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Ukraine crisis: Biden and Johnson say still hope for diplomatic agreement

The US and UK leaders have said not all hope is lost for a diplomatic solution to the Ukraine crisis but warned the situation remained fragile.

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Novak Djokovic: I’m not anti-vax but will sacrifice trophies if told to get jab

Novak Djokovic has said he would rather miss out on future tennis trophies than be forced to get a Covid vaccine.

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Big banks fund new oil and gas despite net zero pledges

Big banks are pumping billions into new oil and gas production despite net zero pledges, campaigners have said.

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Blackstone takes $6.3bn gamble on troubled casino operator

Troubled Australian gaming group Crown Resorts agreed to be taken over by US private equity giant Blackstone.

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Lightning in India: A bolt from the blue that kills thousands

Last March, four gardeners working in a condominium in Gurgaon, a suburb near the Indian capital, Delhi, took shelter under a tree during a downpour.

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Scott Morrison criticised by New Zealand band over song use

A New Zealand band has hit out at Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison for performing what they called a "cynical" rendition of their song.

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Ukraine seeks meeting with Russia within 48 hours to discuss build-up

Ukraine has called for a meeting with Russia and other members of a key European security group over the escalating tensions on its border.

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Chagos islanders in emotional, historic trip home

The government of Mauritius has accused Britain of "crimes against humanity" and urged it to bow to international law and surrender control of the… Read more