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January 9, 2021 US NEWS World

What can Biden do to reverse Trump’s assault on labor rights?

With Covid-19 still raging across the US, job safety experts say the president-elect must issue nationwide regulations directing businesses to protect their workers

January 9, 2021 Environment Food

How to make bowl food from fridge leftovers

Use up any excess ingredients in a beautifully presented, balanced meal made up of layers of different foods

January 9, 2021 Corona Virus Health

Coronavirus live news: US records highest daily case increase, Brisbane under lockdown as single case reported in Australia

US reports 290,000 cases and 3,676 deaths in 24 hours as Australia changes rules for releasing people from hotel quarantine

India protest: Farmers breach Delhi's Red Fort in huge tractor rally January 26, 2021
Farmers angry at market reforms smashed their way through police lines to march into central Delhi.
In pictures: India farmers clash with police in Delhi January 26, 2021
Farmers clash with police on India's Republic Day in a protest over controversial market reforms.
Covax: How will Covid vaccines be shared with poorer countries? January 26, 2021
A scheme to distribute Covid-19 vaccines is under way. Here's what you need to know.
Australia Day: Thousands defy Covid rules in 'Invasion Day' protests January 26, 2021
Several are arrested in "Invasion Day" rallies protesting against the day marking British colonisation.
Wuhan: Five days that shaped the outbreak January 26, 2021
Before Wuhan was locked down in January 2020 officials said the outbreak was under control - but the virus had spread inside and outside the city.
Shyamala Gopalan: The woman who inspired Kamala Harris January 26, 2021
The tale of her rise is rooted in an audacious journey Shyamala Gopalan made more than 60 years ago.
Covid: The dressmaker helping Australia with modified masks January 26, 2021
When Manmeet Kaur began giving away masks, she realised many people would relish a different design.
China mine rescue: Nine found dead during rescue in Shandong province January 25, 2021
The discovery comes a day after 11 miners were rescued after two weeks trapped underground.
Vietnam War: French court to hear landmark Agent Orange case January 25, 2021
It is the first time civilian victims of the highly toxic chemical will have their cases heard.
Vietnam's party congress picks new communist leaders January 25, 2021
The one-party state is seeking to continue its success in battling Covid and boosting growth.
Yang Li: The 'punchline queen' who offended Chinese men January 25, 2021
A female comedian's joke on national television has sparked debate on comedy and feminism in China.
Fang Fang: Author vilified for Wuhan Diary speaks out a year on January 19, 2021
Wuhan writer Fang Fang talks about the price she has had to pay for her controversial lockdown diaries.
The Hong Kong migrants fleeing to start new lives in the UK January 19, 2021
A new visa will give 5.4m Hong Kong residents the right to resettle in Britain. How many will leave?
Conquering K2 in winter 'together' January 19, 2021
The BBC speaks to Nirmal Purja, from the team of the first climbers to reach the K2 summit in winter.

Biden raises election meddling with Putin in first phone call January 26, 2021
The Russian leader says his first call with the new US president was "business-like and frank".
West Bromwich Albion 0-5 Manchester City January 26, 2021
Manchester City are the latest side to rout West Brom at The Hawthorns as Pep Guardiola's side go top of the table.
Xbox sales boom as virus maintains grip on economy January 26, 2021
Demand for the video game and cloud computing services helped push Microsoft sales to a new quarterly record.
Southampton 1-3 Arsenal: Teenager Bukayo Saka scores one and creates another January 26, 2021
Teenager Bukayo Saka scores a wonderful goal as Arsenal continue their excellent run of league form by coming from behind to beat Southampton in an eventful game.
West Ham 'have not scratched surface yet' after moving into top four January 26, 2021
West Ham David Moyes feels his side are improving but have "not scratched the surface yet" as they beat Crystal Palace to continue their flawless start to 2021.
Leeds beat Newcastle to leave Bruce reflecting on 'worst run in 20 years' January 26, 2021
Steve Bruce says he may be on his worst run of results in 20 years as a manager but is encouraged by his Newcastle side's second-half display in the home defeat to Leeds.
'Hard to compute sorrow' of 100,000 deaths - UK PM January 26, 2021
Boris Johnson says he takes "full responsibility" for the UK government's response to the pandemic.
Dutch riots: 'It's scum doing this' January 26, 2021
Three nights of rioting will not halt night curfews aimed at stopping coronavirus, say Dutch ministers.
India farmers' protest: Delhi security stepped up after violent clashes January 26, 2021
Striking farmers stormed the city's Red Fort and battled police as a demonstration turned violent.
White House pets: Cats, dogs and raccoons through the years January 26, 2021
Presidents and first ladies have been photographed with their cats, dogs, and even a raccoon, for decades.
Capitol riot: Police chief apologises for pro-Trump riot January 26, 2021
Chief Yogananda Pittman told lawmakers the force didn't do enough to prepare for a "terrorist attack".
Thomas Tuchel: Chelsea appoint former PSG manager after sacking Frank Lampard January 26, 2021
Thomas Tuchel is appointed Chelsea's new manager on an 18-month contract after the sacking of Frank Lampard.
UK government backs birth control for grey squirrels January 26, 2021
The government gives its support to a project to use oral contraceptives to control grey squirrels.
Covid vaccines: Outrage after casino boss jumps queue for jabs January 26, 2021
Rod Baker and his wife travelled to a remote region and posed as local workers to get the jab.
Nigeria's President Buhari fires armed forces chiefs January 26, 2021
No reason was given but the country continues to grapple with insecurity and an Islamist insurgency.
'Something really precious has been taken from me' January 26, 2021
As the UK records its 100,000th death from Covid within 28 days of a positive test, Catherine Burns speaks to some of the people behind the figures.
What it's like cooped up in 'Hotel Quarantine' January 26, 2021
Travellers share their experiences of isolating in hotels, as UK ministers prepare a similar scheme.
UK Covid deaths: Why the 100,000 toll is so bad January 26, 2021
As the number of people who died reaches six figures, the factors that led to this terrible total.
Italian PM Conte resigns in split over Covid response January 26, 2021
Mr Conte hopes to form a new and stronger government after losing a Senate majority last week.
Fourteen wickets fall on enthralling first day of Pakistan-South Africa series January 26, 2021
Fourteen wickets fall on an enthralling opening day of the first Test between Pakistan and South Africa in Karachi.