Day: 18 December 2022
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Twitter to stop users linking to big social media platforms
The move affects content from Facebook, Instagram and Mastodon among other social media sites.
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World Cup final: ‘No-one can now deny Messi is one of the game’s greatest’
After leading Argentina to World Cup glory, BBC Sport’s Phil McNulty believes Lionel Messi has now confirmed himself among football’s greatest.
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Salang tunnel: 19 killed, dozens injured in fire
Officials say an oil tanker overturned and caught fire in a tunnel linking Kabul to the north.
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World Cup final: Argentina beat France on penalties in dramatic Qatar showpiece
Lionel Messi leads Argentina to World Cup glory, beating France on penalties in one of the most thrilling climaxes in final history.
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ANC conference: Mkhize rivals Ramaphosa in tight ANC party race
The South African president is in a tight race with former Health Minister Zweli Mkhize to lead party.
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Singapore’s crypto ambitions shaken by FTX collapse
Users call for more regulation after state fund writes off investment in fallen cryptocurrency exchange.
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China Covid: Health expert predicts three winter waves
The country is currently facing a spike in cases after restrictions were eased earlier this month.
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Iraq: At least seven police killed in bomb and gun attack
No group has said it carried out the attack, but Iraqi officials blamed IS militants.
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Ukraine: Russia to deploy musicians to front to boost morale
The new “front-line creative brigade” will consist of volunteer musicians and mobilised recruits.
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Salah Hammouri: Israel deports Palestinian lawyer to France
Israel says Salah Hamouri is a member of a terror group and has planned attacks on the state.