Chinese media plays down unfolding Covid disaster ahead of WHO meeting
The virus appears to be spreading in an almost uncontrolled fashion across China after almost three years of strict controls were abandoned last month.
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Idaho murders – update: Suspect Bryan Kohberger arrives at court for extradition hearing
Bryan Christopher Kohberger is accused of murdering Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin in Moscow, Idaho
Pele to be buried today after lying in state at Urbano Caldeira stadium
The three-time World Cup winner died on December 29 aged 82.
‘They may be Tories but they are human’: how a Labour mayor sealed north-east devolution deal
Jamie Driscoll has formed an unlikely bond with the levelling up secretary, Michael GoveOne is the Jeremy Corbyn-supporting former nightclub bouncer who retired as a jiu-jitsu sensei to enter politics at the age of 48. The other is Michael Gove.Togethe…
US and South Korea clash after Biden denies Yoon’s claim of joint nuclear exercises
South Korea’s leader has insisted they will be sharing nuclear exercises with the US in response to North Korea, despite Joe Biden’s denial.
Watch: Kyiv residents clean up after New Year’s Eve attack
Residents in Kyiv’s Solomianskyi district continued to clean up the damage while mourning the loss of 36-year-old resident Iryna Kaharlytska.
Stockholm takes up EU presidency in the shadow of Sweden’s shift to the right
Sweden took over the EU’s rotating presidency for six months on 1 January 2023. The authorities have promised to uphold fundamental European values. But this may prove difficult with the far-right, anti-European, anti-immigrant Sweden Democrats party …
Israeli ultranationalist minister visits Jerusalem holy site
An ultranationalist Israeli Cabinet minister has visited a flashpoint Jerusalem holy site for the first time since taking office in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s new far-right government last week.
Philippines’ President Marcos Jr. heads to China amid sea disputes
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. flew to China on Tuesday for a three-day state visit, saying he looks forward to his meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping as they work to boost bilateral ties.