François Bozizé: CAR accuses former president of 'attempted coup'

The Central African Republic says forces loyal to François Bozizé plan to march on the capital Bangui.


Lionel Messi equals Pele goalscoring record with 643rd goal for Barcelona

Lionel Messi scores his 643rd goal for Barcelona - equalling Pele's record for goals for a single club - but his side draw at home to Valencia.


US cyber-attack: Russia 'clearly' behind SolarWinds operation, says Pompeo

US secretary of state says Moscow "clearly" responsible but President Trump says it's "under control".


Covid-19: Explosion kills nine coronavirus patients in Turkey

Nine people are killed as an oxygen ventilator explodes at a coronavirus ward of a private hospital.


Epstein ex-associate Jean-Luc Brunel placed under formal investigation

Modelling agent Jean-Luc Brunel is accused of rape and sexual harassment by French authorities.


737 Max: Boeing 'inappropriately coached' pilots in test after crashes

US Senate investigators find problems with tests conducted in the wake of two deadly crashes.


Covid: US approves Moderna as second vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration gives the green light for releasing millions of doses.


North Korea: Potato propaganda is back... but what does it mean?

Why is North Korea promoting the humble spud in movies, culinary shows, and news reports?


Covid-19 pandemic: Sweden reverses face mask guidelines for public transport

The country was one of few not to recommend masks in public outside of healthcare settings.


Covid: US Vice-President Mike Pence receives vaccine live on TV

"I didn't feel a thing," says Mr Pence after he receives his first dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine.