Airline industry needs up to another $80bn to survive pandemic
The world's airlines need another $70-$80bn of government aid to get through the pandemic, the industry says. Source link
Covid-19: Australian Open competitors practice in isolation hotels
Competitors in the Australian Open are having to practice in slightly different circumstances this year. Some of them must stay inside, following positive Covid cases on inbound flights. Artem Sitak, a doubles player, said: "It's not completely ruined but it's...
Phil Spector: Pop producer jailed for murder dies at 81
Spector transformed pop music with his "wall of sound", but in 2009 was jailed for killing actress Lana Clarkson. Source link
Greek sailing official quits after Olympic champion's sex abuse claim
Aristeidis Adamopoulos quits but denies wrongdoing after allegations from a sailing gold medallist. Source link
Indonesia earthquake: Heavy rain hampers search for survivors
In recent days Indonesia has endured deadly landslides, the loss of a Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737 with 62 people on board, and a volcanic eruption. Source link
Russia Navalny: Poisoned opposition leader due to fly home
The opposition leader has been recovering in Germany, but expects arrest when he lands in Moscow. Source link
Wilmington 1898: When white supremacists overthrew a US government
Wilmington in 1898 was a large and prosperous port, with a growing and successful black middle class. Undoubtedly, African Americans still faced daily prejudice and discrimination - banks for instance would refuse to lend to black people or would impose...
G7: UK to host Cornwall seaside summit in summer
The leaders of the US, France, Germany and other leading economies will meet in Cornwall in June. Source link
Biden inauguration: Executive orders to reverse Trump policies
The new president will repeal Trump travel bans and re-join the Paris climate accord after being sworn in. Source link
Uganda election: Bobi Wine ‘fearful for life’ after Museveni win
Uganda elections 2021: What you need to know Source link