Newsday Episodes Episode guide
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Number of people to die of Covid in US passes 800,000
Members of the US Congress held a moment's silence at the Capitol to mourn the dead
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Australia opens up to (some) international travellers
Covid-19: Australia has reopened its borders to visa-holding students and skilled workers
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Grim coronavirus milestone reached in the US
US Covid-19 death toll now 800,000 as the country prepares for the Omicron variant
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USA Gymnastics agrees $380 million abuse settlement
We get the reaction of the woman who waived her anonymity to accuse Larry Nassar
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Record payout for US gymnastics abuse victims
We get reaction from a woman who waived anonymity to accuse abuser Larry Nassar
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Larry Nassar abuse survivors to receive $380m settlement
The money will be paid to hundreds of female gymnasts abused by the former US team doctor
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BBC report: Mafia-style gang infiltrates Nigerian politics
Leaked documents reveal the Black Axe gang has links within the political system
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Nigeria: Black Axe gang documents leaked to BBC
There's evidence that the mafia-style gang has infiltrated the country's political system
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Leaked documents shine spotlight on Nigeria's Black Axe gang
Documents suggest that the mafia-style gang has infiltrated Nigeria's political system
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Nicaragua breaks off diplomatic links with Taiwan
It becomes the latest country to favour China instead
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Capitol riot investigation can access Trump White House records
A US appeals court has rejected a bid by the former president to block access to these
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US Capitol riot: Court rejects Trump's request to block files
The ex-president had bid to block investigators from accessing his White House records
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Pressure on British PM over reports of a 2020 Christmas party
Boris Johnsonn has asked for an inquiry into whether Covid rules had been broken
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New Zealand's radical new smoking law
The government is aiming to create a non-smoking generation within 3 years
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Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai convicted for taking part in a vigil
He was on trial for attending a banned vigil to mark the Tiananmen massacre
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Germany's new Chancellor to be sworn in
Angela Merkel is stepping down after 16 years, as Olaf Scholz prepares to take office
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Germany's new Chancellor to be sworn in
Olaf Scholz replaces Angela Merkel, who is stepping down after 16 years in power
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Australia joins Beijing 2022 diplomatic row
Australian PM Scott Morrison says this decision shouldn't be a surprise to anyone.
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Afghans denied UK assistance after the fall of Kabul, says whistle-blower
Afghans denied British government help after the fall of Kabul, says whistle-blower
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Russia warned of economic sanctions if it invades Ukraine
US, Britain, France, Germany and Italy calls on Russia to de-escalate tensions
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Western leaders urge Russia to lower Ukraine tensions
US, UK, France, Germany and Italy agree to use ‘all the tools at their disposal’
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Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi sentenced to four years
First verdict against the former leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner
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Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi sentenced to four years in jail
Ousted leader found guilty on charges of inciting unrest and violating Covid restrictions
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Gambia elections: Adama Barrow declared winner
Gambian opposition parties reject election results
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Omicron: does previous Covid infection give you protection?
A South African scientist explains what their research tells us about the new strain
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Germany: unvaccinated banned from shops and bars
New rules mean unvaccinated people can only meet up to two others not in their household
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WHO warns all countries are likely to see Omicron surges
We go to India which has become the latest country to record cases of the variant
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Rapid rise in Omicron infections, say South African health officials
Omicron variant fuelling sharp rise in Covid cases amongst younger population
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Omicron variant fuelling ‘exponential’ rise in Covid cases, say South Africa officials
Omicron variant is rapidly becoming the dominant strain in South Africa
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WTA suspends tennis tournaments in China over Peng Shuai case
The safety of Peng Shuai is a matter of concern after she made sexual assault allegations