Browsing: World News

France24 says New Zealand plans to effectively ban smoking by progressively lifting the age at which tobacco products can be bought.

Arab News says Myanmar troops raided a small northwestern village, rounding up civilians, binding their hands and then burning them alive.

Aljazeera says Military helicopter crashes in Tamil Nadu state, killing at least 13 people including defence chief General Bipin Rawat.

The Independent says A military helicopter has crashed in southern India while carrying the country’s most senior general, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Bipin Rawat.

The Independent says Kyle Rittenhouse has said he wants to become a lawyer following his trial and acquittal by a Wisconsin jury. “I want to be a lawyer. I want to go to law school,” he said.

The Independent says The erectile dysfunction drug Viagra may be linked to a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.

The Daily Express says CHINA has issued a bleak warning to Joe Biden over the US’s boycott of the 2022 Beijing Olympics.

The Guardian says Tens of thousands of Afghans were unable to access UK help following the fall of Kabul because of turmoil and confusion in the Foreign Office.

The Independent says leading doctors have warned that the country could witness another devastating wave if additional measures aren’t introduced.

The Metro says Ghislaine Maxwell ‘asked teen to recruit girls to give Jeffrey Epstein oral sex because it was a lot for her to do’.

TRT World says Social media giant faces compensation claims worth nearly $200 billion in a coordinated suit in US and UK.

The Guardian says “Tonight it is quite nice, very nice to see the presidential box once again being occupied,” David Letterman said to knowing applause.

The Metro says Ten people aboard a cruise ship approaching New Orleans have tested positive for Covid.

The Independent says The chief executive of a US-based digital mortgage lending company fired 900 people on a Zoom call ahead of the holiday season.

The Guardian says Belgian police have fired water cannon and used teargas to disperse protesters opposed to compulsory health measures.

The Guardian says The International Tennis Federation has said it will not cancel any tournaments in China over concerns for Peng Shuai, because it does not want to “punish 1.4 billion people”.

The Daily Express says DONALD TRUMP has claimed his new social media company has raised £1billion as the ex-President vows to launch a “fight back against the tyranny of Big Tech”.

The Daily Express says MYANMAR’s deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been sentenced to four years in prison, reports show.

The Independent says Anti-racism activists were attacked at a rally to launch French far-right presidential candidate Eric Zemmour’s campaign.

France24 says Indonesia’s Mount Semeru spewed more ash on Monday, forcing rescuers to suspend the search for survivors.

Sky News says A Republican congressman has been criticised for posting a picture of himself and his family posing with guns.

TRT World says the US has several dozens of Omicron cases that are likely to rise, but health officials are banking on vaccines.

The Independent says Elon Musk says Trump, Biden and anyone over 70 should be banned from running for office.

The Guardian says ‘The pandemic is still here’: California braces for Omicron even as strain from Delta continues.

The Guardian says A bill to fund the US government through mid-February gained the support of enough members of the Senate late on Thursday.