The global semiconductor chip shortage will continue to hurt British car sales throughout this year and into 2023.

Lack of chips to further hit British car market

The US attorney general had earlier vowed to also hold accountable anyone who was involved in the attack. At least, 725 people have been charged these are crimes ranging from disorderly conduct to assaulting the police a year ago. US president Joe Biden to address the nation on the fateful day pf January 6 2021.

'Democracy was attacked on January 6,' says Joe Biden, marks an year since Capitol Riots

A state of emergency has been declared in parts of Kazakhstan after protests over rising fuel prices turned violent.

Kazakhstan PM & his cabinet resign after protests over rising fuel prices turned violent

The deserts never sit still, give them half a chance, and the desert suns will slowly expand their frontiers. 15 years ago, 20 African nations in the Sahel region joined hands to halt the expanding Sahara desert, but how far have they succeeded?

A Great 'Green Wall' in Sahara to stop ever-expanding Sahara desert

The former president of the United States of America has created and spread a web of lies about the 2020 election he's done so because he values power over principle, because he sees his own interest is more important than America's interest and because his bruised ego matters more to him than our democracy.

Capitol Riots: 'Trump has always valued his own interest over America's,' says Prez Joe Biden

Serbian Tennis player Novak Djokovic's Australia entry visa has been cancelled over vaccination rules. The Tennis star won't be able to play in the Australian open unless vaccinated.

Serbian Tennis player Novak Djokovic's Australia entry visa cancelled citing vaccination rules

A trio of Andean condors were released back into the wild after years of rehabilitation for the members of the vulnerable species at a rescue center an hour southeast of Chile's capital Santiago.

Trio of Andean condors released back into the wild after years-long rehabilitation

The twins Aylin and Alfredo Trujillo were born just 15 minutes apart, but what makes their birth so rare is that they were born on different days, months and years.

California: Twins arrive in the world on a different day, month and year

8 security officers killed as President denounces protesters as 'terrorists' after protests over rising fuel reforms turned violent.

Kazakhstan unrest: 8 security officers killed as President denounces protesters as 'terrorists'

In a relief for Indian fishermen in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. Sri Lankan court has ordered the release of 13 Indian fishermen who were arrested on charges of illegal fishing nearly two weeks ago.

Sri Lankan court orders the release of 13 Indian fishermen arrested on charges of illegal fishing

How will January 6 come to be remembered in the years ahead- will it be remembered as a moment that accelerated the unraveling of the oldest greatest democracy in the world or a moment when we decided to secure and strengthen our democracy for generations to come?

Capitol Riots Anniversary: 'How will January 6 be remembered?' Asks Kamala Harris

A Canadian court has awarded 83.94 million dollars to the families of six victims who were killed when Iran downed a Ukrainian plane two years ago.

Hackers target news briefing by Canadian lawyers on Iran

January the 6th 2021, it's a significantly infamous day in the United States of America. Just one year ago today an angry mob broke into the capital as the world witnessed the insurrection live on television. One year on the Americans have woken up to commemorate the painful events in a few minutes from now a ceremony will take place at Capitol hill.

US: One year anniversary of Capitol Riots, a sombre ceremony at Capitol hill

Winter has arrived in Washington DC with full throttle packing heavy snow and strong winds as the thick winter snowstorm engulfed parts of the southeast and the mid-Atlantic region. Residents of Washington were forced to hit pause as were the president and other top government officials.

US President Joe Biden left stranded on Air Force One as Washington grapples with biggest snowstorm

An out-of-control Russian Angara A5 heavy-lift rocket stage made an uncontrolled re-entry back to Earth on Wednesday (Jan 5) and media reports have stated that it landed in the Pacific Ocean. On December 27, scientists had conducted a third launch of its new heavy-class Angara rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northwestern Russia. Russian state-run TASS news agency had mentioned that the aim was to test a new upper-stage rocket, called the Persei booster, for the first time. Space agency Roscosmos had congratulated the military-space forces and the entire Russian space industry and called the launch "successful". However, the launcher was prevented from reaching higher than low-Earth orbit after the booster suffered engine failure, as per reports.

Failed Russian rocket part fell on Earth, is there any danger?

We are in a New Year but it looks like the last one was one of the hottest years globally. 2021 has ended up as the fifth hottest year globally according to an analysis of European Union.

Report: 2021 ranks as fifth hottest year

Thwaites Glacier, one of the biggest glaciers in Antarctica is dominating headlines. The glacier spans 120 kilometers it is as high as a six-story building as big as the American state of Florida, so why is this glacier in the news right now?

Thwaites glacier could shatter in five years

Burger King in UK has introduced 'Vegan Nuggets'. KFC has introduced 'plant-based fried chicken'. In India, ITC plans to introduce 'plant-based burger patties'. Palki Sharma tells you how plant-based meat is gaining popularity.

Gravitas: Plant-based meat is taking over menus globally

Despite Omicron dampening the new year, India ended 2021 with some impressive milestones. $300 billion in exports, IIT placements at an all-time high and a green energy target achieved 8 years ahead of schedule. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Trade, jobs, climate: India's highs despite Omicron dampener

Melania Trump is auctioning off some of her possessions from White House. Her team says some proceeds will go to charity. But some critics are not believing her. Palki Sharma tells you why

Gravitas: Why is Melania Trump auctioning her possessions from White House?

Around 100 Muslim women were listed for auction on an illegal Indian website. Cyber police has named an 18-year-old girl as the mastermind behind this 'auction'. How did a teenager unleash such hatred? How do we tackle this pandemic of hate? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Muslim women 'auctioned' in India

Kazakhstan has been gripped by turmoil. The scale of turbulence is unprecedented. The Prime Minister has resigned. The President has imposed a state of emergency. Russia has warned of foreign interference. Palki Sharma tells you what's happening.

Gravitas: Kazakhstan is in a 'state of emergency'

The Taliban have reportedly deployed suicide squads at the border with China and Tajikistan. Afghan youth are also being recruited for a special suicide battalion in the Afghan army. Palki Sharma tells you more about the Taliban's ruthless strategy.

Gravitas: Taliban deploy suicide squad at China border

India has reported its biggest surge since June 2021. The Omicron fuelled surge added 10 million new cases worldwide last week. The UK is restricting testing. Lockdown in China's Xi'an has led to chaos. Palki Sharma brings you the 10 big developments.

Gravitas: Omicron: Why India is preparing for a big surge

A vaccine exemption for Novak Djokovic has triggered backlash against Australian Open 2022. The world number one has been allowed to play despite being unvaccinated as India's Aman Dahiya was denied entry. Palki Sharma gets you a report

Gravitas: Djokovic's 'exemption' at Australian Open sparks outrage

Omicron variant is rampant in Europe. France has set the record for new covid cases, more than 300,000 new infections were recorded over the last 24 hours. 66,000 people received their first jab in a single day.

Omicron variant surges across Europe, France recorded 300,000 new covid-19 infections

Amidst the heightened military tensions with China, the Taiwanese military forces conducted certain military drills imitating a scenario of a possible invasion and they were trying to get themselves combat ready to stave off any ground invasion in the event it happens. The Taiwanese air force jets conducted aerial drills in multiple formations which replicated scenes of an air-to-air battle.

Taiwan military forces replicate war scenarios to intercept Chinese warplanes

Protest against a rising fuel prices in Kazakhstan have in fact turned violent and also spiraled into an anti-government type of a movement. The situation has escalated so much the very first batch of Russian-led peacekeeping forces have now been deployed to try and stabilize the country.

Russia-led military alliance deploys 'peacekeepers' in protest-hit Kazakhstan

Japan and Australia have signed a landmark treaty to to beef up defence and security cooperation. The agreement is seen as another step by the regional allies to signal their concerns over China's military expansion. As China expands its military and also its economic clout, the accord will contribute to regional stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Japan, Australia bolster ties with landmark defense, security pact

An AI-powered chess board helps master the game. It can sense moves and guide players in an interactive way to help them learn the game.

AI-powered chess board help master the game

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