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Ukraine war: One Russian anti-war protest on the side of his shopping centre

If you drive eight hours north of Moscow, you'll come to a tiny little town called Russko-Vysotskoye.

There is not a great deal to see here,… Read more

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Afghanistan female TV presenters must cover their faces, say Taliban

The Taliban have ordered female Afghan TV presenters and other women on screen to cover their faces while on air.

Media outlets were told of… Read more

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Platinum Jubilee: Eight towns to be made cities for Platinum Jubilee

Eight new cities have been named for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, with at least one in every UK nation - and on the Falkland Islands and Isle… Read more

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Monkeypox cases investigated in Europe, US, Canada and Australia

Cases of monkeypox are being investigated in several European countries as well as the US, Canada and Australia, according to health authorities and… Read more

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Ukraine war: US fully backs Sweden and Finland Nato bids, Biden says

Sweden and Finland have the "full, total and complete backing" of the US in their decision to apply for Nato membership, President Joe Biden says.

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North Korea: Fighting Covid with traditional medicine

North Korea is grappling with the spread of Covid in an unvaccinated population, without access to effective anti-viral drugs.

In early 2020,… Read more

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Australia election: Why is Australia parliament so white?

Australia is one of the most multicultural nations in the world, but it's a different story in the country's politics, where 96% of federal… Read more

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EuroMillons: Lottery winners scooped £184m with lucky dip ticket

The UK's biggest ever EuroMillions lottery winners have been revealed as a couple from Gloucester who scooped £184m with a lucky dip ticket.

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