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From the Capitol to Australian Skies, Misinformation Finds Supporters
Australia’s ruling party defends its own, even when colleagues spread misinformation about the Capitol siege and the coronavirus. Why?
Sylvain Sylvain: New York Dolls guitarist dies aged 69
He helped kick-start punk and new wave, and was an influence on the Sex Pistols and Guns N' Roses.
French motorcyclist Cherpin dies after Dakar Rally crash
French motorcyclist Pierre Cherpin dies five days after crashing during stave seven of the Dakar Rally.
North Korea: Kim Jong-un oversees huge military showcase
Planes, missiles and marching troops are on show as North Korean state media broadcasts a massive parade.
Labuschagne punishes India with century on day one of decisive Test
Marnus Labuschagne's century puts Australia on top after day one of the decisive fourth Test in Brisbane, as dropped catches cost India.
NYC bendy bus left drooping from overpass in Bronx
Several people are hurt as a bus plunges from an overpass in the Bronx on to an access road below.
Hong Kong Elvis Impersonator Dies at 68
Mr. Kwok, who busked in the Chinese territory for 28 years, was hardly the first Elvis Presley impersonator in Asia. But he may have been the most committed.
Covid-19: South America travel ban begins and UK economy shrinks
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning.
UK economy shrank by 2.6% in November
The economy contracted as lockdown restrictions in England hit the service sector hard, official figures show.
Hopes for Tokyo's Summer Olympic Games Darken Due to Virus
Organizers postponed the Olympic Games for one year last March. Nearly a year later, prospects are getting bleaker.
Hopes for Tokyo’s Summer Olympics Darken
Organizers postponed the Olympic Games for one year last March. Nearly a year later, prospects are getting bleaker.
Why Does Australia Want to Kill a Bird Named Joe (Biden)?
A racing pigeon that appeared to have traveled from Oregon to a backyard in Melbourne faces death. But there’s a twist.
Indonesia Quake Kills Dozens and Injures Hundreds
The 6.2-magnitude earthquake, Indonesia’s third deadly disaster in a week, struck Sulawesi island, flattening a hospital, destroying homes and setting off landslides.
Hong Kong Elvis Impersonator Dies at 68
Mr. Kwok, who busked in the Chinese territory for 28 years, was hardly the first Elvis Presley impersonator in Asia. But he may have been the most committed.
Coronavirus: Fake news 'causing ethnic minorities to reject Covid jab'
The NHS fears British Asians are being targeted with misinformation, a leading doctor says.
Technical issue resolved after '150,000 police records lost'
The Home Office says it is working to "assess the impact" of the issue, which has been resolved.
Mexico Clears Salvador Cienfuegos, Ex-Defense Minister, in Drug Case
Gen. Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda returned to Mexico last year after the Department of Justice abruptly dropped drug-trafficking and corruption charges.
Your Friday Briefing
The United States’ $1.9 trillion rescue package.
Covid: UK's ban on South America travellers comes into force
Travellers from Portugal are also barred from entering the UK, amid concern over a new virus variant.
North Korea unveils new submarine-launched missile
The show of military strength comes days before the inauguration of Joe Biden as US president.