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Read More Scant funding and scattered logistics have slowed distribution process as coronavirus case numbers rise, painting a dire picture for the future America had no trouble hitting the appalling milestone of 20 million coronavirus cases, but reaching the federal government’s own target of vaccinating 20 million people by the end of 2020 proved a…

Read More From holidays and health to mobile phones, we explain what has changed for consumers Before Brexit, UK citizens could travel, live, go on holiday and work anywhere in the EU without any special permits or visas. As of 1 January 2021 that is no longer the case. The Guardian’s Money team has spent…

Read More Once Trump’s darling, Fox has seen its favorability decline among GOP supporters with the rise of OAN and Newsmax Just as change is coming at the White House, a fresh wind appears to be blowing through the established rightwing media system, with a collage of TV stations and social media networks seeking to…

Read MoreMeeting comes amid uptick in prices towards the end of last year despite markets remaining uncertain.Meeting comes amid uptick in prices towards the end of last year despite markets remaining uncertain.

Read MoreRepublican’s lawsuit sought to allow Pence to reject Electoral College votes for Biden when Congress meets on January 6.Republican’s lawsuit sought to allow Pence to reject Electoral College votes for Biden when Congress meets on January 6.

Read More Lisa Montgomery, who strangled a pregnant woman and cut her baby out of her belly, is set to be executed by lethal injection on 12 January A US appeals court has cleared the way for the only woman on federal death row to be executed before president-elect Joe Biden takes office. The ruling,…

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Read More Gladys Berejiklian announces new measures for greater Sydney and $200 on-the-spot fines, as Victoria’s hard border takes effect The New South Wales premier, Gladys Berejiklian, said she does not want to “restrict business activity, jobs or economic activity”, announcing new restrictions including mandatory masks, as seven new cases of community transmission of coronavirus…

Read MoreA court has ruled that Lisa Montgomery can be executed on 12 January, despite appeals from lawyers.A court has ruled that Lisa Montgomery can be executed on 12 January, despite appeals from lawyers.

Read More Some 9,000 cases yet to be formally reported as chief medical officer says biggest worry is rise in hospitalisations See all our coronavirus coverage Ireland is bracing for 9,000 more Covid cases to be added to the official tally as the system struggles to handle a surge in positive results, with health officials…

Read MoreNew South Wales government also moves to close clubs and restrict size of gatherings.New South Wales government also moves to close clubs and restrict size of gatherings.

Read More Lawsuit aimed at allowing vice president to reject electoral college votes is latest in a long line of cases to be thrown out A US judge has rejected a lawsuit from a Republican congressman that sought to allow vice president Mike Pence to reject electoral college votes for Joe Biden when Congress meets…

Read More Explosives experts were called in to defuse a naval mine found attached to the hull of an oil tanker as it departed an Iraqi port, prompting an evacuation of the ship’s crew amid simmering tension in the Gulf. Iraqi authorities confirmed the discovery on Friday morning through the semi-official Security Media Cell Twitter…

Read More Wright himself was filming the incident, then jumped a fence, dived into the water and pulled the woman to safety An Instagram video has caught an Australian pro surfer heroically stepping in to rescue a woman being swept away by strong currents in Hawaii. Mikey Wright was looking out over a beach, thought…

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Read More Mikey Wright has been filmed saving a beachgoer who was struggling against a current at a beach on Oahu’s north shore. The Australian surfer, who was in Hawaii for the Pipeline Masters event, posted footage of the rescue on Instagram with the caption: “hold my beer”. Although other beachgoers could be seen trying…

Read MoreBeijing maintains tough stance despite olive branch from Taiwan’s president in New Year speech.Beijing maintains tough stance despite olive branch from Taiwan’s president in New Year speech.

Read MorePrime minister says games will be a celebration of unity but Japanese are increasingly sceptical.Prime minister says games will be a celebration of unity but Japanese are increasingly sceptical.

Read More Dozens more died in large commercial plane crashes despite 42% drop in flights worldwide The number of people killed in large commercial airplane crashes rose in 2020 to 299 worldwide despite a sharp decline in flights due to the coronavirus pandemic, a Dutch consulting firm has found. In 2020 there were 40 accidents…

Read More Latest move was flagged in law passed last month after the assassination of country’s top nuclear scientist Iran has told the United Nations nuclear watchdog it plans to enrich uranium to up to 20% purity, a level it achieved before its 2015 accord, at its Fordow site buried inside a mountain, the agency…

Read More Iran has exceeded some limits of the 2015 agreement in the past but this move would mark a notable step toward strengthening its nuclear capacity. The U.S. withdrew from the pact in 2018. (Image credit: Christian Bruna/AFP via Getty Images) Iran has exceeded some limits of the 2015 agreement in the past but…

Read MoreThree people in Peru were killed this week in clashes with police at workers’ protests demanding higher wages.Three people in Peru were killed this week in clashes with police at workers’ protests demanding higher wages.

Read MoreA handful of wealthy nations have more than half of the world’s coronavirus vaccine supply even though they have a much smaller fraction of the world’s population. The wait for the vaccine in poorer countries could last years. Elizabeth Palmer reports.A handful of wealthy nations have more than half of the world’s coronavirus vaccine…

Read MorePrinceton scholar Xiyue Wang, who was imprisoned in Iran for nearly four years, has a warning for President-elect Biden about his administration’s diplomacy with Iran. Margaret Brennan has the story.Princeton scholar Xiyue Wang, who was imprisoned in Iran for nearly four years, has a warning for President-elect Biden about his administration’s diplomacy with Iran.…

Read MoreSouth Korea’s Jegal Sam still practices everyday, just in case he is asked to perform.South Korea’s Jegal Sam still practices everyday, just in case he is asked to perform.

Read MoreClimate activists explain how individuals can help reduce their carbon emissions.Climate activists explain how individuals can help reduce their carbon emissions.

Read More“Without their return: no deal with Iran,” Xiyue Wang said.”Without their return: no deal with Iran,” Xiyue Wang said.

Read More American infectious disease expert disagrees with UK’s plans to prioritise first doses Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The American infectious disease expert Dr Anthony Fauci has said he does not agree with the UK’s approach of delaying the second dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine. On Friday, Dr Fauci told…

Read MoreFor centuries, priests came only from the highest caste. But Marichamy is part of a push for change.For centuries, priests came only from the highest caste. But Marichamy is part of a push for change.

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Read More The new law prevents criminals from hiding money in US banks  The new law prevents criminals from hiding money in US banks 

Read More Miya Ponsetto, 22, was identified by police sources as the woman who falsely accused the 14-year-old of stealing her phone Miya Ponsetto, 22, was identified by police sources as the woman who falsely accused the 14-year-old of stealing her phone

Read More John Shipton tells Andrew Buncombe his son faces ‘wretched injustice’ John Shipton tells Andrew Buncombe his son faces ‘wretched injustice’

Read More NSW contact tracers are racing to contain coronavirus spread after three cases were recorded in western Sydney; Victoria’s border with NSW shuts with thousands rushing to make Friday night deadline – follow latest updates NSW records three new Covid infections Two more cases confirmed in Victoria Latest hotspots in NSW and Victoria Victoria…

Read MoreIt is the first time this has happened in his presidency, just days before he leaves.It is the first time this has happened in his presidency, just days before he leaves.