Joe Biden has staffed his transition team with a host of former Silicon Valley players, and now a brother of his top White House aide has landed a lobbying gig with Amazon. Can Biden be trusted to rein in big tech?
Tier 5? | UK struggling to cope with new COVID cases
Health officials across Britain warn they’re struggling to cope with new coronavirus cases as hospitals report a record number of covid patients. Strict quarantine remains in place in London and other parts of the...
New Year is canceled? | Politicians worldwide call on people to ‘stay home’
Politicians worldwide have called on people to ‘stay home’ in the #NewYear break to avoid sparking yet another fresh wave of #Covid19 infections.
‘Make our lives safer’ | FEMEN activists hold topless protest against anti-abortion event in Spain
Three topless demonstrators representing the feminist activism group FEMEN held a protest against a planned anti-abortion event ’40 Days For Life’ outside the church in Madrid. The protesters stood outside...
‘We will win’ | Water cannons used during tribute to victim of police violence in Chile
Police used water cannons on protesters during a commemorative tribute gathering to a victim of police violence in Santiago. Mauricio Fredes died at the age of 33 on December 27 2019, when he fell head first into a...
South Africa: ‘level three’ lockdown | DW News
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has reimposed a ban on alcohol sales and ordered the closure of all bars as part of new restrictions to contain a resurgence of the coronavirus – including a new variant. He...
Guardian of Angels
Can love give life? Mohamed Bzeek is a Muslim hero in the USA, taking on a life mission as a foster parent who cares for terminally ill children over the past 25 years. He looked after 80 and saved 70 children. Guardian...