China’s COVID-19 data is not giving an accurate picture of the situation there and underrepresents the number of hospitalizations and deaths from the disease, a senior WHO said.
Biden calls House GOP dysfunction ‘embarrassing’ as voting for Speaker set to continue for second day
Mr Biden says the House’s failure to elect a Speaker on the first day of the 118th Congress is “not a good look” for the country
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Meta fined over $400 million by top EU regulator for forcing users to accept targeted ads
The Irish Data Protection Commission fined Meta over $400 million Wednesday after finding its Facebook and Instagram services breached EU privacy rules.
Israel’s new far-right government draws an early rebuke from the U.S.
Several countries voiced frustration after security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who was once convicted on racism charges, visited a site holy to both Jews and Arabs.
‘We cannot wait any longer’: Japan seeks stronger defense alliances
Japan’s new defense policy will include stronger alliances with other G-7 countries, a departure from Japan’s historical self-defense-only practices. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said the alliances demonstrate commitment to a “free and open Indo-Pacifi…
Vietnamese boy trapped in pillar confirmed dead
Hundreds of army officers and engineering experts worked to try and rescue the boy from the shaft.
Rishi Sunak tells hospitals not to cancel operations despite pressure on NHS
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Biden: House Republicans’ speaker drama ‘not a good look’ for the U.S.
U.S. President Joe Biden said House Republicans’ inability to unify behind a speaker candidate, which has prevented the chamber from beginning its legislative business, is “not a good look” for the country.
Family rep: Hamlin’s recovery moving in positive direction
The marketing representative for Damar Hamlin says the Buffalo Bills safety’s recovery is moving in “a positive direction” two days after he collapsed and went into cardiac arrest during a game against Cincinnati.