USA

US approves use of single-shot Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine

Johnson & Johnson hope to supply more than 100 million doses of its one-shot injection to the US by the end of June.

28 February 2021

USA

Joe Biden's €1.5 trillion COVID relief bill passes House vote hurdle

The vote is seen as a crucial victory for President Biden but is likely to run into trouble in the Senate over proposals for a $15 minimum wage.

27 February 2021

USA

Ex-US Olympics gymnastics coach facing multiple charges kills himself

John Geddert had long-running ties to to disgraced Michigan State University sports doctor Larry Nassar, who is in jail for a series of sexual assaults.

26 February 2021

USA

US launches airstrike in Syria in Biden's first military action

The airstrikes targeted facilities near the Iraqi border used by Iranian-backed militia groups, the Pentagon said.

26 February 2021

Iran

Iran begins restricting international inspections of nuclear plants

State TV reported the country had officially begun restrictions on nuclear inspections, in what is seen as a bid to pressure the west into lifting sanctions and restore the 2015 nuclear deal.

23 February 2021

USA

Biden marks 'heartbreaking milestone' of 500,000 US COVID deaths

The US is the worst-affected country in the world when it comes to deaths and cases, and accounts for 1 in 5 of the global fatalities.

23 February 2021

USA

US deports former Nazi concentration camp guard, 95, to Germany

Friedrich Karl Berger, 95, who moved to Tennessee in 1959, admitted to being a former concentration camp guard. He denies being an alleged "accomplice" in the deaths of camp prisoners.

20 February 2021

Europe News

Europe's week: Vaccine boost and Afghanistan decision delayed

There was some relief for the EU this week both on vaccines and defence.

19 February 2021

Europe News

Climate change: US to formally rejoin 2015 Paris Agreement on Friday

One of President Joe Biden's first executive orders was to revoke Donald Trump's decision to abandon the treaty in 2017.

18 February 2021

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Aerial footage shows snow in hard-hit state Texas

A blanket of snow covers the town of Lewisville, Texas, the state hardest hit by the cold snap sweeping the United States for several days.

18 February 2021

Europe News

Brussels prioritises WTO reform in newly announced trade plans

The European Commission laid out its trade priorities for the next few years on Thursday, which include reforming the World Trade Organization.

18 February 2021

Europe News

NATO allies must all meet spending requirements, says Stoltenberg

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg urged members of the military alliance to jointly fund more of its work at a virtual meeting of defence ministers on Wednesday.

17 February 2021

Turkey

Turkey arrests hundreds linked to PKK after troops found dead in Iraq

More than 700 arrests were made after the bodies of 13 Turkish nationals were discovered during a military operation in Iraq.

15 February 2021

Ukraine

Ukraine sides with US over Chinese takeover of engine company

Analysts believe the decision could lead to a cooling of the relationship between Ukraine and China, with the latter in turn looking to Russia for closer relations.

12 February 2021

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Rage room gets boost amid anger over coronavirus lockdowns

This one near Los Angeles has found a steady stream of new customers looking to shed stress by beating the living daylights out of things.

11 February 2021

USA

Democrats label Trump 'inciter in chief' at impeachment trial

Harrowing video footage of rioters breaking into the Capitol building and fighting with police was shown during Donald Trump's second impeachment trial.

11 February 2021

USA

Hacker tried to add chemicals to Florida water supply, police say

A hacker illegally gained access to a Florida water treatment plant system, and attempted to increase the concentration of a chemical in the water supply.

9 February 2021

European Union

Europe's week: Brussels eager for a new start after Biden inauguration

"This new dawn in America is the moment we have been waiting for, for so long," said EU chief Ursula von der Leyen.

22 January 2021

United Kingdom

What does the Biden administration have in store for the UK?

Britain has high hopes for the future US-UK relationship as it continues to seek a trade deal. But many are concerned that Boris Johnson’s friendship with Donald Trump will undermine his relationship with the new President, Joe Biden.

20 January 2021

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Heavily armed gun lobbyists hit Richmond ahead of Biden inauguration

Rival heavily armed groups were gathering near government buildings in Richmond, Virginia, ahead of planned protests against Wednesday's inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden in Washington. Lobby Day brings Second Amendment protesters to Richmond every year.

19 January 2021