Tonga: International aid efforts ramp up for tsunami-hit nation
More ships and planes are due to arrive in coming days bearing critical supplies for the island nation.
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False banana: Is Ethiopia’s enset ‘wondercrop’ for climate change?
The banana-like crop has the potential to feed more than 100 million people, according to research.
Japan is ramping up COVID-19 restrictions as omicron cases surge
While many Japanese adults are fully vaccinated, few have gotten a booster shot, which has been a vital protection from the highly contagious omicron variant.
Samsung pulls ad with drag queen after backlash
The ad, which showed a Muslim mother expressing support for her drag queen son, was criticised online.
Major airlines say the 5G doomsday scenario is over
Airline executives breathed a sigh of relief to their investors Thursday, saying they believe the threat to their operations from the rollout of 5G technology is now behind them.
Elza Soares: Tributes pour in as Brazilian samba legend dies aged 91
Her career spanned six decades and she used her music to campaign against racism.
U.S. charges Belarus officials with air piracy in reporter’s arrest
U.S. prosecutors say Belarusian officials diverted a flight to Minsk so they could arrest opposition activist and journalist Raman Pratasevich on charges of inciting riots against the government.
French elections: Divided left fight doomed race of their own
For the first time in living memory there is no left-wing candidate challenging for the presidency.
Kazakhstan unrest: ‘If you protest again, we’ll kill you’
Activists in Kazakhstan say they are being arrested and beaten as police crack down after unrest.
Africa’s week in pictures: 14-20 January 2022
A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this week.
US charges four Belarus officials with aircraft piracy over flight diversion
Prosecutors say the men reported a fake bomb threat to detain an opposition journalist in Minsk.
Franco Mulakkal: Hundreds write to Kerala nun who lost rape case against bishop
Feminists and activists have denounced the court order clearing Bishop Franco Mulakkal.
Why an OnlyFans creator could go to jail for posting nudes
Titus Low is one of Singapore’s most successful OnlyFans creators – but now he might find himself in jail.
Kazakhstan unrest: How peaceful protests turned violent
Watch three eyewitnesses describe how the clashes unfolded over three days earlier this month.
US charges Belarusian officials for diverting flight carrying dissident journalist
United States federal prosecutors charged four Belarus officials with piracy-related charges for diverting a RyanAir airplane mid-flight last year to arrest a journalist critical of the government.
The woman dressing as a household item every day in January
Taryn de Vere has gained global attention for outfits including pot noodle and curry powder.
Coronavirus: Austrian parliament approves mandatory vaccination order
If the bill is signed into law, Austrians who refuse to take the shot will face fines of up to €3,600.
Ukraine is just trying to survive, says US
Blinken says no-one should be surprised if Russia contrives an incident as a pretext for invasion.
How Biden is trying to clean up his comments about Russia and Ukraine
President Biden said there was uncertainty among allies about how they would respond to a “minor incursion” by Russia into Ukraine. That led to alarm overseas — and a clean-up at home.
Texas synagogue: How synagogues stay safe – and still welcoming
Security training saved the lives of the hostages at Congregation Beth Israel. Is this the new norm?
Ukraine tension: Minor incursion or invasion? Biden clarifies Russia comments
President Biden is forced to respond after criticism of his comments about the tension in Ukraine.