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Read MoreBahrain’s long-serving prime minister, Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, has diedBahrain’s long-serving prime minister, Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, has died

Read More Kamala Harris is creating history in her role as vice-president elect. But her husband also finds himself in a unique position As the first female vice-president and the first woman of colour to be nominated for the role, Kamala Harris has made history with her journey to the White House. Jill Biden, wife…

Read MoreIt came moments after China allowed legislators who ‘endangered national security’ to be disqualified.It came moments after China allowed legislators who ‘endangered national security’ to be disqualified.

Read More Special rapporteur on racism and xenophobia believes there is a misconception that biosurveillance technology is without bias Robotic lie detector tests at European airports, eye scans for refugees and voice-imprinting software for use in asylum applications are among new technologies flagged as “troubling” in a UN report. The UN’s special rapporteur on racism,…

Read MoreIsrael says the small village of sheepherders was illegally built on army training ground, but the U.N. says the move was aimed at displacing vulnerable people.Israel says the small village of sheepherders was illegally built on army training ground, but the U.N. says the move was aimed at displacing vulnerable people.

Read More The 18-year-old autism campaigner and international children’s peace prize finalist on why diagnosis of the condition for girls urgently needs improving Each morning Siena Castellon synchronises her morning routine to music with the same 30-minute playlist. Different songs act as time markers. “The trick is to choose music you love and to listen…

Read More Suspicion in Devon town of 5G and face masks means take-up of vaccine may face resistance Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Like many people living in or around Totnes in Devon, David, who is in his 70s, has his own theories about coronavirus and its origins. Sitting in the…

Read More England began its second nationwide lockdown on 5 November. Before-and-after photographs reveal the impact of the first days of the four-week stay-at-home order in which all non-essential shops and venues have to close. The Shambles in York city centre. Photographs by Richard Saker Continue reading…England began its second nationwide lockdown on 5 November.…

Read More Victoria’s anti-corruption commission says it would need ‘additional, credible information’ to open inquiry Victoria’s Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission says it will not investigate claims that Vatican funds were sent to Australia as part of a conspiracy to frame George Pell for child sex offences. The commission issued a short statement on Wednesday afternoon…

Read MoreBeijing says it wants to root out monopolistic practices in tech industry, shortly after blocking Ant Group’s giant IPO.Beijing says it wants to root out monopolistic practices in tech industry, shortly after blocking Ant Group’s giant IPO.

Read More One of the sanctioned opposition LegCo members warned the move signalled the end of ‘one country, two systems’ China has passed legislation that allows for the immediate disqualification of lawmakers in Hong Kong deemed as unpatriotic and dangerous to national security, in a move widely seen as heralding the end of political opposition…

Read More For over half a century, a massive graveyard on the edge of Iran’s capital has provided a final resting place for this country’s war dead, its celebrities and artists, its thinkers and leaders and all those in between. “All of the crises that we have experienced at this cemetery over the past 50…

Read More At the age of seven, she flew to Birmingham from Saint Kitts on her own – and became the first globally successful female songwriter. As she wins the award she once gave to Margaret Thatcher, Joan Armatrading looks back ‘It’s very nice to be honoured,” says Joan Armatrading, down the phone from her…

Read More How do you learn from home without a laptop? Teachers are getting creative, but the pandemic remains a vast challenge Vemula Deena lives in one of the tin huts strung along a narrow lane in the heart of Vijayawada, the business capital of Andhra Pradesh, in the south-east of India. Her parents are…

Read More The coronavirus pandemic has left us living more and more of our lives online. But the place where we chat with friends, get our news and form our opinions is full of vile and dangerous conspiracy theories. Is the world’s biggest social network doing enough to combat them? As with many others in…

Read More Joe Biden’s win gives the globe a better chance of averting climate catastrophe, but major obstacles remain Environmentalists have been heartened by Joe Biden’s victory as, if the US rejoins the Paris agreement as expected, it will give the world a much better chance of averting climate catastrophe. However, there are still hurdles…

Read MoreChinese e-commerce giant Alibaba records $56bn in first post-virus Singles’ Day sales, beating 2019 high.Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba records $56bn in first post-virus Singles’ Day sales, beating 2019 high.

Read More “We have the gavel, we have the gavel,” said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., who seems all but certain to continue in that role. While she bemoaned Democrats’ losses in districts where GOP votes proved “almost insurmountable,” she told reporters last week, “We’ve lost some battles but we’ve won the war.” As the…

Read MorePM Modi’s BJP and its ally win 125 seats in Bihar state, while opposition alliance manages to win 110 seats.PM Modi’s BJP and its ally win 125 seats in Bihar state, while opposition alliance manages to win 110 seats.

Read MoreByteDance says US claim that TikTok represents a security threat is unlawful and violates its rights under constitution.ByteDance says US claim that TikTok represents a security threat is unlawful and violates its rights under constitution.

Read MoreVamco is 21st to hit the Philippines this year, and comes with communities still trying to clean up after Typhoon Goni.Vamco is 21st to hit the Philippines this year, and comes with communities still trying to clean up after Typhoon Goni.

Read More Vowing “to get right to work,” President-elect Joe Biden shrugged off President Donald Trump’s fierce refusal to accept the election outcome as “inconsequential,” even as Democrats elsewhere warned that the Republican president’s actions were dangerous. Raising unsupported claims of voter fraud, Trump has blocked the incoming president from receiving intelligence briefings and withheld…

Read More Some dramatic moves on immigration are expected in the early days of the Biden administration. Joe Biden will likely use executive orders to reverse some of President Donald Trump’s most controversial actions, rolling back moves that were a central feature of his administration and important to his base. The Biden administration plans to…

Read MoreThe regulations suggest increasing unease in Beijing with the growing influence of digital platforms.The regulations suggest increasing unease in Beijing with the growing influence of digital platforms.

Read MoreThe Pacific nation was one of the few countries in the world that was still free of the coronavirus.The Pacific nation was one of the few countries in the world that was still free of the coronavirus.

Read More Democrats on House oversight committee say worker retracted allegations in interview with investigators A postal worker whose allegations of ballot tampering have been the basis of Republicans’ calls for investigations has reportedly recanted his story. Related: Trump’s longshot election lawsuits: where do things stand? Continue reading…Democrats on House oversight committee say worker retracted…

Read More Previously unknown animal – that has been named after a sea in Lord of the Rings – radically changes scientists’ understanding of how seals evolved Fossils found in New Zealand have led to the discovery of a previously unidentified species of extinct monk seal, which biologists say is the biggest breakthrough in seal…

Read MoreThe singer is “afraid” of her father, and won’t perform as long as he controls her affairs, her lawyer says.The singer is “afraid” of her father, and won’t perform as long as he controls her affairs, her lawyer says.

Read MoreThe Trump campaign had seized on the Pennsylvania worker’s allegations, but he told investigators they were made up.The Trump campaign had seized on the Pennsylvania worker’s allegations, but he told investigators they were made up.

Read More James Le Mesurier died a year ago today. The Guardian’s Martin Chulov describes the immense pressure the co-founder of the White Helmets was under, as he saw the organisation he built appear to be slipping away from him In November 2019, James Le Mesurier, the British co-founder of the Syrian rescue group known…

Read MorePolice have arrested 14 men in Australia and identified suspects in Europe, North America and Asia.Police have arrested 14 men in Australia and identified suspects in Europe, North America and Asia.

Read MoreSixty-two-year-old Virgilio Maganes survived a previous attempt to kill him by playing dead.Sixty-two-year-old Virgilio Maganes survived a previous attempt to kill him by playing dead.

Read MoreThe US reports more than 100,000 new daily COVID-19 infections for six straight days as 59,000 people are hospitalised.The US reports more than 100,000 new daily COVID-19 infections for six straight days as 59,000 people are hospitalised.

Read More UK reports highest deaths since May; Brazil cases pass 5.7m; US sees record hospitalisations Governments scramble to secure vaccine doses Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine poses huge global logistics challenge Six key questions about Pfizer/BioNtech vaccine Jair Bolsonaro claims ‘victory’ after Chinese vaccine trial suspended Denmark’s mass mink cull illegal, PM admits 1.16am GMT…

Read More The United Nations basically told the United States to check its privilege after a human rights review Monday. Specifically, numerous countries, including U.S. allies, criticized the U.S. on its record for police violence against Black people, the death penalty and the separation of immigrant children from their parents. The United Nations basically told…