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November 27, 2020
Japan spacecraft carrying asteroid soil samples nears home

A Japanese spacecraft is nearing Earth after a year-long journey home from a distant asteroid with soil samples and data that could provide clues to the origins of the solar...

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November 27, 2020
Taiwanese politicians throw pig guts and punches in parliament

Politicians in Taiwan got into a fist fight and threw pig guts at each other over a soon-to-be enacted policy that would allow imports of US pork and beef.

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November 27, 2020
In Video: Sparkling Christmas lights display brings early festive cheer

A man in North Yorkshire has provided some early festive cheer for his neighbours with an impressive Christmas lights display at his home.

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November 27, 2020
Ethiopians flee Tigray capital in fear of imminent assault

People continued to flee the capital of Ethiopia's embattled Tigray region in fear of an imminent assault after Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said the army had been ordered to move...

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November 27, 2020
Academic detained in Iran for two years returns to Australia

British-Australian academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert has arrived back in Australia and will soon reunite with her family after more than two years in an Iranian prison.

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November 27, 2020
Capita in exclusive talks to sell education unit

Outsourcing giant Capita has revealed it is in exclusive talks with private equity house Montagu over a possible sale of its education platform division.

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November 27, 2020
Third of Britons to ration heating to keep bills down, research finds

Nearly a third (31%) of people will try to ration their heating during the coming months to keep costs down, a survey has found.

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November 27, 2020
Talk of dynasty as daughter-in-law of US president considers Senate run

Donald Trump's daughter-in-law is considering a run for the US Senate in a move that could start a new American political dynasty.

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November 27, 2020
Talk of dynasty as daughter-in-law of US president considers Senate run

Donald Trump's daughter-in-law is considering a run for the US Senate in a move that could start a new American political dynasty.

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November 27, 2020
Americans travelling to celebrate Thanksgiving as Covid cases continue to rise

Millions of Americans took to the skies and the highways ahead of Thanksgiving at the risk of pouring gasoline on the coronavirus fire, disregarding increasingly dire warnings that they stay...

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November 27, 2020
Americans travelling to celebrate Thanksgiving as Covid cases continue to rise

Millions of Americans took to the skies and the highways ahead of Thanksgiving at the risk of pouring gasoline on the coronavirus fire, disregarding increasingly dire warnings that they stay...

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November 27, 2020
Johnson facing Tory revolt as 34 million people head for new virus restrictions

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing a Tory rebellion after the UK government's “authoritarian” and “unfair” new tier system left 34 million people facing tougher restrictions than before lockdown.

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November 27, 2020
Life sentences for plotters of failed Turkish coup attempt

A TURKISH court sentenced military and civilian personnel at an air base to life prison sentences, proclaiming them guilty of involvement in a failed coup attempt in 2016, the state-run...

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November 27, 2020
Wasps pose risk to planes as they build nests in jets’ speedometers

A WASP species imported into Australia is posing a “significant risk” to aircraft safety, research has found.

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November 27, 2020
Outcry after TV show features tutorial on how to look sexy while grocery shopping

An Italian television programme has been suspended after airing a tutorial showing a model in a skimpy outfit giving tips on how to look sexy and provocative in a supermarket...

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November 27, 2020
‘All that Diego gave to us was absolute joy’ – an Argentinian’s tribute to football legend

Two days ago, Diego Armando Maradona passed away. A day we thought would never come, or we rather were unable to conceive.

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November 27, 2020
‘All that Diego gave to us was absolute joy’ – an Argentinian’s tribute to football legend

Two days ago, Diego Armando Maradona passed away. A day we thought would never come, or we rather were unable to conceive.

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November 27, 2020
‘It’s the saddest thing I’ve seen in my life’ – crowds mourn death of Maradona

Navigating life in a world without Diego Maradona, the masses sought a collective embrace in the Argentinian capital yesterday.

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November 27, 2020
‘It’s the saddest thing I’ve seen in my life’ – crowds mourn death of Maradona

Navigating life in a world without Diego Maradona, the masses sought a collective embrace in the Argentinian capital yesterday.

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November 27, 2020
Ethiopian forces launch assault on capital of rebel stronghold

Ethiopian forces have launched the “final” assault on the capital of the northern Tigray region, the country's prime minister said yesterday.

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November 27, 2020
Donald Trump: I’ll leave White House if Electoral College confirms Joe Biden win

US President Donald Trump said he will leave the White House if the Electoral College formalises Joe Biden's victory at the polls.

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November 27, 2020
Christmas food: 12 ideas for a smaller festive feast this year

1. This year, there are no rules when it comes to food. Don't like turkey? Don't have it. Hate smoked salmon? Have oysters instead. Prefer to eat dinner at 9...

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November 27, 2020
Christmas food: 12 ideas for a smaller festive feast this year

1. This year, there are no rules when it comes to food. Don't like turkey? Don't have it. Hate smoked salmon? Have oysters instead. Prefer to eat dinner at 9...

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November 27, 2020
Christmas food: 12 ideas for a smaller festive feast this year

1. This year, there are no rules when it comes to food. Don't like turkey? Don't have it. Hate smoked salmon? Have oysters instead. Prefer to eat dinner at 9...

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November 26, 2020
Angry Trump vows to stage rally in battleground state of Georgia

Donald Trump has renewed baseless claims that “massive fraud” and crooked officials in battleground states led to his election defeat, and said he will go to Georgia to rally supporters...

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November 26, 2020
Donald Trump says he will leave the White House if Electoral College votes for Joe Biden

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he will leave the White House if the Electoral College votes for Democratic President-elect Joe Biden.

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November 26, 2020
European Parliament accuse Polish government of improperly influencing abortion ruling

The European Parliament accused Poland's nationalist government on Thursday of improperly influencing a court that imposed a near-total ban on abortion, and said that showed that the rule of law...

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November 26, 2020
London’s Shard annual light switch-on done by NHS staff in honour of key workers

London's The Shard was lit up in honour of the NHS and key workers who have worked on the front lines during the pandemic – with the annual Christmas switch-on...

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November 26, 2020
Paris police suspended over beating of black man

A black man who was repeatedly punched, tear gassed and beaten with a truncheon by French police has said he is seeking justice.

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November 26, 2020
Paris police suspended over beating of black man

A black man who was repeatedly punched, tear gassed and beaten with a truncheon by French police has said he is seeking justice.

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November 26, 2020
Americans travel home for Thanksgiving despite coronavirus surge

Millions of Americans took to the skies and the roads ahead of Thanksgiving at the risk of pouring petrol on the coronavirus fire, disregarding increasingly dire warnings that they stay...

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November 26, 2020
Americans travel home for Thanksgiving despite coronavirus surge

Millions of Americans took to the skies and the roads ahead of Thanksgiving at the risk of pouring petrol on the coronavirus fire, disregarding increasingly dire warnings that they stay...

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November 26, 2020
Americans travel home for Thanksgiving despite coronavirus surge

Millions of Americans took to the skies and the roads ahead of Thanksgiving at the risk of pouring petrol on the coronavirus fire, disregarding increasingly dire warnings that they stay...

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November 26, 2020
Disney to cut 32,000 jobs as Covid-19 ravages theme park attendances

Walt Disney Company said on Wednesday it would lay off about 32,000 workers, primarily at its theme parks, an increase from the 28,000 it announced in September, as the company...

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November 26, 2020
Disney to cut 32,000 jobs as Covid-19 ravages theme park attendances

Walt Disney Company said on Wednesday it would lay off about 32,000 workers, primarily at its theme parks, an increase from the 28,000 it announced in September, as the company...

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November 26, 2020
Disney to cut 32,000 jobs as Covid-19 ravages theme park attendances

Walt Disney Company said on Wednesday it would lay off about 32,000 workers, primarily at its theme parks, an increase from the 28,000 it announced in September, as the company...

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November 26, 2020
FTSE drops as new tiers for England revealed

London's top index fared worse than its European cousins on Thursday, after the Government revealed details of new local restrictions that will be put in place next week.

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November 26, 2020
FTSE drops as new tiers for England revealed

London's top index fared worse than its European cousins on Thursday, after the Government revealed details of new local restrictions that will be put in place next week.

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November 26, 2020
FTSE drops as new tiers for England revealed

London's top index fared worse than its European cousins on Thursday, after the Government revealed details of new local restrictions that will be put in place next week.

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November 26, 2020
No cross-border travel ban for Christmas, Tánaiste confirms

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said the Government is not considering imposing a cross-border travel ban during the Christmas period.

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