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Read More China’s population started shrinking in 2022 for the first time in six decades, a milestone for the world’s second-largest economy, which is facing an increasingly serious demographic crisis. China had 1.41 billion people at the end of last year, 850,000 fewer than the end of 2021, according to data released by the National…

Read MoreThe birth rate fell to 6.77 births per 1,000 women – the lowest it has ever been.The birth rate fell to 6.77 births per 1,000 women – the lowest it has ever been.

Read MoreChina’s population fell last year for the first time since 1961 when the country struggled with a devastating famine.China’s population fell last year for the first time since 1961 when the country struggled with a devastating famine.

Read MoreThe BBC is seeking a future star of African journalism for the BBC News Komla Dumor Award 2023.The BBC is seeking a future star of African journalism for the BBC News Komla Dumor Award 2023.

Read MoreOrganisers announced the flags would be banned, effective immediately, after a courtside incident.Organisers announced the flags would be banned, effective immediately, after a courtside incident.

Read More Opposition says policy is in response to large increase in speeding fines caused by removal of warning signs Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Well-behaved NSW drivers will be able to have a demerit point removed from…

Read More Andrey Medvedev, 26, deserted after reportedly witnessing war crimes in Ukraine and is willing to reveal what he saw, his lawyer says See all our Ukraine coverage An alleged former commander with the Russian mercenary Wagner Group has sought asylum in Norway, authorities say, after deserting the organisation that has played a central…

Read More The economy grew 3% in 2022, exceeding some forecasts, but still well below China’s official target for the year China’s GDP expanded at its slowest pace since the mid-1970s bar the Covid-hit 2020 year, as the world’s second-largest economy struggled under tight pandemic restrictions that were abruptly ditched late in 2022. The economy…

Read MoreEconomic performance among weakest in the country’s modern history.Economic performance among weakest in the country’s modern history.

Read MoreThirty-nine people are accused of trying to abolish democracy in the violence on 8 January.Thirty-nine people are accused of trying to abolish democracy in the violence on 8 January.

Read More Participant in BusyBeans program told the disability royal commission the training left her with a ‘broken life’ Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A company that received nearly $1m in federal government funding has been advised by…

Read More An entire family was murdered in a suspected cartel-related attack in Tulare County, California At least six people, among them a 6-month-old baby, her teenage mother and an elderly woman, were fatally shot in southern California, with police suggesting the massacre was linked to a violent drug cartel operating in the area.  The…

Read MoreAlbuquerque police on Monday night announced an arrest in a recent series of drive-by shootings targeting Democratic elected officials’ homesAlbuquerque police on Monday night announced an arrest in a recent series of drive-by shootings targeting Democratic elected officials’ homes

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Read MoreAnju Khatiwada was co-piloting the Yeti Airlines flight when it smashed into a gorge near Pokhara.Anju Khatiwada was co-piloting the Yeti Airlines flight when it smashed into a gorge near Pokhara.

Read More PM Rishi Sunak’s government has vowed to stop Edinburgh’s new gender recognition legislation from enactment The UK government has taken an unprecedented step to intervene in Scottish legislation, for the first time using its veto powers to block implementation of a controversial new law that would make it easier for Scots to officially change…

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Read MoreSome 135 people died in the disaster last October prompting questions over safety standards and the use of tear gas.Some 135 people died in the disaster last October prompting questions over safety standards and the use of tear gas.

Read More Prices have gone up $100 per tonne in some markets as Victoria and South Australia reduce the area cut for hay by up to 50% Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Australia is facing severe fodder shortage…

Read More Move comes after fan displays Russian flag during Kamilla Rakhimova’s first-round match against Ukraine’s Kateryna Baindl on Monday Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Russian flags have been banned from the Australian Open after a fan’s decision…

Read More As the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) 53rd annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland kicked off Monday, the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) director-general Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) managing director Kristalina Georgieva urged leaders not to let the global polycrisis distract from the urgent need for greater cooperation. “I see the world…

Read More Finland is waiting for approval before sending any Leopard 2s to Kiev While Helsinki is willing to give some of its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, their delivery will ultimately depend on the German military industry and the government in Berlin, Finland’s defense minister Mikko Savola said on Monday. “It depends very much…

Read More A reparations committee in San Francisco has recommended huge cash payouts and debt forgiveness to correct “racial disparities” Black San Franciscans who are longtime residents of the Golden Gate City could receive a financial windfall, including a $5 million lump-sum payment, under a reparations committee’s proposed blueprints for righting racial sins of the…

Read MoreDozens of people, including children, were killed over the weekend in a Russian attack on an apartment building in Dnipro. Debora Patta has the latest.Dozens of people, including children, were killed over the weekend in a Russian attack on an apartment building in Dnipro. Debora Patta has the latest.

Read MoreFlight data recorders have been retrieved from a plane crash in Nepal that killed everyone on board. Video taken by one of the passengers on board appears to show the final moments before the disaster. Elizabeth Palmer shares more. Warning: Some may find the video disturbing.Flight data recorders have been retrieved from a plane…

Read More The US president appeared to forget the name of Martin Luther King Jr.’s daughter-in-law US President Joe Biden attempted to sing “Happy Birthday” to the daughter-in-law of civil rights icon Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday– but couldn’t recall her name as he stood in front of a crowd at an event honoring…

Read MoreOfficials believe everyone on board was killed when the Yeti Airlines passenger plane, flying from India to Nepal, went down suddenly on approach to landing.Officials believe everyone on board was killed when the Yeti Airlines passenger plane, flying from India to Nepal, went down suddenly on approach to landing.

Read MoreThe boss of Yara says Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has driven up the price of fertilisers and food.The boss of Yara says Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has driven up the price of fertilisers and food.

Read More Former president’s relationship with network has been fraying for years Former president’s relationship with network has been fraying for years

Read More James Comer is set to chair House’s prime investigative committee James Comer is set to chair House’s prime investigative committee

Read More The slain student had voiced concerns that she ‘might not ever find another Jack’ and was considering getting back together with him, her family believes The slain student had voiced concerns that she ‘might not ever find another Jack’ and was considering getting back together with him, her family believes

Read More Data shows Republicans playing to their base on culture war issues Data shows Republicans playing to their base on culture war issues

Read MoreTrial on Tesla boss Musk’s old tweets that he had raised money to take the auto firm private is set to start on Tuesday.Trial on Tesla boss Musk’s old tweets that he had raised money to take the auto firm private is set to start on Tuesday.

Read More Sheila Jackson Lee’s bill would criminalize commentary that advances white supremacy if it influences someone to commit a hate crime A bill introduced in Congress earlier this month would expand the definition of “hate crime” so wide it could potentially include content that is found to have “inspired” a racially-motivated crime. Critics of…