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Swedish police destroy object outside Israeli embassy in Stockholm
Read MoreNo injuries are reported, as the Israeli ambassador in Stockholm speaks of an “attempted attack”.No injuries are reported, as the Israeli ambassador in Stockholm speaks of an “attempted attack”.
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Russia and Ukraine complete first prisoner exchange since plane crash
Read MoreThe crash of a plane carrying prisoners of war had cast doubt on the future of prisoner exchanges.The crash of a plane carrying prisoners of war had cast doubt on the future of prisoner exchanges.
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How Asia Can Unlock $800 Billion of Climate Financing
Read More WASHINGTON DC, Jan 31 (IPS) – Countries in the Asia-Pacific region face a shortfall of at least $800 billion in climate financing. With public finances depleted by the pandemic, policymakers must unlock the vast potential of private capital to join the fight more effectively against global warming. Read the full story, “How Asia…
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Man jailed for 40 years over revenge shooting at wedding
Read More Dale Holloway wounded bishop and bride at New Hampshire wedding in 2019 Dale Holloway wounded bishop and bride at New Hampshire wedding in 2019
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Missing California woman found by police after ‘agitated’ video call with parents
Read More India O’hanlon was located by the San Diego Police Department, but her parents fear she might have been coerced to say so India O’hanlon was located by the San Diego Police Department, but her parents fear she might have been coerced to say so
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US troops told to prepare for war in Gaza – media
Read More Washington maintains that there are no plans to put American boots on the ground US Air Force personnel in Iraq have been ordered to remain on standby in case of “on ground US involvement in the Israel Hamas war,” The Intercept reported on Tuesday, citing a Pentagon memo. Circulated earlier this month, the…
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Video shows Israeli forces infiltrating hospital to kill 3 men accused of plotting attack
Read MoreA video from a West Bank hospital shows Israeli forces infiltrating the facility undercover to kill three men accused of plotting an attack. CBS News’ Debora Patta reports from northern Israel.A video from a West Bank hospital shows Israeli forces infiltrating the facility undercover to kill three men accused of plotting an attack. CBS…
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House Republicans approve impeachment charges against Mayorkas
Read More House committee Republicans voted in favour while the Democrats unified against, 18-15 House committee Republicans voted in favour while the Democrats unified against, 18-15
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Man arrested for father’s murder after showing decapitated head on YouTube
Read More The man in the video could be heard blasting the federal government and the Biden administration, saying many see him as the messiah and want him as president The man in the video could be heard blasting the federal government and the Biden administration, saying many see him as the messiah and want…
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Scotland ex-leader admits deleting COVID WhatsApp messages but insists no decisions were made on app
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Russia-Ukraine war live: Russia and Ukraine exchange prisoners of war
Read More Deal to swap around 200 PoWs from each side comes after contested claim that Kyiv downed plane carrying Ukrainian soldiers Russia’s Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has told military manufacturers to “stop fooling around” and further increase the production of self-propelled artillery systems. Shoigu visited arms-producing factories in the Urals industrial city of Yekaterinburg…
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Dissident rock band members held in Thailand fear deportation to Russia
Read MoreMembers of a rock band critical of Russia are locked up in a Thai immigration jail, fearful that they could be deported to Russia.Members of a rock band critical of Russia are locked up in a Thai immigration jail, fearful that they could be deported to Russia.
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Iran Threatens to ‘Decisively Respond’ to Any U.S. Strikes Following Jordan Base Attack
Read More JERUSALEM — Iran threatened Wednesday to “decisively respond” to any U.S. attack on the Islamic Republic following President Joe Biden’s linking of Tehran to the killing of three U.S. soldiers at a military base in Jordan. The U.S. has signaled it is preparing for retaliatory strikes in the Mideast in the wake of…
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US not passing Ukraine aid would be historic mistake, says CIA chief
Read More Russian war in Ukraine is quietly corroding power of Vladimir Putin at home, says William Burns Russian war in Ukraine is quietly corroding power of Vladimir Putin at home, says William Burns
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George Osborne joins Coinbase as crypto firm faces US court fight
Read More Appointment of former UK chancellor comes as regulator sues operator over claims it flouted rules Business live – latest updatesUK politics live – latest updates George Osborne has been hired by the American cryptocurrency exchange operator Coinbase as it faces an intense legal battle with the US regulator. The San Francisco-based company announced…
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NATO’s big hitters oppose Ukrainian membership – FP
Read More Washington and Berlin reportedly believe that admitting Kiev into the alliance would risk a full-scale clash with Moscow The US and Germany are resisting calls by NATO allies to invite Ukraine into the bloc at a major summit later this year, fearing that the move could trigger a full-scale clash with Russia, Foreign…
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Woman attacked by shark in Sydney Harbour thanks ‘heroic’ neighbours for saving her life
Read More Lauren O’Neill survives shark attack while swimming near private wharf in Sydney Harbour’s Elizabeth Bay Lauren O’Neill survives shark attack while swimming near private wharf in Sydney Harbour’s Elizabeth Bay
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Neither Biden Nor Trump Seem Eager to Debate Each Other
Read More This article is part of The D.C. Brief, TIME’s politics newsletter. Sign up here to get stories like this sent to your inbox. In a typical election year, we would be seven months away from the first presidential debate of the parties’ nominees. A date and location is already penciled in: Sept. 16…
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Hiker who fainted on Spanish mountain airlifted to safety
Read More A hiker who fainted on a mountain in Spain was airlifted to safety by the civil guard and local firefighters. A hiker who fainted on a mountain in Spain was airlifted to safety by the civil guard and local firefighters.
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Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah suspends attacks on US forces after Jordan drone strike
Read More There have been more than 150 attacks on American bases across Syria, Iraq and Jordan since October There have been more than 150 attacks on American bases across Syria, Iraq and Jordan since October
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EU has ‘fallen short’ on pledge to supply Ukraine with ammunition
Read More Letter signed by leaders of Germany, Netherlands, Estonia, Czech Republic and Denmark says Europeans must redouble efforts Europe live – latest updatesRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Olaf Scholz and four other European leaders have warned that the EU has “fallen short” of its goals to supply Ukraine with artillery ammunition. On the…
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Use of WhatsApp ‘too common’ in Scottish government, Sturgeon says, but was not used for Covid decisions – UK Covid inquiry live
Read More Scotland’s former first minister says WhatsApp was used as means of communication but wasn’t used for government decisions Dawson is pressing Sturgeon a bit further on how seriously she took the retention of records. “I knew I had operated in line with a policy I had operated in line with to ensure that…
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Thousands of Sheep Are Stranded on a Ship off Australia’s Coast Amid Red Sea Tensions
Read More Rising insecurity in the Red Sea is having far-reaching consequences felt around the world—not just by humans. As a result of the escalating conflict primarily spurred by Houthi attacks on ships attempting to pass through the waterway, some 15,000 Australian sheep and other livestock have been stuck aboard one vessel for weeks. Their…
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Rage in Gaza isn’t directed only at Israel. Some are angry with Hamas too
Read More While Gazans hold Israel principally responsible for their suffering, many also blame Hamas for not foreseeing the consequences of its Oct. 7 attack. While Gazans hold Israel principally responsible for their suffering, many also blame Hamas for not foreseeing the consequences of its Oct. 7 attack.
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Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves rules out bringing back cap on bankers’ bonuses – UK politics live
Read More Reeves says she does not have ‘any intention’ of bringing back cap and wants to champion financial services in UK James Cleverly, the home secretary, is giving evidence to the home affairs committee. It is his first appearance before them since he was appointed in November last year. He is appearing with Sir…
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Court orders temporary halt to logging in Tasmanian forest ahead of swift parrot case
Read More Bob Brown Foundation wants logging banned in area of forest south of Hobart, claiming it is breeding habitat for endangered bird Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Conservationists have won a temporary injunction to stop logging in an area of forest south of Hobart they say…
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China Says the U.S. Could Abandon Taiwan if Trump Wins the Presidency
Read More China said a victory by Donald Trump in the presidential election later this year could lead to the U.S. abandoning Taiwan, comments intended to sow doubt over Washington’s commitment to the island. “The U.S. will always pursue America first, and Taiwan can change from a chess piece to a discarded chess piece at…
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Fujitsu’s finance chief apologises to victims of Post Office IT scandal
Read More Tech firm says it will wait for inquiry into Horizon fallout to near end before deciding on compensation Business live – latest updates Bosses at Fujitsu have apologised to the wrongfully convicted Post Office workers and their families involved in the Horizon IT scandal and said it would work out the amount of…
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Watch live as protesting French farmers block major roads and motorways with tractors for third day
Read More Watch live as French farmers continue their protest on Wednesday 31 January, “besieging” Paris for a third day as they demand just prices and loosened regulations. Watch live as French farmers continue their protest on Wednesday 31 January, “besieging” Paris for a third day as they demand just prices and loosened regulations.
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Cost of negative gearing and other rental deductions soaring, Australian treasury data reveals
Read More The latest ranking of revenue foregone shows the usual suspects topping the list Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Concessions for superannuation cost the federal budget almost $50bn a year while rental deductions, much of them for negative gearing, have jumped by more than half in…
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UK house prices rise at strongest rate in a year
Read More Though rapid rebound is unlikely, outlook for property market ‘is a little more positive’, says Nationwide Business live – latest updates The outlook for the UK housing market is “more positive” as prices improved at their strongest rate in a year, according to Nationwide. The building society’s index found that the average house…
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UN chief must resign – Israeli foreign minister
Read More Antonio Guterres is responsible for the actions of refugee agency workers whom Israel accuses of aiding Hamas, Israel Katz said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres must resign from the post that he has held since 2017, Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has said. The demand follows allegations made by the Jewish state earlier this…
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Thousand demonstrate as French farmer protests continue before minister holds talks in Brussels – Europe live
Read More French agriculture minister set to hold takes in Brussels as around 10,000 protesters turn out Here are the latest images from France this morning, as farmers block highways. Greece rescued 57 migrants close to the island of Lesbos and recovered the bodies of two people, the coastguard said, Reuters reported. Another person is…
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China overtakes Japan as world’s biggest vehicle exporter
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How escalating Red Sea crisis poses billions of dollars of risk for India
Read MoreHouthi attacks on the Red Sea have forced shippers to avoid one of the world’s most crucial trade routes.Houthi attacks on the Red Sea have forced shippers to avoid one of the world’s most crucial trade routes.
