farmers, claims opposition fuelling fears
Tens of thousands of farmers are protesting against new laws they say will threaten their livelihoods.
Chinese vaccines are poised to fill gap, but will they work?
For those countries that have not yet secured a vaccine, China may be the only solution.
EU diplomats rush to review Brexit trade deal on Christmas Day
EU ambassadors give up festivities to inspect details of historic agreement secured between bloc and UK a day earlier.
World celebrates Christmas like no other, in shadow of pandemic
Muted festivities as millions cancel gatherings in line with social distancing rules.
Japan’s Shinzo Abe apologises over ‘cherry blossom’ scandal
Ex-PM says he was unaware that his office had subsidised cherry blossom viewing parties for his supporters.