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‘We need all of them back’: brother of freed Gaza hostage pleads for rest to be returned
Read More Gili Roman recalls ‘worst days of my life’ while sister was missing and relief after her release in November For five days, Gili Roman waited for a phone call to bring news of his sister’s release among the first group of hostages freed from Gaza in November, after weeks of relentless violence in…
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Cancer patients may be at risk due to overstretched NHS staff, ombudsman warns
Read More Problem rooted in staffing levels and unsustainable pressure on exhausted employees, complaints body for NHS in England says Cancer patients in England could be at risk because NHS staff are overstretched and exhausted, the official complaints body has warned. The parliamentary and health service ombudsman, which investigates complaints about government departments and the…
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Netflix’s 3 Body Problem Transforms a Dense Sci-Fi Novel Into a Smart, Gripping Thriller
Read More Netflix’s 3 Body Problem might be the biggest TV series to hit Earth this year. The science-fiction epic unites Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss with The Terror: Infamy co-creator Alexander Woo in an adaptation of one of the 21st century’s most celebrated books. Chinese author Cixin Liu’s Hugo-winning The…
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Who are the Russian dissidents still serving time after Alexei Navalny died behind bars?
Read MoreRussian President Vladimir Putin is expected to secure his fifth term in power this month on the heels of opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s death in prisonRussian President Vladimir Putin is expected to secure his fifth term in power this month on the heels of opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s death in prison
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Melissa Caddick’s luxury Sydney penthouse sells for undisclosed amount
Read More Proceeds from sale – which is believed to be below $5 million – will be used to pay back some of the money stolen from investors Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Conwoman Melissa Caddick’s luxury Sydney penthouse is finally off the market and the proceeds…
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Haiti crisis: heavy gunfire reported close to Port-au-Prince’s national palace
Read More Large-scale gang assault on multiple government buildings in capital reported as violence causes political crisis to spiral out of control Explainer: what caused Haiti’s gang violence crisis Heavy gunfire was seen on Friday near Haiti’s national palace in its capital of Port-au-Prince, according to reports by news agency EFE, as political turmoil sparked…
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Kenyan activists are on a mission to end gender-based violence as attacks on women surge
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American Pie stars reunite for Levy’s Walk of Fame
Read MoreEugene Levy is joined by his on-screen son Jason Biggs to unveil his star on Hollywood Boulevard.Eugene Levy is joined by his on-screen son Jason Biggs to unveil his star on Hollywood Boulevard.
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A lonely radio nerd. A poet. Vladimir Putin’s crackdown sweeps up ordinary Russians
Read MoreA lonely man jailed for criticizing the government on his ham radioA lonely man jailed for criticizing the government on his ham radio
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A lonely radio nerd. A poet. Vladimir Putin’s crackdown sweeps up ordinary Russians
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Italy’s migrant detention centers in spotlight after death of Guinean and calls to close them down
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UN chief: Legal equality for women could take 300 years as backlash rises against women’s rights
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France’s appetite for frogs’ legs is endangering species in Asia, say campaigners
Read More Scientists and vets are urging the president to afford the world’s most traded species better protections France’s hunger for frogs’ legs is “destructive to nature” and endangering amphibians in Asia and south-east Europe, a group of scientists and vets have warned. More than 500 experts from research, veterinary and conservation groups have called…
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National Lottery operator had borrowed millions from Kremlin-owned banks
Read More Exclusive: Syndicate agreed to lend up to €640m to Allwyn in 2020, two years before contract awarded The company behind the national lottery was borrowing millions from Kremlin-owned banks when it won the UK’s largest public-sector contract, the Guardian can reveal. Russia’s two largest lenders, VTB and Sberbank, were part of a syndicate…
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Former Honduras president Juan Orlando Hernández convicted of aiding drug traffickers
Read More Hernández convicted of charges that he conspired with drug traffickers, his military and police to enable tons of cocaine to make it unhindered into US Hernández convicted of charges that he conspired with drug traffickers, his military and police to enable tons of cocaine to make it unhindered into US
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Bollywood ‘takeover’: Pro-Modi films swamp Indian voters ahead of election
Read MoreAt least 10 releases before the election amplify Modi’s political agenda and vilify critics – sparing not even Gandhi.At least 10 releases before the election amplify Modi’s political agenda and vilify critics – sparing not even Gandhi.
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I was cyberbullied while pregnant, says Meghan
Read MoreThe Duchess of Sussex criticises the “seemingly endless toxicity” of social media while speaking at a festival.The Duchess of Sussex criticises the “seemingly endless toxicity” of social media while speaking at a festival.
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Bus to undergo engineering investigation after woman killed in Brisbane city crash
Read More Bus mounted a kerb and pinned the 18-year-old against wall near one of the city’s busiest intersections during peak hour Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Authorities have pledged to find answers after an 18-year-old woman died when she was pinned between a bus and a…
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‘Most vexing’ test: Can Pakistan’s Sharifs revive talks with India’s Modi?
Read MoreAnalysts say India’s 2024 election will need to pass first. But a long history between the Sharifs and Modi offers hopeAnalysts say India’s 2024 election will need to pass first. But a long history between the Sharifs and Modi offers hope
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Helicopter patrolling US-Mexico border crashes killing three
Read More Chopper in federal government’s border security mission went down near Rio Grande City, leaving two national guard soldiers and a border patrol agent dead A helicopter flying over the US-Mexico border in Texas has crashed, killing two national guard soldiers and a border patrol agent, the US military has said. Another soldier on…
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Gaza aid ship expected to set sail from Cyprus
Read MoreCarrying desperately needed food, the vessel will hope to use a newly opened shipping route to Gaza.Carrying desperately needed food, the vessel will hope to use a newly opened shipping route to Gaza.
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China wants Russia at Ukraine peace talks – SCMP
Read More Beijing reportedly told EU officials that no settlement can be discussed without Moscow China and Switzerland are working behind the scenes to get Russia invited to the proposed Swiss-hosted talks aimed at ending the fighting between Kiev and Moscow, the South China Morning Post reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.…
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Families hope to meet with Biden as first National Hostage Day flag is raised
Read MoreSaturday, March 9, marks the observation of the first National Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day under legislation signed into law last year.Saturday, March 9, marks the observation of the first National Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day under legislation signed into law last year.
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Snubs, protests and history makers: What to know about the 2024 Oscars
Read MoreThe US-based Academy Awards have long stood as a cultural touchstone, honouring some of the top films of the year.The US-based Academy Awards have long stood as a cultural touchstone, honouring some of the top films of the year.
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Why mass abductions have returned to haunt Nigeria
Read MoreTwice in a week, gangs of motorcycle-riding armed men kidnapped hundreds of people in the north.Twice in a week, gangs of motorcycle-riding armed men kidnapped hundreds of people in the north.
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Channel migrant deaths are rising. Who’s to blame?
Read MoreFrench police blame violent smugglers. Critics blame a stronger police response – funded by the UK.French police blame violent smugglers. Critics blame a stronger police response – funded by the UK.
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China’s consumer prices swing up on seasonal Lunar New Year gains
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Barbie 2? ‘We’d love to,’ says Warner Bros boss
Read MorePam Abdy tells the BBC the studio would be keen to make a sequel to the hugely successful Barbie film.Pam Abdy tells the BBC the studio would be keen to make a sequel to the hugely successful Barbie film.
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FF7 actress’s nervous wait for fan reactions
Read MoreBriana White talks about waiting for the world to react to your role in a pivotal rewrite of gaming history.Briana White talks about waiting for the world to react to your role in a pivotal rewrite of gaming history.
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Two killed as National Guard helicopter crashes near border in Texas
Read More The incident occurred near La Grulla, Texas, located about 40 miles west of the border city of McAllen, on Friday The incident occurred near La Grulla, Texas, located about 40 miles west of the border city of McAllen, on Friday
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The sisters defying the Taliban by singing
Read MoreTheir voices have become a social media phenomenon, protesting against restrictions on women’s freedoms.Their voices have become a social media phenomenon, protesting against restrictions on women’s freedoms.
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Destructive Joshua knocks out Ngannou in second round
Read MoreAnthony Joshua delivers the most powerful statement to the heavyweight division with a destructive second-round knockout win over Francis Ngannou.Anthony Joshua delivers the most powerful statement to the heavyweight division with a destructive second-round knockout win over Francis Ngannou.
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The other Oppenheimer story that won’t win Oscars
Read MoreThe film shines a light on the work done by scientists in New Mexico but locals say their story is untold.The film shines a light on the work done by scientists in New Mexico but locals say their story is untold.
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Ukrainian troops running low on supplies amid military aid holdup
Read MoreWith potential U.S. military aid to Ukraine stalled in Congress, Ukrainian troops are running short on supplies and are struggling to hold the line. Charlie D’Agata is on the ground in eastern Ukraine.With potential U.S. military aid to Ukraine stalled in Congress, Ukrainian troops are running short on supplies and are struggling to hold…
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US government avoids shutdown after Senate approves $460bn in spending
Read More Vote gets lawmakers about halfway home in wrapping up their appropriations work for the 2024 budget year The US government has narrowly avoided a partial shutdown after senators approved a $460bn package of spending bills before a midnight deadline that would have shuttered many key federal agencies. The Senate approved the six funding…
