Day: 3 January 2023
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Gunman who smoke bombed subway pleads guilty to terrorism
Frank James, 63, was charged with 10 counts of terrorism, one for each person shot.
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Pele’s funeral: Brazil legend given joyous send-off
The footballing legend was laid to rest after a huge procession through the streets of Santos.
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European weather: Winter heat records smashed all over continent
From Spain to Latvia, national and regional records for January are broken across the continent.
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Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to fraud
‘King of Crypto’ Sam Bankman-Fried could face more than 100 years in prison if convicted.
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Vietnamese boy trapped in pillar has ‘limited’ hope for survival
The 10-year-old fell into a buried concrete pillar on a building site in Vietnam on Saturday.
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Makiivka: Russia points fingers after deadliest Ukraine attack
The deaths of dozens of Russian soldiers at Makiivka in Ukraine prompt recriminations in Russia.
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China Covid: Beijing criticises ‘political’ rules for its tourists
As China opens its borders, countries around the world have announced testing for arrivals.
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Tanzania’s leader lifts ban on political rallies
President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s decision is the latest move to improve relations with the opposition.
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Two-year ban on foreign homebuyers takes effect in Canada
The measure was enacted to tackle the pressing issue of housing affordability in the country.
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Black Eyed Peas in Polish row over rainbow armbands
A minister brands the band’s “LGBT promotion” on Poland’s New Year’s Eve TV special a disgrace.