Here’s a quick summary of what has happened around the world over the last 24 hours, brought to you exclusively by British Herald.
When asked about the chances of a new vote on Scotland’s independence, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said referendums should only happen once in a generation.
Tougher curbs are likely to be introduced as the number of coronavirus infections is on the rise, adding that schools were safe places and children should continue to attend wherever they are allowed.
There were as many as 54,990 new coronavirus cases and an additional 454 fatalities within 28 days of positive COVID-19 test in the country.
When the new US Congress assumes office, it will have to face several uncertainties with the Senate control yet to be decided, a slimmer Democratic majority in the House of Representatives and Republicans mulling a fight over the election certification.
Russia is ready to conduct clinical trials in Ukraine of a COVID-19 vaccine combining its Sputnik V with a vaccine developed by AstraZeneca together with Oxford University, the head of Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) said.
Thousands of Iraqis gathered at the central square of Baghdad chanting anti-America slogans to mark the anniversary of the killings of Qassem Soleimani, a top Iranian general, and Iraqi militia leader Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis.
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