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January 17, 2020
Chief Justice swears in the US Senate for impeachment

The US chief justice was sworn in yesterday to preside over President Donald Trump's impeachment trial, then immediately swore in the entire Senate body in turn with an oath to...

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January 17, 2020
Putin puts unknown into power as his grip tightens

Russia's ruling party has unanimously backed President Vladimir Putin's surprise choice for prime minister, Mikhail Mishustin - a man with nearly no political profile.

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January 17, 2020
Relaxed Harry sidesteps questions on future in first public appearance since quitting royals

Prince Harry laughed, joked and hugged his way through his first official public engagement since he and his wife quit as senior royals, triggering a major crisis for the British...

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January 17, 2020
Tourism industry takes €619m hit due to fires

The main tourism body in Australia has estimated the country's bushfire crisis has cost the industry A$1bn (€619m) and called for urgent help from the government to lure back visitors.

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January 17, 2020
Tributes to Tolkien’s son after death aged 95

Christopher Tolkien, the son of 'The Lord Of The Rings' author JRR Tolkien, has been hailed as a "titan" of fantasy literature following his death aged 95.

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January 17, 2020
People risk volcano as they rescue work horses

People who have evacuated the danger zone of a Philippine volcano are returning in a bid to save their livelihoods and possessions.

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January 17, 2020
Relaxed Harry sidesteps questions on future in first public appearance since quitting royals

Prince Harry laughed, joked and hugged his way through his first official public engagement since he and his wife quit as senior royals, triggering a major crisis for the British...

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January 17, 2020
I gave Ukraine ultimatum on Biden probe – Giuliani aide

A close associate of Donald Trump's personal lawyer says he delivered an ultimatum to the incoming president of Ukraine that no senior US officials would attend his inauguration and all...

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January 17, 2020
Putin puts unknown into power as his grip tightens

Russia's ruling party has unanimously backed President Vladimir Putin's surprise choice for prime minister, Mikhail Mishustin - a man with nearly no political profile.

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January 17, 2020
EU may ban facial-recognition technology over fears of abuse

The European Union is considering banning facial-recognition technology in public areas for up to five years, to give it time to work out how to prevent abuses.

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January 17, 2020
I gave Ukraine ultimatum on Biden probe – Giuliani aide

A close associate of Donald Trump's personal lawyer says he delivered an ultimatum to the incoming president of Ukraine that no senior US officials would attend his inauguration and all...

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January 17, 2020
People risk volcano as they rescue work horses

People who have evacuated the danger zone of a Philippine volcano are returning in a bid to save their livelihoods and possessions.

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January 17, 2020
Putin puts unknown into power as his grip tightens

Russia's ruling party has unanimously backed President Vladimir Putin's surprise choice for prime minister, Mikhail Mishustin - a man with nearly no political profile.

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January 17, 2020
Tributes to Tolkien’s son after death aged 95

Christopher Tolkien, the son of 'The Lord Of The Rings' author JRR Tolkien, has been hailed as a "titan" of fantasy literature following his death aged 95.

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January 17, 2020
How Putin’s shake-up of politics could help him to cement power

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed sweeping changes to the country's political system that would shift powers away from the presidency in favour of parliament and the prime minister.

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January 17, 2020
Rouhani vows ‘no limits’ on nuclear scheme

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has said there is "no limit" to the country's enrichment of uranium after it abandoned its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal in response to the...

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January 17, 2020
Tributes to Tolkien’s son after death aged 95

Christopher Tolkien, the son of 'The Lord Of The Rings' author JRR Tolkien, has been hailed as a "titan" of fantasy literature following his death aged 95.

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January 17, 2020
Warren accused Sanders of ‘liar’ comment, TV recording shows

Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders, the Democrats' two leading liberal presidential candidates, accused each other of calling the other a "liar" in an exchange caught on a CNN microphone after...

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January 17, 2020
EU may ban facial-recognition technology over fears of abuse

The European Union is considering banning facial-recognition technology in public areas for up to five years, to give it time to work out how to prevent abuses.

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January 17, 2020
Putin puts unknown into power as his grip tightens

Russia's ruling party has unanimously backed President Vladimir Putin's surprise choice for prime minister, Mikhail Mishustin - a man with nearly no political profile.

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January 17, 2020
Tourism industry takes €619m hit due to fires

The main tourism body in Australia has estimated the country's bushfire crisis has cost the industry A$1bn (€619m) and called for urgent help from the government to lure back visitors.

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January 17, 2020
I gave Ukraine ultimatum on Biden probe – Giuliani aide

A close associate of Donald Trump's personal lawyer says he delivered an ultimatum to the incoming president of Ukraine that no senior US officials would attend his inauguration and all...

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January 17, 2020
Tributes to Tolkien’s son after death aged 95

Christopher Tolkien, the son of 'The Lord Of The Rings' author JRR Tolkien, has been hailed as a "titan" of fantasy literature following his death aged 95.

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January 17, 2020
Girls as young as 11 seen on Epstein’s jet, claims lawsuit

The top law enforcement officer in the US Virgin Islands has filed a lawsuit against the estate of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, alleging that he trafficked and sexually abused girls...

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January 17, 2020
Rouhani vows ‘no limits’ on nuclear scheme

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has said there is "no limit" to the country's enrichment of uranium after it abandoned its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal in response to the...

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January 17, 2020
People risk volcano as they rescue work horses

People who have evacuated the danger zone of a Philippine volcano are returning in a bid to save their livelihoods and possessions.

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January 17, 2020
Tributes to Tolkien’s son after death aged 95

Christopher Tolkien, the son of 'The Lord Of The Rings' author JRR Tolkien, has been hailed as a "titan" of fantasy literature following his death aged 95.

Continue Reading
January 16, 2020
11-year-old quadruple amputee receives Star Wars bionic arm

An 11-year-old quadruple amputee has become the first person to receive an R2-D2 bionic arm.

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January 16, 2020
11-year-old quadruple amputee receives Star Wars bionic arm

An 11-year-old quadruple amputee has become the first person to receive an R2-D2 bionic arm.

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January 16, 2020
11-year-old quadruple amputee receives Star Wars bionic arm

An 11-year-old quadruple amputee has become the first person to receive an R2-D2 bionic arm.

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January 16, 2020
11-year-old quadruple amputee receives Star Wars bionic arm

An 11-year-old quadruple amputee has become the first person to receive an R2-D2 bionic arm.

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January 16, 2020
11-year-old quadruple amputee receives Star Wars bionic arm

An 11-year-old quadruple amputee has become the first person to receive an R2-D2 bionic arm.

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January 16, 2020
Wounded baby whale given antibiotic shot fired from air gun

Scientists have given an antibiotic shot to a badly injured newborn whale they have been tracking off the coasts of Georgia and Florida, hoping to improve what experts said were...

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January 16, 2020
Lizzo, The Who and Foo Fighters among 2020 Jazz Fest acts

The Who, Stevie Nicks and Foo Fighters will join Lizzo, Lionel Richie, Lenny Kravitz, The Avett Brothers and Elvis Costello at the 2020 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, organisers...

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January 16, 2020
Lizzo, The Who and Foo Fighters among 2020 Jazz Fest acts

The Who, Stevie Nicks and Foo Fighters will join Lizzo, Lionel Richie, Lenny Kravitz, The Avett Brothers and Elvis Costello at the 2020 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, organisers...

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January 16, 2020
Lizzo, The Who and Foo Fighters among 2020 Jazz Fest acts

The Who, Stevie Nicks and Foo Fighters will join Lizzo, Lionel Richie, Lenny Kravitz, The Avett Brothers and Elvis Costello at the 2020 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, organisers...

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January 16, 2020
Lizzo, The Who and Foo Fighters among 2020 Jazz Fest acts

The Who, Stevie Nicks and Foo Fighters will join Lizzo, Lionel Richie, Lenny Kravitz, The Avett Brothers and Elvis Costello at the 2020 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, organisers...

Continue Reading
January 16, 2020
Lizzo, The Who and Foo Fighters among 2020 Jazz Fest acts

The Who, Stevie Nicks and Foo Fighters will join Lizzo, Lionel Richie, Lenny Kravitz, The Avett Brothers and Elvis Costello at the 2020 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, organisers...

Continue Reading
January 16, 2020
Lizzo, The Who and Foo Fighters among 2020 Jazz Fest acts

The Who, Stevie Nicks and Foo Fighters will join Lizzo, Lionel Richie, Lenny Kravitz, The Avett Brothers and Elvis Costello at the 2020 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, organisers...

Continue Reading
January 16, 2020
Lizzo, The Who and Foo Fighters among 2020 Jazz Fest acts

The Who, Stevie Nicks and Foo Fighters will join Lizzo, Lionel Richie, Lenny Kravitz, The Avett Brothers and Elvis Costello at the 2020 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, organisers...

Continue Reading