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Ukraine war: Occupied areas call urgent vote to join Russia
Russia’s invasion has stalled in recent months and Ukraine has recaptured swathes of territory in the north-east. Now Russian-backed officials
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Nova Scotia shooting: Families say inquiry raises more questions
The joint provincial and federal inquiry is hearing from family members and their representatives as it wraps up months of
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Why is Russia calling ‘votes’ in occupied Ukraine?
There are echoes of Russia’s annexation of Crimea, but this is different, as all four regions are at war and
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Covid-19 pandemic is over in the US – Joe Biden
“We’re still doing a lot of work on it. But the pandemic is over,” said Mr Biden in a television
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Cambodia scams: Lured and trapped into slavery in South East Asia
When Yang Weibin saw the ad for a telesales role in Cambodia, he immediately said yes. The 35-year-old Taiwanese wasn’t
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Hurricane Fiona: Dominican Republic hit as storm strengthens
Forecasters say the category three storm, with wind speeds of 115mph (185km/h), could worsen to a category four – the
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George and Charlotte to join Westminster Abbey mourners
Nine-year-old George and his sister, seven, will form part of a procession with the Royal Family, following the coffin as
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French ‘Spider-Man’ scales skyscraper aged 60
Alain Robert climbed the Tour TotalEnergies in the Défense business district using no ropes or harness. “I want to send
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Queen’s funeral: Irish in Britain reflect on changing relations
He came to London from County Kerry, in the Republic of Ireland, about 60 years ago. Not long after he
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Japan storm: Millions told to evacuate as Typhoon Nanmadol makes landfall
Typhoon Nanmadol has brought winds of at least 180 km/h (112mph) and some areas could see 500mm (20 inches) of
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Hurricane Fiona knocks out Puerto Rico electricity
The operator of the island’s grid, Luma Energy, said the system had lost power as winds reached 86mph (140km/h). Forecasters
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Ukraine war: Russian pop megastar Alla Pugacheva condemns conflict
A showbiz star too, he was labelled a “foreign agent” on Friday after condemning Russia’s attack on Ukraine. On social
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Man dies in County Clare aircraft crash
A man has died following an aircraft crash in County Clare, in the Republic of Ireland. The crash happened in
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Pakistan floods put pressure on faltering economy
The calls are growing louder. Pakistan desperately needs help after its worst floods in years, and it needs it fast.
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Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border fighting claimed nearly 100 lives
Fighting between the two Central Asian states broke out on Wednesday, before a ceasefire was brokered on Friday. Clashes regularly
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Ukraine’s first lady says Queen shared Ukraine’s values
After an audience with the Princess of Wales at Buckingham Palace, Ms Zelenska said the late Queen had “repeatedly” said
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US midterms 2022: Tracking Trump’s ‘extraordinary’ endorsement spree
Back when he was still in the White House, he wrote on Twitter: “As long as I campaign and/or support
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Queen’s funeral: Heathrow cancels flights on Monday
This is to ensure the skies over London fall quiet during the events, it said. There will be flight cancellations
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Ukraine war: Who is winning?
Russia says it’s regrouping – and its forces still hold about a fifth of the country. How has the conflict
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‘One of Europe’s biggest money launderers’ in court in Spain
The suspect is understood to be Johnny Morrissey, a 62-year-old Irish passport holder, who was arrested in Malaga on Monday.
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