January 20, 2022
Jury selection begins in US federal trial over killing of George Floyd
Capitol investigation committee requests interview with Ivanka Trump
Austrian parliament approves universal vaccine mandate
UN approves resolution to condemn denial of the Holocaust
Woman activist arrested by Taliban in raid on her home in Kabul
US warns of ‘swift, severe’ response if Russia invades Ukraine
US and European diplomats meet in Berlin to discuss Ukraine situation
At least 29 people die in stampede at religious festival in Liberia
Russia accuses the West of ‘plotting provocations’ over Ukraine
Former Pope Benedict criticised over handling of sexual abuse claims
Tina Turner and husband buy £56m estate on shore of Lake Zurich
Anders Breivik ‘still dangerous’ and should not be released, court told
Emirates resumes flights to US airports as fears over 5G rollout are eased
Star of war films Hardy Kruger dies aged 93
New Zealand PM warns Omicron outbreak is inevitable
First foreign aid flights arrive in Tonga after huge volcanic eruption
Supreme Court allows release of presidential documents in Capitol investigation
Democrats’ voting reform bill fails in US senate
January 19, 2022
Biden says Putin will pay ‘dear price’ if he invades Ukraine
Biden calls on Fed to fight inflation as president marks first year in office
Fashion mogul Peter Nygard denied bail as he awaits trial in Canada
Comedian and talk show host Jon Stewart wins Mark Twain Award
Dutch cultural sector teams up with hairdressers in lockdown protest
Joe Biden names Democratic fundraiser as ambassador to UK
Pope Francis makes plea for redemption for prison inmates
French actor Gaspard Ulliel dies after skiing accident in the Alps
Russia demands ‘watertight’ guarantee against Nato expansion to Ukraine
At least 10 dead as floods devastate capital of Madagascar
French actor Gaspard Ulliel ‘in serious condition’ after ski accident in Alps
Belgian court convicts Vietnamese ringleader behind Grays container lorry tragedy
French Senate votes to ban headscarves from sports competitions
Pfizer boss Albert Bourla wins Genesis Prize for vaccine development
The Voice Of Holland taken off the air amid sexual misconduct claims
Treason trial resumes for Cambodia’s opposition leader
Nursing home fire kills six in eastern Spain
Fishermen protest after eruption causes oil spill in Peru
Airlines worldwide rush to change flights over US 5G problem
Top US diplomat in Ukraine as tensions with Russia soar
Hong Kong independence activist Edward Leung released from prison
Three of Tonga’s smaller islands badly damaged by tsunami
Tonga avoids widespread disaster despite huge volcano blast
January 18, 2022
Rudy Giuliani among Trump allies subpoenaed by Capitol riot panel
£393m Rome villa with Caravaggio ceiling fails to sell in court-ordered auction
Russia moves more troops westwards amid Ukraine tensions
Goldman Sachs fourth-quarter profits fall 13% as compensation costs soar
Microsoft buys gaming firm Activision Blizzard for £50bn
Kazakhstan’s ex-leader denies fleeing abroad amid protests
Maltese legislator Roberta Metsola elected European Parliament president
