UK condemns China’s ‘horrific barbarism’ against Uighur minority
Foreign secretary slams rights abuses and outlines new rules banning imports of goods suspected of using forced labour.
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Softened stance: Erdogan promises to put EU ties ‘back on track’
After announcing fresh diplomatic talks with Greece, Turkish president offers an olive branch to the EU and France.
Up to 25 feared drowned in Congo River barge sinking
Six bodies recovered, 19 missing and 237 rescued after a barge, heading to Basoko, sank.
US lawmakers approve resolution calling to remove Trump: Live
The vote will unlikely sway Vice President Mike Pence who already said he does not support invoking the 25th Amendment.
Trump calls move to impeach ‘absolutely ridiculous’: Live
The president spoke to reporters for the first time since his supporters stormed the US Capitol last week.
Ford to cease manufacturing in Brazil after more than 100 years
The move is part of its $11bn global restructuring and will affect 5,000 employees, mostly in Brazil.
US tariffs on products from France, Germany come into effect
The new tariffs, effective Tuesday, come after talks failed to resolve a 16-year dispute over EU's aircraft subsidies.
Martial-law era casts long shadow over Taiwan’s military
Island is overhauling conscription as it tries to boost armed forces to face more assertive China.
Several gorillas at San Diego Zoo in US test positive for COVID
At least two gorillas began coughing last week while a third is showing symptoms and five others could also be infected.
At COVID-19 ‘breaking point’, Malaysia suspends parliament
State legislatures will also be suspended with parts of country heading back into lockdown amid a surge in COVID cases.
Gold mine explosion in China traps 22 workers underground
Damaged communication signal prevented rescuers from contacting trapped miners following the accident in Shandong.
Trump approves state of emergency declaration in US capital
Order authorises federal assistance in Washington, DC after officials warned of threats before Joe Biden inauguration.
Firms debut Bluetooth N95 masks, AI perfume at virtual CES
The Consumer Electronics Show, an annual expo of cutting-edge products, is being held entirely online this year.
Ex-corrections officers urge executions delay over COVID ‘threat’
Former US corrections officers say federal executions scheduled in January could be superspreader events.
Fallout in corporate America grows over Trump, US Capitol attack
The Trump brand is quickly becoming a liability as Americans demand companies take a stand after the violence.
Biden gets second COVID jab as US ramps up vaccinations
President-elect Joe Biden says he is confident his administration will hit ambitious vaccination-rate targets.
Trump administration labels Cuba as ‘state sponsor of terrorism’
Observers say move in final days of Donald Trump's administration will complicate Joe Biden's foreign policy plans.
Iran, South Korea discuss frozen funds as vessel remains seized
Iranian officials tell South Korean delegation Seoul must refrain from 'politicising' seizure of vessel.
Turkey says maritime talks with Greece to resume on January 25
NATO members at odds over limits of continental shelves, energy rights, air space and status of some islands.
Biden faces calls to reverse Houthi ‘terrorist’ group designation
US lawmakers slam the Houthi designation as 'a death sentence' for Yemenis and urge Joe Biden to overturn it.