Trump administration pauses immigrant visa processing for 75 countries
The pause starting on 21 January will bar foreign nationals who ‘would take welfare and public benefits.’ Read More
Uganda election chief says he has had threats over results declaration
This follows comments by a presidential assistant that Bobi Wine would not be declared president, even if he wins. Read More
Starlink reportedly made free in Iran – but protesters are taking huge risks by using it
The satellite technology has become a vital communications lifeline after the government shut down the internet last week. Read More
FBI searches home of Washington Post reporter in classified documents probe
Attorney General Bondi accused the journalist of reporting classified information allegedly leaked by a federal contractor, who she said has been arrested. Read More
Italian influencer Chiara Ferragni cleared of cake fraud
Chiara Ferragni had been accused of misleading consumers in her promotion of Christmas cakes and Easter eggs. Read More
US and UK pulling some personnel from Qatar military base
US officials say it is a “precautionary measure” and comes as Donald Trump weighs up whether to take action against Iran. Read More
Swiss regions ban pyrotechnics after ski bar fire
The blaze is believed to have started when sparklers attached to champagne bottles set foam padding on the ceiling alight. Read More
‘Appropriate and unambiguous’: White House defends Trump over middle-finger gesture at heckler
The incident occurred while Trump toured a Ford factory in Michigan; the heckler says he has “no regrets”. Read More
Amateur stuns world’s best to win A$1m in Melbourne
Amateur Jordan Smith is the shock winner of the Million Dollar One Point Slam at the Australian Open, beating reigning men’s champion Jannik Sinner along the way. Read More
Russian doctors arrested after 9 babies die in maternity hospital
The newborns died during the long New Year holiday in a Siberian hospital. Read More