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December 27, 2019
New heat warning issued in South Australia as wildfires persist

A code red has been issued in South Australia as temperatures hit 42C in the state's capital, while firefighters battling wildfires in New South Wales established containment lines ahead of...

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December 27, 2019
Banks hope to leave financial crash woes in old decade

More than a decade on from the financial crisis, British banks hope to put the shock firmly behind them as they go into the third decade of the millennium.

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December 27, 2019
Christmas typhoon leaves 28 dead in the Philippines

A strong typhoon that barrelled through the central Philippines has left at least 28 dead and 12 missing, and forced thousands to flee their homes, devastating Christmas celebrations in a...

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December 27, 2019
Christmas typhoon leaves 28 dead in the Philippines

A strong typhoon that barrelled through the central Philippines has left at least 28 dead and 12 missing, and forced thousands to flee their homes, devastating Christmas celebrations in a...

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December 27, 2019
Christmas typhoon leaves 28 dead in the Philippines

A strong typhoon that barrelled through the central Philippines has left at least 28 dead and 12 missing, and forced thousands to flee their homes, devastating Christmas celebrations in a...

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December 27, 2019
Christmas typhoon leaves 28 dead in the Philippines

A strong typhoon that barrelled through the central Philippines has left at least 28 dead and 12 missing, and forced thousands to flee their homes, devastating Christmas celebrations in a...

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December 27, 2019
Christmas typhoon leaves 28 dead in the Philippines

A strong typhoon that barrelled through the central Philippines has left at least 28 dead and 12 missing, and forced thousands to flee their homes, devastating Christmas celebrations in a...

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December 27, 2019
Israeli PM Netanyahu wins Likud party vote in boost ahead of new general election

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu easily won a vote to keep the Likud party helm, the party said on Friday. The result is seen as a boost ahead of what...

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December 27, 2019
12 killed and dozens injured as plane crashes in Kazakhstan

A Kazakh plane with 98 people aboard has crashed shortly after take-off, killing at least 12 people, officials in Almaty said.

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December 27, 2019
12 killed and dozens injured as plane crashes in Kazakhstan

A Kazakh plane with 98 people aboard has crashed shortly after take-off, killing at least 12 people, officials in Almaty said.

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December 27, 2019
15 killed and 66 injured as plane crashes in Kazakhstan

A Kazakh plane with 98 people aboard has crashed shortly after take-off, killing at least 15 people, officials in Almaty said.

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December 27, 2019
12 killed and 49 injured as plane crashes in Kazakhstan

A Kazakh plane with 98 people aboard has crashed shortly after take-off, killing at least 15 people, officials in Almaty said.

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December 27, 2019
At least 15 dead in Kazakhstan aircraft crash

A Kazakhstan plane with 98 people aboard crashed soon after takeoff early on Friday morning, killing at least 15 people, officials in Almaty said.

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December 27, 2019
At least 15 dead in Kazakhstan aircraft crash

A Kazakhstan plane with 98 people aboard crashed soon after takeoff early on Friday morning, killing at least 15 people, officials in Almaty said.

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December 27, 2019
At least 15 dead in Kazakhstan aircraft crash

A Kazakhstan plane with 98 people aboard crashed soon after takeoff early on Friday morning, killing at least 15 people, officials in Almaty said.

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December 27, 2019
Opponents of Putin raided in crackdown by Kremlin

Russian authorities stepped up the pressure on the country's opposition yesterday by raiding the office of a protest leader and his team.

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December 27, 2019
Prince used name ‘Andrew Inverness’ for private fund

Prince Andrew set up a private investment fund under an assumed name to channel deals brokered in Buckingham Palace.

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December 27, 2019
At least 16 dead as typhoon with 200kmh winds causes devastation in Philippines

At least 16 people have been confirmed dead as the Philippines counted the cost of a devastating typhoon that ripped through the centre of the country on Christmas Day.

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December 27, 2019
Trump issues warning over ‘carnage’ in Syria

US President Donald Trump has spoken out against the "carnage" involving thousands of civilians in a rebel stronghold in Syria.

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December 27, 2019
Prince used name ‘Andrew Inverness’ for private fund

Prince Andrew set up a private investment fund under an assumed name to channel deals brokered in Buckingham Palace.

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December 27, 2019
Australia faces another heatwave after cooler weather eases fight against fires

Firefighters battling wildfires in Australia's most populous state have tried to make headway amid favourable conditions, before an "extreme heatwave" hits embattled areas at the weekend.

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December 27, 2019
At least 16 dead as typhoon with 200kmh winds causes devastation in Philippines

At least 16 people have been confirmed dead as the Philippines counted the cost of a devastating typhoon that ripped through the centre of the country on Christmas Day.

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December 27, 2019
‘Tragic accident’ – father, daughter and son found dead in Costa del Sol swimming pool ‘could not swim’

A British father who drowned along with two of his children in a pool in the Costa del Sol on Christmas Eve was a Christian pastor who reportedly could not...

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December 27, 2019
Iraqi president ‘would rather quit’ than appoint new PM backed by Iran

Iraqi President Barham Salih refused yesterday to designate the nominee of an Iran-backed parliamentary bloc for prime minister, saying he would rather resign than appoint someone to the position who...

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December 27, 2019
‘Tragic accident’ – father, daughter and son found dead in Costa del Sol swimming pool ‘could not swim’

A British father who drowned along with two of his children in a pool in the Costa del Sol on Christmas Eve was a Christian pastor who reportedly could not...

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December 27, 2019
Father who died in failed bid to save daughter (9) was Christian pastor

A British father who drowned along with two of his children in a swimming pool in the Costa del Sol on Christmas Eve was a Christian pastor.

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December 27, 2019
Trump issues warning over ‘carnage’ in Syria

US President Donald Trump has spoken out against the "carnage" involving thousands of civilians in a rebel stronghold in Syria.

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December 27, 2019
Opponents of Putin raided in crackdown by Kremlin

Russian authorities stepped up the pressure on the country's opposition yesterday by raiding the office of a protest leader and his team.

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December 27, 2019
‘Tragic accident’ – father, daughter and son found dead in Costa del Sol swimming pool ‘could not swim’

A British father who drowned along with two of his children in a pool in the Costa del Sol on Christmas Eve was a Christian pastor who reportedly could not...

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December 27, 2019
Iraqi president ‘would rather quit’ than appoint new PM backed by Iran

Iraqi President Barham Salih refused yesterday to designate the nominee of an Iran-backed parliamentary bloc for prime minister, saying he would rather resign than appoint someone to the position who...

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December 27, 2019
Trump issues warning over ‘carnage’ in Syria

US President Donald Trump has spoken out against the "carnage" involving thousands of civilians in a rebel stronghold in Syria.

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December 27, 2019
Trump issues warning over ‘carnage’ in Syria

US President Donald Trump has spoken out against the "carnage" involving thousands of civilians in a rebel stronghold in Syria.

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December 27, 2019
Trump issues warning over ‘carnage’ in Syria

US President Donald Trump has spoken out against the "carnage" involving thousands of civilians in a rebel stronghold in Syria.

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December 27, 2019
At least 16 dead as typhoon with 200kmh winds causes devastation in Philippines

At least 16 people have been confirmed dead as the Philippines counted the cost of a devastating typhoon that ripped through the centre of the country on Christmas Day.

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December 27, 2019
Australia faces another heatwave after cooler weather eases fight against fires

Firefighters battling wildfires in Australia's most populous state have tried to make headway amid favourable conditions, before an "extreme heatwave" hits embattled areas at the weekend.

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December 27, 2019
Father who died in failed bid to save daughter (9) was Christian pastor

A British father who drowned along with two of his children in a swimming pool in the Costa del Sol on Christmas Eve was a Christian pastor.

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December 27, 2019
Iraqi president ‘would rather quit’ than appoint new PM backed by Iran

Iraqi President Barham Salih refused yesterday to designate the nominee of an Iran-backed parliamentary bloc for prime minister, saying he would rather resign than appoint someone to the position who...

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December 27, 2019
Netanyahu faces challenge from within his own party ranks

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tried to rally support yesterday as he faced a leadership challenge from within his own Likud party.

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December 27, 2019
‘Tragic accident’ – father, daughter and son found dead in Costa del Sol swimming pool ‘could not swim’

A British father who drowned along with two of his children in a pool in the Costa del Sol on Christmas Eve was a Christian pastor who reportedly could not...

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December 26, 2019
Benjamin Netanyahu says he has won party primary ahead of Israel election

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared victory in his primary election battle for leadership of the Likud party.

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