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From ChatGPT to diverting asteroids: These scientific breakthroughs give us hope for 2023
Read More ‘Revolutions’ in nuclear fusion and artificial intelligence offer cause for optimism in the new year, writes Bevan Hurley ‘Revolutions’ in nuclear fusion and artificial intelligence offer cause for optimism in the new year, writes Bevan Hurley
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No fight or warning before six-year-old boy shot teacher, say Virginia police
Read More Police chief gives first detailed description of last week’s classroom shooting that has shocked US The shooting of a Virginia teacher by a six-year-old boy in her classroom last week happened without warning, and with no fight or physical struggle, authorities have said. “What we know today is that she was providing instruction.…
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China’s ‘wolf warrior’ foreign affairs spokesperson moved to new role
Read More Zhao Lijian’s shift to low-profile department seen by some as a sign of Beijing softening its diplomatic strategy The face of China’s “wolf warrior” diplomacy, Zhao Lijian, has been moved from his role as foreign affairs spokesperson to a low-profile department, in what some analysts say is a demotion. Zhao is the most…
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Ukraine war: Russia controls most of pounded salt mine town, Soledar, says UK
Read MoreThere has been fighting near entrances to 200km-long tunnels, which could be used for infiltration.There has been fighting near entrances to 200km-long tunnels, which could be used for infiltration.
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US ‘threatening’ Africa over ties with Russia – defense minister
Read More Washington is concerned by a Russian cargo ship’s visit to a naval base in South Africa, an American official told the WSJ Relations between Washington and Pretoria have become strained after a Russian cargo ship visited South Africa’s largest naval base last month, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday. The country’s defense…
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Conservation From Above: A pilot in Kenya
Read MoreA conservation pilot’s sky-high view plays an important part in protecting the beautiful Kasigau Corridor in Kenya.A conservation pilot’s sky-high view plays an important part in protecting the beautiful Kasigau Corridor in Kenya.
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California storm – live: Search for swept away boy, 5, called off as Ellen posts ‘crazy’ Montecito flood video
Read More Mudslide killed 23 people and destroyed 100 homes in Montecito five years ago Mudslide killed 23 people and destroyed 100 homes in Montecito five years ago
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Andrew Tate – live: Brothers to appear in court today for rape and trafficking charges
Read More Lawyer for Tate brothers claims there is ‘no evidence’ to support the allegations Lawyer for Tate brothers claims there is ‘no evidence’ to support the allegations
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Brazil envoy decries ‘grotesque and failed assault’ on democracy
Read More Army and riot police clear Bolsonaro supporters from Brasília as US, Mexico and Canada say they ‘stand by’ democratic institutions The far-right storming of Brazil’s supreme court, congress and presidential palace was a “grotesque and failed assault” on its institutions, the country’s ambassador to the UK has said, as troops moved in to…
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Why is help for people with dementia falling short?
Read MoreHealth advocates urge providing greater support to patients and caregivers as cases increase worldwide.Health advocates urge providing greater support to patients and caregivers as cases increase worldwide.
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Terminally ill people urge UK government to pay pensions early
Read More Those of working age who die are twice as likely to spend final year of life in poverty, says charity Terminally ill people are calling on the UK government to start paying their state pensions early so they can enjoy what is left of their lives and tackle a “cost of dying” crisis.…
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‘Last nail in the coffin’: Utah’s Great Salt Lake on verge of collapse
Read More It’s lost 73% of its water and is unable to sustain some wildlife – and could soon negatively affect human health Emergency measures are required to avert a catastrophe in Utah’s Great Salt Lake, which has been drying up due to excessive water use, a new report warns. Within years, the lake’s ecosystems…
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Labour MPs to lobby Keir Starmer to put green policies at heart of manifesto
Read More Members who set up group say past policies have been ‘trite’ and social justice case needs to be clearly made Labour MPs have set up a lobby group in an attempt to push Keir Starmer into making nature and climate a key part of his election manifesto. Previous Labour nature policies have been…
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Firefighters three times more likely to die from certain types of cancer – study
Read More Cancer death rates are 1.6 times higher than general population probably due to toxic chemicals Firefighters are more than three times as likely to die from certain cancers than the general population, probably due to exposure to toxic chemicals while battling blazes, a study has found. Rates of prostate cancer, leukemia and oesophagal…
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Labour MPs defend accepting tens of thousands from little-known company
Read More Wes Streeting, Dan Jarvis and Yvette Cooper received donations from MPM Connect, which has no obvious line of business Labour MPs have defended taking money from a little-known company that has emerged as one of Westminster’s biggest political donors. Wes Streeting, Dan Jarvis and Yvette Cooper have all said they did nothing wrong…
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Russia-Ukraine blog live: ‘Almost no walls left’ in Soledar, says Zelenskiy, as fierce fighting continues
Read More Russia steps up assault on Soledar; UK considering supplying tanks to Ukraine Russia-Ukraine war at a glanceContinue reading…Russia steps up assault on Soledar; UK considering supplying tanks to UkraineRussia-Ukraine war at a glanceContinue reading…
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Peru protests: 17 dead in fresh clashes as calls grow for President Boluarte to resign
Read More Fresh violence breaks out in southern region, as Boluarte says she cannot agree to key demands of protesters At least 17 people have been killed in fresh clashes between protesters and security forces in Peru as rolling anti-government protests turned deadly again, pushing the overall death toll to nearly 40 in the nationwide…
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Canadian reporter suffers medical emergency live on air: ‘I’m not feeling very well’
Read More Jessica Robb’s eyes glaze over and she begins to wobble while presenting a segment Jessica Robb’s eyes glaze over and she begins to wobble while presenting a segment
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Cartel leader El Gato, wanted in US murder, is seized in Mexico city
Read More El Gato wanted in the US for alleged role in orchestrating 2013 murder in Southlake, Texas El Gato wanted in the US for alleged role in orchestrating 2013 murder in Southlake, Texas
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Biden declares emergency for US state
Read More Days of intense storms in California have left at least 12 people dead and hundreds of thousands of residents without power US President Joe Biden has authorized an emergency declaration for the state of California, which has been pounded by deadly winter storms for more than a week, resulting in flooding, widespread power…
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At least 17 dead in anti-government protests in southern Peru
Read MoreClashes in city of Juliaca most deadly since unrest began when Pedro Castillo was removed early last month.Clashes in city of Juliaca most deadly since unrest began when Pedro Castillo was removed early last month.
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Pro-democracy Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai requests Rishi Sunak meeting – report
Read More The British citizen is awaiting trial on national security charges in Hong Kong that could see him jailed for life if convicted Lawyers for the Hong Kong activist and media mogul Jimmy Lai have reportedly requested a meeting with the British prime minister to discuss his case. Lai, a dual Hong Kong and…
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Brazil Congress: Big pro-democracy rallies held to condemn rioters
Read MoreThey come after supporters of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro ransacked the heart of the Brazilian state.They come after supporters of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro ransacked the heart of the Brazilian state.
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Australia’s big polluters must cut emissions by nearly 5% a year, but can use offsets to get there
Read More Plan that is key to Albanese government’s 2030 target will focus on emissions intensity to encourage cleaner practices rather than cutting production Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Australia’s big polluting sites will have to reduce greenhouse…
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Trump announces death of conservative commentator ‘Diamond’ Lynnette Hardaway of Diamond and Silk
Read More Diamond Lynnette Hardaway passes away on Monday night Diamond Lynnette Hardaway passes away on Monday night
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Potentially classified files found at Biden private office
Read MoreThe FBI is reportedly involved in the inquiry into about 10 documents found at the Penn Biden Center.The FBI is reportedly involved in the inquiry into about 10 documents found at the Penn Biden Center.
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Analysis: Biden’s Mexico visit comes amid tension on immigration, fentanyl, energy
Read More President Biden met Mexico’s leader amid deep concerns about illegal immigration, fentanyl smuggling and energy policy. Canada’s Trudeau joins a Tuesday summit. President Biden met Mexico’s leader amid deep concerns about illegal immigration, fentanyl smuggling and energy policy. Canada’s Trudeau joins a Tuesday summit.
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Disney boss calls for workers to return to office four days a week
Read MoreFrom the start of March employees will be asked to be in the office from Monday to Thursday.From the start of March employees will be asked to be in the office from Monday to Thursday.
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US justice department investigating papers stored at Biden’s former institute
Read More Classified documents found by president’s personal lawyers while closing out office at UPenn’s Biden Center for Diplomacy The US justice department is investigating a number of documents bearing highly sensitive classified markings stored at Joe Biden’s former institute in Washington DC from his time as vice-president in the Obama administration, the White House…
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‘Legends’: Scott Morrison used WhatsApp group to ‘cheer on’ Pat Cummins and Justin Langer
Read More New cricket documentary The Test reveals former PM added Cummins to messaging group not long after he became captain Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Scott Morrison says he used a private WhatsApp group dubbed “Legends”, which…
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Dr Dre deplores ‘hateful’ Marjorie Taylor Greene using his song in removed video
Read More The rapper rejected the use of Still DRE by the ‘divisive’ Republican in a video posted to Twitter The rapper Dr Dre has spoken out against the use of his song Still DRE in a self-promotional video by the Republican representative Marjorie Taylor Greene to celebrate her role in electing fellow GOP lawmaker…
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Famed Danish restaurant Noma will close by 2024 to make way for a test kitchen
Read More Chef Rene Redzepi’s house of Nordic gastronomy will close by the winter of 2024 and re-emerge as Noma 3.0, the Copenhagen eatery said on its webpage. (Image credit: Dresling Jens/AP) Chef Rene Redzepi’s house of Nordic gastronomy will close by the winter of 2024 and re-emerge as Noma 3.0, the Copenhagen eatery said…
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FBI fugitive wanted for role in Texas murder-for-hire plot arrested in Mexico
Read MoreJosé Rodolfo Villareal-Hernandez was taken into custody in Mexico City after spending years on the FBI’s Most Wanted Fugitives list.José Rodolfo Villareal-Hernandez was taken into custody in Mexico City after spending years on the FBI’s Most Wanted Fugitives list.
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Where is Bolsonaro? In hospital, his wife says
Read MoreThe former president is under observation with abdominal pain, his wife Michelle wrote on Instagram.The former president is under observation with abdominal pain, his wife Michelle wrote on Instagram.
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Several California counties ordered to evacuate as deadly storm weathers on
Read More Communities including in celebrity enclave of Montecito, Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz told to evacuate as more rain is expected A series of deadly and destructive storms continued to hammer California on Monday, as the drought-stricken state grapples with the sudden onslaught of a very wet January. Joe Biden issued an emergency declaration…
