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At least four anti-coup protesters shot dead in Sudan as security forces raid broadcasters
At least four people were shot dead by Sudanese security forces during anti-coup demonstrations near the capital Khartoum on Thursday, the civilian-allied Sudanese Central Doctors Committee (SCDC) said.
Source: CNN.com – RSS Channel – World | 31 Dec 2021 | 11:01 pm(NZT)
Xi’an: Cries for help and food in quarantined Chinese city
Officials say there are adequate supplies, but some in Xi’an say they do not have enough to eat.
Source: BBC News – Home | 31 Dec 2021 | 10:33 pm(NZT)
Bunce picks his fantasy fights for 2022 – a year guaranteed some great ones
BBC Radio 5 Live Boxing analyst Steve Bunce picks the six fights he wants to see in 2022 including Anthony Yarde v Joshua Buatsi and Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez v Artur Beterbiev.
Source: BBC News – Home | 31 Dec 2021 | 8:46 pm(NZT)
Liverpool interested in Arsenal’s Saka – Friday’s gossip
Liverpool interested in Arsenal winger Saka, Barcelona target Manchester City defender Laporte, Newcastle close in on Botman, plus more.
Source: BBC News – Home | 31 Dec 2021 | 8:26 pm(NZT)
Australia’s Head to miss fourth Ashes Test after positive Covid test
Australia batter Travis Head will miss the fourth Ashes Test in Sydney after testing positive for Covid-19.
Source: BBC News – Home | 31 Dec 2021 | 7:46 pm(NZT)
The Corozal: Scottish dredger that helped build the Panama Canal
Museum staff unearthed the story of a Scottish dredger involved in constructing the famous trading route.
Source: BBC News – Home | 31 Dec 2021 | 7:02 pm(NZT)
Royals hope for jubilee reset after tumultuous 12 months
Every family has its breakdowns, but the outside world doesn’t usually hear about them. The royal family doesn’t like to air its dirty laundry in public either, traditionally preferring to adopt Queen’s mantra of “never complain, never explain.” So, when there’s a wobble in that stiff upper lip, people lap up every detail.
Source: CNN.com – RSS Channel – World | 31 Dec 2021 | 6:13 pm(NZT)
Covid-19: How India missed its vaccination target
India is lagging behind in its vaccine target as demand falls.
Source: BBC News – Home | 31 Dec 2021 | 5:59 pm(NZT)
Bangladesh: Women-only beach scrapped after social media outcry
Critics accused the government of pandering to hardline Islamist groups in the country.
Source: BBC News – Home | 31 Dec 2021 | 5:30 pm(NZT)
Former Afghan President was given ‘no more than two minutes’ to get ready to flee Kabul
The former President of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani said he was given “no more than two minutes” to get ready to flee Kabul in August, during the Taliban’s rapid takeover of the country’s capital.
Source: CNN.com – RSS Channel – World | 31 Dec 2021 | 4:56 pm(NZT)
Colorado wildfires: Tens of thousands evacuated as blazes spread
Some 30,000 people north of Denver are told to leave their homes and a state of emergency is declared.
Source: BBC News – Home | 31 Dec 2021 | 4:50 pm(NZT)
Covid: Cathay Pacific flights cut after Hong Kong clampdown
The announcement comes after the city tightened its coronavirus quarantine regulations for aircrew.
Source: BBC News – Home | 31 Dec 2021 | 4:13 pm(NZT)
South Africa says Omicron wave may have peaked
Officials relax restrictions noting lower hospital admissions from the Omicron variant than feared.
Source: BBC News – Home | 31 Dec 2021 | 3:04 pm(NZT)
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Year in tech: The stories making headlines in 2021
From the metaverse to NFTs and everything in-between, what’s made the news in tech this year?
Source: BBC News – Home | 31 Dec 2021 | 2:01 pm(NZT)
Africa’s year in pictures 2021: Giggles and coronations
A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this year.
Source: BBC News – Home | 31 Dec 2021 | 1:58 pm(NZT)
Covid: France suspends transit ban for UK nationals during Christmas period
EU-based Brits trying to get home will be allowed to cross France during the Christmas period.
Source: BBC News – Home | 31 Dec 2021 | 1:57 pm(NZT)
Ukraine tensions: Putin tells Biden new sanctions could rupture ties
The US and Russian presidents spoke by phone for almost an hour amid rising tensions over Ukraine.
Source: BBC News – Home | 31 Dec 2021 | 1:30 pm(NZT)
Joao Cancelo: Manchester City full-back says he was injured in robbery
Manchester City full-back Joao Cancelo posts a picture of his injuries and says he was robbed of jewellery by a four-strong gang.
Source: BBC News – Home | 31 Dec 2021 | 1:20 pm(NZT)
Cape Verde: Drone delivers medical supplies to remote islands
Computer scientist Erico Pinheiro has invented a drone system to deliver medical supplies to the remote communities of his island nation Cape Verde.
Source: BBC News – Home | 31 Dec 2021 | 1:15 pm(NZT)
Why Chinese stand-up comedians are turning to English
Alex Shi says her comedy comes from her Chinese heritage but she feels more comfortable performing in a foreign language.
Source: BBC News – Home | 31 Dec 2021 | 1:09 pm(NZT)
2021 viral videos: The social media moments India celebrated
From the ‘pawri’ girl to the tiny Covid warrior, here are the social media moments India celebrated.
Source: BBC News – Home | 31 Dec 2021 | 1:07 pm(NZT)
The ‘heartbreakingly beautiful’ art of Laurie Anderson
The pioneering artist speaks about her new exhibit, which blends painting, film, music and writing.
Source: BBC News – Home | 31 Dec 2021 | 12:21 pm(NZT)
The Corozal: Scottish dredger that helped build the Panama Canal
Museum staff unearthed the story of a Scottish dredger involved in constructing the famous trading route.
Source: BBC News – Home | 31 Dec 2021 | 12:03 pm(NZT)
Omicron: South Africa ends night-time curfew
Officials relax restrictions noting lower hospital admissions from the Omicron variant than feared.
Source: BBC News – Home | 31 Dec 2021 | 11:38 am(NZT)
Man Utd move back into top six after beating Burnley
Manchester United climb into the top six of the Premier League after an entertaining victory over Burnley at Old Trafford.
Source: BBC News – Home | 31 Dec 2021 | 11:23 am(NZT)
Avoid cruises even if vaccinated, US says
It says there has been an increase in onboard cases since the emergence of the Omicron variant.
Source: BBC News – Home | 31 Dec 2021 | 11:20 am(NZT)
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Teva Pharmaceuticals found liable in New York opioid trial
A New York State jury has found the drug maker help fuel the state’s deadly opioid epidemic.
Source: BBC News – Home | 31 Dec 2021 | 10:56 am(NZT)
Covid: France suspends transit ban for UK nationals during Christmas period
EU-based Brits trying to get home will be allowed to cross France during the Christmas period.
Source: BBC News – Home | 31 Dec 2021 | 10:56 am(NZT)
Chelsea’s Lukaku was ‘not happy’ with bit-part role earlier in season
Striker Romelu Lukaku, who returned to Chelsea for a club record £97.5m in August, says he was “not happy” with his role under Blues boss Thomas Tuchel earlier this season.
Source: BBC News – Home | 31 Dec 2021 | 9:49 am(NZT)
Covid-19: Avoid New Year’s parties, urges Irish health minister
Ireland’s chief medical officer has expressed concern at the recent surge in Covid-19 cases.
Source: BBC News – Home | 31 Dec 2021 | 9:26 am(NZT)
Ukraine tensions: Biden and Putin phone call seeks ‘diplomatic path’
The presidents of the US and Russia will speak in a bid to de-escalate tensions over Ukraine.
Source: BBC News – Home | 31 Dec 2021 | 8:55 am(NZT)
Afcon is being disrespected – Ian Wright
The Africa Cup of Nations is being “disrespected” by some negative media coverage, says former England striker Ian Wright.
Source: BBC News – Home | 31 Dec 2021 | 8:54 am(NZT)
Desmond Tutu: Mourners queue to pay respects as body lies in state
The Nobel Peace Prize winner’s body will lie in state in a simple coffin for two days.
Source: BBC News – Home | 31 Dec 2021 | 8:51 am(NZT)
At least four anti-coup protesters shot dead in Sudan as security forces raid broadcasters
At least four people were shot dead by Sudanese security forces during anti-coup demonstrations near the capital Khartoum on Thursday, the civilian-allied Sudanese Central Doctors Committee (SCDC) said.
Source: CNN.com – RSS Channel – World | 31 Dec 2021 | 8:36 am(NZT)
Confederate monuments headed to black history museum
A black history museum in Richmond may soon receive the controversial memorials.
Source: BBC News – Home | 31 Dec 2021 | 8:33 am(NZT)
Covid: Woman isolates in toilet for five hours after positive mid-flight test
A US teacher says she spent five hours in the toilet after testing positive for Covid-19.
Source: BBC News – Home | 31 Dec 2021 | 8:18 am(NZT)
South Africa’s De Kock retires from Test cricket hours after defeat by India
South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock, 29, retires from Test cricket to spend more time with his family.
Source: BBC News – Home | 31 Dec 2021 | 8:11 am(NZT)
Russia labels Pussy Riot members foreign agents
Journalists and other prominent figures also feature on an updated justice ministry list.
Source: BBC News – Home | 31 Dec 2021 | 8:02 am(NZT)
Ghislaine Maxwell: Survivors speak of relief after guilty verdict
Annie Farmer, who was groomed by Ghislaine Maxwell, says she hopes the verdict will bring others solace.
Source: BBC News – Home | 31 Dec 2021 | 7:25 am(NZT)
Mourners pay tribute to Archbishop Desmond Tutu as his body lies in state
Mourners flocked to St. George’s Cathedral in Cape Town on Thursday to pay their respects to anti-apartheid hero Archbishop Desmond Tutu as he lay in state in a simple pine coffin.
Source: CNN.com – RSS Channel – World | 31 Dec 2021 | 6:07 am(NZT)
Ghislaine Maxwell verdict reaction: ‘No-one is above the law’
Survivors of the former British socialite and her ex-boyfriend Jeffrey Epstein celebrate the guilty verdict.
Source: BBC News – Home | 31 Dec 2021 | 4:34 am(NZT)
Alan Dershowitz: BBC says interview with Epstein ex-lawyer broke editorial standards
The BBC says Alan Dershowitz was not suitable as an impartial analyst in the Ghislaine Maxwell case.
Source: BBC News – Home | 31 Dec 2021 | 4:11 am(NZT)
Ghislaine Maxwell: What the trial means for Prince Andrew
Ghislaine Maxwell has been convicted of grooming teenagers. What does this mean for her former friend?
Source: BBC News – Home | 31 Dec 2021 | 4:09 am(NZT)
Former Afghan President was given ‘no more than two minutes’ to get ready to flee Kabul
The former President of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani said he was given “no more than two minutes” to get ready to flee Kabul in August, during the Taliban’s rapid takeover of the country’s capital.
Source: CNN.com – RSS Channel – World | 31 Dec 2021 | 2:38 am(NZT)
Santander: Bank hands out £130m in Christmas blunder
The error meant around 75,000 people woke up on Christmas morning to a surprise payment from Santander.
Source: BBC News – Home | 31 Dec 2021 | 2:18 am(NZT)
Usyk can beat ‘vulnerable’ Fury, says Wilder’s coach
Oleksandr Usyk could beat a “vulnerable” Tyson Fury in a heavyweight undisputed fight, according to Deontay Wilder’s coach Malik Scott.
Source: BBC News – Home | 31 Dec 2021 | 2:03 am(NZT)
Ashraf Ghani: Ex-Afghan president describes moment he fled the Taliban
Speaking to the BBC, Ashraf Ghani tackles criticism he left Afghanistan as the Taliban closed in.
Source: BBC News – Home | 31 Dec 2021 | 2:00 am(NZT)
What next after Ghislaine Maxwell trial?
The legal process is not over yet for Maxwell, convicted of helping Jeffrey Epstein abuse girls.
Source: BBC News – Home | 31 Dec 2021 | 1:42 am(NZT)
‘I genuinely thought we had a good chance’ – Anderson on England’s Ashes defeat
England pace bowler James Anderson says he believed the side “genuinely had a good chance” of beating Australia in the Ashes.
Source: BBC News – Home | 31 Dec 2021 | 1:40 am(NZT)
Lebanon’s soul has been eviscerated by its financial crisis. Not even children want to play
I’m crouched down in front of a 10-year-old boy sitting hunched over himself in the Beirut office of my charity INARA, the International Network for Aid, Relief and Assistance. His dark brown eyes, fringed with impossibly long eyelashes, peer over his facemask.
Source: CNN.com – RSS Channel – World | 30 Dec 2021 | 10:21 pm(NZT)
Hong Kong authorities insist newsroom raids and arrests have ‘nothing to do with media work’
Hong Kong authorities are defending the arrests of seven people linked to a pro-democracy publication in the face of growing international condemnation, with the city’s leader insisting the police raids had “nothing to do with journalistic or media work.”
Source: CNN.com – RSS Channel – World | 30 Dec 2021 | 10:16 pm(NZT)
The beautiful hidden valley in the heart of Europe
It’s less than an hour’s drive from Slovenia’s capital, Ljubljana, yet the Vipava Valley hasn’t really registered on the tourist radar.
Source: CNN.com – RSS Channel – World | 30 Dec 2021 | 3:22 am(NZT)
The cultural moments that defined 2021
Year two of the pandemic was, in many ways, just as challenging and weird as the first.
Source: CNN.com – RSS Channel – World | 28 Dec 2021 | 3:58 pm(NZT)
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