Suspected Islamists kill 'at least 56 people' in Niger attacks

The government said soldiers had been sent to protect the area, close to Niger's border with Mali.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55497274

Senators in final bid to derail certification of Biden's victory

Ted Cruz and 10 others say they want a commission to investigate unsubstantiated fraud allegations.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2020-55517626

Pierre Cardin: French fashion designer buried in Paris

The renowned designer was buried in a private ceremony at Paris's Montmartre Cemetery on Saturday.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55518147

Boat carrying 20 people goes missing between Bahamas and Florida

The US Coast Guard says it has suspended its search after covering 17,000 square miles of sea.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55516602

Mauricio Pochettino is back - but why has he chosen Paris St-Germain?

Thirteen months after leaving Tottenham, Mauricio Pochettino is back in football. Guillem Ballague looks at why he has taken on the challenge at PSG.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55436532

Bitcoin value surges past $30,000 (£22,000) for first time

The cryptocurrency has continued to soar in value just weeks after hitting $20,000 for the first time.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55515529

Said Bouteflika: Brother of deposed Algeria leader cleared of charges

Said Bouteflika was accused of conspiracy against the state after his brother, the president, was ousted from office.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55515236

Norway landslide: Second body found as rescuers search Gjerdrum site

Eight people are still missing following the landslide that destroyed homes in the village of Ask.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55516599

Paris St-Germain: Mauricio Pochettino replaces Thomas Tuchel as head coach

Former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is named Paris St-Germain boss following Thomas Tuchel's sacking.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55466395

Plane crash deaths rise in 2020 despite Covid pandemic

Some 299 people died in commercial plane crashes last year, rising from 257 casualties in 2019.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-55515525

NFL's Johnson on aim to make oceans clean

Cleveland Browns' D'Ernest Johnson says "we need to do a better job at making our oceans clean" as he explains why he is using his shoes to spread awareness of ocean conservation.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/american-football/55503004

Sourav Ganguly: Former India captain stable after cardiac arrest

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is in a stable condition after having a "mild cardiac arrest" on Saturday.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/55514591

Australia v India: Five touring players in isolation after restaurant visit

Five India players are isolating as a precaution after a video shows them eating indoors at a restaurant in Australia.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/55514593