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Qatar and Egypt ‘will help form new Palestinian technocratic government’
Read More Palestinian ambassador to UK says Hamas will be consulted but would have no members in government Middle East crisis – live updates The formation of a new Palestinian technocratic government will be aided by both Qatar and Egypt and involves consultations with all Palestinian political factions – including Hamas, the Palestinian ambassador to…
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1st print version of debut “Harry Potter” novel sold at auction
Read MoreThe uncorrected copy proof of the debut novel in the Harry Potter series was bought for pennies more than a quarter-century ago with J.K. Rowling’s name misspelled on the title page.The uncorrected copy proof of the debut novel in the Harry Potter series was bought for pennies more than a quarter-century ago with J.K.…
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The Malawians braving climate shocks and red tape to make banana wine
Read MoreGlobal warming has shrunk crop yields in farming communities, forcing an unexpected invention.Global warming has shrunk crop yields in farming communities, forcing an unexpected invention.
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Ukraine’s youngest victims talk about being taken by Russian soldiers
Read MoreIn the midst of war’s chaos, Ukraine’s children face unimaginable horrors, with tens of thousands torn from their families by the conflict. Now, they are reaching out to the U.S. and global allies for support in their fight against the Russian invasion.In the midst of war’s chaos, Ukraine’s children face unimaginable horrors, with tens…
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Pakistani journalist arrested for social posts against government officials
Read MoreAsad Ali Toor has been accused of to trying to ‘coerce, intimidate, and incite violence’ against government officials.Asad Ali Toor has been accused of to trying to ‘coerce, intimidate, and incite violence’ against government officials.
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Bodies of ex-TV reporter, partner found after alleged killer gives location
Read MoreAustralian police say they found the bodies of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies after a police officer lover who allegedly killed them told investigators where to look.Australian police say they found the bodies of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies after a police officer lover who allegedly killed them told investigators where to look.
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One of Europe’s most wanted arrested in Germany after decades on the run
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Labour demands Tory London mayor candidate apologise for ‘Islamophobia’
Read More Party chair also calls on Susan Hall to commit not to use further ‘anti-Muslim hatred’ in campaign against Sadiq Khan Labour has demanded an apology from Sadiq Khan’s Conservative opponent in the London mayoral election over comments and actions that led to her being accused of Islamophobia and racism. Susan Hall was also…
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What is a government shutdown and why do they happen?
Read More House speaker Mike Johnson has indicated that yet another stop-gap funding deal could be needed to avert a partial federal outage as representatives return from recess with clock ticking House speaker Mike Johnson has indicated that yet another stop-gap funding deal could be needed to avert a partial federal outage as representatives return…
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Nagham Abu Samra: Palestine karate champion, victim of Israel’s war on Gaza
Read MoreGaza’s beloved champion was in line to participate in the Olympics until an Israeli attack took her life.Gaza’s beloved champion was in line to participate in the Olympics until an Israeli attack took her life.
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Russian activist Oleg Orlov sentenced to 30 months in prison
Read MoreMoscow court finds veteran human rights advocate who spoke out against the war in Ukraine guilty of discrediting army.Moscow court finds veteran human rights advocate who spoke out against the war in Ukraine guilty of discrediting army.
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Palestinians scramble for airdropped aid in Gaza
Read MoreThousands of Palestinians facing hunger crowded onto a beach as Jordan’s military airdropped desperately needed aid.Thousands of Palestinians facing hunger crowded onto a beach as Jordan’s military airdropped desperately needed aid.
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Prince William pulls out of scheduled appearance over personal matter
Read MorePrince William will not make a scheduled appearance at a memorial service at Windsor Castle due to a personal matter, Kensington Palace says.Prince William will not make a scheduled appearance at a memorial service at Windsor Castle due to a personal matter, Kensington Palace says.
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Hostilities mount on Lebanon border as Hezbollah and Israel swap strikes
Read MoreThe series of attacks revives fears that the war in Gaza could escalate across the region.The series of attacks revives fears that the war in Gaza could escalate across the region.
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Michelle Troconis trial – live: Closing arguments loom in Jennifer Dulos conspiracy to murder case
Read More Michelle Troconis, 49, has pleaded not guilty and denies any involvement in Jennifer Dulos’ disappearance and presumed death Michelle Troconis, 49, has pleaded not guilty and denies any involvement in Jennifer Dulos’ disappearance and presumed death
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Sweden rules out sending troops to Ukraine after Nato membership agreed
Read More Ulf Kristersson distances himself from Macron, saying ‘France’s tradition is not the Swedish tradition’ Ukraine war – live updates Sweden’s prime minister has ruled out sending troops to Ukraine for now – saying the subject is “not relevant at all” – putting down a clear marker between himself and Emmanuel Macron as he…
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Czech, Polish leaders say they’re united in their support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia
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US judge halts government effort to monitor crypto mining energy use
Read More Federal judge in Texas says new requirement would cause ‘irreparable injury’ to industry amid surging electricity usage The US government has suspended its effort to survey cryptocurrency mining operations over their ballooning energy use following a lawsuit from an industry that has been accused by environmental groups of fueling the climate crisis. A…
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Taylor Swift’s father Scott accused of punching photographer in face
Read More Photographer Ben McDonald said he was confronted after Taylor Swift’s concert in Sydney Photographer Ben McDonald said he was confronted after Taylor Swift’s concert in Sydney
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Column: Nikki Haley keeps losing — and revealing something important about Trump and Republicans
Read More The former South Carolina governor, who has vowed to stay in the nomination race through Michigan and Super Tuesday, has shown her party to be deeply divided. The former South Carolina governor, who has vowed to stay in the nomination race through Michigan and Super Tuesday, has shown her party to be deeply…
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US Army calls Russia ‘the enemy’
Read More A manual meant to prepare the American military for fighting Russia has been released The US Army has branded Moscow the “enemy” while promoting a newly-published manual on the Russian military on social media. The Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate’s (CADD) new 280-page manual gives a detailed overview of Russian military strategy and tactics,…
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AI takes centre stage as Web Summit kicks off in Qatar
Read MoreHeld in the Middle East for the first time, the technology conference aims to connect entrepreneurs with investors.Held in the Middle East for the first time, the technology conference aims to connect entrepreneurs with investors.
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Sweden international Kristoffer Olsson in hospital after collapsing at home
Read MoreMidtjylland midfielder on ventilator at hospital in AarhusOlsson affected by ‘an acute disease related to the brain’ Sweden midfielder Kristoffer Olsson is on a ventilator in hospital after collapsing at home due to a brain condition, his club Midtjylland have announced. The 28-year-old, who had a spell at Arsenal as a teenager, has not…
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NLC protests: Why Nigeria’s economy is in such a mess
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Russian magazine more popular than ever after Kremlin censorship of Navalny cover story
Read More Sobesednik’s confiscated front page carried Navalny’s photograph with caption: ‘…but there is hope!’ Sobesednik’s confiscated front page carried Navalny’s photograph with caption: ‘…but there is hope!’
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Minister cut off during interview after refusing to say why Lee Anderson’s Sadiq Khan slur was wrong – UK politics live
Read More Illegal immigration minister Michael Tomlinson repeatedly refused to explain Anderson’s comments in LBC interview Good morning. Yesterday Rishi Sunak spent all day in interviews describing Lee Anderson’s claim about the Labour mayor of London (“I don’t actually believe that the Islamists have got control of our country, but what I do believe is…
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Women hold 42% of board seats at big UK firms, but just 10 are FTSE 100 bosses
Read More Burberry, M&S and Next fare best for female representation but too few women are in top roles, report says Business live – latest updates Women occupy more than two in five board seats at the UK’s biggest listed companies, but there are still “too few” in top positions with just 10 female FTSE…
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Israel is deliberately starving Palestinians, UN rights expert says
Read More Exclusive: UN special rapporteur on the right to food Michael Fakhri says denial of food is war crime and constitutes ‘a situation of genocide’ Israel is intentionally starving Palestinians and should be held accountable for war crimes – and genocide, according to the UN’s leading expert on the right to food. Hunger and…
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Labour would lift block on onshore windfarms, says Ed Miliband
Read More Tory government has ‘ducked’ difficult decisions, leading to higher bills, says shadow energy secretary Business live – latest updates Labour has claimed a “culture of inertia and stasis” has blocked renewable energy projects under the Conservatives and says the party will overturn a de facto onshore wind ban “at the stroke of a…
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India names astronauts for maiden space flight
Read MoreThe Gaganyaan mission aims to send astronauts to an orbit of 400km and bring them back after three days.The Gaganyaan mission aims to send astronauts to an orbit of 400km and bring them back after three days.
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Russia-Ukraine war live: France’s Macron not ruling out sending ground troops to Ukraine
Read More ‘We must do whatever we can to obtain our objective,’ says French president Continue reading…‘We must do whatever we can to obtain our objective,’ says French president Continue reading…
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Two people shot dead as Guinea protest turns bloody
Read MoreThe strike comes a week after the Guinean military unexpectedly dissolved the transitional government.The strike comes a week after the Guinean military unexpectedly dissolved the transitional government.
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Russia must be involved in Ukraine talks – EU member
Read More Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer has said he is ready to meet with President Vladimir Putin “if it helps” Russia must be present at talks aimed at resolving the Ukraine conflict, Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer has said. He also signaled that he would be willing to sit down with Russian President Vladimir Putin if…
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Navalny ‘murder’ in Russia gives green light for more activist killings, warns Belarus opposition leader
Read More Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s husband is himself a political prisoner in Belarus Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s husband is himself a political prisoner in Belarus
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Middle East crisis live: draft truce reportedly includes exchange of 40 Israeli hostages for 400 Palestinian prisoners
Read More Details of draft truce emerged in reports hours after US president Joe Biden said ‘my hope is by next Monday we’ll have a ceasefire’ Hani Mahmoud is in Rafah for Al Jazeera, and in his latest report for the news network he says: The situation in Khan Younis remains terrible and is only…
