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Sudan: Gold mine collapse kills dozens

At least 31 people were killed and eight reported missing when a rudimentary private gold mine collapsed on top of them in western Sudan, officials… Read more

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Vinyl sales soared again in 2021, thanks to Abba

Almost a quarter of the albums bought this year (23%) were on vinyl, with Abba's Voyage the biggest-seller.

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UK cost of living squeeze in 2022, says think tank

The Resolution Foundation predicts higher energy bills, stagnant wages and tax rises could leave households with a £1,200 a year hit to their… Read more

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Ghislaine Maxwell jury told to meet every day because of Covid

Citing the city's "astronomical spike" in Covid cases, Judge Alison Nathan said she needed them to meet "every day forward until they reach a verdict".

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Richard Marcinko: Seal Team Six founder dies at 81

A Vietnam War veteran, he led the group for its first three years, and was awarded more than 30 medals and citations during his career with the US… Read more

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The Middle East is stuck in the crosshairs of a worsening US-China rivalry

In a year that has brought profound change to much of the world, the conflict-ravaged Middle East appeared to be finally turning a page. A diplomatic… Read more

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Russian court shuts down human rights group Memorial International

Russia's Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the closure of Memorial International, one of the country's most respected human rights organizations,… Read more

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Covid: France tightens restrictions amid Omicron surge

From 3 January, remote working will become compulsory for those who can and public gatherings will be limited to 2,000 people for indoor events.

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