On Donald Trump’s final full day as US President, he has declared: “We did what we came here to do,” and said the “movement we started is only just beginning”.
Nepalese climbers make first K2 winter summit – BBC News
A team of Nepalese climbers have become the first ever to summit the world’s second highest mountain in winter.
Michelin bestows 2021 restaurant stars despite Covid-19 closures and chefs’ anger
The Michelin Guide consecrated France’s 30th three-star restaurant on Monday as it presented its awards for 2021 against the backdrop of the Covid-19 crisis, which has seen chefs forced to close their doors.
France’s elder and local authorities criticise slow vaccination rollout despite growing demand
France’s population aged 75 and over can now make an appointment to get a coronavirus vaccine, as the campaign was officially launched on Monday. But criticism has been raised, as half a million doses have been...
UN accused of sharing names of Chinese government opponents
The UN Human Rights Office is being accused of sharing the names of the Chinese government’s opponents, including Uighur activists, Tibetans and Hongkongers.
Homeless struggling to get aid as Downtown DC closes off ahead of Inauguration
Groups that provide support, meals and shelter to homeless people in Washington DC are cutting back their social services as the city ramped up security measures and closed off areas in Downtown DC ahead of Inauguration...