Day: 1 December 2022
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Spotify Wrapped: Bad Bunny tops most-streamed artists globally
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny tops the Spotify list for the third year in a row.
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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.
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Spain letter bombs: Spanish PM targeted amid spate of explosive packages
A number of explosive packages have been sent to high-profile targets, including Pedro Sanchez.
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Russian mercenary videos ‘top 1bn views’ on TikTok
The platform is said to be hosting hundreds of videos that celebrate the Russian Wagner group of mercenaries.
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Trump taxes: US lawmakers get access to former president’s returns
The former president had fought for years to keep his records from being disclosed.
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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.
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Foxconn: iPhone maker offers payments for finding new workers
Apple has warned shipments of the iPhone 14 would be delayed due to Covid-19 restrictions.
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US rail strike: House votes to block potential work stoppage
The House has also passed a bill that would guarantee paid sick leave for rail workers.
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Danny Masterson: Jury fails to reach a verdict in rape case against That 70s Show actor
A jury fails to reach a verdict in a case against Danny Masterson, accused of raping three women.
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Idaho stabbings: Families deliver tributes for the four victims at vigil
The town of Moscow remains on edge two weeks after the murders, with the killer still at-large.