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Man held on suspicion of racially abusing West Brom player
Read More West Midlands police question man accused of racially abusing Romaine Sawyers on social media Police have arrested a man suspected of racially abusing West Bromwich Albion footballer Romaine Sawyers on social media. West Midlands police said a 49-year-old man from Kingswinford, near Birmingham, was questioned in custody on Friday evening. Continue reading…West Midlands…
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‘You can wait’: WHO urges UK to pause Covid vaccinations after vulnerable protected to boost global rollout
Read More UN agency to ask countries to make sure ‘the supply you’ve got access to is provided for others’ UN agency to ask countries to make sure ‘the supply you’ve got access to is provided for others’
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The Key Foreign Policy Challenges Facing President Biden
Read More We’ve already dived into the U.S. domestic political divisions Joe Biden faces, but as his administration begins getting key officials confirmed this week, let’s survey some of the other big challenges he’ll have to tackle: the geopolitics, the economics, and the technology. In geopolitics, Biden will spend time and political capital rebuilding the…
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Georgia has a new congresswoman in Marjorie Taylor Greene. Some are embarrassed. Others not so much.
Read More Marjorie Taylor Greene returned to her conservative northwest Georgia district this week to find a small but growing number of locals questioning her antics. Marjorie Taylor Greene returned to her conservative northwest Georgia district this week to find a small but growing number of locals questioning her antics.
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Trump left behind a sanctions minefield for Biden
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California highway crumbles into the ocean after state drenched by storms
Read More Drone footage shows missing section of iconic Highway 1 Drone footage shows missing section of iconic Highway 1
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‘He collapsed at the roadside. I thought he was dead’: couples on surviving trauma
Read More Five partners whose love has endured seismic changes, from refugees forced apart by war to a couple left with horrific injuries Charlotte, 27, and Jak, 25, survived a serious car accident; both spent weeks in intensive care. They live in Lancashire and plan to marry this summer. Continue reading…Five partners whose love has…
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Norway to start gradual easing of capital region’s lockdown in February
Read More Schools will also see fewer restrictions, allowing for more classroom teaching and bigger groups of students Schools will also see fewer restrictions, allowing for more classroom teaching and bigger groups of students
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Alexei Navalny arrest: Sanctioning Putin’s cronies is the only way to force change in Russia
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United Arab Emirates says it will offer citizenship to some
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Two members of Proud Boys group charged with conspiracy in Capitol Riot
Read More One of those charged was found to have bomb-making manuals in his home One of those charged was found to have bomb-making manuals in his home
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France’s Le Pen, at record high in a poll, proposes hijab ban
Read MoreControversial leader says the covering is representative of an ideology she described as ‘totalitarian and murderous’.Controversial leader says the covering is representative of an ideology she described as ‘totalitarian and murderous’.
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Biden news – live: ‘Act now’ on Covid relief, says president as Marjorie Taylor Greene refuses to step down
Read More ‘The Covid relief has to pass with no ifs, ands or buts,’ says president ‘The Covid relief has to pass with no ifs, ands or buts,’ says president
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Eight Afghan security personnel killed in Taliban attack
Read MoreThe soldiers were killed when a suicide bomber hit the base with an explosives-laden Humvee.The soldiers were killed when a suicide bomber hit the base with an explosives-laden Humvee.
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Serena Williams: ‘My most embarrassing moment? I don’t get embarrassed’
Read More The tennis player on being there for her daughter, crying a lot and bringing back dinosaurs Born in Michigan, Serena Williams, 39 made her professional tennis debut at the age of 14. The winner of four Olympic gold medals and 23 grand slam singles titles, Serena is married to Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian.…
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Judge refuses to remove Meng Wanzhou’s security guards, who are tasked with preventing her escape
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Myanmar’s newly elected parliament set to meet amid coup threats
Read MoreLawmakers to hold first meeting on Monday amid new threats of army takeover over alleged poll fraud.Lawmakers to hold first meeting on Monday amid new threats of army takeover over alleged poll fraud.
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Heavy snow, icy conditions and torrential rain to hit UK
Read More Yellow warning for ice covers much of north-east England and Scotland with flood warnings in place further south Heavy snow flurries will hit parts of the UK in the coming days, with treacherous icy conditions and heavy rain also affecting many people. A yellow warning for ice covers much of north-east England and…
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Indigenous people are paying the price for vaccine thieves
Read MoreThe case of Canadian couple Rod and Ekaterina Baker shows that the colonial ‘wasicu’ mindset is not a thing of the past.The case of Canadian couple Rod and Ekaterina Baker shows that the colonial ‘wasicu’ mindset is not a thing of the past.
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Tough times for Lebanon’s biggest optimist
Read MoreLebanon’s demise has turned food blogger Anthony Rahayel into an unlikely protagonist in the fight for its future.Lebanon’s demise has turned food blogger Anthony Rahayel into an unlikely protagonist in the fight for its future.
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Patricia Lockwood: ‘That’s what’s so attractive about the internet: you can exist there as a spirit in the void’
Read More The ‘poet laureate of Twitter’ and author of the acclaimed memoir Priestdaddy has written her first novel. She discusses politics, finding her voice, and her experience of long Covid The day before my interview with the poet, essayist, memoirist and novelist Patricia Lockwood, the attempted coup took place in Washington DC. She, like…
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UAE ready to cooperate with UN, new US administration on Libya
Read MoreAnnouncement comes a day after the US called out the UAE for its role in the North African country’s civil war.Announcement comes a day after the US called out the UAE for its role in the North African country’s civil war.
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Malawi sex workers protest at ‘targeted police brutality’ after Covid-19 curfew
Read More Petition urges government to extend closing times for bars as women go hungry and are forced to skip HIV medication Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Dozens of sex workers took to the streets of Malawi’s capital Lilongwe on Thursday to protest against what they described as “targeted police brutality”…
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Thailand protests: How much is the king worth?
Read MoreEstimates of King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s wealth start at $30bn, but that number may be much higher.Estimates of King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s wealth start at $30bn, but that number may be much higher.
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UN urges countries to repatriate 27,000 children from Syria camp
Read MoreThe UN counterterrorism chief says there are children from 60 countries in Syria’s camps, including al-Hol.The UN counterterrorism chief says there are children from 60 countries in Syria’s camps, including al-Hol.
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Coachella music festival cancelled for second year over COVID-19
Read MoreOrganisers say the event was scrapped amid concerns over a resurgence of coronavirus in California.Organisers say the event was scrapped amid concerns over a resurgence of coronavirus in California.
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Billie Piper: ‘I know about dysfunctional relationships – what it costs to be a woman’
Read More After 25 years in the limelight, the actor says she is finally finding her voice as an actor, writer and now director. Does life imitate art? The first thing Billie Piper says to me is, “It’s in your lined paper book, Eugene, I already sent it to them,” because she’s trying to home…
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Explainer: what is the filibuster and why do some Democrats want to get rid of it?
Read More Abolishing the filibuster could allow Senate Democrats to pass Joe Biden’s agenda, but there are risks While the US Senate has temporarily averted a showdown over its so-called filibuster rule, the issue appears likely to resurface, as the wafer-thin Democratic majority endeavors to pass Joe Biden’s legislative agenda into law – and Republicans…
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Singapore suspends ‘travel bubble’ with Malaysia, South Korea
Read MoreGermany is also affected by the temporary travel restriction beginning on February 1 until the end of April.Germany is also affected by the temporary travel restriction beginning on February 1 until the end of April.
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Myanmar military vows to abide by constitution amid coup fears
Read More Armed forces release statement saying remarks by general about political system were misinterpreted Myanmar’s armed forces have said they will protect and abide by the country’s constitution and act according to law, amid concerns in the country that the military might attempt to seize power. In an official statement on Saturday, the military…
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Wikimedia CEO: Technology could be used for great harm
Read MoreKatherine Maher discusses how Wikipedia, the world’s largest reference website, fights misinformation.Katherine Maher discusses how Wikipedia, the world’s largest reference website, fights misinformation.
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WHO’s Covid warnings were not heeded. Now the world has a new chance to beat the virus
Read More If nations make vaccine delivery equitable, step up testing and study variant genomes, the pandemic could be under control by January 2022 Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage A year ago, on 30 January, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of the new coronavirus a public health emergency of…
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Wuhan neighbourhood banishes memory of lockdown death
Read MoreBody of a man lying for hours on a sidewalk became a symbol of the chaos enveloping coronavirus-hit Wuhan last year.Body of a man lying for hours on a sidewalk became a symbol of the chaos enveloping coronavirus-hit Wuhan last year.
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UN urges countries to repatriate 27,000 children from Syria
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Blind date: ‘He noticed a subtle yawn from me’
Read More Iona, 23, journalist, and Francesco, 25, musician What were you hoping for? Someone chatty, attractive and funny. Ideally, a spark. Continue reading…Iona, 23, journalist, and Francesco, 25, musicianWhat were you hoping for? Someone chatty, attractive and funny. Ideally, a spark. Continue reading…
