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Watch: Lights out at famous landmarks for Earth Hour
Read MoreIconic buildings around the world go dark as part of the annual Earth Hour environmental campaign.Iconic buildings around the world go dark as part of the annual Earth Hour environmental campaign.
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Laurent de Brunhoff, author of Babar children’s books, dies at 98
Read More Painter and storyteller, who revived father’s picture-book series about elephant king, said he didn’t consciously write for young people Babar author Laurent de Brunhoff, who revived his father’s popular picture-book series about an elephant-king and presided over its rise to a global multimedia franchise, has died at the age of 98. De Brunhoff,…
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In Uganda, bamboo has government’s backing as a crop with real growth potential
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Israel announces major land grab in West Bank
Read More A kew minister vowed to continue backing the settlement movement that is illegal under international law The Israeli government has designated nearly 2,000 acres in the West Bank as state-owned land in a move described by rights groups as the biggest land grab on occupied Palestinian territories in decades. The expansion of Jewish…
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Slovakia election: pro-EU diplomat beats ally of populist PM to set up runoff for presidency
Read More Ivan Korcok won most votes in first round, ahead of parliament speaker Peter Pellegrini A pro-EU former Slovak foreign minister has scored a surprise victory in the first round of a presidential election, setting up a runoff vote with a key ally of the populist prime minister, Robert Fico. Slovakia’s presidential election is…
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Who turned out the lights? Los Angeles-area landmarks go dark in observance of Earth Hour
Read More Lighting at some local Los Angeles landmarks will go dark from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday in observance of Earth Hour, an annual event promoted by the World Wildlife Foundation. Lighting at some local Los Angeles landmarks will go dark from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday in observance of Earth Hour, an annual…
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EU state orders suspension of Telegram
Read More Spain’s top court targeted the service following copyright complaints Spain’s National Court has ordered internet providers to suspend the use of the Telegram instant messaging service, pending an investigation into the claims of copyright infringement. Friday’s ruling came after Spain’s four leading media organizations – Mediaset, Atresmedia, Movistar, and Egeda – filed a…
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How jealous K-pop super fans try to dictate their idols’ private lives
Read MoreThey invest massive amounts of time and money – and expect control of their K-pop idol’s private lives.They invest massive amounts of time and money – and expect control of their K-pop idol’s private lives.
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Senegal votes in delayed poll after weeks of turmoil
Read MoreThe election was due last month but the outgoing president postponed it, triggering deadly protests.The election was due last month but the outgoing president postponed it, triggering deadly protests.
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The man in the iron lung: How Paul Alexander lived life to the full
Read MoreHe spent 72 years using an iron lung machine to breathe after surviving polio as a child.He spent 72 years using an iron lung machine to breathe after surviving polio as a child.
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China targets group of MPs and peers with string of cyber-attacks
Read More Deputy prime minister Oliver Dowden is expected to inform parliament on Monday of the attacks China has targeted a group of MPs and peers at Westminster in a string of cyber-attacks, it has been reported. On Monday, the deputy prime minister, Oliver Dowden, is expected to inform parliament of the attacks. Continue reading…Deputy…
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Shutdown of 3G networks a ‘health and safety issue’ for some regional Australians
Read More Telcos have promised no loss of coverage when the 3G network shuts down, but farmers outside of official coverage areas are worried their lifeline will turn off Sign up for the Rural Network email newsletterJoin the Rural Network group on Facebook to be part of the community Hillston farmer Stacey Storrier was told…
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Stamp duty: would Victoria be better off with a land tax instead?
Read More As the state government considers reforming its contentious stamp duty, here are the benefits and pitfalls of replacing it with an annual tax Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Victorian government has given its strongest indicator yet it is open to reforming stamp duty –…
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Laurent de Brunhoff, “Babar” heir who created global media empire, dies at 98
Read MoreHis father, Jean de Brunhoff, created the series but Laurent turned the children’s book series into a global media empire.His father, Jean de Brunhoff, created the series but Laurent turned the children’s book series into a global media empire.
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Zelensky says Russia always blames others after Putin points finger
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Greek authorities seize 3.75 million capsules of contraband nerve pain drug pregabalin
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Former CIA agent: Putin putting blame on Ukraine for Moscow attack is ‘nonsense’
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Biden signs $1.2 trillion spending package after Senate’s 2am vote
Read More President signs bill into law just hours after Congress passed legislation, averting partial shutdown President signs bill into law just hours after Congress passed legislation, averting partial shutdown
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Kaylee Gain breathing on her own and moved out of ICU, family says
Read More Sixteen-year-old from Missouri hospitalized after brutal fight near high school Sixteen-year-old from Missouri hospitalized after brutal fight near high school
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Lotus Wants To Make Self-Driving Sports Cars
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Gunmen arrested after Moscow attack, says Putin
Read MoreAt least 133 people were killed when the attackers opened fire at a venue packed with people.At least 133 people were killed when the attackers opened fire at a venue packed with people.
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At least 19 reported killed as Israeli forces fire on Gaza aid seekers
Read MoreAuthorities in Gaza said 23 people were also injured while waiting for bags of flour and aid near Kuwait Roundabout.Authorities in Gaza said 23 people were also injured while waiting for bags of flour and aid near Kuwait Roundabout.
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Babar Heir and Author Laurent de Brunhoff Dies Aged 98
Read More NEW YORK — “Babar” author Laurent de Brunhoff, who revived his father’s popular picture book series about an elephant-king and presided over its rise to a global, multimedia franchise, has died. He was 98. De Brunhoff, a Paris native who moved to the U.S. in the 1980s, died Friday at his home in…
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Blake Lively Leads Apologies For Kate Middleton Jokes After Cancer Diagnosis Reveal
Read More Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, announced her cancer diagnosis on Friday, ending weeks of scrutiny about her health and whereabouts and prompting some to express remorse about previously making jokes amid the media and public frenzy. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] In January, Kate was hospitalized for two weeks for a planned abdominal surgery, after which…
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Longtime Baltimore Orioles owner Peter Angelos dies at 94
Read MoreLongtime Baltimore Orioles owner Peter Angelos has died at the age of 94Longtime Baltimore Orioles owner Peter Angelos has died at the age of 94
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Moscow terrorist attack: Russia’s partners and adversaries react
Read More Both Moscow’s allies and its geopolitical rivals have joined the chorus of condemnation in the wake of the Crocus City Hall attack Words of consolation continued to come to Russia from all over the world on Saturday, a day after a major terrorist attack at a concert hall outside Moscow. Friday’s assault on…
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Apologies for Kategate – but will the spirit of restraint on social media last?
Read More The Princess of Wales’s cancer diagnosis has put a stop to the internet’s wilder conspiracy theories, but it could be temporary After Friday’s filmed statement from the Princess of Wales, it is now TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and X, formerly Twitter, who are in the dock. This weekend thousands of individual users have expressed…
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Peter Dutton in standoff with state Liberal leaders over federal Coalition’s nuclear plan
Read More The federal opposition leader’s calls to include nuclear power in Australia’s energy mix has so far failed to win support from his state colleagues The federal Coalition faces a battle with the states on its proposal for nuclear power stations at the sites of decommissioned coal power plants, with state premiers and opposition…
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Australian intelligence chiefs want law to stop former spies taking skills overseas
Read More Asio bosses fear ‘growing threat’ as foreign governments are allowed to gain knowledge of tradecraft Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Australia’s intelligence chiefs have asked the government for new laws to stop former spies marketing their skills abroad, fearing current provisions are allowing foreign adversaries…
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Can the UN Security Council agree on a ceasefire resolution for Gaza?
Read MoreMembers reject text drafted by the US in advance of another vote.Members reject text drafted by the US in advance of another vote.
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Britain’s slimmed-down monarchy has been left vulnerable in wake of cancer diagnoses
Read More Fewer engagements are being conducted, and possible role of Harry as regent could raise constitutional issues A decade ago, the royal family notched up more than 4,000 engagements in a year, travelling across the UK and criss-crossing the globe. The then Prince of Wales travelled to Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Colombia; Prince Harry…
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Putin vows revenge as Moscow reels from huge terror attack
Read More The Russian leader’s claims that Ukraine was linked to the attack – already claimed by a branch of Isis – have been branded ‘absurd’ The Russian leader’s claims that Ukraine was linked to the attack – already claimed by a branch of Isis – have been branded ‘absurd’
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Changing Tory leader could result in even larger Labour landslide, new poll shows
Read More Labour lead would soar to 24 points if Kemi Badenoch or Suella Braverman became leader, according to Opinium poll Three out of the four Tory MPs seen as the most likely replacements for Rishi Sunak would fare even worse than the current prime minister in a general election battle against Keir Starmer, according…
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David Cameron, the ‘prime minister for external affairs’, gets tough on Israel
Read More Drawing on his years at No 10, the UK foreign secretary is happy to ruffle feathers on the international stage while setting the agenda It is only four months since Rishi Sunak brought him back into government as foreign secretary but already, having felt the pace quicken around them, officials and diplomats have…
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West Yorkshire police appealing for information on fatal M62 collision
Read More Incident followed report of Vauxhall Corsa driving in wrong direction at 2.06am on Saturday Police are appealing for information following a fatal collision involving a car driving in the wrong direction on the M62. West Yorkshire police received a report at 2.06am on Saturday of a Vauxhall Corsa travelling westbound on the eastbound…
