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Cuban opposition calls on voters to skip upcoming local elections
Read MoreHavana calls Sunday’s vote a model for democracy, but opposition says a recent wave of arrests has stifled dissent.Havana calls Sunday’s vote a model for democracy, but opposition says a recent wave of arrests has stifled dissent.
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Camilla gives Queen Elizabeth II’s Paddington Bears to Barnardo’s
Read MorePeople paying their respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II left the bears outside royal residences.People paying their respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II left the bears outside royal residences.
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Pro-Trump conspiracy theorist Mike Lindell begs Elon Musk to contact him as he remains banned from Twitter
Read More MyPillow CEO was permanently banned for attempting to evade a temporary suspension MyPillow CEO was permanently banned for attempting to evade a temporary suspension
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Joe Biden calls the owners of Club Q after shooting in Colorado Springs
Read More President Joe Biden on Thursday called the owners of the Colorado Springs gay nightclub where a gunman opened fire and killed five people last weekend. President Joe Biden on Thursday called the owners of the Colorado Springs gay nightclub where a gunman opened fire and killed five people last weekend.
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18 people rescued after spending 5 days stuck at sea, U.S. Coast Guard says
Read MoreThe group was found about 16 miles southwest of San Diego in a broken motorboat, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.The group was found about 16 miles southwest of San Diego in a broken motorboat, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
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USA fans infuriating rival teams at World Cup with chant that calls football ‘soccer’
Read More Former NFL player Chad Ochocinco Johnson lead offending chant Former NFL player Chad Ochocinco Johnson lead offending chant
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Colorado police officers indicted for murder after shooting man who called 911
Read More Andrew Buen, 29, and Kyle Gould, 36, were immediately fired from the Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office after Wednesday’s indictment Andrew Buen, 29, and Kyle Gould, 36, were immediately fired from the Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office after Wednesday’s indictment
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Flossie, world’s oldest cat, is about to turn 27 years old
Read MoreShe started out in a group of strays who roamed around near a hospital, but has lived in many homes throughout her long life.She started out in a group of strays who roamed around near a hospital, but has lived in many homes throughout her long life.
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Eurovision will now let fans in non-participating countries (like the U.S.) vote
Read More Eurovision organizers announced a set of new changes that give more power to voters and let more viewers vote. (Image credit: Giorgio Perottino/Getty Images) Eurovision organizers announced a set of new changes that give more power to voters and let more viewers vote.
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Twitter, other social media sites slipped on removing hate speech, EU says
Read MoreEuropean Union data shows that Twitter took longer to review hateful content and removed less of it in 2022 compared with the previous year.European Union data shows that Twitter took longer to review hateful content and removed less of it in 2022 compared with the previous year.
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ICC prosecutor seeks charges against Ugandan fugitive Joseph Kony
Read MoreThe ICC prosecutor seeks to revive the case against Joseph Kony in his absence since he has evaded arrest for 20 years.The ICC prosecutor seeks to revive the case against Joseph Kony in his absence since he has evaded arrest for 20 years.
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Brazilian judge rejects attempt to overturn Lula election victory
Read MoreThe ruling comes with $4.3m penalty for the pro-Bolsonaro coalition that cast doubt on the 2022 election results.The ruling comes with $4.3m penalty for the pro-Bolsonaro coalition that cast doubt on the 2022 election results.
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China imposes new lockdowns as local Covid cases hit record high
Read More Country reports 31,444 new locally transmitted cases, the highest daily figure since pandemic began China has imposed a fresh series of Covid lockdowns, including in a city where workers at the world’s largest iPhone factory clashed with police this week, as a record daily high in Covid cases tested its commitment to follow…
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Idaho murders – live: Moscow police probe potential tie to unsolved Salem Oregon stabbing
Read More Follow lilve updates on the murders of four University of Idaho students Follow lilve updates on the murders of four University of Idaho students
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Mother of murdered Oregon man speaks out after police reveal possible link to Idaho student slayings
Read More EXCLUSIVE: Travis Juetten’s mother speaks to Rachel Sharp after learning that police are probing a possible link between her son’s 2021 stabbing murder in Oregon and the quadruple slayings of four students in Idaho EXCLUSIVE: Travis Juetten’s mother speaks to Rachel Sharp after learning that police are probing a possible link between her…
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Serb leader says Joe Biden congratulated him on ‘non-holiday’
Read More The US president apparently sent greetings to Bosnian Serb President Milorad Dodik on a Muslim holiday he doesn’t celebrate US President Joe Biden congratulated Bosnian Serb President Milorad Dodik on a holiday his people boycott. Arguing that only Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Muslim population celebrate Statehood Day, Dodik accused Biden of attempting to humiliate…
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Met police officer David Carrick charged with six more counts of rape
Read More Carrick, who served with parliamentary and diplomatic protection command, now faces 53 charges, including 27 counts of rape A Metropolitan police officer who has already been charged with 44 offences has been charged with a further nine, including six counts of rape. PC David Carrick, an armed officer who served with the parliamentary…
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Scottish independence activists urge Sturgeon to ‘trust yes movement’
Read More Campaigners support first minister’s ‘de facto referendum’ plan while MPs and MSPs struggle to unite behind it UK politics live – latest news updates Nicola Sturgeon faces calls from veteran independence activists to “trust the yes movement”, as MPs and MSPs struggle to unite around her “de facto referendum” plan amid fears it…
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French prosecutors probe alleged illegal election financing
Read MoreFrench national financial prosecutors say they have opened a judicial investigation into suspected illegal financing of electoral campaigns in 2017 and 2022French national financial prosecutors say they have opened a judicial investigation into suspected illegal financing of electoral campaigns in 2017 and 2022
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Archeologists discover array of Aztec artefacts under Mexico City
Read MoreRitual offerings could shed light on religious rituals and political spectacles in Aztec society, experts say.Ritual offerings could shed light on religious rituals and political spectacles in Aztec society, experts say.
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Kenyan resort known for its giraffes also supports conservation efforts
Read MoreGiraffe Manor isn’t just about the thrills, the Kenyan resort also plays a role in conservation efforts.Giraffe Manor isn’t just about the thrills, the Kenyan resort also plays a role in conservation efforts.
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Woman flew 3,000 miles to meet online boyfriend before being murdered for her organs
Read More Blanca Arellano’s missing person case was first raised by her niece in a viral social media post that gained the attention of local authorities Blanca Arellano’s missing person case was first raised by her niece in a viral social media post that gained the attention of local authorities
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Foxconn apologizes for wage dispute that sparked violent protests at factory
Read MoreThe company says the wage discrepancy has been fixed and offered $1,400 in severance to employees who choose to leave anyway.The company says the wage discrepancy has been fixed and offered $1,400 in severance to employees who choose to leave anyway.
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Biden rails against ‘sick’ semi-automatic weapons and unenforced red flag laws on Thanksgiving in Nantucket
Read More ‘I’m going to try to get rid of assault weapons,” the president says after shootings in Virginia and Colorado. ‘I’m going to try to get rid of assault weapons,” the president says after shootings in Virginia and Colorado.
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Iran protests: UN council votes to investigate human rights abuses
Read More ‘ We are now in a full-fledged human rights crisis,’ says UN official ‘ We are now in a full-fledged human rights crisis,’ says UN official
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A bride-to-be, devoted dad and 16-year-old boy: These are the six victims of the Chesapeake Walmart shooting
Read More 14 people sat in break room before start of night shift, six would not make it home 14 people sat in break room before start of night shift, six would not make it home
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Epstein victims sue several major banks accusing them of aiding his sex-trafficking operation
Read More Victims say JP Morgan and Deutsche Bank ‘facilitated’ late paedophile’s crimes Victims say JP Morgan and Deutsche Bank ‘facilitated’ late paedophile’s crimes
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Jonny Irwin says he was axed as A Place in the Sun presenter due to terminal cancer
Read More Insurance issue related to diagnosis blamed for his removal from the Channel 4 show he fronted for 18 years TV presenter Jonnie Irwin has claimed that he was removed from hosting duties on Channel 4’s property show A Place in the Sun due to having terminal cancer. He said the production company took…
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Trump news – live: Donald Trump accused of rape and defamation in new E Jean Carroll lawsuit
Read More Newly appointed special counsel will be overseeing at least two ongoing Trump investigations Newly appointed special counsel will be overseeing at least two ongoing Trump investigations
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Colombia armed groups confining people to homes, communities: NRC
Read MoreNorwegian Refugee Council calls for ‘lasting peace’ to end restrictions on freedom of movement across Colombia.Norwegian Refugee Council calls for ‘lasting peace’ to end restrictions on freedom of movement across Colombia.
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Germany hits out at Boris Johnson for ‘utter nonsense’ Ukraine war accusations
Read More ‘We all know ex-PM has his own relationship with the truth,’ Berlin replied ‘We all know ex-PM has his own relationship with the truth,’ Berlin replied
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DVLA admits 168,000 drivers with health conditions waiting for licences
Read More Agency’s chief executive tells MPs it is missing its own targets after backlog built up during pandemic Almost 170,000 motorists with health conditions are waiting for driving licences to be issued as civil servants struggle to clear a backlog of nearly 50,000 applications that built up during the pandemic. DVLA’s chief executive, Julie…
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Serbian president feels no ‘joy’ over EU-brokered deal
Read More The vehicle license agreement will lead to new issues, says Aleksandar Vucic Serbian leader Aleksandar Vucic says he is not overexcited about the recently announced agreement with breakaway Kosovo regarding vehicle license plates issued by Belgrade, arguing that it could be a sign of future pressure on the country. Under the EU-brokered deal,…
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For this Caribbean Island, Ozone Protection is a Year-Round Mission
Read More DOMINICA, Nov 24 (IPS) – The world celebrates the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer once a year, but for Saint Lucia, the annual month-long observance highlights year-round work on ozone protection.For countries across the globe, September 16th is a day to reflect on progress in protecting the ozone layer.…
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Anderson Lee Aldrich sent mother chilling message hours before Colorado Springs shooting
Read More Laura Voepel, the mother of suspected gunman Anderson Lee Aldrich, wrote on Facebook the night before the Club Q attack that she was looking for her son Laura Voepel, the mother of suspected gunman Anderson Lee Aldrich, wrote on Facebook the night before the Club Q attack that she was looking for her…
