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Jewish community leaders are planning to speak out against China’s persecution of its Uighur Muslim minority on Holocaust Memorial Day, drawing comparisons with Nazi treatment of Jews.
Johnson congratulated Biden on his inauguration and "the two leaders looked forward to deepening the close alliance between our nations".
UN: Violence in Sudan's Darfur killed 250, displaced 100,000
More than 100,000 people have been displaced since fighting erupted earlier this month.
Winston Churchill's grandson slams Israel's refusal to vaccinate Palestinians
Sir Nicholas Soames and Sir Alan Duncan published a letter in which they deplored Israel's refusal to vaccinate Palestinians against coronavirus.
World leaders congratulate US President Biden
World leaders extended their congratulations to US President Joe Biden.
Meagre food ration parcels make for a Dickensian reality
Comment: The shameful food parcels handed out to needy parents show once again how a privatised pandemic response puts profit over people, writes Malia Bouattia.
Distrust of Boris must not erode confidence in vaccine
Comment: Debunking anti-vax conspiracy theories means taking an honest look at the profiteering and incompetence of Boris Johnson's ...
UK vows to offer Covid-19 vaccine to all adults
The UK's Health Secretary Matt Hancock on Sunday vowed to offer the Covid-19 vaccine to all adults in the country by autumn.
The teachers were right all along
Comment: The government's refusal to listen to the National Education Union's advice on how to protect schools and students is nothing but a ...
'Capitol Building attack like Syria' and other Orientalist takes
As the US picks itself up after a night of violence in the Capitol Building, some pundits are being criticised for Orientalist takes on the ...
World leaders are appalled by storming of US Capitol
World leaders condemned the storming of the US Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.
Brexit becomes reality as UK quits EU single market
While the EU tariff- and quota-free trade deal averted potential business chaos in the immediate future, the divorce will play out in many ...
British lawmakers approve post-Brexit trade deal with EU
On the eve of the new year, British lawmakers finally agreed on a Brexit deal.
UK, Turkey to sign free trade deal this week
The new UK-Turkey trade deal, which will extend existing trading arrangements, is set to be signed on Tuesday.
With Biden, Britain's Brexiteers lose cheerleader
Brexiteers will be waving goodbye to a US led by Donald Trump, as Joe Biden is set to take over.
EU and Britain seal post-Brexit trade deal
The 11th hour accord will go into effect on January 1.
Flights banned as new UK virus 'out of control'
European countries banned flights from the UK as the British government warned that a new strain of the virus was "out of control".
Santa is 'immune' to Covid-19, says WHO
A lighthearted exchange between a World Health Organisation rep and and a journalist alleviated an otherwise serious conversation about the ...
France's Macron tests positive for coronavirus, cancels Lebanon visit
French President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for coronavirus and has cancelled an upcoming visit to Lebanon.
Germany lifts ban on deportations to war-torn Syria
Only 'serious' offenders will be considered for deportation, officials say.
US hits Chechen leader, Yemenis, Haitians with sanctions
The sanctions target six Russian companies and five individuals that are part of the Chechen strongman's network, as well as five security ...
UK first nation to roll out Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine
Pfizer chief executive Albert Bourla said the UK certification was a "historic moment in the fight against Covid-19".
Tories are opposing cuts to aid for wrong reasons
Comment: Conservative opposition to Rishi Sunak's foreign aid cut has laid bare the distinctly unhumanitarian nature if its existence, writes ...
The problem with Boris trying to 'save Christmas'
Comment: Boris Johnson's ploy to 'save Christmas' sets a dangerous double standard, and sends a clear message to the UK's minority ...
Boris Johnson is set to announce the largest investment in arms since the Cold War.
Leaders from across the world are embracing Joe Biden's win.
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