Magnitude 5.4 earthquake strikes northern California
The latest earthquake was at a depth of 27.8km, the US Geological Survey
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Lula takes reins as leftist leader of politically polarised Brazil
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Dubai ends 30% tax on alcohol sales, liquor license fees in New Year’s Day decree
The sudden New Year’s Day announcement, made by Dubai’s two state-linked alcohol retailers, came apparently from a government decree from its ruling Al Maktoum family.
Did the Romanian pizza box in response video to Greta Thunberg give away Andrew Tate’s location?
Tate arrested within 24 hours of posting his clapback video
Statue of John Lewis to be erected where confederate obelisk once stood
The 16-ft-tall statue will be erected in the congressional district that Lewis represented for 17 terms
Man with machete shot after injuring NY officers near New Year’s Eve event
The attack happened a little after 10 p.m. about eight blocks from Times Square, just outside of the high-security zone where revelers are screened for weapons.
France starts testing Chinese arrivals to track COVID-19 variants
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Brazil election: Man with explosive device, knife detained at Lula inauguration
Brazilian police detained a man on Sunday with an explosive device and a knife who was trying to enter Brasilia’s esplanade for President-elect’s inauguration.
Santos should consider resigning, veteran GOP lawmaker says
Even as the House GOP leadership keeps silent, a veteran Republican lawmaker says George Santos should consider resigning after the congressman-elect from New York admitted to lying about his heritage, education and professional career
Lula sworn in as president to lead polarised Brazil
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is assuming office for the third time after thwarting outgoing incumbent Jair Bolsonaro’s re-election bid.