Lewis Walker

Juan Guaidó had Western support in his efforts to force President Maduro out of office.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The head of the Catholic Church pays his respects to his predecessor Benedict, who resigned from his post in 2013.
BBC News – Europe

The new year was marked with fireworks displays and street parties despite the wet weather.
BBC News – UK

The first US female network news anchor, she interviewed every president from Nixon to Trump.
BBC News – US & Canada

The first black football icon had a huge impact in Africa and his trips to the continent were full of drama.
BBC News – Africa

Campaigners say a temporary £2 maximum fare will not stem a fall in passengers, amid service cuts.
BBC News – Business

There is concern about the plans of Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right and religious allies.
BBC News – Middle East

Pelé won his first World Cup only 70 years after slavery was finally abolished in Brazil.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The controversial influencer is detained in an investigation into rape and human trafficking.
BBC News – Europe

The UK says it is acting over concerns about infection data provided by the Chinese government.
BBC News – UK

The 28-year-old faces four counts of first-degree murder and burglary in a case that shocked the US.
BBC News – US & Canada

The festival is extremely popular with African Americans who like to see in the New Year in Africa.
BBC News – Africa

Its new general secretary Paul Nowak has suggested the government is “hiding behind” pay review bodies.
BBC News – Business

Four countries begin a process to hold Iran legally accountable for the 2020 downing of flight PS752.
BBC News – Middle East

The governor of Santa Cruz province, Luis Fernando Camacho, is one of Bolivia’s most divisive men.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Ukrainian officials say cities across the country are targeted in several waves of strikes.
BBC News – Europe

Non-league footballer Cody Fisher was fatally injured on a night out in Birmingham on Boxing Day.
BBC News – UK

Several other countries have imposed restrictions on travellers from China as Covid cases surge.
BBC News – US & Canada

A female lawyer was shot in the main city Lagos as she was returning home from a church service.
BBC News – Africa

About 1,000 workers at six UK airports will resume their walkout over pay and conditions.
BBC News – Business