Europe United Kingdom England's entire coast has opened for hikers; with 2.689 miles of continuous trails, it's the longest organized coastal footpath in the world
Asia Israel PM Netanyahu has agreed to amend the Law of Return in coalition agreements with the Religious Zionist Party and United Torah Judaism; a new version of the law, without the "grandson clause," will be brought to a Knesset vote by 31 March
Asia Laos Lao authorities have rescued and repatriated about 1.680 victims of human trafficking and forced labour in a Special Economic Zone run by China since it was established in 2007, according to a report
Asia Lebanon French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Lebanon to get rid of "its political leadership, which for months has blocked essential reforms to save its ailing economy"
Europe Denmark Confirmed influenza cases have shot up in recent weeks according to new figures from the State Serum Institute; the sharp increase has been registered in all five regions of the country and has led to an surge in hospitalisation in the Capital Region
Africa Niger "The fate of Niger is in the hands of foreigners [...] what they want has become law in Niger," said Professor Issoufou Yahaya, lecturer at Abdou Moumouni University in Niamey
Asia Japan Heavy snow blanketed many parts of the country yesterday, with some western cities renewing records; Engaru in Hokkaido registered a record December snowfall with over 80 cm in a 24-hour period
Africa Equatorial Guinea As part of its national expansion plan, the National Bank of Equatorial Guinea officially opened the BANGE Annobón Agency today, in a formal ceremony presided over by the Chairman of the Board of Directors
Africa Benin Traditional symbols of religious protection are being used to change local behavious and roll back the destruction of mangroves in a natural reserve, as indigenous peoples are recognized as the world’s top conservationists and protectors of biodiversity
Asia Azerbaijan Azerbaijan has signed a number of strategic partnership documents with Serbia, throughly upholding the territorial integrity and sovereignty of each one of the countries
Europe Estonia The country is sending a mobile sauna unit and laundry facility to the frontline in Ukraine, as a morale boost for Ukrainian fighters there through the winter months
Africa Chad Bodies of 27 migrants, including children, found in Chad desert; the migrants left a year and a half ago in a truck and are believed to have been lost in the desert and died of thirst
Asia India The country has launched the nasal vaccine for Covid, following the recent rise in infections, developed by Bharat Biotech; the government has approved its use as a booster dose for people over 18 years of age
Africa eSwatini His Majesty Mswati III emphasised his country's desire to strengthen strategic ties with the UAE and create opportunities for economic cooperation between the two countries