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Read MoreWriter whose spy novels chronicle how people’s lives play out in the corrupt setting of the cold war era and beyond John le Carré, who has died aged 89 of pneumonia, raised the spy novel to a new level of seriousness and respect. He was in his late 20s when he began to write…

Read More (LONDON) — John le Carre, the spy-turned-novelist whose elegant and intricate narratives defined the Cold War espionage thriller and brought acclaim to a genre critics had once ignored, has died. He was 89. Le Carre’s literary agency, Curtis Brown, said Sunday he died in Cornwall, southwest England on Saturday after a short illness.…

Read More Trials have claimed 86% efficacy, but Peru has suspended tests because of ‘an adverse event’ and there is concern about lack of transparency Read all our coronavirus coverage here Trials in the United Arab Emirates have shown that China’s Sinopharm vaccine has 86% efficacy. So what is the Chinese treatment, where is it…

Read More Gunman died in hospital after shooting at Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine A man has been shot dead by police after opening fire from the steps of New York City’s Cathedral Church of St John the Divine just after an outdoor choir performance. New York police department spokesman, Sergeant Edward Riley,…

Read More“We have lost a great figure of English literature,” said publisher Curtis Brown CEO Johnny Geller.”We have lost a great figure of English literature,” said publisher Curtis Brown CEO Johnny Geller.

Read MoreThe country’s government says Ambrose Dlamini, 52, died in hospital in South Africa on Sunday.The country’s government says Ambrose Dlamini, 52, died in hospital in South Africa on Sunday.

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Read More Potentially serious flooding and dangerous surf forecast for Queensland and northern NSW as heavy rain and damaging winds pound coast Wild storms battering the Queensland and New South Wales coastline are expected to worsen later on Monday, and authorities have warned the heavy rain and strong winds could be “similar to a category…

Read MoreKatie Melua’s jazz and folk-influenced sound may be new for some American audiences, but she’s spent the last 15 years as one of Great Britain’s top artists. Her first seven studio albums were certified platinum in the U.K., 56 times. Her latest effort, “Album No. 8,” was released in the fall. Melua joins “CBS…

Read More Cases of two men accused of trying to rob a police officer in 1972 are being referred to court of appeal Two men who were jailed nearly 50 years ago on the word of a corrupt detective could finally have their names cleared. The cases of two members of the so-called “Stockwell Six”,…

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Read MoreWhat drives a mother to sell her baby for £70? The story of a woman caught between poverty and traffickers.What drives a mother to sell her baby for £70? The story of a woman caught between poverty and traffickers.

Read More Jill Biden says writer of opinion article is ‘diminishing’ the achievements of women as presidential transition team demands apology The Wall Street Journal has come under a torrent of denunciation for publishing a “sexist” opinion article that calls Jill Biden, the first lady-in-waiting, “kiddo”, and questions her right to use “Dr” in front…

Read MoreThe first elections since the region lost its special status last year have seen low voter turnout.The first elections since the region lost its special status last year have seen low voter turnout.

Read More ESwatini Prime Minister Ambrose Dlamini dies of Covid-19; Trump, Pence and other officials to be offered vaccine starting Monday; US has suffered 298,923 deaths since start of pandemic How Covid revealed the truth about our world FDA chief urged by White House to approve Pfizer vaccine ‘or quit’ Scientists warn against Christmas gatherings…

Read MoreJay and Peter are two of the 538 US electors, who vote on Monday to formally choose the next president.Jay and Peter are two of the 538 US electors, who vote on Monday to formally choose the next president.

Read MoreA diplomatic row has blown up over Iran’s execution of pro-opposition journalist Ruhollah Zam.A diplomatic row has blown up over Iran’s execution of pro-opposition journalist Ruhollah Zam.

Read MoreChancellor Angela Merkel said she and the governors of Germany’s 16 states agreed Sunday to step up the country’s lockdown measures beginning Wednesday until January 10.Chancellor Angela Merkel said she and the governors of Germany’s 16 states agreed Sunday to step up the country’s lockdown measures beginning Wednesday until January 10.

Read More Foreign Office ‘deeply concerned’ by reports of prison sentence Foreign Office ‘deeply concerned’ by reports of prison sentence

Read More Gunman taken to hospital in critical condition after firing his weapon into the air Gunman taken to hospital in critical condition after firing his weapon into the air

Read More Thriller writer most famous for stories of complex cold war intrigue began his career as a real-life spy in postwar Europe Tinker, tailor, writer, spy: the many lives of John le Carré, in his own words Interview: ‘My ties to England have loosened’ John le Carré, who forged thrillers from equal parts of…

Read More British negotiators stay on in Brussels but PM says two sides still ‘very far apart’ on key issues Britain and the EU enter the final stretch of the Brexit negotiations with renewed hope of a deal being struck within days after Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen agreed to “go the extra…

Read More A man was shot by police after gunfire erupted at the end of Christmas carol concert at a Manhattan cathedral. A man was shot by police after gunfire erupted at the end of Christmas carol concert at a Manhattan cathedral.

Read More The Ukrainian Army received its next batch of 40 Kozak-2 4×4 light armored vehicles on 12 December.  The Ukrainian Armed Forces have officially inducted into service the next batch of 40 new Kozak-2 4×4 light armored vehicles, the Practika company announced on 12 December. The Kozak-2 is a light multi-role vehicle based on…

Read More Strong winds and heavy rain forecast to continue in parts of Queensland’s south-east and northern NSW and report to reveal if Victoria’s contact tracing shortcomings have been fixed. Follow all the latest news updates • Follow coronavirus global news live 9.22pm GMT The storm has also absolutely smashed the beach at Byron Bay,…

Read More Craig Melvin paid tribute to Lawrence Meadows on social media Craig Melvin paid tribute to Lawrence Meadows on social media

Read More ‘The most dangerous thing would be to censor in the name of political correctness,’ says gallery owner ‘The most dangerous thing would be to censor in the name of political correctness,’ says gallery owner

Read More Formality to cement outcome of election takes on real political significance as Trump continues efforts to undermine results President’s lies spark political unrest in several cities Donald Trump on Monday could suffer a withering blow to his increasingly hopeless effort to overturn the results of the US presidential election when 538 members of…

Read MoreCBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports from London on the global toll of the coronavirus pandemic and the latest on the vaccine in the U.K.CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports from London on the global toll of the coronavirus pandemic and the latest on the vaccine in the U.K.

Read More The two sides have been trying to hammer out the details of a post-Brexit world for most of the year. Talks will continue ahead of a fast-approaching deadline, leaders announced on Sunday. (Image credit: Olivier Hoslet/AP) The two sides have been trying to hammer out the details of a post-Brexit world for most…

Read MoreA federal judge in November ordered the Trump administration to stop expelling unaccompanied migrant children without court hearings or asylum interviews.A federal judge in November ordered the Trump administration to stop expelling unaccompanied migrant children without court hearings or asylum interviews.

Read MoreThe former Holiday Inn offered views of Washington DC, but was brought down without a hitch in a controlled implosion.The former Holiday Inn offered views of Washington DC, but was brought down without a hitch in a controlled implosion.

Read More Asylum seekers forcibly returned to their home countries have faced arrest and threats. Some have died Interactive timeline: what happened to every person caught up in Australia’s offshore processing regime Revealed: 1,500 people in limbo under Australia’s ‘bizarre and cruel’ refugee deterrence policy They came for him, as he had said they would.…

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Read MoreGunmen raided an all-boys boarding school on Friday, abducting an unknown number of children.Gunmen raided an all-boys boarding school on Friday, abducting an unknown number of children.