Dispute over Haiti presidential term triggers unrest
Thousands of people have taken to the streets of the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince and other cities for renewed protests against the government. They lit barricades of burning tyres and debris, demanding the resignation of President…
16 February 2021
European Space Agency: Astronaut recruitment drive for greater diversity
The European Space Agency says it wants to recruit someone with a disability as part of its call for new astronauts. Esa will be accepting applications in March to fill four-to-six vacancies in its astro…
16 February 2021
Texas weather: Deadly winter storm sweeps Texas and US southern states
A winter storm in the US has brought deadly freezing winds, ice and snow to many regions that rarely see such frigid conditions. In Texas, a surge in demand for electricity has led to widespread…
16 February 2021
Myanmar coup: Aung San Suu Kyi faces new charge amid protests
Myanmar’s detained opposition leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, has been handed a second criminal charge on the day she appeared in court via video link. Ms Suu Kyi, who was earlier charged with possessing illegal…
16 February 2021
