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New Year blessings from Mars as China releases footage from space probe 12 Feb 2021 - 03:16 pm
The Long March 5 Y-4 rocket, carrying an unmanned Mars probe of the Tianwen-1 mission, takes off from Wenchang Space Launch Center in Wenchang, Hainan Province, China July 23, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins/File Photo
Australia to introduce landmark Google, Facebook legislation to parliament next week 12 Feb 2021 - 01:45 pm
FILE PHOTO: Smartphone with Google app icon is seen in front of the displayed Australian flag in this illustration taken, Jan. 22, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
India, pharmacy of the world, falls behind on vaccinations at home 12 Feb 2021 - 01:04 pm
A health care worker receives a dose of COVISHIELD, a COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by Serum Institute of India, inside a classroom of school, which has been converted into a temporary vaccination centre, in Ahmedabad, India, February 9, 2021. REUTERS/Ami
China New Year travel slumps amid coronavirus curbs 12 Feb 2021 - 11:51 am
FILE PHOTO: A woman waits in the departure hall of Beijing South Railway station ahead of Lunar New Year celebrations following an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Beijing, China, February 10, 2021. REUTERS/Thomas Peter/File Photo
Melbourne in new lockdown, bars fans from Australian Open 12 Feb 2021 - 11:33 am
Fans are seen in Melbourne Park. It was announced the tournament will proceed without crowds over the next five days after the state of Victoria was placed under a snap lockdown from Friday to contain a fresh outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Japan's receives first batch of COVID-19 vaccine, courtesy of Pfizer 12 Feb 2021 - 11:22 am
An aerial view shows an All Nippon Airways (ANA) plane, carrying the first batch of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine developed by Pfizer Inc. arrives from Brussels at Narita airport in Narita, east of Tokyo, Japan February 12, 2021. Mandatory cr
New Zealand will get first batch of coronavirus vaccines next week 12 Feb 2021 - 12:13 am
Vials of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are seen during a mass vaccination rollout in Ronda, Spain February 11, 2021. REUTERS/Jon Nazca
Pakistan to allow private firms to import COVID shots, exempt from price caps -documents 12 Feb 2021 - 12:03 am
A health worker counts used vials of Sinopharm's coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine, at a vaccination centre in Karachi, Pakistan February 11, 2021. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro
Melbourne steps up COVID tests as quarantine hotel cluster rises to 10 cases 11 Feb 2021 - 10:59 pm
FILE PHOTO: Commuters wearing protective face masks in accordance with new public health regulations for riding public transit depart a train station in the wake of a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Sydney, Australia, January 6, 2021. REUTERS/L
In Wuhan, last-minute shopping and a return to normal on Lunar New Year eve 11 Feb 2021 - 10:56 pm
People wearing face masks following an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) walk near the Qianmen street ahead of Lunar New Year celebrations, in Beijing, China February 10, 2021. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
India warns US social media firms after dispute with Twitter 11 Feb 2021 - 07:41 pm
FILE PHOTO: The Twitter App loads on an iPhone in this illustration photograph taken in Los Angeles, California, U.S., July 22, 2019. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
Thailand says to administer 10 mln COVID-19 shots monthly from June 11 Feb 2021 - 04:31 pm
A student wearing a face mask undergoes a temperature check to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), as schools nationwide reopened in Bangkok, Thailand, February 1. 2021. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo
Myanmar leader urges civil servants to return to work 11 Feb 2021 - 02:47 pm
People hold pictures of Myanmar's army chief Min Aung Hlaing with his face crossed out as Myanmar citizens protest against the military coup in Myanmar outside United Nations venue in Bangkok, Thailand February 6, 2021. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa
Indian state rejects Bharat Biotech vaccine approved without efficacy data 11 Feb 2021 - 02:45 pm
Indian Health Minister Harsh Vardhan holds a dose of Bharat Biotech's COVID-19 vaccine called COVAXIN, during a vaccination campaign at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) hospital in New Delhi, India, January 16, 2021. Reuters/Adnan Abidi/Fil
A flat New Year for Seoul pancake houses as COVID-19 curbs hit festivities 11 Feb 2021 - 02:43 pm
Lee Soon-ai, owner of a Korean traditional pancake house for over 15 years, puts meat onto skewers to sell for the Lunar New Year, in Seoul, South Korea February 11, 2021. REUTERS/Minwoo Park
Myanmar protesters gather in Japan against coup at home 11 Feb 2021 - 02:41 pm
Demonstrators show the three-finger salute as they protest against Myanmar military coup, in Tokyo, Japan, February 11, 2021. REUTERS/Issei Kato
Philippines to get China-donated vaccines this month for troops, medical staff 11 Feb 2021 - 02:14 pm
Health workers and employees of Philippine General Hospital register for COVID-19 vaccination, expected to arrive this month, at the Philippine General Hospital in Manila, Philippines, February 9, 2021. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez/File Photo
Rescuers drill Indian tunnel to look for trapped workers; families get impatient 11 Feb 2021 - 11:14 am
Members of a rescue team work inside a tunnel after a part of a glacier broke away in Tapovan, in the northern state of Uttarakhand, India, February 11, 2021. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis

Europe

Smoke rises above a warehouse in Saint Petersburg on July 24, 2026, amid the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict. (Photo by AFP) Wildberries: Russia's Amazon that became a target for Kyiv
Firefighters spray water with a hose from the roof of a house during a wildfire near Lege Cap Ferret, southwestern France on July 23, 2026. (Photo by Julien De Rosa / AFP) Firefighters race to stop wildfires merging near Madrid
File photo of Hungarian ex-leader Viktor Orban Hungary orders probe into Orban-linked zebras
Peninsula Romania shoots down drone in its airspace for first time

Africa

File photo UK cancels military training in Kenya over permit dispute
A wildfire rages in a mountainous area near the town of Al Hachimia, Bouira Province, on July 21, 2026. (Photo by AFP) Over 100 hospitalised, 150 homes damaged in Algeria blazes
File photo Ebola death toll in Africa outbreak surpasses 1,000
This photo shows a view of a power station in Mateur on July 21, 2026. Tunisia has been experiencing a heatwave for a week, with temperatures exceeding 48 degrees celsius as people endure the ordeal of daily water and electricity cuts. (Photo by FETHI BELAID / AFP) Extreme heatwave grips Tunisia as wide power cuts fuel frustration

Americas

A Jack Sparrow pirate cosplayer poses outside the Convention Center during Comic Con International in San Diego on July 23, 2026. (Photo by Chris Delmas / AFP) Comic-Con kicks off with Marvel's return
President Donald Trump delivers remarks on the Ratepayer Protection Pledge during a roundtable at the Environmental Protection Agency headquarters on July 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images/AFP US imposes new tariffs on 60 partners as Trump rebuilds trade agenda
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on the Ratepayer Protection Pledge during a roundtable at the Environmental Protection Agency headquarters on July 23, 2026 in Washington, DC.(Photo by Kevin Dietsch / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) US President warns Iran of 'major military punishment' if Houthi attacks continue
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