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Chinese journalist jailed after Covid reporting

Zhang Zhan, who uploaded haunting images of the Covid-19 pandemic in China, was arrested and is now in the second year of a hunger strike in a Chinese prison. Family and supporters fear she could die, as organizations raise concerns about the safety of other detained journalists.
Chinese journalist jailed after Covid reporting
Chinese journalist jailed after Covid reporting
10h ago

Jailed American in Venezuela tells family he's in 'complete shock' after visit from Biden official

“My dad’s spirits were lifted a little bit by the visit, which is great because he had been quite down for a while,” said Carlos Añez, the son of one of the jailed Americans, Jorge Toledo.
Jorge Toledo, former vice president of supply and marketing for Citgo, with his wife and two children.
Jorge Toledo, former vice president of supply and marketing for Citgo, with his wife and two children.
11h ago

All sides of Ethiopia conflict are committing severe rights violations, U.N. says

"Many are detained incommunicado or in unknown locations," said the U.N. Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights.
Image: An Amhara militia member walks out from a looted police station in Kombolcha, Ethiopia, on Dec. 11, 2021.
Image: An Amhara militia member walks out from a looted police station in Kombolcha, Ethiopia, on Dec. 11, 2021.

Rare Australian birdsong is flying up the charts, beating pop stars and Christmas favorites

“The songs of these birds are literally disappearing,” said the album's producer.
Gang-gang cockatoo, Callocephalon fimbriatum
Gang-gang cockatoo, Callocephalon fimbriatum
14h ago

Death toll from powerful typhoon in Philippines climbs to 12

“My fear is if many people died,” said President Rodrigo Duterte.
Image: TOPSHOT-PHILIPPINES-WEATHER-TYPHOON
Image: TOPSHOT-PHILIPPINES-WEATHER-TYPHOON
16h ago

Younger women in Chile shun far-right candidate, may decide runoff election

“Kast explicitly wants to move us back to a place we already left behind,” says a young woman, one of many mobilized to vote for leftist lawmaker and artist Gabriel Boric.
A follower of Chile's presidential candidate Jose Antonio Kast
A follower of Chile's presidential candidate Jose Antonio Kast
16h ago

U.N. expresses 'concern' over 'Remain in Mexico' border policy reinstatement

A U.S. appeals court on Monday rejected a renewed attempt by the Biden administration to end the policy, which had been started during the Trump administration.
Image: Asylum seeker in Mexico
Image: Asylum seeker in Mexico

Brazil’s Bolsonaro wants names of vaccine-approving officials despite death threats

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said he's asked for names of officials that approved Covid-19 vaccines for children and planned to identify them publicly despite death threats to them.
Image: Jair Bolsonaro
Image: Jair Bolsonaro
17h ago

Russia lays out tough security demands for U.S., NATO amid Ukraine invasion fears

The tough demands appear certain to be rejected by the United States and its allies, which have emphasized that Russia doesn’t have a say in NATO’s enlargement.
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Taylor Swift album party becomes superspreader event after nearly 100 test positive for Covid

Attendees of the Dec. 10 event in Sydney, Australia, have been told to get tested and isolate as officials say some cases may have been omicron variant.
The BRIT Awards 2021 - Show
The BRIT Awards 2021 - Show
22h ago

Music producer among 9 killed in plane crash in Dominican Republic

The crash killed Puerto Rican music producer José Ángel Hernández, six relatives and colleagues and two crew members, Helidosa Aviation Group said.
Puerto Rican music producer José Ángel Hernández a.k.a. Flow La Movie.
Puerto Rican music producer José Ángel Hernández a.k.a. Flow La Movie.