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Almost 500-mile-long lightning bolt crossed three US states

An almost 500-mile long bolt of lightning that lit up the sky across three US states has set a new world record for longest flash, scientists have… Read more

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Ukrainian civilians train for war as invasion fears grow

Dmytro Dubas thought his war was over. Now the US is warning of an all-out Russian invasion of Ukraine and the veteran volunteer fighter can't… Read more

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Ukraine tensions: US trying to draw Russia into war, Putin says

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has accused the US of trying to draw his country into a war in Ukraine.

He said America's goal was… Read more

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Lunar New Year: Covid thwarts travel plans for millions

Covid-19 has dampened the travel plans of millions of Chinese for the Lunar New Year for a third straight year.

Pre-pandemic, the celebration… Read more

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Budget 2022: India announces mammoth infrastructure spend

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has ramped up spending on infrastructure, and extended credit guarantees to small businesses as Asia's… Read more

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NZ to allow in pregnant reporter who sought Taliban help

A pregnant New Zealand journalist who said she turned to the Taliban for help after being unable to return home has been granted re-entry after an… Read more

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Russia Ukraine tensions Powers clash at UN Security Council

There have been angry clashes between Russian and US envoys at the UN Security Council, after the US called a meeting to discuss Moscow's troop… Read more

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Sue Gray: Boris Johnson focused on saving his own skin, says Keir Starmer

Boris Johnson is focused on "saving his own skin" rather than key issues, after findings into No 10 lockdown parties were published, Sir Keir Starmer… Read more