France’s lower house has passed the ‘French vaccine passport’ on Sunday. The French parliament gave final approval to the government’s latest measures to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic, including a vaccine…
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Tonga tsunami - major damage amid internet black out
The consequences of the volcano that erupted on Sunday are beginning to be understood as significant damage is being reported.
Russia’s war with Ukraine is ‘just days away’
The Metro says a Russian invasion of Ukraine is ‘inevitable and imminent’, senior Tory MP Tobias Ellwood has warned.
Two drown in Peru as abnormally big waves from Tonga volcano hit coast
The Guardian says Two people have drowned off a beach in northern Peru, local authorities say, after unusually high waves were recorded in several coastal areas.
British girl, five, killed during ski lesson in French Alps
The Independent says A five-year-old British girl has been killed in an accident on a ski slope in the French Alps, according to reports.
World’s 10 richest men see their wealth double during Covid pandemic
The Guardian says The 10 richest men in the world have seen their global wealth double to $1.5tn (£1.01tn) since the start of the global pandemic.
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.
Novak Djokovic to be deported, loses appeal
A last-ditch attempt to stay in Australia has been rejected in court and now tennis star Novak Djokovic is set to be deported.
Dutch government eases lockdown, opening shops, gyms and hairdressers
The Dutch government eases lockdown in the Netherlands as shops, hairdressers and gyms will be allowed to reopen in the EU country, but bars and restaurants must stay closed, the…
French presidential candidate wants - 'EU with tough borders'
French presidential candidate Valerie Pecresse stressed the need for stronger EU borders on Friday, Her comments were inspired by a visit to a refugee camp. Pecresse is seeking to elevate…
Kazakhstan civil unrest - bloody and bruised - How and why the violence started
Civil unrest is threatening to destabilise the oil-rich former Soviet republic in Central Asia and the media is desperate to uncover who’s to blame and the consequences of the uprising.
Meta faces massive lawsuit - A €2.7bn civil class action lawsuit
Meta faces massive lawsuit to the tune of €2.7bn civil lawsuits over allegations it exploited UK Facebook users’ data for profit. Meta faces massive lawsuit, Facebook is already under the…
Ukrainian government website down after 'massive' cyberattack
Several Ukrainian government websites were down on Friday morning following a “massive” cyberattack, officials have confirmed.
Novak Djokovic stunned as Australia cancel his visa again and prepare to deport tennis star
The Metro says Australia has sensationally cancelled Novak Djokovic’s visa for the second time, with the tennis world number one now set to be deported rather than defend his Australian…
Teachers in France walk out - Macron's new headache
Teachers in France walked out in their thousands over Covid rules to add to Macron’s woes – the teachers are demanding clarity over restrictions.
New Czech coalition government wins confidence vote
New Czech coalition government wins confidence vote, after months of turmoil. The Czech Republic’s – Czechia – new conservative-led government won a vote of confidence in the lower house of…
Djokovic to be deported after Australian visa cancelled for second time
Tennis star Novak Djokovic to be deported after the Australian government revoked his visa for a second time.
Ukraine hit by ‘massive’ cyber-attack on government website
The Guardian says Ukraine has been hit by a “massive” cyber-attack, with the websites of several government departments including the ministry of foreign affairs and the education ministry knocked out.
Australia equals hottest day on record as temperature soars to 50.7C
The Independent says Temperatures in Australia have soared to the same level as the hottest day ever recorded.
Philippines accused of being ‘anti-poor’ with public transport ban on Covid unvaccinated
The Guardian says The Philippine government has defended a controversial ban that prevents unvaccinated people from using public transport.
Man arrested over slaughter of British family in French Alps released and ruled out of investigation
The Independent says Man arrested over slaughter of British family in French Alps released and ruled out of investigation
Facebook, Google, Twitter and Reddit subpoenaed by January 6 committee investigating Capitol riot
The Metro says The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021 assault on the US Capitol issued subpoenas Thursday to Google’s parent company Alphabet.
BREAKING: Novak Djokovic: Australia cancels tennis star’s visa ahead of Australian Open
The Guardian says Novak Djokovic’s Australian visa has again been cancelled just days before the start of the Australian Open.
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.
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.
UK calls for pragmatism as Liz Truss leads Northern Ireland Brexit talks for 2022
The UK calls for pragmatism as Liz Truss leads Northern Ireland Brexit talks. The British government has relaunched talks with the European Union on Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit status, calling for…
Joe Biden downplays worst inflation in 40 years as ‘progress’ as shelves in US sit empty
The Metro says President Joe Biden cast the annual inflation of 7% – the highest level the US has seen in 40 years.
France eases travel restrictions for UK travellers
France eases travel restrictions for UK travellers. The previously imposed strict COVID rules for arrivals from the United Kingdom have been relaxed from today. France has today eased strict COVID…
Kyrgyzstan musicians wrongful arrest in protest-hit Kazakhstan
A well-known musicians wrongful arrest – returned to his home country of Kyrgyzstan on Monday after authorities in neighbouring Kazakhstan wrongly accused him of taking part in last week’s anti-government…
US Capitol attack panel asks Kevin McCarthy to cooperate with inquiry
The Guardian says The House select committee investigating the Capitol attack formally asked the Republican House minority leader.
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