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Read More Research suggests elegy on arrest of Protestant reformer was not the German artist’s work but of a monk It has been described as “one of the greatest spontaneous prayers in world literature”, but Albrecht Dürer’s elegy on the arrest of Martin Luther, the Protestant reformer, may not have been written by the German…

Read More Mukbang videos have become increasingly popular on Chinese social media sites  Mukbang videos have become increasingly popular on Chinese social media sites 

Read More President Emmanuel Macron calls dead policeman ‘heroes’ President Emmanuel Macron calls dead policeman ‘heroes’

Read MoreFirst phase of vaccination to prioritise people over 70, healthcare workers and those with chronic conditions.First phase of vaccination to prioritise people over 70, healthcare workers and those with chronic conditions.

Read More UN Special Rapporteur on torture, Nils Melzer, has urged the outgoing US President Donald Trump to pardon WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange, arguing he suffered years of persecution for merely “telling the truth.” An open letter to the US President was published by the UN expert on Tuesday, with Melzer joining the chorus of…

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Read MoreWithout formal charges, senior reporter Hussein has now been illegally jailed for fours year in Egypt.Without formal charges, senior reporter Hussein has now been illegally jailed for fours year in Egypt.

Read More The farmers are camped outside New Delhi to protest agricultural reform laws. The farmers don’t see deregulation of the farm sector as beneficial, and don’t trust the government to compensate them. The farmers are camped outside New Delhi to protest agricultural reform laws. The farmers don’t see deregulation of the farm sector as…

Read More NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks to Edward Lucas of the Center for European Policy Analysis about his argument that Western Democracies must form a coalition, led by the U.S., to curb China’s influence. NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks to Edward Lucas of the Center for European Policy Analysis about his argument that Western Democracies must…

Read More France and the U.K. have eased border restrictions imposed after a new strain of the coronavirus was detected in Britain. Thousands of French and other European truckers had been stuck in Dover. France and the U.K. have eased border restrictions imposed after a new strain of the coronavirus was detected in Britain. Thousands…

Read More Israel’s brittle governing coalition collapsed after just seven months, sending the election-fatigued country to its fourth vote in two years. The campaign will feature a new challenger who might win enough support to dethrone the long-serving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, polls suggest. The ballot is to take place on March 23 after parliament…

Read More Israel’s brittle governing coalition collapsed after just seven months, sending the election-fatigued country to its fourth vote in two years. The campaign will feature a new challenger who might win enough support to dethrone the long-serving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, polls suggest. The ballot is to take place on March 23 after parliament…

Read More Robert Jenrick says government to meet to discuss measures to combat ‘very worrying’ new strain Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The communities secretary, Robert Jenrick, has suggested more areas of England will be placed under tier 4 coronavirus restrictions as soon as Boxing Day to combat the “very worrying”…

Read MoreFirst vaccines arrived this week with prime minister expected to be among first recipients to boost public confidence.First vaccines arrived this week with prime minister expected to be among first recipients to boost public confidence.

Read More South Australian eight-year-old is off to his fifth home in seven years and the RSPCA is confident new owner Wilma will know how to handle him It’s a Christmas miracle! Australia’s grumpiest cat has found a new home after being featured in media reports that focused on his “demonic” nature. Returned to the…

Read More Citizens urged to stay vigilant as investigation continues into Zealand-born pilot blamed for spreading infection Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The change in Taipei was subtle but apparent. Within hours of authorities announcing Taiwan’s first community transmission of Covid-19 since April, more people were wearing masks in more places,…

Read More Mr Murdock said his post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is triggered in confined places Mr Murdock said his post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is triggered in confined places

Read MoreThe officers had been called to a small village to investigate a domestic incident.The officers had been called to a small village to investigate a domestic incident.

Read More Three gendarmes were killed and one wounded in a firefight with a suspect while responding to a domestic violence call in the French countryside. The shooting occurred early on Wednesday in a remote area in the country’s central Puy-de-Dome region, French media reported, citing the prosecutor’s office. The gendarmes arrived at the scene…

Read More About 4,000 lorries, and thousands more small vans, were waiting to cross the Channel on Wednesday morning Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Passengers from the UK disembarked from ferries in the port of Calais early on Wednesday after Britain and France agreed a deal to ease a travel ban…

Read MoreChina has evacuated more than 200 nationals to a safer area after eight Chinese mining company vehicles were stolen during armed conflict ahead of an election in the Central African RepublicChina has evacuated more than 200 nationals to a safer area after eight Chinese mining company vehicles were stolen during armed conflict ahead of…

Read MorePolice officers were responding to a call over domestic violence in Puy-de-Dome when a 48-year-old man opened fire.Police officers were responding to a call over domestic violence in Puy-de-Dome when a 48-year-old man opened fire.

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Read More Inspired by Xi Jinping’s ‘operation empty plate’, new law means restaurants will be able to charge patrons for leaving leftovers Xi Jinping’s war on waste is set to be enshrined in law, with the submission of draft legislation to China’s highest legal committee recommending large fines for businesses that enable or promote wasting…

Read MorePresident-elect Joe Biden has chosen Miguel Cardona, Connecticut’s education chief and a lifelong champion of public schools, to serve as education secretaryPresident-elect Joe Biden has chosen Miguel Cardona, Connecticut’s education chief and a lifelong champion of public schools, to serve as education secretary

Read More An 18-year-old American arrested for breaking strict quarantine rules on the Cayman Islands will serve a two-month sentence instead of four after an appeals court agreed to cut her penalty in half, according to the girl’s lawyer. The teen, Georgia resident Skylar Mack, along with her boyfriend Vanjae Ramgeet were both handed reduced…

Read MoreLow savings among certain Black and Asian groups in UK hurt their ability to cope with COVID-19 crisis, think tank says.Low savings among certain Black and Asian groups in UK hurt their ability to cope with COVID-19 crisis, think tank says.

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Read More The excessive use of antibiotics during the Covid-19 pandemic could be fueling a spike in a highly drug-resistant STI – “super gonorrhea” – the World Health Organization has warned amid a recent uptick in the disease. While no antibiotic has been found to be effective in fighting off the coronavirus, the drugs were…

Read More UK entrants to France must have negative Covid test … Europe had nearly half world’s weekly deaths, says WHO … Anthony Fauci ‘extremely confident’ in vaccine. Follow latest updates 4.12am GMT The new Covid variant in the UK is causing problems well beyond European countries imposing restrictions on entry from Britain. Singapore has…

Read MoreBusiness activity, company order books and output prices have rebounded sharply since their coronavirus lockdown lows.Business activity, company order books and output prices have rebounded sharply since their coronavirus lockdown lows.

Read More Outgoing president says $600 stimulus payout to most Americans should increase to $2,000, or $4,000 for a couple Donald Trump has suggested he may not sign the bipartisan $900bn pandemic relief package that Congress passed on Monday night. Trump complained in a video that the bill delivered too much money to foreign countries…

Read MoreIndia could be the first country to give the regulatory green light for the vaccine developed with Oxford University.India could be the first country to give the regulatory green light for the vaccine developed with Oxford University.

Read More (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday pardoned 15 people, including a pair of congressional Republicans who were strong and early supporters, a 2016 campaign official ensnared in the Russia probe and former government contractors convicted in a 2007 massacre in Baghdad. Trump’s actions in his final weeks in office show a president…

Read MoreOutgoing president’s move could further delay urgently-needed financial assistance to millions of Americans.Outgoing president’s move could further delay urgently-needed financial assistance to millions of Americans.