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In Zimbabwe, a small publisher that helped launch big voices shuts down
Read MoreIn 25 years, the couple-run Harare-based Weaver Press published hundreds of Zimbabwean fiction and nonfiction titles.In 25 years, the couple-run Harare-based Weaver Press published hundreds of Zimbabwean fiction and nonfiction titles.
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Teenage boy killed in fatal shark attack near Ethel Beach in South Australia
Read More Body of teenager recovered from ocean off the Innes National Park, on the Yorke Peninsula, on Thursday afternoon A teenage boy has died following a shark attack near Ethel Beach in South Australia, police say. At 1.30pm on Thursday police received reports of a shark attack in the Innes National Park. Continue reading…Body…
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China asks citizens to evacuate Myanmar border area over security risks
Read MoreFighting continues in restive border area despite Beijing’s attempts to broker truce between military, rebel groups.Fighting continues in restive border area despite Beijing’s attempts to broker truce between military, rebel groups.
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Israel Gaza war: Israeli minister warns Hezbollah over border fighting
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At least 40 killed in Liberian fuel tanker blast, says official
Read More Many suffered injuries in explosion, with dozens currently hospitalised for severe burns Many suffered injuries in explosion, with dozens currently hospitalised for severe burns
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Israel-Gaza war live: Macron calls for ‘lasting ceasefire’ as Israel intensifies attacks on Gaza
Read More French president tells Netanyahu of ‘deepest concern’ over civilians as Israeli forces pound central Gaza by land, sea and air See all our coverage of the Israel-Gaza war Here are some of the latest images coming to us from Gaza: One Palestinian has been killed and at least 15 injured in raids by…
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No safe place for Palestinians in Gaza as Israel widens offensive
Read MoreCasualties rise as Israeli forces pound central, southern areas of the enclave, including overcrowded refugee camps.Casualties rise as Israeli forces pound central, southern areas of the enclave, including overcrowded refugee camps.
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Israel Gaza war: Israeli minister warns Hezbollah over border fighting
Read MoreCross-border exchanges of fire have been escalating since Hamas’s attacks on Israel on 7 October.Cross-border exchanges of fire have been escalating since Hamas’s attacks on Israel on 7 October.
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‘Roaring like the ocean’: campers survey aftermath of Victorian flash flood that left two dead
Read More Tents and caravans were swept away during 30-minute deluge that inundated Buchan campsite Holidaymakers have described the terrifying moment a wall of water inundated a popular camping site in regional Victoria on Boxing Day, leaving two people dead and millions of dollars worth of damage. Those who were at theBuchan Caves Campground, about…
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‘Piles of body parts’: Gaza’s Maghazi residents find families ‘in pieces’
Read MoreAfter devastating Israeli attack on refugee camp, relatives return to dig up many victims who are under the rubble.After devastating Israeli attack on refugee camp, relatives return to dig up many victims who are under the rubble.
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Russian rapper jailed and celebrities forced to apologise for attending ‘almost naked’ party
Read More Party organiser Anastasia Ivleeva under investigation for suspected tax evasion Party organiser Anastasia Ivleeva under investigation for suspected tax evasion
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Takeaways from AP investigation into Russia’s cover-up of deaths caused by dam explosion in Ukraine
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Many hostages released by Hamas still being treated for trauma
Read More Head of psychiatry at Tel Aviv medical centre says hostages have undergone worst abuse she has witnessed Many of the hostages released from detention in Gaza by Hamas in November still require intensive treatment for the trauma from their weeks in captivity, a leading Israeli psychiatrist has said. Renana Eitan, the head of…
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The Ultimate Election Year: All the Elections Around the World in 2024
Read More 2024 is not just an election year. It’s perhaps the election year. Globally, more voters than ever in history will head to the polls as at least 64 countries (plus the European Union)—representing a combined population of about 49% of the people in the world—are meant to hold national elections, the results of…
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The Ultimate Election Year: All the Elections Around the World in 2024
Read More 2024 is not just an election year. It’s perhaps the election year. Globally, more voters than ever in history will head to the polls as at least 64 countries (plus the European Union)—representing a combined population of about 49% of the people in the world—are meant to hold national elections, the results of…
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Prague gunman murdered baby in woods days before university attack, police say
Read More Czech police do not disclose contents of letter that David Kozak wrote Czech police do not disclose contents of letter that David Kozak wrote
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Jacques Delors: Tributes pour in for architect of modern EU
Read More“Whatever you say about the modern EU – it is the house that Jacques built” – Boris Johnson.”Whatever you say about the modern EU – it is the house that Jacques built” – Boris Johnson.
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Queensland weather: state braces for heatwave as thousands face prospect of days without power
Read More Some households could go without electricity into the new year as state endures high temperatures following extreme weather Areas of Queensland affected by “unprecedented” storms now face the prospect of days without electricity amid extreme heat. Storms and flash flooding across south-east Queensland have claimed the lives of seven people since Christmas but…
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Under the rubble: The missing in Gaza
Read MoreFinding the 7,000 Palestinians believed buried under collapsed buildings is becoming increasingly difficult.Finding the 7,000 Palestinians believed buried under collapsed buildings is becoming increasingly difficult.
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Wieambilla shooting: lawyers for Donald Day mount freedom-of-speech defence over alleged threats to police
Read More Arizona conspiracy theorist who was arrested in connection to Queensland terrorist attack seeking to have charges dismissed A US conspiracy theorist linked to the Wieambilla shooters has argued he was not seriously expressing an intent for violence when he said “the devils come for us, they fucking die”, and as such should be…
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Gaston Glock: Inventor of popular handgun dies aged 94
Read MoreThe Glock has been the weapon of choice for armed forces, gun owners and criminals around the world.The Glock has been the weapon of choice for armed forces, gun owners and criminals around the world.
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John Oates opens up about Daryl Hall amid bitter legal battle: ‘I have moved on’
Read More Duo’s music ‘will always trump almost anything that Daryl does on his own or I do on my own’ says Oates, weeks after Hall filed to stop him selling his share of their rights John Oates, half of the hugely successful pop rock duo Hall & Oates, has opened up about his partnership…
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Ten dead after Christmas and Boxing Day storms in Australia
Read More Thousands of homes without power as gusty winds knock down over 1,000 power lines in Queensland Thousands of homes without power as gusty winds knock down over 1,000 power lines in Queensland
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North Korea’s Kim calls on military to ‘accelerate’ war preparations
Read MoreParty speech suggests record year of weapons testing will continue into 2024 in defiance of international sanctions.Party speech suggests record year of weapons testing will continue into 2024 in defiance of international sanctions.
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Bus collides head-on with truck in central India, killing at least 13
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Fishermen find driver trapped in truck for six days in Indiana
Read MoreThe victim, who survived on rainwater, was taken to hospital where he had to have a leg amputated.The victim, who survived on rainwater, was taken to hospital where he had to have a leg amputated.
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Australia New Year’s Eve weather: risk of more storms for parts of Queensland and NSW but capitals mostly dry
Read More BoM forecasts rain will probably have cleared for midnight firework celebrations in major cities, with Brisbane set to be the wettest Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Heatwave conditions will spread across northern Australia while the east coast can expect more thunderstorms and showers as the new year approaches. Jonathan…
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Toyota-owned Daihatsu admits faking safety results for 30 years, halts Japan production
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Colorado Republicans appeal to supreme court after Trump disqualified from state ballot
Read More Former president and frontrunner for Republican 2024 presidential nomination also expected to file own appeal The Colorado Republican Party has asked the US supreme court to intervene after Colorado’s top court disqualified former president Donald Trump from appearing on the state’s Republican primary ballot, an attorney for the Republican group said. The appeal…
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Pierce Brosnan cited for walking in thermal areas of Yellowstone National Park
Read More The former James Bond star has been ordered to appear in court in January The former James Bond star has been ordered to appear in court in January
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Russian rapper jailed amid backlash over ‘almost naked’ party at Moscow nightclub
Read More The party has triggered outrage from conservative politicians and supporters of the war in Ukraine A rapper who attended a celebrity party wearing only a sock has been jailed for 15 days, sponsors of some of Russia’s best known entertainers have torn up their contracts, and President Vladimir Putin is reported to be…
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Death of girl, 2, brings number of NSW drownings since Christmas to five
Read More Latest drowning came as Victorian police say a boy was killed by a falling tree branch on Thursday A two-year-old girl has drowned in a back yard pool in northern New South Wales bringing the number of deaths from drowning in the state since Christmas to five. Emergency services were called to the…
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Lauren Boebert switching Colorado districts to try and stay in Congress
Read More Republican lawmaker Lauren Boebert has announced she is switching Colorado districts in an attempt to stay in Congress. Republican lawmaker Lauren Boebert has announced she is switching Colorado districts in an attempt to stay in Congress.
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Herb Kohl, former owner of Milwaukee Bucks, dies aged 88
Read More The former Democratic US senator was a popular figure in Wisconsin and donated to civic and educational causes Herb Kohl, a former Democratic US senator from Wisconsin and former owner of the Milwaukee Bucks basketball team, has died. He was 88. His death Wednesday was announced by Herb Kohl Philanthropies, which did not…
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 673
Read MoreAs the war enters its 673rd day, these are the main developments.As the war enters its 673rd day, these are the main developments.
