Huge trade partner and 'systemic rival.' Europe has a China problem

Europe is becoming increasingly reliant on China for trade, and many of its top companies are eager to invest in the world's second biggest economy despite the disruption caused by Covid lockdowns.

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ISIS acknowledges death of its leader, names his successor

ISIS acknowledged the death of its leader on Wednesday and confirmed his successor.

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Argentina progresses to World Cup knockout stages with win

Lionel Messi had a penalty saved but Argentina booked its ticket to the knockout phase of the 2022 World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Poland.

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Forty-hour ambulance waits as NHS delays worsen

Woman, 85, endured "agonising" wait, with paramedics warning problems likely to worsen.

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Landslide leaves at least two dead and dozens missing in Brazil

A landslide in the southern Brazilian state of Paraná killed at least two people and left dozens missing on Wednesday, according to officials.

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China entering 'new stage and mission' for Covid-19 controls, says official, following protests

China's most senior official in charge of its Covid response told health officials Wednesday that the country faced a "new stage and mission" in pandemic controls, state media Xinhua reported -- potentially indicating an adjustment to Beijing's "zero-Covid" strategy which has sparked days of nationwide protests.

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What travel warnings do other nations give their citizens about US violence?

American travelers -- at least those of the cautious variety -- might be familiar with the US State Department's travel advisories.

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England and Wales are no longer majority Christian, census data show

England and Wales are no longer majority Christian, and are slightly less White than a decade ago, newly released 2021 census data show.

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Alzheimer's drug lecanemab hailed as momentous breakthrough

Lecanemab is the first drug to remove damage, but there are questions around its impact, side effects and use.

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Belarus dissident Maria Kolesnikova in intensive care, opposition spokesman says

A prominent Belarusian opposition figure, who has been serving an 11-year prison sentence after leading mass street protests against President Alexander Lukashenko, is in intensive care after undergoing surgery, an opposition spokesman said Tuesday.

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How China's vast security apparatus moved swiftly to smother mass protests

China's vast security apparatus has moved swiftly to smother mass protests that swept the country, with police patrolling streets, checking cell phones and even calling some demonstrators to warn them against a repeat.

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New era begins with China's launch of crewed mission to its space station

Three astronauts lifted off to China's nearly completed space station on Tuesday, marking the beginning of the country's long-term presence in space.

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Big UK trial to find best drugs to fight flu

Covid scientists will be testing different medications to see what works against winter flu.

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Twitter searches for China protests bombarded by spam and porn, raising alarms among researchers

Twitter searches for the widespread Covid-19-related protests in China are returning a flood of spam, pornography and gibberish that some disinformation researchers say at first glance appear to be a deliberate attempt by the Chinese government or its allies to drown out images of the demonstrations.

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Protesters in China: 'We don't want lifelong rulers'

• Protesters turn on Xi Jinping as public fury grows • Video: Protesters take to Hong Kong's streets in solidarity with mainland

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Diphtheria: Migrants with symptoms to be isolated

Decision comes after death of a migrant at a processing centre may have been caused by the disease.

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Great Barrier Reef should be placed on the 'in danger' list, UN-backed report shows

The Great Barrier Reef should be added to the list of world heritage sites that are "in danger", a team of scientists concluded after conducting a mission to the world's largest coral reef system.

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Monkeypox given new name by global health experts

The change to mpox was prompted by concerns over negative connotations from the name of the virus.

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Palliative care: 'My dad should not have been expected to die in office hours'

Most of the UK lacks consistent round-the-clock care for the terminally ill, research suggests.

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Police: Al-Shabaab terror attack targets Mogadishu hotel frequented by Somali lawmakers

The al Qaeda linked terror group al-Shabaab has carried out a suicide attack and stormed a central Mogadishu hotel frequented by Somalia's ministers and members of parliament, Somali police said Sunday.

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Rugby great Doddie Weir dies six years after Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis

Rugby great Doddie Weir has died at age 52, according to a statement from the Weir family that was released through the Scottish Rugby Union.

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Protests erupt across China in unprecedented challenge to Xi Jinping's zero-Covid policy

Protests erupted across China on Saturday, including at universities and in Shanghai where hundreds chanted "Step down, Xi Jinping! Step down, Communist Party!" in an unprecedented show of defiance against the country's stringent and increasingly costly zero-Covid policy.

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North Korea plans 'world's most powerful' nuclear force, Kim Jong Un says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is planning to build "the world's most powerful" nuclear force, state news agency KCNA reported on Sunday.

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Taiwan's President billed midterms as all about China. Now she's resigning as party chief

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has resigned as the leader of the island's ruling Democratic Progressive Party, after her party suffered heavy losses in mid-term elections.

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Belarus Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei dies at 64, officials say

The Foreign Minister of Belarus Vladimir Makei has died at the age of 64, the country's foreign ministry said Saturday.

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Iran's supreme leader praises paramilitary for crackdown on 'rioters' and 'thugs'

Iran's Supreme Leader has praised the country's Basij paramilitary force for its role in the deadly crackdown on anti-regime protesters.

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US bans Huawei, ZTE equipment sales amid Chinese spying fears

The Biden administration has banned approvals of new telecommunications equipment from China's Huawei Technologies and ZTE because they pose "an unacceptable risk" to US national security.

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Taiwan votes in local elections billed as message for China and the world

Polls opened in Taiwan on Saturday in local elections that President Tsai Ing-wen has framed as being about sending a message to the world about the island's determination to defend its democracy in the face of China's rising bellicosity.

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Ford recalls 520,000 SUVs due to fire risk

Ford has announced another SUV recall, this time impacting about 520,000 Ford Escape and Bronco Sport compacts in the United States. Potential cracks in the vehicles' fuel line can cause fires to break out under the hood of some cars, according to Ford and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Why Thanksgiving-weekend movies aren't doing well this year

Thanksgiving weekend has historically offered a cornucopia of films, letting moviegoers get out of the house and kick back after eating copious amounts of turkey, mashed potatoes and pie.

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UK to send 24 ambulances to Ukraine, says foreign secretary during visit

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly is in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv for talks with President Zelensky.

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Nurses' strike: What is the dispute about and how will it affect patients?

Nurses belonging to the Royal College of Nursing union have voted to strike.

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Intensive care delirium: 'I hallucinated that I'd been kidnapped'

Jan Ehtash endured strange and unsettling visions as she battled Covid in a south London hospital.

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Indonesia needs earthquake-proof houses. Building them is a huge challenge

A deadly earthquake that reduced buildings to rubble in West Java, Indonesia has once again exposed the dangers of living in poorly built homes in one of the most seismically active zones on the planet.

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Pakistan to appoint former spy chief as new head of army

Pakistan on Thursday named former spy chief Lt. Gen. Syed Asim Munir as chief of the South Asian country's army, ending weeks of speculation over an appointment that comes amid intense debate around the military's influence on public life.

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Balenciaga apologizes for adverts featuring children holding bondage bears

Luxury fashion house Balenciaga has apologized for featuring children cuddling teddy bears dressed in bondage gear in its latest advertising campaign.

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Why you can thank The Sims for one of 2022's biggest fashion trends

Gaming and fashion may appear to be unlikely bedfellows, but what our avatars wear — whether skydiving into a battle in Fortnite or having a dinner date in The Sims — has been of interest since video game characters could first change their clothes.

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China's Covid cases hit record as dissent grows over tough restrictions

China on Thursday reported a record number of daily Covid infections, as a nationwide surge in cases heaps pressure on the country's increasingly unpopular zero-tolerance approach to the virus.

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Anwar Ibrahim appointed new Malaysia leader, palace says

Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim was appointed prime minister on Thursday, the sultan's palace said, and will be sworn in at 5 p.m. local time.

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Brazilian court rejects election challenge from outgoing President Jair Bolsonaro

The head of Brazil's electoral court on Wednesday rejected Jair Bolsonaro's petition to annul ballots from this year's presidential vote, calling the outgoing President's allegation that some voting machines had malfunctioned "ludicrous and illicit" and "ostensibly conspiratorial toward the democratic rule of law."

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The 10-year-old surfer with no hands or feet

Jade Edward will represent Scotland at the World Para Surfing Championship in California next month.

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Explosion in Jerusalem injures 7, Israeli emergency services say

Seven people are being treated for injuries after an explosion was reported near the entrance of Jerusalem on Wednesday, according to Israel's emergency services (MDA).

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Brazil's Bolsonaro challenges election loss, files petition demanding votes be annulled

Outgoing Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has filed a petition with Brazil election authorities formally contesting the results of this year's fiercely contested presidential vote.

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Chinese agent bribed Taiwan colonel to surrender if war began, prosecutors claim

Prosecutors in Taiwan said on Tuesday they had charged a senior military officer with corruption and harming state security after they said he took bribes from a Chinese agent to act as a spy and even signed a letter promising to surrender to China.

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China resumes streaming South Korean content after six-year suspension

A Chinese streaming platform has resumed distributing South Korean content after suspending it for nearly six years, South Korean officials said on Tuesday, in what Seoul called a sign of Beijing's readiness to improve ties.

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Pregnant soon after miscarriage no more risky - study

There may be no health gain from waiting a recommended six months before trying again, research finds.

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Nuclear watchdog says Iran enriching uranium up to 60% at underground facility

Iran has begun producing uranium enriched up to 60% in its underground Fordow nuclear facility, the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi said on Tuesday, bringing the country closer to weapons grade material.

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Factory fire kills at least 36 people in central China, state media reports

A fire at a factory in central China killed 36 people on Monday, according to Chinese state-media, the latest in a string of fatal industrial accidents to hit the country in recent years.

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More than 100 migrants rescued from overloaded vessel before it hit sand bar in Florida Keys, Coast Guard says

More than 100 people were rescued from an overloaded vessel before it hit a sand bar in the Florida Keys, according to the US Coast Guard.

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Dominican Republic expelled hundreds of children to Haiti without their families this year

Hundreds of children have been expelled from the Dominican Republic without their parents, according to UNICEF, amid a sweeping government push to remove suspected undocumented migrants from the country.

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Superbug fight 'needs farmers to reduce antibiotic use'

Campaigners say they have found superbugs in rivers and waterways near farms and in livestock waste.

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How many Covid cases does China have and what are its rules?

Covid-19 is flaring up in China, despite it having some of the toughest lockdown rules in the world.

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Magnitude 5.6 earthquake leaves at least 162 dead in Indonesia

At least 46 people have died after a 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia's West Java province on Monday, according to the country's National Agency for Disaster Management (BNPB).

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A metal detectorist has stumbled across the stuff of dreams: A medieval diamond ring

Every metal detectorist dreams of unearthing something valuable. For one man the English countryside yielded an incredible find when he stumbled upon a medieval diamond wedding ring in "almost perfect condition" near Thorncombe, in the South West of the country.

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Lonely Planet reveals its top destinations for 2023

Guidebook company Lonely Planet has revealed its 18th annual "Best in Travel" list.

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NHS chiefs in Scotland discuss having wealthy pay for treatment

Mention of a "two-tier" service appears in draft minutes of a meeting of NHS Scotland chief executives.

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Changing the lives of Senegalese people disabled by clubfoot

As Cape Town hosts Africa's first ever conference on clubfoot, the BBC witnesses a pioneering treatment in Senegal.

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IAEA warns whoever was behind 'powerful explosions' at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant is 'playing with fire'

Powerful explosions rocked the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine this weekend, renewing concerns that fighting so close to the facility could cause a nuclear accident.

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Turkey launches deadly aerial campaign over Syria in response to Istanbul bombing

Eleven people have been killed in Syria, including one journalist, after Turkish warplanes carried out an "air operation" in the country and neighboring Iraq late Saturday, according to an official from the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). There have not been any casualties reported from the Iraqi side.

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Negotiators at COP27 reach tentative deal on loss and damage, signaling potential for major breakthrough at climate summit

Negotiators at the UN's COP27 climate summit have reached a tentative agreement to establish a loss and damage fund for nations vulnerable to climate disasters, according to negotiators with the European Union and Africa, as well as non-governmental organizations who are observing the talks.

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She left the dangers of Ukraine only to be killed riding a bike. Hundreds will ride in her honor

On Thursday, Dan Langenkamp marked 12 weeks since his wife, Sarah, was killed.

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Children's deaths 'must stop' in Iran, says UNICEF, as protests continue

The United Nations children's agency, UNICEF, said it remains deeply concerned by reports of children being killed, injured, and detained in Iran, it said in a statement on Friday, adding that the reported deaths of children at anti-government protests "must stop."

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World leaders met all week to address global issues. Putin appears to no longer have a seat at the table

The three major summits of world leaders that took place across Asia in the past week have made one thing clear: Vladimir Putin is now sidelined on the world stage.

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Russian dissident Alexey Navalny says he was moved into solitary cell to 'shut me up'

Imprisoned Russian dissident Alexey Navalny has been transferred into a solitary prison cell, according to tweets from himself and his staff, in what he described as a move designed to "shut me up."

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Staying warm: What does an unheated room do to your body?

The BBC's health and science correspondent undergoes an experiment to find out how a cold home affects him.

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Asia must not become arena for 'big power contest,' says China's Xi as APEC summit gets underway

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has stressed the need to reject confrontation in Asia, warning against the risk of cold war tensions, as leaders gather for the last of three world summits hosted in the region this month.

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At least 21 dead after fire breaks out in Gaza residential building, says Interior Ministry

At least 21 people, including whole families and children, were killed when a fire broke out at a residential building in a refugee camp in northern Gaza on Thursday, according to Palestinian authorities in Gaza.

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Long Covid: What's changed, and what we know now

More than two million people say they have symptoms of long Covid. How are they being treated?

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Game-changing type 1 diabetes drug approved in US

It is the first drug to be approved that delays the onset of the condition.

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London's Heathrow Airport faces 'major disruption' as ground handlers prepare to strike

London's Heathrow Airport is facing "major disruption" as 350 ground handlers are set to begin a three-day strike over pay on Friday, the Unite union said Thursday.

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Autumn Statement: Is money for schools, social care and NHS enough?

Our correspondents analyse what impact additional funding might have in three key areas.

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Families of jailed Cuban protesters blocked from meeting US officials

United States officials criticized the Cuban government on Wednesday for what it described as "inhumane" interference with the families of jailed Cuban protesters, some of whom were prevented from meeting with US diplomats in Havana.

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The year's most striking architectural photos revealed

The year's best architectural photographs have been revealed, highlighting the beauty of sleek geometry, abstracted silhouettes and industrial textures from around the world.

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UK orders Chinese-owned company to sell Britain's biggest chipmaker

The UK government has ordered a Chinese-owned company to unwind its takeover of Britain's biggest chipmaker, citing national security concerns.

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North Korea tests short-range ballistic missile, South Korea says

North Korea fired one short-range ballistic missile into waters off the east coast of the Korean Peninsula on Thursday, according to South Korean military officials.

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NHS care backlog push at serious risk - National Audit Office

Inflation and lack of beds and staff could halt bid to cut long waits, National Audit Office says.

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China's Xi Jinping lectures Justin Trudeau over alleged leaks

Chinese leader Xi Jinping was captured by Canadian broadcasters in a rare candid moment on Wednesday, where he was filmed chiding his Canadian counterpart, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, over what he described as "leaked" discussions.

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3 takeaways from Biden's trip to summits in Egypt, Cambodia and Indonesia

President Joe Biden arrives in Washington on Wednesday evening after a whirlwind slate of summits across two different continents -- his largest opportunity yet to play diplomat-in-chief among other world leaders in a world reemerging from the Covid-19 pandemic.

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How to save water in your home to help manage the climate crisis

The reliability of our faucets providing water every time we turn them on can make water seem like a magical, never-ending resource.

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UK zoonotic research site left to deteriorate - MPs

A lack of government investment in an animal disease lab is a threat to safety, a report says.

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Leprosy: Ancient disease able to regenerate organs

Bacteria that cause leprosy are shown to safely grow and regenerate the liver, in animal experiments.

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Three Israelis killed in attack in occupied West Bank

At least three Israelis were killed and another three wounded when a Palestinian man went on a rampage near an Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday.

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US sanctions firms involved in production and transfer of Iranian drones to Russia

The US Treasury Department on Tuesday unveiled additional sanctions on the entities involved in the production and transfer of Iranian drones to Russia.

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Taliban likely gained access to millions that US transferred to Afghan government before collapse, watchdog says

The Taliban likely gained access to tens of millions of dollars the US transferred to the Afghan government before it collapsed, a US government watchdog found.

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The best Christmas markets taking place in 2022

There's nothing quite like a festive market to bring out the Christmas spirit in people.

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Wagner Group boss and Russian oligarch Yevgeny Prigozhin applauds murder of former fighter

Russian oligarch Yevgeny Prigozhin, whose Wagner Group is heavily involved in the fighting in Ukraine, has applauded a video in which a former member of the group is brutally murdered.

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Degrowth: A dangerous idea or the answer to the world's biggest crisis?

Conventional economic logic hinges on a core assumption: Bigger economies are better, and finding ways to maintain or boost growth is paramount to improving society.

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Type 1 diabetes trial to identify at-risk children

Blood tests will look for markers that could help avoid life-threatening complications.

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Suspect in custody in Istanbul blast that killed 6 and injured 81, officials say

An explosion that killed at least six people and injured at least 81 others in Istanbul on Sunday has been deemed a terrorist attack, Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay said, according to state news agency Anadolu.

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Opinion: Life in zero-Covid China is becoming intolerable

In the lead-up to China's Communist Party Congress last month, watercooler chatter in many offices here focused on a single question: Will the Congress abandon its zero-Covid policy?

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Hong Kong protest song plays instead of China anthem in rugby final mix-up

The Hong Kong government on Monday demanded an investigation after a song associated with the city's pro-democracy movement was played instead of the Chinese national anthem before a rugby sevens match between Hong Kong and South Korea.

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13 of the world's best luxury hotels

With most of the world fully open again, we're all more than ready for a big, celebratory, this-pandemic-is-finally-easing-up trip.

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The spectacular canal that was 2,500 years in the making

Under the blue skies of Greece, a giant vessel slowly makes its way through the rocky walls of a narrow, artificial waterway, with just a few inches to spare on either side, while those on board take in the engineering marvel in front of them.

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Israeli President invites Netanyahu to form government

Israel's President Isaac Herzog asked Benjamin Netanyahu to form a new government on Sunday, allowing the former prime minister to secure the country's top job for a record sixth time and extend his record as the nation's longest-serving leader.

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Britain's King Charles to lead Remembrance Sunday service for first time as monarch

King Charles III will lead Britain's annual Remembrance Sunday service for the first time as monarch.

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At least 326 killed in Iran protests, human rights group claims

Iranian security forces have killed at least 326 people since nationwide protests erupted two months ago, the Norway-based Iran Human Rights NGO (IHRNGO) group has claimed.

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Cruise ship with 800 Covid-positive passengers docks in Sydney

A cruise ship with hundreds of Covid-positive passengers docked in Sydney, Australia, after being hit by a wave of infections.

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Many Chinese people are turning to Cantonese to criticize the government

In many countries, cursing online about the government is so commonplace nobody bats an eye. But it's not such an easy task on China's heavily censored internet.

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Have I dodged Covid and what does it mean?

Why have some people never had Covid and can that lead to better vaccines?

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Iranians mark 'Bloody Friday' as thousands protest in southeast flashpoint

Thousands of Iranians protested in the restive southeast on Friday to mark a Sept. 30 crackdown by security forces known as "Bloody Friday" as the country's clerical rulers battled persistent nationwide unrest.

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The dark origins of Denmark's psychiatric brain collection

For years, there had been whispers. Rumors swirled; stories exchanged. It wasn't a secret, but it also wasn't openly discussed, adding to a legend almost too incredible to believe.

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Biden heads to Cambodia to meet Asian allies ahead of Xi meeting

President Joe Biden arrives in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on Saturday morning local time for the annual summit between the US president and leaders of Southeast Asian nations.

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Australia blames Russian-linked ransomware gang for Medibank data breach

Cyber criminals with links to Russia are behind a ransomware attack on one of Australia's largest private health insurers that's seen sensitive personal data published to the dark web, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) said Friday.

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Indonesian plane's faulty throttle reported 65 times before fatal crash: investigators

A faulty automatic engine throttle system that was not properly monitored by pilots led to a deadly January 2021 crash of a Sriwijaya 737-500 jet, Indonesia's air accident investigator KNKT said in a final report on Thursday.

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Desperate NHS paying nurses up to £2,500 a shift

Spending on agency staff jumps by 20% as bosses pay premium rates to plug holes in rotas.

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Sister of executed Iranian wrestler arrested and identified by state news as 'agent'

Iranian officials said they have identified the "Iran International agent" arrested Thursday as Elham Afkari, the sister of famous Iranian wrestler Navid Afkari, who was executed two years ago, according to state news agency IRNA.

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The US-China climate deal was a rare bright spot in an otherwise thorny relationship. Should it be mended?

One of the biggest surprises at last year's United Nations climate summit came in the form of a handshake.

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NHS Wales: Grange Hospital A&E needs urgent improvement - HIW

Inspectors say moving patients through the hospital, which opened in 2020, is their biggest concern.

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Lab-grown blood gives hope, says sickle cell patient

The aim is to help those with ultra-rare blood groups who need regular transfusions.

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Australian who sexually abused children in the Philippines given 129-year jail term

An Australian man already sentenced to life in prison in the Philippines for human trafficking and rape has been given an extra 129-year sentence for sexually abusing children as young as 18 months, according to prosecutors.

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Antibody jab approved for common winter virus RSV

A large study has begun to find out whether nirsevimab should be offered to all babies in the UK.

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Magnitude 5.7 earthquake shakes Italy's Adriatic coast

A strong earthquake of magnitude 5.7 struck off Italy's Adriatic coast early on Wednesday, but caused no serious damage or injuries, according to initial reports.

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North Korea launches ballistic missile, says South Korean military

North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile toward waters off its east coast on Wednesday, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS).

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Killing of Pakistani journalist in Kenya was 'targeted' attack, minister says

A Pakistani journalist shot dead by police in Kenya last month was the victim of a "targeted killing," a senior member of Pakistan's government said on Tuesday, without offering any evidence to support his claim.

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Western Nepal hit by magnitude 5.6 earthquake killing at least five people, say officials

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake hit western Nepal on Wednesday morning local time, killing at least five people, according to local officials.

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Nurses' strike: Why NHS is on brink of first UK walkout

With union expected to announce vote in favour of a UK walkout, what is the dispute about?

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US and Russia agree to hold talks on nuclear treaty for first time since Ukraine war began

The US and Russia have agreed to hold talks on the single existing nuclear treaty between the two countries in the near future, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Tuesday.

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Kyiv residents mull life outside the city as power outages bite and incomes plummet

Kyiv residents have been getting used to 12 hours a day without electricity, but the situation has gone from bad to worse recently as the Russian missile campaign puts the Ukrainian grid under further pressure, causing even more outages.

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I'd rather go to the dentist than have a haircut

Two Edinburgh hairdressers are taking steps to try and help people who dread going to a salon.

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University of Nottingham research could help predict diseases in men

The findings could show who will suffer heart disease, diabetes and bone weakness later in life.

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North Korean 'peace' dogs cause political spat in South Korea

A pair of dogs gifted by North Korea are the center of a political dispute in South Korea after the country's former President said he was giving them up over an apparent lack of legal and financial support from his successor to care for the animals.

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Hong Kong relaxes rules for tour groups

Hong Kong's government said on November 7 it was relaxing COVID-19 restrictions on inbound tour groups including allowing them to enter theme parks and museums after arriving in the financial hub.

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Orthodox Church of Ukraine to allow Christmas on December 25 as rift with Moscow deepens

A branch of Ukraine's Orthodox church has announced that it will allow its churches to celebrate Christmas on December 25, rather than January 7, as is traditional in Orthodox congregations.

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Iranian lawmakers demand 'no leniency' for protesters as mass demonstrations continue

Iranian lawmakers have urged the country's judiciary to "show no leniency" to protesters in a letter cited by state-run Press TV on Sunday, as thousands of people continue to rally on the streets despite the threat of arrest.

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US hospital flu cases hit 10-year high as vaccinations fall

Five million fewer influenza doses have been administered this year to US adults than this time last year.

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This roasted pigeon dish may have changed the course of modern Chinese history

A massive blue and red neon sign hovers above a narrow alley off busy Nathan Road in Hong Kong's Yau Ma Tei area.

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Hunger strike of jailed Egyptian-British activist may dominate the COP27 summit, Amnesty chief warns

The deteriorating health of jailed Egyptian-British activist, Alaa Abd El-Fattah will dominate the upcoming COP27 summit if Egyptian authorities fail to intervene, Amnesty International has warned.

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Lab-grown blood given to people in world-first clinical trial

It is hoped the blood could revolutionise care for people who need regular donations.

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Ukraine suffered a comms outage when 1,300 SpaceX satellite units went offline over funding issues

Ukraine's fears that its troops  may lose access to Elon Musk's crucial Starlink internet service deepened in the past week after 1,300 of the military's satellite units went offline, according to two sources familiar with the outage.

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19 dead after commercial aircraft crashes into Lake Victoria in Tanzania

A Tanzanian commercial flight operated by Precision Air crash-landed in bad weather in Lake Victoria on Sunday, killing 19 people.

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Family fears for life of rapper they say was violently arrested after encouraging Iranians to protest

"Someone's crime was that her hair was flowing in the wind. Someone's crime was that he or she was brave and were outspoken."

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Britons given extra day's holiday to celebrate King's coronation

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced Sunday there would be a public holiday to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III next year.

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As countries convene at climate summit in Egypt, reports show the world is wildly off track. Here's what to watch at COP27

As global leaders converge in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, for the UN's annual climate summit, researchers, advocates and the United Nations itself are warning the world is still wildly off-track on its goal to halt global warming and prevent the worst consequences of the climate crisis.

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Nurses set to hold first UK-wide strike

The NHS is braced for the walkout by Royal College of Nursing members in a dispute over pay.

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Police deal with 'disturbance' involving armed detainees at London immigration center

Police were deployed to an immigration center near London Saturday following what they called a "disturbance."

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Putin signs law to mobilize Russian citizens convicted of serious crimes

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law to conscript citizens with unexpunged or outstanding convictions for murder, robbery, larceny, drug trafficking and other serious crimes under the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation to be called up for military service to mobilize.

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Children among 10 feared dead in Iran crackdown, Amnesty says

Up to 10 people, including children, are feared to have been killed Friday in a crackdown on protests by Iranian security forces in the southeast of the country, human rights watchdog Amnesty International said.

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Egypt faces criticism over crackdown on activists ahead of COP27 climate summit

Egypt is facing a barrage of criticism over what rights group say is a crackdown on protests and activists, as it prepares to host the COP27 climate summit starting Sunday.

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Tourists held by Peruvian indigenous group protesting oil spill will be released, says official

A group of tourists traveling in the Peruvian Amazon, who were detained on Thursday by an indigenous community demanding government action over an oil spill, will be released Friday, Abel Chiroque, head of the ombudsman office in Loreto, told CNN.

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US military nuclear chief sounds the alarm about pace of China's nuclear weapons program

The Commander of US Strategic Command, which oversees the US nuclear weapons program, warned that China is developing nuclear weapons much faster than the US and called the issue a "near-term problem," during a speech at a closed event earlier this week.

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Critical Haiti gas terminal freed after weeks of talks with G9 gang leader

Haitian authorities say they have regained control of the main gas terminal in capital city Port-au-Prince, ending a gang stranglehold on the vital energy facility.

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Parkinson's: 'Lack of specialist care for Wales patients'

"People under 40 can certainly get Parkinson's," says ex-rugby player trying to cope with disease.

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Poorer areas in England suffer most from GP shortage, study finds

Patients in more deprived parts of England feel the most let down by a lack of access to care.

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Germany's leader and top CEOs are flying into Beijing. They need China more than ever

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will arrive in China on Friday with a team of top executives and a clear message: business with the world's second largest economy must continue.

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French MP brings parliament to a halt by yelling 'Go back to Africa' to Black MP

France's lower house of parliament suspended its session on Thursday after a far-right MP shouted, "Go back to Africa!" as a Black legislator from the far left asked a question about immigration.

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These glaciers are on track to disappear within the next 30 years, new report shows

The climate crisis is touching nearly every region of the world. But perhaps one of the most visible indicators of its impact is its effect on Earth's iconic glaciers, a major source of freshwater supply. Glaciers have been melting at a breakneck pace in recent decades, leading to around 20% of global sea level rise since 2000.

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Former Prime Minister Imran Khan shot in foot in reported assassination attempt in Pakistan

Pakistan's ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan was shot in the foot at a rally Thursday, according to an official from his party, which said the incident was an assassination attempt.

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Netanyahu on brink of comeback as Israeli exit polls point to narrow majority for ex-PM

Former Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu was on the verge of making a triumphant return to office in Israel, as initial exit polls suggested he may have scraped a narrow majority in the country's...

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Brazil's Bolsonaro signals cooperation with transfer of power, but does not concede election defeat

• Opinion: Brazil bids farewell to its 'Trump of the Tropics.' Now the hard work begins

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Netanyahu on brink of comeback as Israeli exit polls point to narrow majority for ex-PM

Former Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu may scrape a narrow majority, initial election exit polls suggested Tuesday, after he was outmaneuvered following last year's elections by current acting Prime Minister Yair Lapid.

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It's official: now avoid credit card interest into 2024

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Nash out as Nets head coach after chaotic tenure

The Nets and coach Steve Nash have agreed to part ways, the two sides announced Tuesday.

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Sound Burger portable record player returns from the ’80s with Bluetooth, USB-C

Audio-Technica brings back a cult classic to cash in on vinyl's second act.

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