Month: November 2022
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Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter, dies aged 79
The singer-songwriter, behind some of the group’s biggest hits, dies after an illness, her family says. BBC News – World…
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Chinese web users bypass censors to remember Jiang Zemin
Chinese netizens use toads, spectacles and the word ‘grandpa’ to talk freely about their ex-leader. BBC News – World…
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German bid to ease immigration for skilled workers
The country is currently experiencing labour shortages in several industries, including childcare and IT. BBC News – World…
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Tunisia 1-0 France: Tunisia upset France but fail to qualify
Tunisia record a remarkable victory over defending world champions France, but it is not enough to seal qualification to the World Cup last 16. BBC News – World…
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Spectacular scenes as Hawaii volcano erupts
Aerial footage shows Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano, spewing lava into the air. BBC News – World…
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Pele: Brazil legend in hospital but daughter confirms ‘no emergency’
Brazil legend Pele is in hospital but his daughter confirms there’s “no emergency” involved. BBC News – World…
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EU Commission calls for freeze on €13bn funding for Hungary
The EU’s executive says Hungary needs to enact reforms before receiving EU budget and Covid funding. BBC News – World…
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Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab hailed as momentous breakthrough
Lecanemab is the first drug to remove damage, but there are questions around its impact, side effects and use. BBC News – World…
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World Cup 2022: Iranian protesters celebrate football team’s elimination
People were filmed dancing in streets and honking car horns after the football team lost to the USA. BBC News – World…
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Jiang Zemin: Former Chinese leader dies aged 96
Jiang came to power after the Tiananmen Square protests and presided over high-speed growth. BBC News – World…