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Ebola fears see Uganda close schools early for Christmas
Read MoreSchools nationwide are closing two weeks before the end of term as Uganda battles a deadly virus.Schools nationwide are closing two weeks before the end of term as Uganda battles a deadly virus.
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Ebola fears see Uganda close schools early for Christmas
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Strike action: who is walking out, and when
Read More Transport, health and education staff are among those taking action amid the cost of living crisis Tens of thousands of members of the University and College Union – including lecturers, librarians and researchers – went on strike on Thursday, over pay, working conditions and pensions. Continue reading…Transport, health and education staff are among…
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Islamic State: Kurdish forces threaten to stop guarding camps
Read MoreThe SDF’s head tells the BBC Turkish-led air strikes are harming the fight against the terror group.The SDF’s head tells the BBC Turkish-led air strikes are harming the fight against the terror group.
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‘He has razzle dazzle’: Winston the French bulldog wins National Dog Show
Read More The ‘perfect ball of marzipan’ has become the highest-ranked all-breed dog in the country with 78th win A French bulldog with “personality and beauty”, owing to his “razzle-dazzle”, is the winner of the National Dog Show, which aired on Thursday following the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. Winston, who was aptly described by a cheerleader…
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Latin America faces ‘prolonged crisis’ following pandemic: UN
Read MoreA UN report on Latin America and the Caribbean warns that nearly 45 percent of youth live below the poverty level.A UN report on Latin America and the Caribbean warns that nearly 45 percent of youth live below the poverty level.
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Watchdog apologises for saying MPs’ Christmas party costs are claimable
Read More Ipsa’s earlier advice on expenses for food and decorations led to MPs receiving abuse from the public The MPs’ expenses watchdog has apologised for telling parliamentarians they could claim back some costs for Christmas parties. The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa), a body created largely as a response to the MPs’ expenses scandal…
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Olena Zelenska: We will endure
Read MoreOlena Zelenska tells the BBC that cold and blackouts are not the worst things Ukraine has faced.Olena Zelenska tells the BBC that cold and blackouts are not the worst things Ukraine has faced.
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Musk: Twitter to provide ‘general amnesty’ to suspended accounts
Read MoreIn a poll Musk posted on Twitter, 72.4% of more than 3.16 million respondents voted in favour of reinstating accounts.In a poll Musk posted on Twitter, 72.4% of more than 3.16 million respondents voted in favour of reinstating accounts.
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Sheriff’s office in county where deadly LGBT+ club shooting took place has never used ‘red flag’ law
Read More The state allows petitioners, including law enforcement, to seek a judge’s order to prevent guns from getting into the hands of dangerous people. El Paso County officials pledged to ‘actively resist’ the law The state allows petitioners, including law enforcement, to seek a judge’s order to prevent guns from getting into the hands…
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Ancient Roman snacks found in Colosseum dig
Read MoreThe study of the sewers under Rome’s landmark found traces of olives, nuts and other foods.The study of the sewers under Rome’s landmark found traces of olives, nuts and other foods.
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Losers who lived: Matthew Guy is among the rare breed of opposition leaders given a second chance
Read More Thrashed in 2018, the Liberal leader is hoping to find redemption in this weekend’s Victorian election – but the polls are not on his side What you need to know about the 2022 Victoria electionGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast There’s an old football adage that…
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Senator raises concerns over lack of checks for crypto businesses seeking financial services licences
Read More Andrew Bragg says businesses promote themselves as regulated – despite there being no regulation of cryptocurrency in Australia Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Australia’s financial services regulator was queried multiple times about a cryptocurrency exchange’s use of a financial services licence that does not cover…
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Russian ‘Z’ drone shot down by Ukrainian unmanned aircraft in dogfight
Read More A Russian DJI Mavic quadcopter was taken down by the Ukrainian unmanned aircraft in an aerial battle, according to the Clash Report. The footage, posted by the Clash Report, reportedly shows a Russian drone, with the black letter ‘Z’ daubed on them, being attacked by a Ukrainian drone. “Russian drone marked with letter…
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Labour will show ‘zero tolerance’ to violence against women, says Starmer
Read More Party will roll out tougher sentences as statistics reveal almost 97% of sexual offences fail to end in charges Keir Starmer has pledged to take a “zero-tolerance approach” to violence against women and girls as fresh statistics reveal that almost 97% of sexual offences are failing to result in charges. He said his…
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Sarah Palin mercilessly mocked on Twitter after Alaska election loss to Mary Peltola: ‘I can see her defeat from my house’
Read More Former governor hoped to reboot political career after retirement and failed vice presidential bid Former governor hoped to reboot political career after retirement and failed vice presidential bid
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Scientists revive 48,500 year-old virus
Read More An international team of researchers has brought back to life what they believe is the most ancient virus ever resuscitated The melting permafrost may pose a danger to humanity, scientists have warned after reviving an ancient virus, which lay frozen for tens of thousands of years. Such viruses are still capable of infecting…
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Ronaldo makes history as first male player to score at 5 World Cups
Read MoreHis latest scoring record adds to the luster of a resume that should ensure Cristiano Ronaldo receives plenty of offers from new clubs after splitting with Manchester United this week.His latest scoring record adds to the luster of a resume that should ensure Cristiano Ronaldo receives plenty of offers from new clubs after splitting…
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US Marines test newest drone destroyer
Read More The U.S. Marine Corps has announced that Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion tested the newest ground-based air-defense system, the Light Marine Air-Defense Integrated System. According to a press release from Marine Corps, the LMADIS provides 2nd LAAD and the Marine Corps with the capability to deter and neutralize unmanned aircraft…
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Adidas launches probe into allegations against Kanye West
Read MoreAdidas said it initiated the probe after receiving an anonymous letter making several allegations against the musician.Adidas said it initiated the probe after receiving an anonymous letter making several allegations against the musician.
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Jerry Jones defends newly-unearthed photo capturing him at Little Rock school civil rights clash
Read More Dallas Cowboy owner, who has pushed back against moves towards greater racial equity in the NFL, said he attended iconic civil rights protest out of curiosity Dallas Cowboy owner, who has pushed back against moves towards greater racial equity in the NFL, said he attended iconic civil rights protest out of curiosity
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Jeremy Hunt’s plans likely to degrade public services, says report
Read More Thinktank says it expects chancellor’s autumn statement to leave ‘poisoned inheritance’ for next government UK politics live – latest news updates Jeremy Hunt’s autumn statement is expected to bring further degradation of public services, with even those given extra funds, such as schools and the NHS, unlikely to catch up from the damage…
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Eco-activists blocked Berlin airport for over an hour
Read More Several people from the ‘Last Generation’ environmental group broke onto the runway and glued themselves to the tarmac At least 13 flights had to be diverted from the Berlin Brandenburg airport on Thursday after several eco-activists broke onto the runway and glued themselves to the tarmac to protest greenhouse gas emissions. The environmental…
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Fans watch from Copacabana Beach as Brazil plays its first World Cup game
Read More World Cup favorite Brazil is set to play its first game. NPR joins fans on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro. World Cup favorite Brazil is set to play its first game. NPR joins fans on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro.
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Ukrainians prepare for winter by cutting down trees, raising concerns about forests
Read More Ukraine is suffering power outages and damaged heating systems as Russia attacks its energy systems. Many are preparing for winter by cutting down trees, raising concerns about the country’s forests. Ukraine is suffering power outages and damaged heating systems as Russia attacks its energy systems. Many are preparing for winter by cutting down…
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Pakistan’s Foreign Minister says the climate ‘loss and damage fund’ is a victory
Read More NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Pakistan Foreign Affairs Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari about the loss and damage fund established at COP27. NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Pakistan Foreign Affairs Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari about the loss and damage fund established at COP27.
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Ukraine receives six reconnaissance drones from Luxembourg
Read More According to the Dutch warfare research group Oryx, Ukraine received a fresh shipment of weapons and other equipment from Luxembourg. As noted by the Oryx team, further materiel support already delivered to Ukraine includes six Primoco One 150 reconnaissance drones, 28 HMMWV tactical vehicles, 20 12.7mm M2 Heavy Machine Guns, 5000 bulletproof vests,…
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Police blame rats for missing cannabis
Read More Indian officers claim rodents ate hundreds of kilograms of cannabis stored as evidence Indian Police Service officials have pointed to “fearless mice” as being the culprits responsible for the disappearance of hundreds of kilograms of cannabis seized from drug dealers and stored as evidence in drug-peddling cases. The unusual explanation came after a…
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Donald Trump sued as New York Adult Survivors Act takes effect
Read MoreE Jean Carroll filed a lawsuit under the Act, which allows people to pursue decades-old sex abuse claims.E Jean Carroll filed a lawsuit under the Act, which allows people to pursue decades-old sex abuse claims.
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How toxic manager complaints turned to mass murder: What happened at Chesapeake Walmart?
Read More As nation marks Thanksgiving, yet another community is mourning loved ones lost to gun violence, writes Andrew Buncombe As nation marks Thanksgiving, yet another community is mourning loved ones lost to gun violence, writes Andrew Buncombe
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Colorado Springs mass shooting suspect and mother accused of using racist slurs during July flight
Read More Video reportedly taken by flight passenger appears to show Anderson Aldrich saying ‘you keep following me and I’m going to f*** you up’ Video reportedly taken by flight passenger appears to show Anderson Aldrich saying ‘you keep following me and I’m going to f*** you up’
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Egypt announces freedom, mass pardon for 30 jailed activists
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Australia news live: Frydenberg accuses Scott Morrison of ‘extreme overreach’ on secret ministries as Bell report due
Read More Virginia Bell will report on the ‘facts and circumstances’ of former PM’s Canberra takeover; Jim Chalmers summons investors to discuss housing shortage Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast 2 flood rescues overnight in NSW The NSW SES’ key focus areas for today are the Lachlan River…
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Idaho murders Reddit sleuth community tops 43,000 after frustrating Moscow police update
Read More The Reddit subchannels MoscowMurders and IdahoMurders have amassed more than 43,000 members The Reddit subchannels MoscowMurders and IdahoMurders have amassed more than 43,000 members
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Relatives of those who died in Channel tragedy a year ago call for justice at vigil
Read More 31 people attempting to reach the UK from France died in the Channel’s worst disaster for 30 years Bereaved relatives of those who died in the Channel a year ago have called for justice for their loved ones at a vigil to commemorate the victims. On 24 November 2021, 31 people attempting to…
