Covid: EU launches mass vaccination in 'touching moment of unity'

Some member states jump the gun before Sunday's co-ordinated rollout of a coronavirus jab.


Iran: Climbers die in blizzards and avalanche

At least 10 climbers are killed and seven others are missing in the Alborz mountains near Tehran.


Covid: Trump fails to sign economic relief bill into law

Millions of Americans temporarily lose unemployment benefits after the deadline for signing passes.


Nashville explosion 'probably suicide bombing'

Investigators conduct DNA tests after human remains are found and a house is searched.


Nashville explosion: Businesses and celebrities pledge $315,000 reward

The FBI says it has received 500 tips about the incident that injured three people on Christmas Day.


Chinese economy to overtake US 'by 2028' due to Covid

A UK-based think tank says the pandemic has caused economic momentum to shift further in favour of Asia.


Coronavirus: More cases of new Covid variant found in Europe

Spain, Sweden and Switzerland confirm cases linked to the UK, as fears of the variant's spread grow.


Gingerbread monolith appears in San Francisco's Corona Heights

The tall, baked structure appeared in Corona Heights Park on Christmas Day, delighting locals.


Pompeii: Ancient 'fast food' counter to open to the public

Newly unveiled bright frescos are believed to show the food that was available in the Roman city.


Berlin shooting: Several injured in Kreuzberg

Heavily armed police have been sent to the scene in the Kreuzberg district of the German capital.