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Zelenskyy makes a rare visit to the U.K. as Russia’s war on Ukraine nears 1 year
Read More Zelenskyy is holding meetings with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and giving a speech to lawmakers. He told legislators that Ukraine “will always come out on top of evil.” (Image credit: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) Zelenskyy is holding meetings with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and giving a speech to lawmakers. He told legislators that Ukraine…
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Volodymyr Zelenskiy thanks MPs and peers in address to British parliament
Read More Ukrainian president hails parliamentarians for their support in only the second time he has left his country since outbreak of war Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Volodymyr Zelenskiy has thanked British parliamentarians for their support in his country’s war against Russia as he gave a historic address to both houses of parliament.…
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Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition will harm UK gamers, says watchdog
Read More CMA says Xbox maker’s takeover of Call of Duty and World of Warcraft owner could lead to higher prices The UK’s competition regulator has ruled that Microsoft’s $68.7bn (£59.6bn) deal to buy Activision Blizzard, the video game publisher behind hits including Call of Duty, will result in higher prices and less competition for…
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9/11 activist blasts George Santos for taking survivor to State of the Union after tragedy ‘lies’: ‘Piece of s***’
Read More EXCLUSIVE: After being accused of lying about 9/11, disgraced congressman George Santos invited a volunteer firefighter to the State of the Union as his guest. John Feal, a 9/11 first responder and activist, tells Rachel Sharp that Santos is ‘using the 9/11 community for his redemption tour’ and reveals the congressman’s latest allegedly…
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Spy balloon videos dominated TikTok. Why didn’t China stop them?
Read More TikTok insists it is not a propaganda tool of the Chinese Communist Party. Viral coverage of the Chinese spy balloon showed it not only allowed but promoted content critical of the authoritarian government TikTok insists it is not a propaganda tool of the Chinese Communist Party. Viral coverage of the Chinese spy balloon…
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US behind Nord Stream sabotage – legendary NYT journalist
Read More Washington ”took out” the Russian gas pipelines, Seymour Hersh has claimed The Nord Stream pipelines were destroyed last September by the US in a covert operation, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Seymour Hersh has claimed. The legendary reporter made the bombshell revelation in an article posted to his newly launched blog on Substack on…
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Vladimir Putin ‘supplied’ missile that downed MH17 missile, say investigators
Read More Vladimir Putin personally signed off on a decision to allow the Russian missile system that downed Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 (MH17) into Ukraine, investigators say. Vladimir Putin personally signed off on a decision to allow the Russian missile system that downed Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 (MH17) into Ukraine, investigators say.
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Ukraine – live: Sunak pledges to ensure victory for Kyiv as Volodymyr Zelensky to meet King Charles
Read More Ukrainian president in London to drum up support ahead of expected Russian offensive Ukrainian president in London to drum up support ahead of expected Russian offensive
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Putin ‘supplied’ MH17 missile – investigators
Read MoreThe aircraft was hit by a Russian-made missile in eastern Ukraine in 2014, killing nearly 300 people.The aircraft was hit by a Russian-made missile in eastern Ukraine in 2014, killing nearly 300 people.
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Kyrsten Sinema sparks debate with ‘Grammy-worthy’ dress at State of the Union
Read More Sen Kyrsten Sinema, now an Independent, is facing a complicated path to re-election next year Sen Kyrsten Sinema, now an Independent, is facing a complicated path to re-election next year
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South Korea parliament votes to impeach minister over crowd crush
Read MoreLee Sang-min held responsible for alleged bungled response to Halloween crowd crush that killed 159 people.Lee Sang-min held responsible for alleged bungled response to Halloween crowd crush that killed 159 people.
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‘Strong indications’ Putin approved supply of missile that downed MH17 flight
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First Thing: Biden touts jobs and climate wins in State of Union address
Read More President hails post-lockdown economy reboot. Plus, former Twitter execs to testify over Hunter Biden laptop story Good morning. In his second State of the Union address last night, Joe Biden made an unfettered call to action on police reform, gun control and the climate crisis. Biden warns opponents. He made the explicit case…
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Uganda condemned for ‘shameful’ decision to close UN human rights office
Read More Campaigners accuse Museveni regime of evading international scrutiny after shock move to end agreement with OHCHR Rights activists and campaigners have condemned the Ugandan government’s decision to shut down the country’s UN human rights office, describing it as “shameful”. In a letter to the Office of the UN high commissioner for human rights…
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Strikes at Drax power plant may cause power cuts in UK, says union
Read More More than 180 workers plan to strike nine times in three months in Unite-backed dispute over pay Workers at one of Britain’s biggest power plants are preparing to go on strike nine times over the next three months in a dispute over pay. More than 180 staff at the Drax plant near Selby…
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Russia’s Lavrov vows aid for W Africa fight against armed groups
Read MoreMoscow is seeking to expand its influence in Africa as a diplomatic tug-of-war between global powers continues.Moscow is seeking to expand its influence in Africa as a diplomatic tug-of-war between global powers continues.
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Before and after pictures show scale of devastation after Turkey earthquake
Read More At least 2,818 buildings have collapsed, including a 2,000-year-old castle and a mosque dating back to 1247 At least 2,818 buildings have collapsed, including a 2,000-year-old castle and a mosque dating back to 1247
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How you can help and donate to the Turkey-Syria earthquake appeal
Read More Rescuers warn time is running out to find survivors amid freezing cold conditions Rescuers warn time is running out to find survivors amid freezing cold conditions
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Turkey earthquake – latest: Toll nears 10,000 in world’s deadliest tremor for a decade
Read More Rescue operation enters third day amid freezing temperatures with hundreds still trapped under debris Rescue operation enters third day amid freezing temperatures with hundreds still trapped under debris
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Before and after pictures show scale of devastation caused by Turkey earthquake – OLD
Read More At least 2,818 buildings have collapsed, including a 2,000-year-old castle and a mosque dating back to 1247 At least 2,818 buildings have collapsed, including a 2,000-year-old castle and a mosque dating back to 1247
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Nigeria’s naira crisis: Supreme Court suspends banknote deadline
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Members of Congress are wearing special pins at the State of the Union – here’s why
Read More Congressional Black Caucus members are wearing to protest police violence against Black Americans Congressional Black Caucus members are wearing to protest police violence against Black Americans
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Zimbabwe is losing doctors, teachers to British hypocrisy
Read MoreInstead of addressing the concerns of NHS workers and teachers, Britain is plundering talent from Zimbabwe.Instead of addressing the concerns of NHS workers and teachers, Britain is plundering talent from Zimbabwe.
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New Tory chair says Lee Anderson will be ‘fantastic asset’ as deputy – UK politics live
Read More Latest updates: Greg Hands praises deputy chair but declines to defend some of Anderson’s controversial past remarks The SNP MP Stewart McDonald has spoken about his emails being hacked, because he fears they were stolen by a group linked to Russia and will be published. My colleague Emily Dugan has the story here.…
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Turkey earthquake: Where did it hit and why was it so deadly?
Read MoreTwo earthquakes have killed more than 9,000 people in southern Turkey and northern Syria.Two earthquakes have killed more than 9,000 people in southern Turkey and northern Syria.
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New Tory party chair Greg Hands says English local elections will be ‘difficult’
Read More But MP for Chelsea and Fulham, who replaces Nadhim Zahawi, adds Conservatives are in ‘overall good shape’ UK politics live – latest news updates The new Conservative party chair has said this year’s local elections in England will be “difficult” but that the Tories are in “overall good shape”, with Lee Anderson a…
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Turkey earthquake: Long journeys to find family
Read MoreOne man travelled to Turkey to try and find his missing brother by sifting through rubble himself.One man travelled to Turkey to try and find his missing brother by sifting through rubble himself.
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Disney cuts Simpsons China ‘forced labour’ episode in Hong Kong
Read MoreRemoval marks the second time Disney has dropped a Simpsons episode from its service in Hong Kong.Removal marks the second time Disney has dropped a Simpsons episode from its service in Hong Kong.
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South Korean lawmakers impeach minister over crowd crush
Read MoreSouth Korea’s opposition-controlled parliament has voted to impeach the country’s interior and safety minister, Lee Sang-min, holding him responsible for government failures in disaster planning and the response that likely worsened a crowd crush that killed nearly 160 people in OctoberSouth Korea’s opposition-controlled parliament has voted to impeach the country’s interior and safety minister,…
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Pakistan’s top rights group raises ‘alarm’ on religious freedom
Read MoreThe HRCP report focuses on forced conversions, desecration of places of worship and marginalisation of Ahmadi community.The HRCP report focuses on forced conversions, desecration of places of worship and marginalisation of Ahmadi community.
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Lavrov in Africa: Have Wagner mercenaries helped Mali’s fight against jihadists?
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State of the Union 2023: Biden urges Congress to finish economic fightback
Read MoreThe president’s State of the Union speech called for unity, but he was heckled by some Republicans.The president’s State of the Union speech called for unity, but he was heckled by some Republicans.
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Volodymyr Zelenskiy to visit UK for first time since Russian invasion
Read More Downing Street confirms Ukrainian president will visit Britain on Wednesday The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, will make his first visit to the UK since the Russian invasion of his country on Wednesday, Downing Street said. More details soon … Continue reading…Downing Street confirms Ukrainian president will visit Britain on WednesdayThe Ukrainian president, Volodymyr…
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Ukrainian President Zelensky to visit UK today in first since Russia invasion
Read More Zelensky last visited the UK in October 2020 Zelensky last visited the UK in October 2020
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Poland cleared to buy hundreds of HIMARS rocket artillery systems
Read More The U.S. State Department has approved the possible sale of a package for Poland, including 486 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers and over 9,000 guided missiles. Congress was notified Tuesday of the potential deal, estimated to cost $10 billion. The HIMARS system is made in the United States by Lockheed Martin…
