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Nepali climbers make history with winter summit of K2 mountain January 16, 2021
Till now, K2 was the only mountain higher than 8,000m not to be conquered in winter.
Mount Semeru: Erupting volcano spews ash above Indonesia's Java island January 16, 2021
Mount Semeru has erupted, pouring volcanic matter miles into the air and placing locals on alert.
Tennis stars' arrival angers stranded Australians January 16, 2021
Players are flown in ahead of the Australian Open while thousands of citizens are waiting to return.
Coronavirus vaccine: India begins world's biggest drive January 16, 2021
Health and frontline workers are first in line for jabs at vaccination centres across the country.
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.
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.
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?

Maddison and Barnes send Leicester second with win over Southampton January 16, 2021
Leicester City edge a keenly contested Premier League encounter with Southampton to maintain their push for a top-four place.
Juventus planning summer move for Pogba - Sunday's football gossip January 16, 2021
Juventus lining up summer move for Pogba, Moyes says no contact from Chelsea or Man Utd about Rice, Wijnaldum to reject Liverpool contract, plus more.
SLS: Nasa's 'megarocket' engine test ends early January 16, 2021
A critical engine test for Nasa's new "megarocket" - the Space Launch System (SLS) - ends early.
Covid-19: France begins 6pm curfew January 16, 2021
Prime Minister Jean Castex said the measures would be in place for at least 15 days.
Biden inauguration: All 50 US states on alert for armed protests January 16, 2021
National Guard troops from across the country descend on Washington DC amid tightened security.
Angers 0-1 Paris St-Germain: Layvin Kurzawa strike sends PSG back to the top January 16, 2021
Layvin Kurzawa's second-half volley gives Paris St-Germain victory at Angers to move back to the top of Ligue 1.
Lampard 'not blown away' with win against 10-man Fulham January 16, 2021
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says his side "can't think everything is solved" after labouring their way to a win against 10-man Fulham.
Uganda: Veteran leader Yoweri Museveni declared election winner January 16, 2021
But his main rival Bobi Wine claims vote-rigging and vows to produce evidence.
Nepali climbers make history with winter summit of K2 mountain January 16, 2021
Till now, K2 was the only mountain higher than 8,000m not to be conquered in winter.
Mount Semeru: Erupting volcano spews ash above Indonesia's Java island January 16, 2021
Mount Semeru has erupted, pouring volcanic matter miles into the air and placing locals on alert.
Spacing out and a famous frozen waterfall January 16, 2021
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Tennis stars' arrival angers stranded Australians January 16, 2021
Players are flown in ahead of the Australian Open while thousands of citizens are waiting to return.
'Sri Lanka exposed England's weaknesses' - former captain Vaughan January 16, 2021
Sri Lanka exposed England's weaknesses on the third day of the first Test, says former captain Michael Vaughan.
Covid-19: Protect us from unlawful killing charges - medics January 16, 2021
Health groups say NHS staff fear prosecution over decisions if hospitals are overwhelmed.
Armin Laschet elected leader of Merkel's CDU party January 16, 2021
Centrist Armin Laschet is now in a good position to succeed Angela Merkel as Germany's chancellor.
Dustin Higgs: Final execution of Trump presidency is carried out January 16, 2021
The execution of Dustin Higgs, 48, is the 13th federal death sentence carried out since July.
Coronavirus vaccine: India begins world's biggest drive January 16, 2021
Health and frontline workers are first in line for jabs at vaccination centres across the country.
Covid: UK variant could drive 'rapid growth' in US cases, CDC warns January 16, 2021
Health officials warn the highly contagious UK Covid variant could become the dominant strain in the US by March.
Ethiopia's Oromia conflict: Why a teacher was killed 'execution-style' January 16, 2021
An increasing number of civilians are becoming victims of the conflict in Ethiopia's Oromia region.
Week in pictures: 9-15 January 2021 January 16, 2021
A selection of striking images taken around the world this week.