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UK quits treaty that lets fossil fuel firms sue governments over climate policies
Read More Britain joins France, Germany, Spain and the Netherlands in withdrawing from charter it says ‘penalises’ shift to net zero The UK is pulling out of a treaty that lets fossil fuel firms sue governments over their climate policies. The government said the UK was withdrawing from the energy charter treaty after efforts to…
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China says it plans to send more pandas to the San Diego Zoo this year
Read More In November, Chinese President Xi Jinping raised hopes his country would start sending pandas to the U.S. again after he and President Joe Biden convened in Northern California. (Image credit: Lenny Ignelzi) In November, Chinese President Xi Jinping raised hopes his country would start sending pandas to the U.S. again after he and…
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Sweden announces its largest-ever Ukraine aid package
Read More The donation comes despite Stockholm lacking funds to replenish stockpiles after previous donations Sweden has announced its largest-ever donation of military hardware to Ukraine, despite struggling to replenish stocks after previous aid packages due to sharply rising weapons prices. The Defense Ministry in Stockholm unveiled its 15th aid package to Kiev, worth SEK…
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Collapse of illegal gold mine in Venezuelan jungle leaves multiple people dead
Read MoreOne miner called the situation at an illegal open pit gold mine that collapsed in a Venezuelan jungle “terrifying.” Multiple people were killed, authorities said.One miner called the situation at an illegal open pit gold mine that collapsed in a Venezuelan jungle “terrifying.” Multiple people were killed, authorities said.
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Biden cancels $1.2bn in student loans for 153,000 people
Read MoreMove will forgive debts of people who borrowed $12,000 or less and have been repaying the money for at least 10 years.Move will forgive debts of people who borrowed $12,000 or less and have been repaying the money for at least 10 years.
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Middle East crisis live: ‘promising’ signs of progress on new Gaza hostage deal, says Israel war cabinet member
Read More Comments by Benny Gantz come as Israel continues to threaten a ground invasion of Rafah Three gunmen opened fire with automatic weapons on several vehicles near a Jewish settlement in the Israeli-occupied West Bank Thursday, wounding eight people in a “terror attack”, police said. The news agency, Agence France-Presse (AFP), report that the…
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Hospitals in South Korea cancel surgeries as doctors keep up protests
Read MoreSeoul’s biggest hospitals reduce surgeries by half as trainee doctors continue strike over health reforms.Seoul’s biggest hospitals reduce surgeries by half as trainee doctors continue strike over health reforms.
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US military targets Houthi antiship cruise missiles in preemptive strikes
Read MoreMilitary says targets presented ‘imminent threat’ as missiles were ‘prepared to launch towards the Red Sea’.Military says targets presented ‘imminent threat’ as missiles were ‘prepared to launch towards the Red Sea’.
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How does Israel’s occupation of Palestine work?
Read MoreWhy do some call it an ‘apartheid’ and what does the occupation look like in practice?Why do some call it an ‘apartheid’ and what does the occupation look like in practice?
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Live: Police at scene after three Israelis wounded in reported West Bank shooting
Read More Police are on the scene after one person was killed and five more injured in a shooting at the entrance to the Maale Adumim settlement in the occupied West Bank on Thursday 22 February. Police are on the scene after one person was killed and five more injured in a shooting at the…
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UK air-drops life-saving aid into Gaza for first time amid Israeli blockade
Read More Jordan Air Force air drops British aid packages after striking deal Jordan Air Force air drops British aid packages after striking deal
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Former governors and treasurers advise against removing government’s power to overrule RBA
Read More Critics of treasurer Jim Chalmers’ proposed reforms say the Reserve Bank is independent enough Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Treasurer Jim Chalmers faces an uphill battle to get his Reserve Bank reforms through the parliament – with…
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2/21: CBS Evening News
Read MoreAlabama hospital pauses IVF treatment after embryo ruling; Insulin still unaffordable to some after price capsAlabama hospital pauses IVF treatment after embryo ruling; Insulin still unaffordable to some after price caps
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Christopher Saunders: Senior bishop who served Australian Outback for 45 years charged with rape
Read More Saunders is the most senior Catholic official in the country to be charged with child sex offences after Cardinal Pell Saunders is the most senior Catholic official in the country to be charged with child sex offences after Cardinal Pell
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Ukraine’s Zaphorizhzhia nuclear plant loses connection to last backup power line
Read More Fears over ‘fragile’ situation at Europe’s biggest atomic power plant Fears over ‘fragile’ situation at Europe’s biggest atomic power plant
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Japan’s main stock index closes above 1989 record
Read MoreThe benchmark Nikkei 225 closed at 39,098.68 on Thursday, surpassing the all-time high set 34 years ago.The benchmark Nikkei 225 closed at 39,098.68 on Thursday, surpassing the all-time high set 34 years ago.
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Ameen Sayani: India’s ‘king of radio’ signs off
Read MoreHe outwitted the Indian government to nurture a love affair between Bollywood songs and millions of listeners.He outwitted the Indian government to nurture a love affair between Bollywood songs and millions of listeners.
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Libya government says militias to leave Tripoli after deal struck
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Libyan government says militias to leave Tripoli
Read MoreArmed groups controlling the capital for years have struck a deal to quit, after a series of deadly clashes.Armed groups controlling the capital for years have struck a deal to quit, after a series of deadly clashes.
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Ten presenter Jesse Baird and partner Luke Davies missing after blood found at home and in skip bin
Read More NSW police searching for men aged 26 and 29 after blood discovered at Paddington property and on personal possessions in Cronulla bin Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast New South Wales police are investigating the suspicious disappearance Network…
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Sloan Mattingly: Police name girl who died playing on Florida beach after sand hole collapse
Read More Indiana family on vacation suffers devastating loss after girl dies and boy taken to hospital Indiana family on vacation suffers devastating loss after girl dies and boy taken to hospital
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Expensive toilets cause a stink at Japan’s world expo
Read More Row over £1.05m amenities block comes amid growing concern over the cost of the event, which is taking place in Osaka in 2025 Visitors to next year’s world exposition in Japan could find themselves spending a penny in toilets that cost more than £1m to build, with recent construction estimates for restrooms sparking…
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Purported doctor faces Sydney jury trial over illegal breast augmentation that allegedly led to woman’s death
Read More Jean Huang, who operated the Medi Beauty Clinic in Chippendale, died after the procedure performed by Jie Shao Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast More than six years after the death of a woman who underwent an illegal…
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UK regulator to apologise to gay doctors struck off because of sexuality
Read More Exclusive: GMC ‘truly sorry’ for investigations and sanctions even after homophobic laws were repealed The UK medical regulator is to apologise to gay doctors struck off because of their sexuality, the Guardian can reveal. The General Medical Council will issue a formal apology to medics it investigated, sanctioned, issued warnings to or banned…
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Germans must capitalise on anti-AfD momentum, says political veteran
Read More Exclusive: Time is ripe for challenge to growing far-right support, says former Bundestag president A former president of the German Bundestag has urged the country’s political leaders to seize on the momentum of recent nationwide demonstrations against far-right populism to build “an alliance of democrats”, comparing the outpouring of anger to the protests…
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Biden’s dog bit Secret Service agents 24 times
Read MoreThe German Shephard’s attacks caused the Secret Service to change tactics for safety, documents show.The German Shephard’s attacks caused the Secret Service to change tactics for safety, documents show.
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New asbestos find in Rozelle a ‘nightmare’, says local mayor
Read More Darcy Bryne says discovery of friable asbestos at Rozelle interchange ‘outrageous’ after assurances mulch removal work would be completed by end of February What is asbestos and how dangerous is it?Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast More friable…
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The sacrifices key to Kenya’s late marathon legend
Read MoreKelvin Kiptum is to be buried in his village in Kenyan where his family remember what made him special.Kelvin Kiptum is to be buried in his village in Kenyan where his family remember what made him special.
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Ship rams bridge, sending cars into river in China
Read MoreTwo people have died while three others are missing, state media report.Two people have died while three others are missing, state media report.
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Foxtel launches Hubbl set top box to compete with Apple TV and Google Chromecast
Read More Hubbl will cost $99 not including subscriptions, while hardware is being marketed without mention of Foxtel in apparent distancing move Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Last year Foxtel claimed the government was trying to control your TV…
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Musk’s X withholds accounts, tweets in India to obey orders
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Victoria weather: Melbourne to swelter in heatwave amid extreme fire conditions across state
Read More Temperatures of more than 40C forecast through Thursday with afternoon storms expected to bring 80km/h winds and dry lightning Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast An emergency warning has been issued for a bushfire about 50km from where…
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Israeli siege turns Gaza’s Nasser Hospital into ‘a place of death’
Read MoreUN staff who helped evacuate critically wounded patients from Gaza’s Nasser Hospital describe ‘appalling’ conditions.UN staff who helped evacuate critically wounded patients from Gaza’s Nasser Hospital describe ‘appalling’ conditions.
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It Is Imperative To Protect Children In War
Read More NEW YORK, Feb 21 (IPS) – All around the globe, the most vulnerable among us are suffering the gravest consequences of war. Children bear the brunt of the horrors inflicted by States and armed groups worldwide, with recent examples found in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, Myanmar, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Syria, and…
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Sydney’s worst bus routes ‘predominantly’ located in western suburbs, report finds
Read More Study found 235 local routes across Sydney failed to meet ‘minimum service standards’ when it came to frequency as well as night and weekend operation Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A damning report into bus services in…
