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China reimposes partial lockdown in capital to tackle new cluster; US authorities revoke emergency use of hydroxychloroquine; two imported cases in NZ. Follow the latest updates

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Coronavirus news live: South Africa reverses decision to open schools; sharp rise in Iran’s infection rate

Brazil passes 500,000 Covid-19 cases; Japan could allow overseas visitors; India extends lockdown in ‘high-risk’ zones; UK ministers defend easing lockdown

Indonesia earthquake: Dozens dead as search for survivors continues January 15, 2021
The earthquake struck the island of Sulawesi on Friday, injuring hundreds and destroying a hospital.
North Korea unveils new submarine-launched missile January 15, 2021
The show of military strength comes days before the inauguration of Joe Biden as US president.
Joe the pigeon spared by Australia after leg tag found to be fake January 15, 2021
Officials will take no further action after concluding the bird is "highly likely to be Australian".
US has conceded too much to Taliban, says Afghan vice-president January 15, 2021
The Afghan vice-president tells the BBC that the latest US troop withdrawal will lead to violence.
Australia rebukes Google for blocking local content January 15, 2021
The tech giants are fighting the Australian government over plans to make them pay for news content.
China’s pressure and propaganda - the reality of reporting Xinjiang January 15, 2021
In addition to heavy restrictions on journalists in the Xinjiang region, China alleges “fake news”.
Rajini Chandy: The 69-year-old Indian actress trolled for ‘too sexy’ photos January 15, 2021
Rajini Chandy, a southern Indian actress, has raised hackles in a state where women still dress modestly.
Taliban cracks down on 'costly' polygamy January 15, 2021
The group's leader in Afghanistan says the practice is "inviting criticism". It's also proving expensive.
Australia: Man held after armed raid in search of cat January 14, 2021
Tony Wittman, 44, entered the Melbourne animal shelter demanding to know where the cats were kept.
India's Kumbh Mela festival begins amid Covid concerns January 14, 2021
Thousands of Hindus arrive for the bathing festival despite warnings to stay away during the pandemic.
Covid: WHO team probing origin of virus arrives in China January 14, 2021
The scientists investigating the origins of the coronavirus have landed in the city of Wuhan.
Park Geun-hye: South Korea court upholds 20-year jail term for ex-leader January 14, 2021
A final Supreme Court ruling upheld a reduced sentence for disgraced former president Park Geun-hye.
Rap against Dictatorship: The rappers taking on Thailand's leaders January 14, 2021
Thai group Rap Against Dictatorship is known for its outspoken comments against the military and monarchy,
Indonesia coronavirus: The vaccination drive targeting younger people January 13, 2021
Instead of inoculating the elderly, Indonesia is focusing on working-age adults. Will it succeed?
Philippines: Anti-'drug war' priest charged with sedition January 13, 2021
A vocal anti-"drug war" Catholic priest in the Philippines is to stand trial on charges of sedition.
China: Make-up wipes ad pulled over victim-blaming claims January 12, 2021
The Chinese ad sparked outrage for allegedly implying that women were to blame for unwanted attention.
'Your move, Mr President': North Korea sets the stage for Biden January 11, 2021
Kim Jong-un says he wants more and better weapons - so how will the next US president respond?

Masters snooker 2021: Ronnie O'Sullivan beaten by John Higgins January 15, 2021
World champion Ronnie O'Sullivan is beaten 6-3 by John Higgins in a remarkable Masters quarter-final.
Tennis stars' arrival angers stranded Australians January 15, 2021
Players are flown in ahead of the Australian Open while thousands of citizens are waiting to return.
WhatsApp changes: Signal messaging platform stops working as downloads surge January 15, 2021
Signal has been downloaded millions of times since WhatsApp unveiled new privacy terms last week.
Indonesia earthquake: Dozens dead as search for survivors continues January 15, 2021
The earthquake struck the island of Sulawesi on Friday, injuring hundreds and destroying a hospital.
Whyte-Povetkin II: Heavyweight rematch confirmed for 6 March January 15, 2021
Briton Dillian Whyte will have the chance to get his revenge against Alexander Povetkin as Matchroom Boxing confirmed their rematch for 6 March.
Champion golfer Ángel Cabrera 'arrested in Brazil' over alleged assault January 15, 2021
Mr Cabrera faces extradition to Argentina where he is alleged to have committed domestic abuse.
Capitol riots: Police describe a 'medieval battle' January 15, 2021
US police held back a mob for hours in a "barbaric" battle at the Capitol. Here are their stories.
Covid: UK to close all travel corridors from Monday January 15, 2021
Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the action is needed to protect against the risk of new Covid strains.
Coronavirus: EU anger over reduced Pfizer vaccine deliveries January 15, 2021
Many EU countries are receiving significantly fewer doses due to a change in manufacturing processes.
Poland proposes social media 'free speech' law January 15, 2021
The law would see social networks fined if they ban a Polish user who has not broken local laws.
Uganda elections 2021: Museveni takes lead as Bobi Wine cries foul January 15, 2021
President Museveni's rival alleges the internet shutdown allows for rigging in the election count.
Global Covid death toll reaches two million January 15, 2021
Key maps and charts explaining how the virus has spread around the world.
'We were texting back and forth, chuckling at this whole scenario' - Brees v Brady in NFL play-offs January 15, 2021
Two future Hall of Fame quarterbacks meet in the NFL play-offs this weekend as the New Orleans Saints host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the pick of the divisional round.
I have no skills for playing mind games - Klopp January 15, 2021
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he has "no skills for mind games" as he faced questions about Sunday's match against Manchester United.
Dutch Rutte government resigns over child welfare fraud scandal January 15, 2021
Mark Rutte's cabinet resigns after families were wrongly accused and many faced financial problems.
Biden Twitter account 'starts from zero' with no Trump followers January 15, 2021
Joe Biden's presidential Twitter account launches with no followers transferred from President Trump.
WandaVision: Critics welcome 'delightful' Disney+ series January 15, 2021
The first two episodes of the nine-part series from Disney+ were released on Friday.
Covid: How worrying are the UK, South Africa, and Brazil coronavirus variants? January 15, 2021
Scientists have discovered a new mutated version of the virus from Brazil, in addition to the ones from the UK and South Africa.
Why I’m backing Klopp's Liverpool to beat Man Utd - Murphy analysis January 15, 2021
Manchester United are in form and top of the table but Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool have a history of remarkable resilience, says MOTD pundit and ex-Red Danny Murphy.
Grand Canyon fatal helicopter crash 'probably caused by wind' January 15, 2021
Five people died when their helicopter crashed in the Arizona tourist attraction in February 2018.