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Johnson U-turn leaves nation’s plans for Christmas in tatters
Read More Spread of new Covid strain forces lockdown with a ‘stay home’ alert for London and south-east Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The nation’s Christmas plans were plunged into chaos last night after Boris Johnson dramatically abandoned his attempts to avoid tighter Covid restrictions, and instead placed millions of people…
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If only they listened to Greta: World Economic Forum says CLIMATE CHANGE wrecked Venus
Read More When it comes to the fight against climate change, the boffins at the World Economic Forum think we can learn from the planet Venus, which had its oceans and milder climate wrecked. All that, and nobody on Venus ever drove a car. “We can learn a lot about climate change from Venus, our…
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Trump wanted conspiracy theorist Sidney Powell as special counsel on voter fraud – report
Read More Rudy Giuliani and other advisers opposed president’s suggestion, according to New York Times Donald Trump pushed to have the lawyer and “kraken” conspiracy theorist Sidney Powell named as a special counsel to investigate supposed electoral fraud, the New York Times reported on Saturday. Related: Trump downplays government hack after Pompeo blames it on…
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Haves vs. have-nots: Who ‘deserves’ to be next in line for the COVID-19 vaccine?
Read More Americans waiting their turn for a COVID-19 vaccine may not be pleased to see who’s in line ahead of them. Does a prisoner or smoker deserve it more? Americans waiting their turn for a COVID-19 vaccine may not be pleased to see who’s in line ahead of them. Does a prisoner or smoker…
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‘I took a trip to the North Pole’: Anthony Fauci tells children he vaccinated Santa
Read More Top US infectious diseases expert tells Sesame Street event Father Christmas is ‘good to go’ for present-delivery duty California healthcare system on brink as cases surge Coronavirus – live coverage Children around the world should not worry about the logistics of Christmas present delivery while the coronavirus pandemic rages, Dr Anthony Fauci said…
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What we know – and still don’t – about the worst-ever US government cyber-attack
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Angela Merkel asks all Germans to have a Covid-secure Skype Christmas
Read More Germany recorded more than 31,000 new infections and 702 deaths on Saturday – a rise in cases of almost 60%. Germany recorded more than 31,000 new infections and 702 deaths on Saturday – a rise in cases of almost 60%.
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Man who reportedly had Covid symptoms dies after flight from Florida
Read More Passenger signed form saying he had not tested positive for disease, airline says Passenger signed form saying he had not tested positive for disease, airline says
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Wokestradamus? Parody Twitter account ‘Titania McGrath’ perfectly predicted the latest social justice battles
Read More In a bizarre case of life imitating art, a parody Twitter account making fun of the woke movement ended up predicting exactly what that movement would do. Does the line between satire and reality even exist any more? ‘Titania McGrath’ doesn’t exist, and is a creation of Spiked columnist Andrew Doyle. Yet her…
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Former Melania Trump aide claims the first lady called Ivanka and Jared ‘snakes’, reigniting feud rumours
Read More ‘We called [Ivanka] the serial poacher,’ Stephanie Winston Wolkoff says about her time working for Mrs Trump ‘We called [Ivanka] the serial poacher,’ Stephanie Winston Wolkoff says about her time working for Mrs Trump
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Congress hurries to finalize nearly $1tn coronavirus economic relief deal
Read More Small number of issues remain as Senate convenes Controversy over measure to curb Fed powers New record for daily Covid cases as Moderna vaccine approved Congressional negotiators were down to a handful of issues on Saturday, as they sought to finalize an almost $1tn Covid-19 economic relief package. Related: Trump downplays government hack…
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AP News Digest 2 p.m.
Read More Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All Times EST. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at https://newsroom.ap.org. Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All Times EST. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at…
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The sneaky revolution: ‘It’s changing absolutely every job’
Read More The drawbacks of insecure work and the gig economy have crystallised in the past six months. In an era of accelerated change, how can young Australians find quality jobs? Freedom lost: the generation now coming of age Greg Jericho: This recession has not spared Australia’s youth “This industrial revolution is a sneaky one,”…
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German police bust crime ring based at Turkish call center
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An Unlikely Alliance? Canada-Japan Relations in the Justin Trudeau Years
Read More Japan offers Canada access to the Asian market as well as protection from the increasing ‘China threat’ which will enhance Canada’s prospects in the future.Japan offers Canada access to the Asian market as well as protection from the increasing ‘China threat’ which will enhance Canada’s prospects in the future.
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Strict Christmas travel ban for Scotland as Wales enters early lockdown
Read More Scotland and Wales also reduce five-day festive window for indoor mixing to one day Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage There will be a strict travel ban between Scotland and the rest of the UK throughout the festive period, and the five-day Christmas window for indoor mixing will be reduced…
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Pompeo blames Russians for massive cyberattack
Read MoreSources told CBS News it is believed to be the largest cyber espionage campaign in U.S. history, and it’s not over.Sources told CBS News it is believed to be the largest cyber espionage campaign in U.S. history, and it’s not over.
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Trump downplays government hack after Pompeo blames it on Russia
Read More Secretary of state is first in administration to point to Russia but Trump attacks media over reports What we know – and still don’t – about the cyber-attack Not long after Mike Pompeo became the first member of the Trump administration to blame Russia for wide-ranging hacks of US government agencies and private…
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Another US coronavirus record; vaccine shipments reduced
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Lionel Messi equals Pele goalscoring record with 643rd goal for Barcelona
Read MoreLionel Messi scores his 643rd goal for Barcelona – equalling Pele’s record for goals for a single club – but his side draw at home to Valencia.Lionel Messi scores his 643rd goal for Barcelona – equalling Pele’s record for goals for a single club – but his side draw at home to Valencia.
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Fishing talks move at snail’s pace in EU-UK Brexit standoff
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Trump again shows ‘reluctance’ to criticize Russia after suggesting China may have been behind cyberattack
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Army General Apologizes for ‘Miscommunication’ Over Vaccine Shipments
Read More The Army general in charge of getting COVID-19 vaccines across the United States apologized on Saturday for “miscommunication” with states over the number of doses to be delivered in the early stages of distribution. “I failed. I’m adjusting. I am fixing and we will move forward from there,” Gen. Gustave Perna told reporters…
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Congress Averts Shutdown With Two-Day Stopgap Spending Bill
Read More WASHINGTON — Congress passed a two-day stopgap spending bill Friday night, averting a partial government shutdown and buying yet more time for frustratingly slow endgame negotiations on an almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package. The virus aid talks remained on track, both sides said, but closing out final disagreements was proving difficult.…
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GOP senator blocks $1200 Covid cheques and attacks’ compassion’ in politics
Read More ‘I’m not heartless. I want to help people,’ Ron Johnson claims ‘I’m not heartless. I want to help people,’ Ron Johnson claims
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Palestinian foreign minister urges Israel to return to talks
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US sets new record for daily Covid cases as Moderna vaccine approved
Read More Nearly 250,000 new cases on Friday; more than 2,800 deaths California healthcare system on brink as cases surge Coronavirus – live coverage The US set yet another record for new coronavirus cases on Friday, at almost 250,000, even as a second vaccine, from Moderna, was approved. Related: FDA authorizes Moderna coronavirus vaccine for…
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Iraq’s central bank devalues dinar by 22% amid public anger
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Ten billionaires reap $400bn boost to wealth during pandemic
Read More Covid-19 pushed many into poverty but brought huge benefits for some of the wealthiest, renewing calls for fairer taxes Coronavirus – latest updates Coronavirus – see all our coverage Ten of the richest people in the world have boosted their already vast wealth by more than $400bn (£296bn) since the coronavirus pandemic began…
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Covid: Chile’s president Sebastián Piñera fined $3,500 for no-mask selfie
Read MoreSebastián Piñera apologised for breaching Covid rules by posing for the photo on a beach this month.Sebastián Piñera apologised for breaching Covid rules by posing for the photo on a beach this month.
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Bugs for the poor, lab steaks for the rich? Vat-grown chicken meat makes debut in first-ever sale at posh Singapore restaurant
Read More Commercial cultured meat has made its global market debut after climate-conscious teens got served premium-priced nuggets made from vat-grown chicken meat at a luxurious Singapore restaurant. On Saturday evening, the 1880 restaurant in Robertson Quay, a posh entertainment district in Singapore, began serving a special kind of dish. The diners were served what…
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Musician Jacob Collier on finding his unique sound
Read MoreBritish-born artist Jacob Collier is a multi-instrumental maestro of the 21st century. The genre-defying musician is already a four-time Grammy winner, and is nominated for another three at the upcoming awards show. Collier spoke with Anthony Mason about discovering his unique sound, and his childhood memories with his professional musician mom.British-born artist Jacob Collier…
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Mike Pompeo Says Russia Is ‘Pretty Clearly’ Behind Cyberattack on U.S.
Read More Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Russia was “pretty clearly” behind the grave cyberattack against the United States, the first administration official to publicly tie the Kremlin to the widespread intrusion at a time when President Donald Trump has kept silent on the failure to protect government and private-sector computer networks. It’s not…
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Can you hear the bells? Inside the ringing history of these centuries-old objects
Read MoreWhether it’s coming from the Vatican or your local house of worship, the sound of bells ringing is indelible. As Dana Jacobson found out, those reverberations continue to resonate with us after centuries of technological advances, proving that bells are definitely here to stay.Whether it’s coming from the Vatican or your local house of…
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François Bozizé: CAR accuses former president of ‘attempted coup’
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