Day: 24 November 2022
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Ancient Roman snacks found in Colosseum dig
The study of the sewers under Rome’s landmark found traces of olives, nuts and other foods.
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Algeria fires: Dozens sentenced to death for lynching
The victim had gone to help fight rampant forest fires but was falsely accused of arson.
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Ukraine war: Ukraine struggles to restore power after Russian strikes
Ukraine says 50% of the country’s electricity needs are not being met, and water supplies are affected.
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Mercedes drivers can pay to speed up faster
Owners of some Mercedes electric cars in the US can soon pay a $1,200 annual fee to speed up faster.
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Donald Trump sued as New York Adult Survivors Act takes effect
E Jean Carroll filed a lawsuit under the Act, which allows people to pursue decades-old sex abuse claims.
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Kanye West: Adidas investigates after claims of ‘toxic’ behaviour
Rolling Stone has reported that staff have complained about West’s “problematic behaviour”.
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Iran protests: UN fact-finding mission to investigate crackdown
Western diplomats say the probe will hold those responsible for human rights abuses to account.
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Russia passes ‘Answer to Blinken’ gay propaganda law
Extending its controversial law, any mention of LGBT people in books, films and online will be banned.
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Ukraine war: How Ukraine restores power after Russian attacks
Engineers are starting to rebuild infrastructure destroyed during Russia’s occupation of Kherson.
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Asim Munir: Pakistan’s former spy chief named as army head
It ends months of speculation over who would land what is arguably the country’s most powerful job.