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UK sanctions Iran’s prosecutor general over execution of British-Iranian Alireza Akbari
Read More Iran has also summoned the British ambassador to address UK “meddling” amid backlash over Mr Akbari’s death Iran has also summoned the British ambassador to address UK “meddling” amid backlash over Mr Akbari’s death
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The U.K. says it will supply tanks and other weapons to Ukraine
Read More British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Saturday promised to provide tanks and artillery systems to Ukraine, amid renewed missile attacks by Moscow targeting the Ukrainian capital and other cities. (Image credit: Russell Cheyne/AP) British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Saturday promised to provide tanks and artillery systems to Ukraine, amid renewed missile attacks…
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Leopard found at Dallas Zoo after being missing for hours
Read More ‘She was located very near the original habitat, and teams were able to safely secure her just before 5.15pm’ ‘She was located very near the original habitat, and teams were able to safely secure her just before 5.15pm’
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Analysis: Documents probe dents Biden’s claims to competence
Read MoreWhen Joe Biden was running for president, he offered himself to Americans as the kind of leader they wouldn’t have to think about after the tumult of Donald Trump’s years in the Oval OfficeWhen Joe Biden was running for president, he offered himself to Americans as the kind of leader they wouldn’t have to…
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Analysis: Documents probe dents Biden’s claims to competence
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In the UAE, a top oil executive leads global climate talks
Read More The UAE has picked a top oil executive to lead global climate talks this year. He’s using his platform to galvanize investments in clean energy, but is also backing fossil fuels. The UAE has picked a top oil executive to lead global climate talks this year. He’s using his platform to galvanize investments…
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Facing sanctions, Russia finds crude oil customers in ‘shadow fleets’
Read More Facing sanctions for its invasion of Ukraine, Russia is looking further afield to find customers for its crude oil. It is having to rely on so-called “shadow fleets” to do so. Facing sanctions for its invasion of Ukraine, Russia is looking further afield to find customers for its crude oil. It is having…
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Israelis are protesting against the Netanyahu government’s proposals to weaken the judiciary
Read More Opponents of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are holding protests over his government’s proposals that would allow parliament to interfere with court decisions. Opponents of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are holding protests over his government’s proposals that would allow parliament to interfere with court decisions.
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Trump news – live: Trump’s deposition unsealed in rape accuser lawsuit as his organization fined $1.6m
Read More All the latest developments from Trumpworld All the latest developments from Trumpworld
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China reports almost 60,000 COVID-related deaths in past month
Read MoreFrom December 8 to January 12, deaths related to the virus in Chinese hospitals totalled 59,938.From December 8 to January 12, deaths related to the virus in Chinese hospitals totalled 59,938.
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Tunisia: Anti-gov’t protests take place on revolution anniversary
Read MoreDemonstrators in Tunis marked 12 years since the Arab Spring revolution erupted across the region.Demonstrators in Tunis marked 12 years since the Arab Spring revolution erupted across the region.
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Tennessee GOP split over adding exceptions to abortion ban
Read MoreRepublican leaders across Tennessee have largely maintained that the state’s abortion ban allows doctors to perform the procedure, should they need to save the life of the mother, even though the statute doesn’t explicitly say soRepublican leaders across Tennessee have largely maintained that the state’s abortion ban allows doctors to perform the procedure, should…
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Proving who you are: addressing the plight of those with no legal identity
Read More People who do not have a legal identity, and cannot prove who they are, are likely to end up without opportunities, and very vulnerable in society. The UN’s Legal Identity Agenda Task Force aims to help more than 300 million people acquire a legal identity in their country by 2025. Read the full…
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Ukraine news – live: Sunak confirms UK will provide tanks as Russia targets Kyiv
Read More Tanks announcement comes as Russia renews air strikes on Ukraine capital Kyiv Tanks announcement comes as Russia renews air strikes on Ukraine capital Kyiv
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Kenya suspends 16 footballers, coaches over fixing allegations
Read MoreFootball Kenya Federation says one player from reigning Kenyan premiership side Tusker was among those suspended.Football Kenya Federation says one player from reigning Kenyan premiership side Tusker was among those suspended.
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Peru protests: President Boluarte ‘will not resign’ despite weeks of violence
Read MoreWeeks of violent anti-government protests have brought large parts of the country to a standstill.Weeks of violent anti-government protests have brought large parts of the country to a standstill.
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Salvadoran environmental defenders detained for decades-old crimes
Read More Activists worry the arrests are a move by the cash-strapped government to open the country to now banned metals mining Five prominent environmental defenders who played a crucial role in securing a historic mining ban in El Salvador have been detained accused of civil war era and gang-related crimes, in what rights groups…
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Bed Bath & Beyond sees ‘meme-stock’ surge – but is it too little, too late?
Read More The US home retailer, once worth $17bn, looks destined to enter chapter 11 despite a market rally this week. What went wrong? Bed Bath & Beyond, the pioneering home goods retailer, appears to be heading for bankruptcy. But you wouldn’t necessarily know it from visiting its flagship store in New York’s Chelsea neighbourhood…
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Two Palestinians shot dead by Israel troops in occupied West Bank
Read MoreThe deaths bring this year’s Palestinian toll to 12 as Israel has been engaged in deadly raids for nearly a year.The deaths bring this year’s Palestinian toll to 12 as Israel has been engaged in deadly raids for nearly a year.
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What Putin’s shake-up of top commanders could mean for the war in the Ukraine
Read More Jealousy. Power struggles. Political infighting. This week’s shake-up of Putin’s top commanders in charge of Russia’s invasion in Ukraine have it all, according to some security experts. (Image credit: Mikhail Kuravlev/AP) Jealousy. Power struggles. Political infighting. This week’s shake-up of Putin’s top commanders in charge of Russia’s invasion in Ukraine have it all,…
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Maduro mulls creating new regional bloc allied to Russia and China
Read More The framework would form “new poles of power,” Venezuela’s president has said Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has proposed establishing a new international bloc involving Latin American and Caribbean countries that would have close ties to Russia and China. During his annual speech at Venezuela’s parliament on Friday, Maduro said that he had recently…
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South American nation’s president calls out ‘foreign infiltrators’
Read More Peru’s head of state, Dina Boluarte, is seeking a probe into the role of alleged provocateurs in recent deadly protests Foreign actors may have been involved in the deadly unrest that has gripped Peru for over a month now, President Dina Boluarte claims. She apologized for the violent clashes, which have caused more…
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Riots in Brazil: Bolsonarism is down but not out
Read MoreA conspiracy-fuelled mob targets the seat of government in Brazil after Lula is sworn in. Plus, Italian Mafia on TikTok.A conspiracy-fuelled mob targets the seat of government in Brazil after Lula is sworn in. Plus, Italian Mafia on TikTok.
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Rishi Sunak condemns ‘callous and cowardly’ execution of British-Iranian Alireza Akbari
Read More Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has said execution of Alireza Akbari “will not stand unchallenged” Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has said execution of Alireza Akbari “will not stand unchallenged”
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Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro to be investigated as part of inquiry into January 8 riot
Read More ‘Public figures who continue to cowardly conspire against democracy trying to establish a state of exception will be held accountable’ ‘Public figures who continue to cowardly conspire against democracy trying to establish a state of exception will be held accountable’
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Ex-Brazilian president to be investigated over riots
Read More Jair Bolsonaro faces a probe after his supporters stormed government buildings Brazil’s Supreme Court approved a request from the prosecutor general’s office on Friday to investigate former President Jair Bolsonaro on suspicion of inciting riots in the capital. On Sunday, Bolsonaro supporters stormed and looted the buildings in Brasilia that house the presidential…
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Ambulance workers accuse government of demonising them
Read More In letter to Rishi Sunak, GMB union members say they feel ‘utterly betrayed’ by attempts to portray them as ‘uncaring about safety’ A group of ambulance workers has sent a furious letter to the prime minister saying they feel “utterly betrayed” by the government’s attempts to paint them as “uncaring about safety standards”.…
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Iran hangs former defense ministry official over spy claim
Read MoreIran says it has executed a dual Iranian-British national who once worked for its defense ministry despite an international outcry over his death sentence and those of others held amid nationwide protestsIran says it has executed a dual Iranian-British national who once worked for its defense ministry despite an international outcry over his death…
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FIFA to investigate Argentina over World Cup final behaviour
Read MoreFIFA says Argentina potentially breached rules regarding ‘offensive behaviour’ and fair play.FIFA says Argentina potentially breached rules regarding ‘offensive behaviour’ and fair play.
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Jamaica launches fraud probe after Bolt reports millions missing
Read MoreMillions of dollars were reported missing from the Olympic champion’s account at a private wealth management company.Millions of dollars were reported missing from the Olympic champion’s account at a private wealth management company.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 325
Read MoreAs the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 325th day, we take a look at the main developments.As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 325th day, we take a look at the main developments.
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Iran hangs former defense ministry official over spy claim
Read More Iran said it had executed a dual Iranian-British national who once worked for its defense ministry, despite international outcry over his death sentence and those of others held amid protests. (Image credit: AP) Iran said it had executed a dual Iranian-British national who once worked for its defense ministry, despite international outcry over…
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What does China’s reopening mean for the economy?
Read MoreChina’s zero-COVID policy is over. Despite a surge in infections, the nation opened its doors to the rest of the world.China’s zero-COVID policy is over. Despite a surge in infections, the nation opened its doors to the rest of the world.
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Russia-Ukraine war live: IAEA boosting presence ‘to avert serious nuclear accident’
Read More UN atomic watchdog will soon have a permanent presence at all five of Ukraine’s nuclear facilities. Follow live The UN nuclear watchdog announced on Friday it was boosting its presence in Ukraine to help prevent a nuclear accident during the current conflict, AFP reports. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said it would…
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Sheriff’s deputy fatally shot in the line of duty in Southern California
Read More Darnell Calhoun is the second depty to be fatally shot in just two weeks Darnell Calhoun is the second depty to be fatally shot in just two weeks
