Whats New?

The company denies selling technology that can identify the ethnic group and plans to reword the patent.
BBC News – Business

The US secretary of state says jihadists “operate under the hard shell of the regime’s protection”.
BBC News – Middle East

Donald Trump made the decision days before Joe Biden, who wants friendlier US-Cuban ties, takes office.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Plunging temperatures inland follow heavy snow at the weekend and lead to deaths and injuries.
BBC News – Europe

The home secretary says she will back police to enforce virus rules, as another 1,243 die in the UK.
BBC News – UK

The US president is facing impeachment for inciting insurrection before last week’s Capitol riot.
BBC News – US & Canada

The move comes a day after Facebook closed “fake” accounts it said were linked to the government.
BBC News – Africa

General Knowledge Quiz 1 – 2021
Welcome to the new year and our first general knowledge quiz of 2021!

Good luck and hope you enjoy!

General knowledge quiz 2021 – 1

On the 17th September […]

Maidstone lies on the banks of the River Medway in South East England. It’s the largest settlement in Kent, where it serves as the county town. It lies 32 miles (52 km) south-east of the centre of London and 8 […]

People who refuse to wear face coverings that are not medically exempt will not be allowed to shop inside.
BBC News – Business

Aid groups say it may threaten operations in areas where millions of people are facing starvation.
BBC News – Middle East

Sea Shepherd says the collision happened after it came under attack in the Gulf of California.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Extra measures are taken to distribute Covid vaccines amid fears the snow could turn to ice.
BBC News – Europe

Boris Johnson warns against complacency, and says 2.4 million jabs have been done so far in the UK.
BBC News – UK

If Parler fails to find a new web hosting service by Sunday, the entire network will go offline.
BBC News – US & Canada

Billionaire Beny Steinmetz denies alleged corruption over a huge iron ore deal in Guinea.
BBC News – Africa

The economic think-tank tips a better economy in 2021 but success will depend on the vaccine rollout.
BBC News – Business

The Lebanese militant group was accused of being behind a massive seizure of amphetamines in Italy.
BBC News – Middle East

The cub, named Nieves (Snow), is being raised by humans after it was rejected by its mother.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

As countries look to quickly vaccinate people, BBC reporters explain what’s happening across Europe.
BBC News – Europe