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Coca-Cola Christmas truck in flames in Romania
The famous red vehicle caught fire while driving down a busy road in the capital Bucharest. BBC News – World…
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Ukraine war: Kyiv displays Russian nuclear-capable missile
Kyiv says the missiles were fired with non-explosive warheads to deplete Ukrainian air defences. BBC News – World…
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Cyril Ramaphosa: Damning report raises tough questions for South Africa’s leader
South Africa’s president came to power vowing to fight corruption but now has his own case to answer. BBC News – World…
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Escape of Taronga Zoo lions in Sydney caught on camera
Taronga Zoo, in Australia, has released footage of the incident, which happened last month. BBC News – World…
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Saudi Arabia: Quash death sentence for Jordanian convicted of drug offences, urge UN experts
Thirteen independent UN human rights experts raised concerns on Thursday over the planned execution by authorities in Saudi Arabia of a 57-year-old Jordanian citizen convicted for carrying amphetamine pills across the border in 2014, reminding that drug offences “do not meet the threshold for most serious crimes”. UN News
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Deadly landslide engulfs motorway in Brazil
A search effort is under way for dozens of people after the disaster in the southern state of Paraná. BBC News – World…
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World Cup 2022: Female refs ‘a positive message’ for women in Qatar – Stephanie Frappart
Having females referees at the World Cup helps send a positive message over women’s rights in Qatar, says Stephanie Frappart. BBC News – World…
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‘I’m not here to be your pretty woman DJ of the night’
Studies show less than 5% of the music industry is female. This business is trying to change that. BBC News – World…
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China signals ease in Covid policy after mass protests
Dozens of districts in major cities have now begun lifting lockdown measures despite high case numbers. BBC News – World…
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New Zealand and Finland PMs shoot down reporter’s ‘similar age’ question
New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern and Finland’s Sanna Marin gave pointed replies on gender and their roles. BBC News – World…