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World Cup 2022: Qatar’s Journey
Read More“A decision that divided the footballing world.”“A decision that divided the footballing world.”
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Zelensky makes Ukrainians ‘suffer’ – ex-Japanese PM
Read More Veteran politician Yoshiro Mori has criticized the media’s ‘one-sided’ view on the conflict Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has made the people in his country “suffer,” former Japanese Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori has said. He added that the media in Japan is biased in its coverage of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. “I don’t quite understand…
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How Russia is weaponizing the Ukrainian winter
Read More Ukraine says Russia is using the cold as a weapon against Ukrainians, by targeting the country’s ability to heat and power homes. Repair crews are struggling to restore power to damaged areas. (Image credit: Claire Harbage/NPR) Ukraine says Russia is using the cold as a weapon against Ukrainians, by targeting the country’s ability…
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Cop27 backfires for Egypt as signs of repression mar attempt to bolster image
Read More Harassment of climate summit delegates and holding pen for protesters mar country’s attempt to polish international reputation An empty pen designed to contain protesters in the middle of the desert, harassment and surveillance of Cop27 delegates (including evidence that the official conference app could spy on them), food and water shortages, and widespread…
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Cop27 backfires for Egypt as signs of repression mar attempt to bolster image
Read More Harassment of climate summit delegates and holding pen for protesters mar country’s attempt to polish international reputation An empty pen designed to contain protesters in the middle of the desert, harassment and surveillance of Cop27 delegates (including evidence that the official conference app could spy on them), food and water shortages, and widespread…
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Scars and ulcers among risks from boom in beauticians treating varicose veins
Read More Social media ads promise a quick fix but surgeons say the unregulated industry is causing health complications The adverts promise beautiful legs, zero risk, and treatment in as little as 15 minutes. But unregulated injections to “eliminate” varicose veins are putting clients at risk of serious health complications, surgeons have warned. Vein removal…
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Scars and ulcers among risks from boom in beauticians treating varicose veins
Read More Social media ads promise a quick fix but surgeons say the unregulated industry is causing health complications The adverts promise beautiful legs, zero risk, and treatment in as little as 15 minutes. But unregulated injections to “eliminate” varicose veins are putting clients at risk of serious health complications, surgeons have warned. Vein removal…
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Why an avant-garde iris collector is sharing a space with Gainsborough
Read More Former home of the 18th-century master exhibits the lesser-known works of Cedric Morris, thanks to Maggi Hambling When the first visitors cross the threshold of the refurbished Gainsborough House, the childhood home of the artist Thomas Gainsborough in Sudbury, Suffolk, on Monday,the work of another, less famous, local artist and knight of the…
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Why an avant-garde iris collector is sharing a space with Gainsborough
Read More Former home of the 18th-century master exhibits the lesser-known works of Cedric Morris, thanks to Maggi Hambling When the first visitors cross the threshold of the refurbished Gainsborough House, the childhood home of the artist Thomas Gainsborough in Sudbury, Suffolk, on Monday,the work of another, less famous, local artist and knight of the…
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Russia has ‘impressive weapons’ – US defense secretary
Read More Lloyd Austin says the country’s massive military has not helped it prevail in Ukraine US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin lauded Russia’s armed forces and weaponry on Saturday – adding, however, that this has not enabled Moscow to achieve victory in the Ukraine conflict. “You know, the Russians have a massive military and impressive…
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Russia has ‘impressive weapons’ – US defense secretary
Read More Lloyd Austin says the country’s massive military has not helped it prevail in Ukraine US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin lauded Russia’s armed forces and weaponry on Saturday – adding, however, that this has not enabled Moscow to achieve victory in the Ukraine conflict. “You know, the Russians have a massive military and impressive…
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Kazakhstan Vote Sets Stage for Putin Ally to Move Past Riots
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Ukraine Latest: US Defense Chief Warns About Potential Nuclear Spiral
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Police respond to shooting at gay club
Read More Footage shows a massive emergency response outside Club Q in Colorado Springs, US how many at this time are injured or even dead. North Academy is blocked from Village Seven to North Carefree. You will have to take an alternate route. I will continue to update as we learn more. pic.twitter.com/SB7ywyaPqA — Brian…
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 270
Read MoreAs the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 270th day, we take a look at the main developments.As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 270th day, we take a look at the main developments.
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‘Here to stay’: how Colchester’s Hongkongers are making a new life in the UK
Read More Some of the thousands who fled Beijing’s political crackdown are creating a new community in the Essex town In a bustling park cafe in Colchester, on a sunny November day, a group of chatty women are busy serving up Hong Kong delicacies – milk tea, pineapple buns, noodles – to a steady stream…
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Benzema out of Qatar World Cup
Read MoreKarim Benzema is the latest high-profile France player to be ruled out of the World Cup after suffering a thigh injury in training.Karim Benzema is the latest high-profile France player to be ruled out of the World Cup after suffering a thigh injury in training.
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Russia’s Shivulech volcano could burst into ‘powerful eruption’ any time
Read More Volcanic activity could affect international aircrafts Volcanic activity could affect international aircrafts
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Incumbent expected to win Kazakh presidential election
Read MoreKazakhstan’s incumbent president is widely expected to secure an easy victory in Sunday’s snap election that comes after bloody unrest shook the country this year and he moved to stifle the influence of his authoritarian predecessorKazakhstan’s incumbent president is widely expected to secure an easy victory in Sunday’s snap election that comes after bloody…
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Turkey Kurdish raids: Operation Claw-Sword targets militant bases
Read MoreOperation Claw-Sword targeted sites in Syria and Iraq a week after a deadly bombing in Istanbul.Operation Claw-Sword targeted sites in Syria and Iraq a week after a deadly bombing in Istanbul.
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World Cup 2022: Qatar vs Ecuador match preview
Read MoreHosts kick off showpiece football tournament with a clash against South American side.Hosts kick off showpiece football tournament with a clash against South American side.
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Colombian singer Maluma walks out of Qatar human rights interview
Read MoreThe Colombian star who sings on the official World Cup anthem says he “just came here to enjoy life”.The Colombian star who sings on the official World Cup anthem says he “just came here to enjoy life”.
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The Russians have gone. Now Kherson faces a relentless new enemy – winter
Read More Residents in the newly liberated freezing city are gathering all the wood they can after the bombing devastated their power supplies If it were not for the war, Ukrainian children would have crowded the squares, parks and streets thisweek to play in the first snow of winter. If one of the most brutal…
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‘It took my soulmate’: Mother’s warning on invisible drug that kills 150 every day
Read More Gwen Dudley, 33, has lost the most important people in her life to drugs laced with fentanyl Gwen Dudley, 33, has lost the most important people in her life to drugs laced with fentanyl
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World leaders descend on Qatar for World Cup 2022 kickoff
Read MoreUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Rwanda’s Paul Kagame, Palestine’s Mahmoud Abbas are among those arriving in Doha.UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Rwanda’s Paul Kagame, Palestine’s Mahmoud Abbas are among those arriving in Doha.
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Musk allows Trump back on Twitter
Read More The ex-US president’s ban was lifted after an online vote New Twitter owner Elon Musk has reversed former US President Donald Trump’s lifetime ban from the platform on Saturday. “The people have spoken. Trump will be reinstated,” Musk tweeted. He added “Vox populi, vox Dei,” a Latin phrase that means “the voice of…
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World Cup: The human cost of Qatar 2022
Read More The bill stands at $200bn – but the true price of hosting football’s greatest prize has been paid by the migrant workers who have suffered abuse and even death to bring the tournament to the Middle East. Grieving families tell David Harding their stories The bill stands at $200bn – but the true…
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Dominic Perrottet’s adviser to be quizzed about controversial trade appointment
Read More Labor attempting to link saga to NSW premier, who was treasurer at the time of Stephen Cartwright’s appointment to senior trade job Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast NSW premier Dominic Perrottet’s chief of staff will be questioned about what role he played in the appointment…
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Success or COP-out: How do this year’s climate talks rate?
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‘Exhausted’ Tories pin hopes on spring revival after bleak autumn statement
Read More Some MPs would like Jeremy Hunt to revise tax rises, fearing impact on ‘squeezed middle’ and backlash from red wall areas Tory MPs are desperately hoping that a surprise spring economic revival will allow Jeremy Hunt to alter his tax-raising plans, amid warnings that the chancellor’s “stealth tax” autumn statement will extinguish the…
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Revealed: star football pundits promote World Cup gambling despite ban
Read More Spirit of rules on use of celebrities in advertising is being ignored, claims charity supporting victims of gambling addiction Football pundits Harry Redknapp, Peter Crouch and Robbie Keane are helping to promote betting on World Cup matches despite stricter rules on celebrity gambling endorsements to protect young people. Fifa officials estimate the last…
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Woman groomed and abused in care gets apology after 30 years
Read More Leeds city council letter accepting responsibility believed to be the first of its kind Carrie* is no stranger to a legal challenge. In 2018, alongside other women, she won a landmark case against the Home Office when she challenged a requirement that prostitution offences, including those acquired below the age of 18, be…
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Historic ‘loss and damage’ fund adopted at COP27 climate summit
Read MoreCountries at COP27 summit agree to set up a compensation fund for poor nations suffering the impact of climate change.Countries at COP27 summit agree to set up a compensation fund for poor nations suffering the impact of climate change.
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Eleven-year-old girl struck and killed by out-of-control truck at Raleigh Christmas parade
Read More Raleigh Christmas Parade has now officially been cancelled because of the tragic incident Raleigh Christmas Parade has now officially been cancelled because of the tragic incident
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‘Heist of the century’: how $2.5bn was plundered from Iraqi state funds
Read More Mystery surrounds embezzlement of tax revenues, which appears to have been facilitated by some of the highest offices in the country Iraqis have called it “the heist of the century” – a brazen multibillion-dollar plundering of state coffers that has gripped the country. The theft of $2.5bn was apparently facilitated by some of…
