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US envoy reportedly advised Russian official on Ukraine deal and how to handle Trump
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US envoy reportedly advised Russian official on Ukraine deal and how to handle Trump

Steve Witkoff also suggested the creation of a 20-point peace plan for Ukraine.

26 Nov 01:23 AM
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26 Nov 12:29 AM
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Italy’s landmark move to confront gender violence

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Strongwoman champion disqualified after sex declaration dispute

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25 Nov 09:33 PM
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25 Nov 09:24 PM
Popemobile transformed into Gaza mobile children's clinic
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Popemobile transformed into Gaza mobile children's clinic

The vehicle was used by the late Pope Francis on his 2014 visit to Bethlehem.

25 Nov 09:03 PM
Gunmen seize women and children in another mass kidnapping in Nigeria
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Gunmen seize women and children in another mass kidnapping in Nigeria

Police say herders stormed Isapa village, seizing 10 women and children.

25 Nov 08:50 PM
US calls NHS abortions a human rights breach
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US calls NHS abortions a human rights breach

More than 250,000 abortions took place in England and Wales in 2022.

25 Nov 08:48 PM
Brazil's Bolsonaro begins 27-year jail term for coup bid
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Brazil's Bolsonaro begins 27-year jail term for coup bid

The 27-year term follows his conviction over a 2022 coup and plot to kill Lula.

25 Nov 08:40 PM
Cuts to HIV funding 'most significant setback in decades'
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Cuts to HIV funding 'most significant setback in decades'

The United Nations warns that new infections could surge, after years of progress.

25 Nov 08:40 PM
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Inside the fragile push to end the Ukraine war on Trump’s terms
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Inside the fragile push to end the Ukraine war on Trump’s terms

Talks in Geneva and Abu Dhabi focused on redrawing key points of the 28‑point plan.

25 Nov 08:25 PM
Man jailed for life in South Korea’s largest-scale online sex-crime case
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Man jailed for life in South Korea’s largest-scale online sex-crime case

Kim Nok Wan led an online blackmail ring using the messenger app Telegram.

25 Nov 08:21 PM
Second teen charged over fatal Sydney stabbing
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Second teen charged over fatal Sydney stabbing

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25 Nov 08:20 PM
Macron: Russia shows no sign of seeking Ukraine ceasefire
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Macron: Russia shows no sign of seeking Ukraine ceasefire

Talks in Geneva saw allies reject parts of a US plan echoing Russia’s demands.

25 Nov 07:57 PM
UK slaps sugar tax on milkshakes in battle against child obesity
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UK slaps sugar tax on milkshakes in battle against child obesity

Britain is also grappling with a growing child dental health problem.

25 Nov 07:45 PM
'My rock, my guiding light': Richard Branson pays tribute to late wife Joan
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'My rock, my guiding light': Richard Branson pays tribute to late wife Joan

The couple met in 1976 at the London shop where Joan Templeman worked.

25 Nov 07:07 PM
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Shopping centre drops live reindeer display after animal welfare backlash
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Shopping centre drops live reindeer display after animal welfare backlash

The centre confirmed the reindeer would not return after public criticism.

21 Nov 06:58 AM
Woman jailed 20 years for role in murder of Aussie, US surfers in Mexico
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Woman jailed 20 years for role in murder of Aussie, US surfers in Mexico

Ary Gisell Silva, 23, admitted urging accomplices to rob the three surfers.

21 Nov 06:17 AM
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UK news

Strongwoman champion disqualified after sex declaration dispute
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Strongwoman champion disqualified after sex declaration dispute

Andrea Thompson is now set to be recognised as the rightful champion.

25 Nov 10:43 PM
Virginia Giuffre's family at war over who gets Andrew’s multimillion-dollar payout
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Virginia Giuffre's family at war over who gets Andrew’s multimillion-dollar payout

The court battle centres on a multimillion-dollar payout from Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

25 Nov 08:29 PM
UK slaps sugar tax on milkshakes in battle against child obesity
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UK slaps sugar tax on milkshakes in battle against child obesity

Britain is also grappling with a growing child dental health problem.

25 Nov 07:45 PM
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US envoy reportedly advised Russian official on Ukraine deal and how to handle Trump
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US envoy reportedly advised Russian official on Ukraine deal and how to handle Trump

Steve Witkoff also suggested the creation of a 20-point peace plan for Ukraine.

26 Nov 01:23 AM
Gunmen seize women and children in another mass kidnapping in Nigeria
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Gunmen seize women and children in another mass kidnapping in Nigeria

Police say herders stormed Isapa village, seizing 10 women and children.

25 Nov 08:50 PM
US calls NHS abortions a human rights breach
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US calls NHS abortions a human rights breach

More than 250,000 abortions took place in England and Wales in 2022.

25 Nov 08:48 PM
Inside the fragile push to end the Ukraine war on Trump’s terms
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Inside the fragile push to end the Ukraine war on Trump’s terms

Talks in Geneva and Abu Dhabi focused on redrawing key points of the 28‑point plan.

25 Nov 08:25 PM

Asia news

Scientists say most dogs have some wolf DNA – even chihuahuas
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Scientists say most dogs have some wolf DNA – even chihuahuas

Nearly two-thirds of all dog breeds have a detectable amount of wolf inside them.

24 Nov 08:58 PM
Xi urges stability after Trump phone call
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Xi urges stability after Trump phone call

The call followed fresh tension after Japan’s new leader raised possible defence of Taiwan.

24 Nov 07:43 PM
Inside a thriving Chinatown neighbourhood in the heart of West Africa
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Inside a thriving Chinatown neighbourhood in the heart of West Africa

Chinese migrants have created a community in Bamako, but fear the advance of militants.

23 Nov 05:00 PM
Vietnam floods leave 55 dead as rescuers race to find missing
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Vietnam floods leave 55 dead as rescuers race to find missing

More than a million homes initially lost power as flooding swept six provinces.

22 Nov 07:36 PM
Endurance of idleness: ‘World’s laziest man’ crowned after 33-hour lie-in
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Endurance of idleness: ‘World’s laziest man’ crowned after 33-hour lie-in

Some of the 240 contestants wore nappies and brought food to last longer.

21 Nov 03:00 AM
‘Life imprisonment’: Ex-mayor Alice Guo convicted in trafficking case
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‘Life imprisonment’: Ex-mayor Alice Guo convicted in trafficking case

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20 Nov 05:03 AM
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Ash from the blast has spread across Yemen, Oman, India and Pakistan.

25 Nov 06:56 PM
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The Bocek family died days apart after falling ill on November 12.

25 Nov 06:35 PM
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25 Nov 06:31 PM
Oxford grad’s celebration post hijacked by angry men online
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Critics mocked her for studying instead of marrying or having children.

25 Nov 05:41 PM
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Consumer confidence has fallen to its lowest level since April.

25 Nov 05:37 PM
Jury trials to be axed for most crimes under UK's proposed court overhaul
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25 Nov 05:33 PM
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