Australia’s Great Barrier Reef ‘critical’ due to climate change
IUCN report says more than a third of world's heritage sites are of 'significant concern' or 'critical'.
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Uighurs forced to eat pork as China expands Xinjiang pig farms
Former detainees say they were forced to eat pork in re-education camps and detention centres.
Biden asks Fauci to join COVID-19 team, stresses need for masks
In interview with CNN, President-elect Joe Biden says he intends to ask Americans to wear masks for 100 days.
Inside A Xinjiang Detention Camp
In a lush countryside idyll known for its horse farms and fields of yellow flowers, China built a system of total control.
US Democrats pick Meeks to chair House Foreign Affairs Committee
New York Congressman Gregory Meeks will be the first African American to chair key House Foreign Affairs Committee.
US: Arctic Refuge oil and gas lease sale set for early January
Environmental groups slam Trump administration announcement as threat to pristine wildlife area in Alaska.
Another monolith erected, this time in southern California
The tall, silver structure drew hikers to the area after photos were posted on social media.
Egypt releases rights activists after global pressure
Three human rights activists freed after a month in prison for 'joining a terror group' and 'spreading false news'.
Wisconsin Supreme Court declines to hear Trump election lawsuit
It was the latest defeat in a string of losses for President Donald Trump’s post-election lawsuits claiming voter fraud.
Trump administration accuses Facebook of exploiting H1-B visas
The US Justice Department claims Facebook 'refused' to recruit, consider or hire qualified US workers in a new lawsuit.
BYOPopcorn: Warner Bros to stream films while they’re in theatres
The move shows just how much of a long-term effect the coronavirus pandemic has on the entertainment industry.
Police say four killed in explosion at UK wastewater plant
Rescue services said the explosion happened in the industrial area of Avonmouth.
Oil could close at highest price since March after OPEC+ news
OPEC and Russia agreed to a modest output increase of 500,000 barrels per day from January onwards.
CAR court rejects ex-president Bozize’s election candidacy
Francois Bozize did not satisfy morality clause due to international arrest warrant and UN sanctions against him.
Trump refuses to say he has ‘confidence’ in his attorney general
Donald Trump is reportedly angry at William Barr, who said this week investigators have not seen widespread voter fraud.
Canada introduces bill to apply UN Indigenous rights declaration
Indigenous leaders are welcoming Bill C-15 as an 'important step' in protecting Indigenous rights in Canada.
Top US court sides with church against California COVID-19 curbs
The decision followed a similar action by the justices that backed Christian and Jewish houses of worship in New York.
Ivanka Trump questioned as part of inauguration fund lawsuit
Trump says inquiry is 'politically motivated' after being questioned over alleged misuse of funds.
Daughter of late Uzbek president gets shot at frozen fortune
Gulnara Karimova won a court victory in Switzerland that could pave the way for her to unblock $350m in frozen assets.
COVID-19 fallout for ‘decades to come’: UN chief
Antonio Guterres said 'when countries go in their own direction, the virus goes in every direction'.