Peru votes as Covid-19 body count mounts
Just over 25 million Peruvians are expected to turn out to vote just days after the country of 33 million people reported a daily record of 314 coronavirus deaths.
First tweet fetches $2.9 million at auction
The short tweet was sent March 21, 2006 by the Twitter co-founder and chief, who said he would donate the money from its sale to charity.
Biden's immigration policy takes heat as migrant levels soar
In February, the US Customs and Border Protection agency (CBP) arrested about 100,000 people at the southern border.
Biden victory as Congress passes huge Covid relief plan
Republican lawmakers attacked what they called the bill's "socialist agenda" and massive cost, saying more than 90 percent does not go to directly combatting Covid-19.
China pioneers 'virus passports' as EU gets Russia jab boost
The virus and the severe restrictions imposed to battle its spread have crushed global economic growth and plunged millions into poverty.
Far from Moscow, disenchantment with Putin starts to show
The jailing of Navalny after the attempt on his life proved the last straw for many.
UK passes 100,000 Covid deaths as European states eye tighter borders
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said it was "hard to compute" the loss felt by British families after his country became the first European country to surpass 100,000 Covid-19 deaths.
Alibaba's Jack Ma appears for first time since regulatory crackdown
Jack Ma had virtually disappeared from the public eye since early November.
Biden unveils $1.9 tn economic plan as US recovery buckles
Dubbed the American Rescue Plan, the proposal released Thursday includes a host of measures aimed at revitalizing the world's largest economy.
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry share first American Christmas Card; red-haired Archie steals the show
The card, which is a digital illustration of a family photo, also features the family's two dogs, Guy and Pula.
Apple increases effort to combat HIV/AIDS, Covid-19 in Africa, expands partnership with RED
RED is a global movement that campaigns to end extreme poverty and also preventable diseases by the year 2030.
'Global Britain' defends slashing aid budget
Finance minister Rishi Sunak told Sky News that Britain was facing an "economic emergency" because of the pandemic.
Scotland first in the world to make menstrual products free for everyone
The average cost of tampons and pads has many women struggling to afford £8 a month to purchase these with the average period lasting about five days.
Pandemic inflames violence against women
In July, the UN estimated that six months of restrictions could result in 31 million additional cases of sexual violence in the world
New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern sworn in for second term
Jacinda Ardern and her ministers made their oaths of office in English and Maori during a ceremony at Wellington's Government House.
Poorer women at three times higher risk of having stillbirths, according to new research
It is quite urgent for the government to implement measures that would address poverty and deprivation during pregnancy.
Ivanka Trump dubbed 'tone-deaf' for talking about guitar lessons amid lockdown
The comment comes just days after a report claimed that some eight million Americans have slipped into poverty due to the lockdown.
Venezuelans 'dying slowly' in rat and roach-infested homes
There are hundreds of families living in state-supplied shelters in crisis-wracked Venezuela.
US presidential debate: What did Trump just say about coyotes?
"Coyote" is a term for human smugglers along the U.S.-Mexico border, though the term is rarely used.
Jacinda Ardern wins landslide in New Zealand's 'Covid election'
Saturday's vote marked the first time any leader won an absolute majority in New Zealand since 1996.
Jacinda Ardern set to win in New Zealand's 'Covid election'
Masks and distancing are no longer mandatory in New Zealand, an achievement upon which Ardern has staked her political future in Saturday's general election.
Saudi hosts G20 talks on virus recovery, debt relief
The World Bank on Monday said the debt of the world's 73 poorest countries grew 9.5 percent last year to a record $744 billion.
Covid could add to 2 million per year stillbirth toll: UN
Globally, over 40 percent of stillbirths occur during labour.
Prince Harry shows off new look in virtual message for Trailwalker Relay 2020
Prince Harry talked about his time with Gurkha Soldiers in Afghanistan and applauded their efforts during the pandemic.
Harry and Meghan mark his 36th birthday with incredible donation to girls education charity
Meanwhile, a report has claimed that the royals are "not happy" with Harry and Meghan's recent deal with Netflix.
Virus restrictions threaten Asia economic recovery in 2021: ADB
As regional economies contract this year the number of poor people will likely rise by at least 78 million.
Manchester United star Marcus Rashford launches partnership with food giants to end child hunger
Rashford and some of the biggest UK food brands have formed a task force to battle child food poverty.
After port disaster, Lebanese brace for virus lockdown
Lebanon is to partially close down for two weeks from Friday to stem a string of record daily infection rates.
German-owned Knorr to change 'racist' name of popular Zigeuner sauce
Roma and Sinti minority groups demanded for the renaming of the "Gypsy" sauce as it is not even part of gypsy traditional cuisine.
Lebanon government stands down over blast fallout
The announcement was met with cars honking in the streets and celebratory fire in the northern city of Tripoli.