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British para-cycling trio’s world silver medals stolen in Rio de Janeiro robbery
Read MoreNeil and Lora Fachie targeted along with pilot Corinne HallCyclists ‘shaken up’ by incident on opening day of worlds Three members of the British para-cycling track team were robbed of their silver medals and other possessions in a mugging after the opening day of the world championships in Rio de Janeiro. Lora and Neil…
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Israel suspends government spokesman after UK row
Read MoreIt is understood Eylon Levy was suspended over an online exchange with the UK foreign secretary.It is understood Eylon Levy was suspended over an online exchange with the UK foreign secretary.
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UK’s steepest lock flight marks 250th birthday amid canal funding fears
Read More Events will be held this weekend celebrating Bingley Five Rise locks, which opened in 1774 and is still in use For people who like their thrills gentle, safe and at never more than three miles per hour, Bingley Five Rise locks is quite a rollercoaster ride. The canal lock flight in West Yorkshire,…
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Surgeons carry out first-ever kidney transplant from genetically-modified pig to human
Read More The genetically modified pig kidney was transferred into a 62-year-old patient living with end-stage kidney disease The genetically modified pig kidney was transferred into a 62-year-old patient living with end-stage kidney disease
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Woman guilty of murdering son, 3, in Durham after ‘sadistic cruelty’
Read More Christina Robinson, 30, admitted beating Dwelaniyah with a cane but denied causing fatal brain injury A woman who subjected her three-year-old son to a campaign of “sadistic cruelty” and punishment for petty wrongs has been found guilty of his murder. Christina Robinson, 30, had admitted beating her son with a cane for playing…
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Maldives starts flying Turkish drones for maritime surveillance
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Elijah Vue update: Missing three-year-old’s blanket found weeks after his disappearance in Wisconsin
Read More Authorities found a blanket belonging to the three-year-old who went missing in Two Rivers, Wisconsin last month Authorities found a blanket belonging to the three-year-old who went missing in Two Rivers, Wisconsin last month
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US files landmark lawsuit against Apple
Read MoreUS accuses Apple of monopolising the smartphone market in landmark lawsuit against the tech giantUS accuses Apple of monopolising the smartphone market in landmark lawsuit against the tech giant
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EU state warns of ‘increased’ terrorism threat
Read More The Gaza war and a series of Quran burnings have led to a heightened risk, Denmark’s security and intelligence agency says The terrorism threat in Denmark has “intensified” over the past year and remains ‘serious’ – the second highest of five levels – the national security and intelligence agency (PET) said on Thursday.…
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US submits UN resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza, says Blinken
Read More The US blocked a similar resolution submitted by Arab states one month ago The US blocked a similar resolution submitted by Arab states one month ago
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US congressman wears Putin mask to Biden impeachment hearing
Read More Democratic Representative Jared Moskowitz wore a Vladimir Putin mask on the House floor during President Biden’s impeachment hearing Democratic Representative Jared Moskowitz wore a Vladimir Putin mask on the House floor during President Biden’s impeachment hearing
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Apple has kept an illegal monopoly over smartphones in US, Justice Department says in antitrust suit
Read MoreThe Justice Department has announced a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Apple, accusing the tech giant of engineering an illegal monopoly in smartphones that boxes out competitors and stifles innovationThe Justice Department has announced a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Apple, accusing the tech giant of engineering an illegal monopoly in smartphones that boxes out competitors…
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Ukraine shoots down dozens of Russian missiles to foil largest attack on Kyiv in weeks
Read More Kyiv officials say mix of ballistic and cruise missiles all knocked out of the sky – with at least 17 people injured Kyiv officials say mix of ballistic and cruise missiles all knocked out of the sky – with at least 17 people injured
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Sebastian Rogers’ mother reveals she heard ‘noise’ on night autistic teen disappeared
Read More The family speak out about the moments leading up to the point their son, Sebastian, vanished from his Tennessee bedroom The family speak out about the moments leading up to the point their son, Sebastian, vanished from his Tennessee bedroom
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New Report Examines Progress on Global Sustainable Development Goals
Read More NEW YORK, Mar 21 (IPS) – At the half-way point of the 2030 Agenda, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) “are in deep trouble.” The need to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals has never been more urgent as only approximately 12% of targets are currently on track. “Planet” is equally at risk…
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Fueling Future: Dabaa Nuclear Project Offers Light in Egypt’s Economic Gloom
Read More CAIRO, Mar 21 (IPS) – Egypt’s economy continues to face significant challenges, but amidst these, the Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant project emerges as a beacon of hope. Read the full story, “Fueling Future: Dabaa Nuclear Project Offers Light in Egypt’s Economic Gloom”, on globalissues.org → CAIRO, Mar 21 (IPS) – Egypt’s economy continues…
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Womens Land Rights in Farming Need Further Recognition
Read More UNITED NATIONS, Mar 21 (IPS) – In the developing world, land rights for women remain tenuous in the agricultural sector. But if women farmers are recognized as landowners in their own right, it can lead to greater economic empowerment and be a positive step towards eradicating poverty. Read the full story, “Womens Land…
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Palestinians call for FIFA to ban Israel’s football team amid war on Gaza
Read MoreFootball’s world governing body faces backlash for ‘hypocritical’ silence as Israel faces Iceland as the war rages on.Football’s world governing body faces backlash for ‘hypocritical’ silence as Israel faces Iceland as the war rages on.
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Neuralink brain-chip patient ‘plays online chess’ with his mind
Read MoreElon Musk’s brain chip company Neuralink has showed its first patient appearing to play online chess using his mind.Elon Musk’s brain chip company Neuralink has showed its first patient appearing to play online chess using his mind.
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Antisemitic hate crime inquiry launched after London house fire
Read More Police said man arrested near scene of fire in Hackney made threatening and ‘allegedly antisemitic’ comments Police have launched an investigation into a house fire in east London and are examining whether it was an antisemitic hate crime. The Metropolitan police said a man in his 60s arrested near the scene of the…
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Lawmakers unveil $1.2trn spending bill ahead of looming government shutdown
Read More The spending bill comes as the government is set to shut down this weekend The spending bill comes as the government is set to shut down this weekend
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Portugal centre-right leader Luis Montenegro invited to form new government
Read MoreThe government is set to be sworn in on April 2 but could face strong resistance from the far-right Chega party.The government is set to be sworn in on April 2 but could face strong resistance from the far-right Chega party.
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Manhunt for escaped white supremacist prisoner after Idaho hospital shootout: Live
Read More Police say an accomplice staged a “brazen” and “violent” attack to break an inmate out of an Idaho prison Police say an accomplice staged a “brazen” and “violent” attack to break an inmate out of an Idaho prison
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‘Keep your filthy hands off Trump Tower!’: Trump begs fans to pay his $464m bond
Read More Former president blasts New York Attorney General Letitia James as an ‘insane radical’ in a desperate plea for cash – claiming Democrats are trying to ‘intimidate’ him into abandoning his campaign for the White House Former president blasts New York Attorney General Letitia James as an ‘insane radical’ in a desperate plea for…
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Ian McKellen’s Player Kings to tour England
Read More The play, adapted by Robert Icke from both parts of Henry IV, stars McKellen as John Falstaff for the first time in his career and will take in Bristol, Birmingham and Newcastle after its West End run A tour of four English theatres has been announced for Player Kings, in which Sir Ian…
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Stories from the UN Archive: Poetic traditions at the UN
Read More On World Poetry Day, marked on 21 March, and #ThrowbackThursday, we looked at some poetry in motion in the General Assembly’s Third Committee on social, humanitarian and cultural affairs. Read the full story, “Stories from the UN Archive: Poetic traditions at the UN”, on globalissues.org → On World Poetry Day, marked on 21…
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UK government borrows more in February than forecast with highest debt since 1960s
Read More Higher than expected figure of £8.4bn in February could derail OBR forecast for £114.1bn deficit for 2023-24 Business live – latest updates Jeremy Hunt has been handed disappointing news from the public finances after government borrowing was higher than expected in February, leaving the national debt at the highest levels since the 1960s.…
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Australia moves to prop up Aukus with $4.6bn pledge to help clear Rolls-Royce nuclear reactor bottlenecks in UK
Read More Funding revealed on eve of government talks is in addition to billions of dollars to be sent to the US Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Australian government will seek to prop up the Aukus pact by sending A$4.6bn (£2.4bn) to the UK to clear…
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Deadly suicide bomb reported at Kandahar bank
Read MoreAt least 21 people were killed in the attack in the southern Afghan city, a doctor told the BBC.At least 21 people were killed in the attack in the southern Afghan city, a doctor told the BBC.
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Who could be Ireland’s next leader?
Read MoreNominations for a new Fine Gael leader open on Thursday morning following Leo Varadkar’s resignation.Nominations for a new Fine Gael leader open on Thursday morning following Leo Varadkar’s resignation.
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Europe live: European leaders gather for two-day summit as concerns grow over aid for Ukraine
Read More EU is preparing for elections in June and summit agenda includes Ukraine, the Middle East and Bosnia and Herzegovina’s EU accession candidacy The Irish prime minister, Leo Varadkar, has just revealed he is not looking for a new job in the EU. Asked by the Guardian if he was looking for a new…
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With record of Gaza truce vetoes, US unveils new, ambiguous UN resolution
Read MoreEyeing a prospective Israel-Hamas truce deal in Qatar, the US draft resolution does not demand a ceasefire now.Eyeing a prospective Israel-Hamas truce deal in Qatar, the US draft resolution does not demand a ceasefire now.
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Thousands of UK women owed pension payout after ombudsman’s Waspi ruling
Read More The way women’s state pension age was raised plunged retirement plans into chaos with many now in line for compensation Thousands of women are owed compensation because of government failings related to the way changes to the state pension age were made, a long-awaited official report has said. The Parliamentary and Health Service…
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Vietnam’s president out after just year in office
Read MoreVo Van Thuong quit his post as the government pursues an anti-corruption drive.Vo Van Thuong quit his post as the government pursues an anti-corruption drive.
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FBI hunt ‘the little rascal gang’ after 11-year-old robs bank in Houston
Read More The boys passed a threatening note to a teller before fleeing on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash The boys passed a threatening note to a teller before fleeing on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash
