Month: November 2022
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: Author warns about ‘epidemic of self-censorship’
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says it could lead to “the death of learning and the death of creativity”.
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Scott Morrison: Former Australian PM censured over secret ministries
Scott Morrison has been formally condemned by MPs for giving himself extra powers while in office.
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Respect for Marriage Act: Senate passes same-sex marriage bill
The bill now goes back to the Democrat-led House before President Biden signs it into law.
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Camels battle it out in Qatar beauty contest
The hoofed mammals from across the Gulf strut their stuff at a very different “World Cup”.
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Ros Atkins on… China’s crackdown on Covid protests
The BBC’s Ros Atkins looks at how authorities have clamped down on protests against Covid measures.
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Crocodile wrangler charged over fatal chopper crash
Reality TV star Matt Wright is accused of destroying evidence and other offences in Australia.
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Oath Keepers: Two members of far-right militia guilty of US sedition
Founder Stewart Rhodes and one other member, Kelly Meggs, were both found guilty on the rare charge.
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Shenzhou-15: China sends astronauts to Tiangong space station
China has sent astronauts to live on its space station, the second permanent outpost in orbit.
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Somalia meteorite: Joy as scientists find two new elements
Elaliite and elkinstantonite are the new names but the Saar people in Somalia call it Nightfall.
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Maria Kolesnikova: Jailed Belarus opposition figure in intensive care – allies
Maria Kolesnikova is in a serious but stable condition in hospital, her allies say.