Day: 20 December 2022
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Ros Atkins on… China’s Covid surge
As China deals with a new Covid wave, Ros Atkins looks at why it’s hard to assess its scale.
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Ukrainian President Zelensky to travel to US in first foreign visit since invasion – reports
The Ukrainian leader is due to address a joint session of the US Congress, according to US media.
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World Cup 2022: Argentina abandon Buenos Aires bus parade amid jubilant scenes
Argentina’s World Cup winners have to abandon an open-top bus and take a helicopter ride over the millions of fans celebrating in Buenos Aires.
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Deadly California earthquake leaves thousands without power
The magnitude 6.4 tremor struck overnight, killing at least two people and damaging roads and buildings.
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Afghanistan: Taliban closes universities to women
The move further restricts women’s access to education, after they were excluded from secondary schools.
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FBI warns of explosion in sextortion cases targeting teenagers
There has been a rise in cases of teenage boys being tricked into sending explicit pictures online.
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China Covid: Five deaths under country’s new counting method
China has been experiencing a surge in Covid cases after restrictions were eased earlier this month.
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Islamic police raid ‘gay wedding’ in Nigeria’s Kano city
Nearly 20 guests have been detained, but the couple who planned to marry are on the run.
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Benin Bronzes: Germany returns looted artefacts to Nigeria
The return of 20 Benin Bronzes is part of Germany’s efforts to deal with a “dark colonial history”.
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Lionel Messi World Cup Instagram post is most-liked ever
The Argentine footballer has picked up more than 57 million likes for his collection of photos.