Day: 4 December 2022
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Russia: Bodies of 2,500 seals found along Caspian Sea coast
The seals were found on the Caspian Sea coast, but officials do not believe they died violently.
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EU must act over distortions from US climate plan – von der Leyen
Ursula von der Leyen says the EU must act amid concerns within the bloc over US climate legislation.
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Ukraine war: Two generations share bed after Russian strikes
Sofia lives in cramped conditions with her boyfriend and his mother after strikes destroyed their home.
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Iran executes four men over alleged links with Israel’s intelligence service
The executions come at a time of heightened tensions in Iran after more than two months of protests.
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Cyril Ramaphosa: South African leader leaves future in ANC hands
Cyril Ramaphosa, under pressure following a critical report, says the ANC will decide his next move.
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Syria: Protesters storm governor’s office in southern city of Sweida
Protesters in the Druze-majority city of Sweida reportedly call for the overthrow of President Assad.
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Trump’s call for ‘end’ of constitution condemned by Democrats
The White House says the former president’s comments are “anathema to the soul of our nation”.
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Iran to disband morality police amid ongoing protests, says attorney general
The move would mark a concession to protesters but it has not been confirmed by other authorities.
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Mount Semeru: Indonesia raises alert to highest level as volcano erupts on Java island
Japan also issued a tsunami warning for its southernmost islands after the eruption.
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Cutting energy prices will take years – power boss
The head of energy giant Enel says renewables are key to getting prices back to pre-Ukraine war levels.