Chinese pray for health in Lunar New Year as Covid death toll rises
China rang in the Lunar New Year on Sunday as officials reported almost 13,000 new deaths caused by the virus between Jan. 13 and 19.
Britain urges parties, volunteering to accompany 3-day coronation of King Charles III
Buckingham Palace plans a weekend of community events and voluntarism to mark the coronation of King Charles III.
Ex-Genesis execs claimed they raised millions for crypto hedge fund just as former company neared bankruptcy
A former Genesis employee sent a message to a prospective investor in December, pitching a new crypto hedge fund.
Peru arrests 200 in Lima, while Machu Picchu and the Inca trail were ordered closed as protests flare
Peruvian police arrested over 200 people accused of illegally entering the campus of a major Lima university.
Brazil’s army chief fired in the aftermath of capital uprising
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva fired Brazil’s army chief Saturday.
Google employees scramble for answers after layoffs hit long-tenured and recently promoted employees
Employees have rallied to find out who’s been laid off while demanding answers from leadership.
Allies offer more weapons to Ukraine, but no decisions have been made on tanks
Western allies dampened Ukraine’s hopes for a rapid shipment of battle tanks to boost its firepower for a spring offensive against Russian forces.
China says Covid outbreak has infected 80% of population
The possibility of a big Covid-19 rebound in China over the next two or three months is remote as 80% of people have been infected, a government scientist said.
G-7 agrees to review level of price cap on Russian oil in March: U.S. Treasury
G-7 officials have agreed to review the level of the price cap on exports of Russian oil in March, later than originally planned.
Ukraine adviser tells allies ‘think faster’ on military support
A senior Ukrainian adviser urged allies to “think faster” about stepping up support, a day after they failed to agree on sending battle tanks coveted by Kyiv.
