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China Covid: More than 88 million people in Henan infected, official says Nearly 90% of people in Henan, China's third most populous province, have now been infected with Covid, local health officials say. Provincial off…

Brazil Congress: Lula vows to punish supporters of Bolsonaro after riot Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has vowed to punish supporters of the country's ex-leader, Jair Bolsonaro, after they stormed Congress.…

Jack Ma to give up control of fintech giant Ant Group The billionaire founder of Ant Group, Jack Ma, is to give up control of the Chinese fintech giant after a regulatory crackdown. Ant Group said that after the change n…

Kevin McCarthy elected US House Speaker after 15 rounds of voting Kevin McCarthy has been elected Speaker of the US House of Representatives after heated exchanges which almost saw fellow Republicans come to blows. It to…

Pope Benedict XVI: Around 200,000 attend lying in state Almost 200,000 people paid homage to former Pope Benedict XVI during his lying in state over the last three days, the Vatican says. His body has been sealed in a co…

Makiivka: Russia blames missile attack on troops' phone use Russia has said a new year missile attack that killed at least 89 Russian soldiers happened because troops were using their mobile phones. Ukraine hit a college…

Dubai scraps 30% alcohol tax and licence fee in apparent bid to boost tourism Dubai has scrapped its 30% alcohol tax in an apparent bid to boost tourism. It will also stop charging for personal alcohol licences - somethi…