Analysis | Navalny returns to Russia and brings anti-Putin politics with him

Russian opposition leader Aleksei Navalny and his team have stunned the Russian government again, forcing President Vladimir Putin and his allies to confront significant protest led by a foe they

The Buzz | Germany looks ahead, eyes vaccine doses for 2022

Germany’s health minister wants to press ahead with securing coronavirus vaccine supplies for 2022, preferably at the European Union level but if necessary nationally. Jens Spahn said yesterday that it’s important

This Day in History | 1984 Halfpenny coin to meet its maker

Britain’s least-loved currency, the halfpenny coin, is leaving the nation’s purses after 13 years of almost universal unpopularity. The Chancellor, Nigel Lawson, made the announcement in a written Commons answer. He

The Buzz | South Korea warns of Lunar New Year virus risks

South Korea says it will maintain elevated social distancing measures for at least two more weeks as health officials raise concerns about a possible surge in coronavirus infections surrounding February’s

Venice has people in masks but no Carnival fun

In another year, masks would be a sign of the gaiety in Venice, an accessory worn for games and parties as big crowds parade about to show off their frivolous,

Wall Street under attack: For GameStop day traders, the moment they’ve dreamed about

They've endured a financial crisis. Two deep recessions. Mounds of student debt. Stagnant pay. Costly health care. Dim job prospects. They've seen the uber-rich grow richer while a pandemic threw tens

This Day in History | 1985 Thatcher snubbed by Oxford dons

Academics have led a campaign against honouring Mrs Thatcher in protest against the government’s cuts in funding for education. The vote against the prime minister was much higher than expected 738

UK | Johnson hopes schools in England can reopen on March 8

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson indicated yesterday that the coronavirus lockdown in England will remain in place until at least March 8 as he ruled out any imminent return

The Buzz | China’s big holiday travel season light so far

Efforts to dissuade Chinese from traveling for Lunar New Year appeared to be working as Beijing’s main train station was largely quiet and estimates of passenger totals were smaller than

Rare 72-year-old Scotch whisky to be auctioned in Hong Kong

A 72-year-old bottle of Glen Grant single malt whisky from Scotland is expected to fetch more than $38,000 in an auction in Hong Kong today. It is the first time that

Chinese singer says mother’s bribery charge dismissed

A Chinese-Canadian singer says a Chinese corruption charge against her mother, who has been held in custody for six years, has been withdrawn but she remains in detention. Qu Wanting, 36,

This day in history | 1990 Romanians call for government change

Tens of thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators have taken to the streets of the Romanian capital, Bucharest to protest against the interim government of Ion Iliescu. It was the biggest demonstration in

USA | Biden’s Commerce pick, Raimondo, voices tough line on China

President Joe Biden’s pick to oversee the Commerce Department took a tough line on China in her confirmation hearing yesterday, though she stopped short of singling out which Chinese companies

The Buzz | China’s zero-tolerance Covid approach now includes anal swabs

China is ramping up efforts to neutralize the coronavirus as new outbreaks test its already stringent pandemic strategy, with another weapon added to an arsenal of border curbs, mass testing

Jane Fonda to receive Golden Globes’ Cecil B. DeMille Award

Jane Fonda cemented herself into Hollywood allure as a chameleonlike actor and social activist, and now the Golden Globes will honor her illustrious career with its highest honor. Fonda will receive

This Day in History | 1995 Cantona banned over attack on fan

Manchester United’s Eric Cantona has been fined £20,000 and banned from playing football over his kung fu-style attack on a fan. The club has relegated the French star striker to the

Covid-19 variant brings new dimension to Europe’s pandemic

In the first week of December, Portugal’s prime minister gave his pandemic-weary people an early Christmas gift: restrictions on gatherings and travel due to COVID-19 would be lifted from Dec.

Bally’s, Caesars Entertainment add daily fantasy sport deals

Two major casino companies announced deals with daily fantasy sports providers as they seek to expand their reach and integrate different forms of fan engagement with professional sports into their

The Buzz | China offers flight refunds to curb travel

Chinese airlines are offering refunded tickets as the coronavirus continues to spread in the country’s northeast. The offer yesterday from the government’s aviation authority comes amid a push to prevent people

Hong Kong | China arrivals to offset exodus to UK, aide says

Hong Kong is unlikely to see an exodus under a U.K. visa program for holders of special British passports, a top government adviser said, predicting that some would be offset

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