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‘It’s excruciating’: brother of UK woman swept away in Tonga tsunami waits for news
The Guardian says The brother of a British woman who was swept away from the coast of Tonga by the tsunami on Saturday and is still missing says he has…
Boris Johnson accused of attending leaving do and giving speech in December 2020
The Independent says Boris Johnson has been accused of giving a speech at a leaving do for his defence adviser in December 2020.
Britney Spears’ sister Jamie Lynn issues public plea amid ‘embarrassing’ fall out
The Metro says Britney Spears’ sister, Jamie Lynn, has issued a public plea for the star to get in contact over their nasty spat as truths from Britney’s conservatorship continue…
Tonga calls for ‘immediate aid’ after volcanic eruption, tsunami
Aljazeera says Tonga is calling for “immediate aid”, with an urgent need for fresh water and food, as it assesses the damage caused by Saturday’s eruption of Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’apai.
Millions hunker down as storm batters eastern US, Canada
TRT World says a major winter storm has slammed much of the eastern US with snow, ice and high winds, causing widespread travel disruptions and power outages.
Australian Open: Cameron Norrie loses to Sebastian Korda in Melbourne
BBC Sports says Cameron Norrie was outclassed by American rising star Sebastian Korda as Britain’s bid in the Australian Open singles made an inauspicious start.
No 10 ‘held 2 parties’ night before Queen sat alone at Philip’s funeral
The Independent says Downing Street staff attended two separate parties on the evening before Prince Philip’s funeral.
Morrison government dragging out Djokovic visa saga ‘as a distraction’, Labor says
The Guardian says Labor has accused the Morrison government of dragging out the Novak Djokovic visa saga to distract from its Omicron woes.
Teacher, 23, murdered while jogging ‘in random attack’
The Metro says Tributes have flooded in for a young Irish primary school teacher who was brutally murdered while out jogging in the afternoon.
Teachers in France stage massive walk-out over Covid confusion
France24 says Huge numbers of French teachers went on strike Thursday as staff demand clarity from the government on coronavirus measures.
Lebanese bus, truck drivers block roads over soaring prices
Arab News says Lebanon’s public transport drivers blocked roads on Thursday, paralyzing traffic throughout the country in protest against the manipulation of exchange rates.
WHO adds new drugs to COVID treatments amid Omicron surge
Aljazeera says The World Health Organization (WHO) has added two more drugs to its guidelines for recommended treatments for COVID-19.
US family calls for 'rally for justice' after white officer kills Black man
TRT World says The death of an unarmed African-American man shot by an off-duty white police officer under mysterious circumstances has fuelled outrage in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Liverpool 0-0 Arsenal: Ten-man Gunners battle for first-leg draw in Carabao Cup semi-final after early Granit Xhaka red card
Sky Sports says Arsenal held Liverpool to a battling goalless draw despite Granit Xhaka’s early red card in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.
Boris Johnson: Senior Tories urge PM to quit after party apology
BBC News says Boris Johnson is facing calls from senior Tories to stand down as prime minister after he admitted attending a drinks party during lockdown.
No 10 parties inquiry should have more independence, say former civil servants
The Guardian says An inquiry into Downing Street parties that could determine the fate of Boris Johnson’s premiership should be given greater independence from No 10.
Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly engaged after a year and a half together: ‘I said yes…then we drank each other’s blood’
The Metro says Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly are engaged, with the actress sharing an emotional video of her fiance popping the question.
French Senate passes curtailed version of ‘vaccine pass’ bill
France24 says France’s Senate voted early Thursday morning to pass an amended version of a bill that would transform the country’s health pass into a stricter “vaccine pass”.
India’s Covid deaths on the rise as cases near 200,000 a day
The Independent says India has again reported a sharp rise in Covid-19 deaths amid an emerging third wave in the country and the global spread of Omicron.
US warns of 'appropriate' response as China cancels flights over Covid
TRT World says the US has criticised China’s decision to cancel a growing number of flights from the US to China over Covid and has warned of action.
Australian Open: Novak Djokovic in draw, Emma Raducanu plays Sloane Stephens
BBC Sport says Novak Djokovic remains in the Australian Open draw as the decision over whether the defending champion can stay in the country drags on.
Downing Street party: PM to face MPs following revelations
BBC News says Boris Johnson is to face MPs later at Prime Minister’s Questions amid demands for him to say whether he attended a drinks event during lockdown.
Andrew Gosden’s family speak out after two men arrested over disappearance
The Guardian says Andrew Gosden went missing as a teenager 14 years ago, the family have spoken after the arrests of two men in connection.
Fact-checkers urge YouTube to fight disinformation
France24 says More than 80 fact-checking organisations Wednesday urged online video platform YouTube to better combat disinformation.
Coalition announces operation to liberate Yemen on all fronts after winning battle for Shabwa
Arab News says Yemeni government troops drove into Houthi-controlled areas south of the central city of Marib on Tuesday for the first time in months.
Deaths as heavy rains torment southeastern Brazil
TRT World says Torrential rain in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais has killed 10 people in two days, according to an official report.
Biden Pushes for Voting Rights Measures
VOA says Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris visited the southern state of Georgia on Tuesday to promote voting rights legislation.
'100 invited' to Downing Street garden lockdown drinks
BBC News says as many as 100 people were invited to a “bring-your-own-booze” drinks event in the Downing Street garden during the first lockdown.
Met police officer faces nine more charges on top of 20 he already faced
The Metro says Metropolitan Police officer David Carrick, 47, has been charged with nine more offences, including six counts of rape.
David Sassoli, European parliament president, dies aged 65
The Guardian says David Sassoli, the president of the European parliament, has died at the age of 65, his spokesman has said.
US reports 1.35 million COVID-19 cases in a day, shattering global record
Arab News says The United States reported 1.35 million new coronavirus infections on Monday, according to a Reuters tally, the highest daily total for any country in the world.
Pig heart implanted into human patient in 'watershed' US surgery
TRT World says In a medical first, doctors in United States have transplanted a pig heart into a patient in a last-ditch effort to save his life, apparently he’s doing…
North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile, second in a week
Aljazeera says North Korea fired what may have been a ballistic missile on Tuesday morning, Japan and South Korea said, less than a week after Pyongyang tested what it said…
Man Utd into FA Cup fourth round as Villa have two goals disallowed
BBC Sport says Manchester United booked an FA Cup fourth-round meeting with Middlesbrough as Scott McTominay’s eighth-minute header proved enough to beat Aston Villa at Old Trafford.
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