Biden sets to work on reversing Trump policies with executive orders
The new president starts dismantling his predecessor’s legacy, signing a series of executive orders. BBC News – US & Canada
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Race in South Africa: ‘We haven’t learnt we are human beings first’
A teacher was charged with fraud for describing himself as “African”. BBC News – Africa
Will Netflix’s pandemic success continue in 2021?
The streaming firm, which has been boosted by Covid, now has more than 200 million subscribers. BBC News – Business
Egyptian woman arrested for baking ‘indecent’ cakes
Photos of the cakes, some topped with genitalia fashioned out of fondant icing, went viral online. BBC News – Middle East
Migrant caravan: Mexico presses US to reform immigration policies
The Mexican president spoke out as thousands gathered in Guatemala en route to Mexico and the US. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Italy PM Conte wins crucial Senate vote to stay in power
But Giuseppe Conte lacks an absolute majority in the Senate and the row over his future continues. BBC News – Europe