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Capitol rioter 'threatened to assassinate' prominent Democrat

A 34-year-old Texas man has been arrested for allegedly taking part in the storming of the U.S. Capitol this month and posting violent threats, including a call to assassinate Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York.

USA7 hours ago

Wuhan marks lockdown anniversary but questions linger

Wuhan has largely recovered from the coronavirus one year after it declared the world's first pandemic lockdown.

Coronavirus9 hours ago

Larry King speaks to guests at a party held by CNN, celebrating King's fifty years of broadcasting in New York (Photo: April 18, 2007)

Larry King, legendary talk show host, dies at 87

Larry King, the longtime CNN host who became an icon through his interviews with countless newsmakers and his sartorial sensibilities, has died. He was 87.

celebrities10 hours ago

Larry King hosted "Larry King Live" on CNN for over 25 years.

Veteran TV host Larry King dies, aged 87

Broadcaster Larry King has died, aged 87, passing away at Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre in Los Angeles.

celebrity16 hours ago

Police detain a man during a protest against the jailing of opposition leader Alexei Navalny in People gather in St.Petersburg, Russia, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021.

Russia arrests 350 protesters demanding Navalny's release

Russian police arrested hundreds of protesters who took to the streets in temperatures as low as minus -50 C to demand the release of Alexei Navalny, the country's top opposition figure.

Russia18 hours ago

Birch crosses stand as memorials to soldiers who died while incarcerated at a German prisoner of war camp on the site.

The abandoned Soviet nuclear missile base hidden in a Polish forest

Some call it the ghost town, because for decades it didn't appear on any maps -- a clandestine location that at the height of the Cold War likely concealed a deadly arsenal of nuclear weapons capable of wiping out major Western cities.

Poland10:10am Jan 23, 2021

Three elderly women were killed in the Carter G Woodson Houses, a complex for seniors.

NYPD arrests man for three murders at senior housing complex

The New York Police Department says that evidence from three murders at a senior housing complex in Brooklyn point to one suspect: a well-known man who ran errands for the building's residents.

New York City9:45am Jan 23, 2021

Jose Chicas spent nearly four years inside his church to avoid being deported.

Pastor who spent four years inside US church to avoid deportation finally leaves

After more than 1300 days, a North Carolina pastor is leaving his church and will be able to go home to his family.

US POLITICS9:14am Jan 23, 2021

'Evidence' UK virus variant may be more deadly

There is some evidence that a new coronavirus variant first identified in southeast England carries a higher risk of death than the original strain, the British government's chief scientific adviser said Friday.

Coronavirus7:47am Jan 23, 2021

President Donald Trump listens during a ceremony to present the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former football coach Lou Holtz, in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, in Washington

Trump impeachment trial to be triggered

Nancy Pelosi plans to send the article of impeachment against Donald Trump to the Senate on Monday, launching the start of the former president's trial

Donald Trump4:32am Jan 23, 2021

The Yesodey Hatorah Secondary Girls School is seen in Stamford Hill, north London, Friday, Jan. 22, 2021

UK police break up lockdown-flouting wedding with 400 guests

Police in London say they have broken up a wedding attended by 400 people — despite a nationwide lockdown that bars households from mixing.

UK4:00am Jan 23, 2021

Lawyers want Giuliani investigated, licence suspended

A lawyers' group have called for Rudy Giuliani to be investigated and law licence suspended for promoting Trump's false 2020 election allegations.

US Election2:19am Jan 23, 2021

Four men sentenced over lorry deaths of 39 Vietnamese immigrants

Four men have been jailed for the manslaughter of 39 Vietnamese immigrants, who were found dead in the back of a lorry in Essex in 2019.

UK2:14am Jan 23, 2021

Russia welcomes US proposal to extend nuclear treaty

The Kremlin has welcomed US President Joe Biden's proposal to extend the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between the two countries, which is set to expire in less than two weeks.

nuclear1:43am Jan 23, 2021

Iran blames bitcoin for string of blackouts in major cities

Iran has launched a wide-ranging crackdown on Bitcoin processing centres after its capital and major cities were plunged into darkness in recent weeks.

Bitcoin1:42am Jan 23, 2021

Worst-impacted countries as world edges to 100 million COVID-19 cases

How some of the world's worst-impacted countries are enduring the coronavirus pandemic as Scott Morrison congratulates Aussies for "successfully preventing a third wave of infections".

Coronavirus11:48pm Jan 22, 2021

Congressman tries to bring gun into senate after Capitol riots

A congressman has faced criticism for trying to bring a gun into the Capitol building just weeks after it was stormed and new rules were introduced.

guns9:22pm Jan 22, 2021

The Simpsons do it again with Kamala Harris inauguration 'prediction'

The Simpsons have done it again, airing a similarity to this year's US presidential inauguration back in a 2000 episode.

The Simpsons8:49pm Jan 22, 2021

Researchers discover the 20-million-year-old lair of predatory worm

New findings suggest large ambush-predatory worms roamed the ocean floor more than 20 million years ago.

nature7:18pm Jan 22, 2021

Snakes tend to come indoors during extreme heatwaves.

Weekend heatwave comes with a warning from snakecatcher

Snakecatchers are issuing a warning to Australians ahead of the first weekend of scorching weather for the summer.

snakes5:24pm Jan 22, 2021

Bali Bombing suspects set to be tried at Guantanamo

After an unexplained delay, the Pentagon announced plans Thursday to move ahead with a military trial for three men held at the US base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, who are suspected of involvement in deadly bombings in Indonesia in 2002 and 2003.

Bali bombings4:20pm Jan 22, 2021

PM confirms Australia has 'prevented' third wave of coronavirus infections

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed Australia has successfully prevented a third wave of coronavirus infections.

Coronavirus4:17pm Jan 22, 2021

Pics of the week: Jubilation and anger as US welcomes new President

Even as fireworks lit up the skies over Washington DC, troops patrolled the streets to guard against a feared attack from extremists.

Inauguration3:40pm Jan 22, 2021

Mexican families resort to homemade ventilators as COVID deaths reach all-time high

Mexico posted new one-day highs for the pandemic Thursday, with 22,339 newly confirmed coronavirus infections and 1,803 deaths from COVID-19 recorded for the previous 24 hours.

Mexico2:54pm Jan 22, 2021

The button on a wooden box was one of the few things consistently on Donald Trump's desk.

Joe Biden removes Donald Trump's Diet Coke button from Oval Office

Substantial changes were made in the Oval Office in the hours between Mr Trump's departure and Mr Biden's arrival – and the Diet Coke button has not survived the transition.

Donald Trump2:46pm Jan 22, 2021

The most spectacular ancient finds discovered by humans

From ancient cities, to fallen empires, to mass burials, researchers have made some amazing archaeological discoveries over the years.

archaeology1:52pm Jan 22, 2021

One-of-a-kind Pokemon card sells for impressive sum

An incredibly rare Pokemon card, believed to be the only one of it's kind, sold for $464,000 last week.

money1:48pm Jan 22, 2021

Spangenbarren, or "ribs", represented wealth in the Bronze Age.

World's earliest form of money has been unearthed

Next time you need change from a fiver, spare a thought for Europe's Bronze Age citizens who carried around bizarre metal objects as currency.

archaeology1:46pm Jan 22, 2021

US top doctor describes 'liberated feeling' after Trump's departure

When Dr Anthony Fauci returned to the White House briefing room on Thursday, he did so without the sour reality of a hostile president watching him from metres away in the Oval Office.

Coronavirus11:28am Jan 22, 2021

President Joe Biden listens during a virtual swearing in ceremony of political appointees from the State Dining Room of the White House.

Many White House staff to work from home in another break from Trump

As a signal the White House will now operate in the manner the government recommends in the middle of a pandemic, many of Biden's staffers will continue working from home in the coming days and weeks.

Joe Biden10:37am Jan 22, 2021

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive on Marine One before boarding Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021

Trump returns to business empire ravaged by pandemic

Donald Trump is returning to a family business ravaged by pandemic shutdowns and restrictions.

Donald Trump9:44am Jan 22, 2021

Biden signs burst of virus orders, requires masks for travel

With a burst of executive orders, President Joe Biden served notice on Thursday that the nation's COVID-19 response is under new management and he's demanding progress to reduce infections and lift the siege Americans have endured for nearly a year.

Joe Biden8:34am Jan 22, 2021

US top doctor makes dramatic switch as Biden takes charge

President Joe Biden's top medical adviser on COVID-19, Dr Anthony Fauci, has layed out new commitments to tackle the coronavirus.

World Health Organisation5:19am Jan 22, 2021

President Joe Biden stands during a performance of the national anthem, during a virtual Presidential Inaugural Prayer Service in the State Dinning Room of the White House, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, in Washington

Biden to sign coronavirus executive orders and push for mask wearing

President Joe Biden will kick off his COVID-19 strategy with measures that include the use of masks for travel.

Joe Biden5:06am Jan 22, 2021

Beijing sanctions outgoing US officials, state media bids 'good riddance' to Trump

The Chinese government has announced sanctions against Mike Pompeo and 27 other high-ranking officials under the former Trump administration.

Donald Trump3:20am Jan 22, 2021

'Just move on': Republicans grapple with post Trump future

Republicans confront profound questions about what the party stands for without Donald Trump in charge.

Joe Biden3:12am Jan 22, 2021

In Pictures: How the world's newspapers hailed the new President

Front pages of newspapers across the globe have marked the inauguration of the 46th President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris with messages of hope and unity as the Trump era comes to an end.

Joe Biden2:09am Jan 22, 2021

Single ticketholder wins entire $730 million in US Powerball

A single ticketholder has won US$730 million ($941 million) in a Powerball lottery on Wednesday.

lottery2:03am Jan 22, 2021

'Significant' cannabis factory found in heart of London

Officers uncovered 826 plants in the basement of a non-residential property in the City of London - the financial district of the capital and home of the Bank of England.

UK1:27am Jan 22, 2021

Twin suicide bombings rock central Baghdad, at least 32 dead

Twin suicide bombings ripped through a busy market in the Iraqi capital Thursday, killing at least 32 people and wounding dozens, officials said.

conflict12:29am Jan 22, 2021

Joe Biden redecorates Oval Office for first day on the job

The press gets its first glimpse of Joe Biden's Oval Office, showing how in a matter of hours the office has visibly transformed in both dramatic and subtle ways.

Joe Biden12:03am Jan 22, 2021

President Joe Biden pauses as he signs his first executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

World hopes for renewed cooperation with US under Biden

World leaders welcomed into their ranks the new US President Joe Biden, noting their most pressing problems, including the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change.

Joe Biden10:28pm Jan 21, 2021

Fire hits building at world's largest vaccine maker in India

Officials say a fire has broken out at a building under construction at Serum Institute of India, the world's largest vaccine manufacturer, but did not immediately affect a stockpile of COVID-19 vaccine.

vaccine10:11pm Jan 21, 2021

China's new travel restrictions ahead of Luna New Year

China's National Health Commission (NHC) has announced a series of domestic travel restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19 as the country prepares for mass movement of people to celebrate Lunar New Year.

Coronavirus7:43pm Jan 21, 2021

Letters from past presidents to their successors

Joe Biden decided not to share details of the letter Donald Trump left him in the Oval Office - but here's a look at the advice previous presidents offered their successors.

president7:34pm Jan 21, 2021

President Joe Biden reacts as he prepares to deliver his inaugural address on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 in Washington.

Joe Biden calls for unity, does not mention Trump in inauguration address

In his inauguration address, Joe Biden called for an end to the political divisions between Americans.

Joe Biden5:28pm Jan 21, 2021

Trump issues one last pardon in 11th hour as president

Fox News host Jeanine Pirro successfully lobbied former President Donald Trump in an eleventh-hour effort to pardon her ex-husband in the final hours of his presidency.

Donald Trump5:20pm Jan 21, 2021

Alexei Navalny's team has released a video claiming Vladimir Putin has a palace worth $1.7b.

Kremlin critic alleges Vladimir Putin owns 'billion-dollar palace'

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has alleged Vladimir Putin owns a billion-dollar palace with fraudulently obtained funds.

Russia5:04pm Jan 21, 2021

History made as first climbers conquer deadly mountain in winter

A team of Nepalese climbers on Saturday made history by scaling the world's second highest peak — Pakistan's K2 — in the winter season, a local Alpine Club official said.

mountains4:12pm Jan 21, 2021