A 61-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting former health secretary Matt Hancock on the London Underground.
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GERMANY: Jewish Group Sue Twitter For Leaving Flagged Anti-Semitic Posts Online
Two groups in Germany are suing Twitter over claims the microblogging network failed to remove six posts attacking Jewish people and denying the Holocaust, after they were flagged.
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PORTUGAL: White Card Debuts In In Portuguese Football Match
It was a historical moment for football in Portugal on Saturday, January 21, when a white card was given for the first time in the sport.
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INDIA: Modi Invokes Emergency Laws To Ban BBC Gujarat Riots Documentary
The Indian government has invoked emergency laws to block a BBC documentary examining the role of the prime minister, Narendra Modi, during riots in the western state of Gujarat in 2002.
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UGANDA: Police Arrest 20 Arsenal Fans Celebrating League Win Over Manchester United
Police in Jinja city, Uganda have detained at least 20 Arsenal FC fans after taking part in a trophy parade on the street following Sunday’s massive victory over Manchester United FC.
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UK: Vatican Investigates ‘Sex Party’ Held In Cathedral During Lockdown
A Covid lockdown “sex party” at a Cathedral is now a subject of a Vatican sanctioned investigation as part of an inquiry regarding a former Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle.
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JAMAICA: Usain Bolt’s Missing $12.7m Investment Fund Under Investigation
Eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt has instructed lawyers to chase after a missing $12.7m from his private investment account held a Jamaica based firm.
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INTERTWINED: Twins Accused Of Cheating In Meds School Exam Win $1.5m Payout
Identical twins Kayla and Kellie Bingham accused of cheating on a medical school exam in 2016 have been handed $1.5million in damages by the college in South Carolina.
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COVID-19: WHO Re-introduce Mask Wearing As Key Tool Against Covid Resurgence
Given the current spread of the COVID-19 globally, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has brought back the wearing of masks, when someone has or suspects they have COVID-19, when someone is at high-risk of severe COVID-19, and for anyone in a crowded, enclosed, or poorly ventilated space.
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EQUATORIAL GUINEA: President’s Son Arrested Over Alleged Sale Of Airplane
Son of Equatorial Guineas president, Ruslan Obiang Nsue, has been arrested and placed under house arrest on suspicion of selling a plane belonging to the country’s national airline.
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