Biden issues pre-emptive pardons for Fauci and Jan 6 riot committee
Outgoing president says action will prevent "unjustified... politically motivated prosecutions".
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Missing US journalist's mother visits Syria to renew search
Debra Tice says she has "no idea" where her son is following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime.
What are executive orders?
A US leader can weigh in on anything affecting federal government by issuing their own directions.
Trump plan to deport migrants a 'disgrace', says Pope
Francis previously said that Trump cannot be a Christian if he plans to build a wall to keep migrants from Mexico out.
Melania Trump launches her own cryptocurrency
$Melania is announced after President-elect Donald Trump launched his own cryptocurrency, $Trump.
Missing US journalist's mother visits Syria to renew search
Debra Tice says she has "no idea" where her son is following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime.
'I want to fulfil my dead brother's dream' - rebuilding life in Gaza's ruins
The BBC's Fergal Keane has been speaking to people in Gaza whose lives have been devastated by the war.
Indian man jailed for life for rape and murder of doctor
The crime sparked widespread anger and fears over the safety of healthcare workers in India.
China executes man for car rampage that killed dozens
The attacker ploughed into people outside a stadium in the country's deadliest attack in a decade.
Lonely sunfish in Japan gets cardboard human friends
Staff members believe the sunfish stopped eating when the aquarium was temporarily closed because it was lonely.
Trump looks to remake America with sweeping second act
Donald Trump has promised seismic change - from inauguration day, he will be judged by his actions, writes Sarah Smith.
Joy fades as Gazans return to destroyed homes
After the ceasefire came into force Gaza residents celebrated, but many of those returning are facing devastation.
Moment freed Palestinian prisoners reunite with family and friends
Ninety Palestinians were released from Israeli jails as part of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
Man arrested over stabbing of Bollywood actor
Police say the accused is a Bangladeshi citizen staying illegally in India, which he denies.
'I want to fulfil my dead brother's dream' - rebuilding life in Gaza's ruins
The BBC's Fergal Keane has been speaking to people in Gaza whose lives have been devastated by the war.
Lonely sunfish in Japan gets cardboard human friends
Staff members believe the sunfish stopped eating when the aquarium was temporarily closed because it was lonely.
Melania Trump launches her own cryptocurrency
$Melania is announced after President-elect Donald Trump launched his own cryptocurrency, $Trump.
TikTok restores service in US after Trump pledge
TikTok is resuming services to its 170 million users in US after President-elect Donald Trump said he would give the app a reprieve.
Brexit fishing row heads for trade court showdown
The UK has banned European vessels from catching the silvery fish species in its North Sea waters but the EU is challenging the move.
Chappell Roan: 'I'd be more successful if I wore a muzzle'
The star talks about the impact of fame and the pressure to conform in an exclusive BBC interview.
