Day: 8 December 2022
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Brittney Griner: Russia frees US basketball star in swap with arms dealer Bout
The US and Russia swap jailed basketball star Brittney Griner for notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout.
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South Korea: Age system to be standardised from 2023
South Korea’s parliament has voted to standardise the country’s age system to the international method.
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World Cup 2022: Spain boss Luis Enrique leaves role after last-16 exit
Luis Enrique leaves his role as Spain manager following their shock last-16 defeat by Morocco in the World Cup.
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DR Congo conflict: M23 rebels executed over 130 civilians – UN
Investigators say the civilians – including 12 children – were “arbitrarily executed” by M23 rebels.
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Risk of Russia using nuclear weapons has lessened, says Germany’s Scholz
The German chancellor said Western pressure had contributed to making Russia tone down its nuclear rhetoric.
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Li Wenliang: Chinese pour hearts out on Covid martyr’s page
Thousands of people are leaving emotional comments on hero Wuhan doctor Li Wenliang’s online page.
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Iran carries out first execution over anti-government protests
Mohsen Shekari was hanged after being convicted of “enmity against God”, state media report.
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Pedro Castillo: Peru’s ousted president detained by police in Lima
Local media report that Pedro Castillo has been moved to a police-run prison following his arrest.
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US state sues Chinese-owned TikTok over data
The app is accused of deceiving users over China’s access to data and exposing kids to mature content.
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Elon Musk turns Twitter into ‘hotel’ for staff
One photo shows a double room with wardrobe and slippers, as Elon Musk seeks to instil a “hardcore” work culture.