France lifts transit ban for EU-based British drivers after uproar

Following an unexpected crackdown, France declared on Thursday that it would show “tolerance” to British travellers…

In a first, Māori scribe with facial tattoo presents news at primetime in New Zealand

For the first time, a Māori journalist with traditional facial tattoo has been hosting a primetime…

Omicron variant peak has passed: South Africa

In the run-up to the New Year, health data from South Africa is expected to give…

Four protesting against military rule in Sudan shot dead, doctors say

Sudanese security forces shot dead four people during a crackdown on nationwide protests on Thursday, a…

Morning news brief: Biden-Putin call, US wildfires and more

To get your day started, here are some stories. US President Joe Biden affirms sanctions threat while…

Israel to administer fourth dose of vaccine to most vulnerable to COVID-19

As the Omicron variant of coronavirus continues to torment several countries in the world, Israel has…

US-Russia talks: Biden affirms sanctions threat; Putin says that would be colossal mistake

US President Joe Biden spoke for over an hour with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, agreeing…

Numerous homes lost, tens of thousands evacuated as wildfires cause havoc in US

Devastating wildfires are raging in the US state of Colorado. Tens of thousands of people have…

Operation commences as Shanghai opens world’s longest metro network

Shanghai opened two new metro lines operation on Thursday (December 30), bringing the total length of…

Italy: Covid hits new high, hospitals under strain

Hospital admissions across Italy are surgings once again as daily coronavirus infections are hitting new highs…