Day: 6 January 2023
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Kevin McCarthy says he has votes to become US House Speaker
Despite losing 13 votes, the Republican says he will prevail when lawmakers reconvene on Friday night.
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Real Housewives star Jen Shah sentenced to over six years in prison
Jen Shah pleaded guilty in July for her role in a telemarketing fraud that targeted vulnerable people.
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McDonald’s leaves Kazakhstan over supply shortages
It is understood access to certain products has become difficult due to sanctions against Russia.
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Jerusalem Christian cemetery attack: Two teenagers arrested
Headstones were toppled and smashed at the historic cemetery in an “act of intentional vandalism”.
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Márcio Freire: ‘Mad Dogs’ legendary surfer killed in Portugal’s giant waves
The big-wave Brazilian pioneer fell while surfing giant waves off Nazaré in central Portugal.
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NFL star Hamlin breathing on own after cardiac arrest
His team says he has been able to talk to his family and the recovery is remarkable.
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Trump sued for wrongful death on second anniversary of Capitol riots
The lawsuit comes as Washington marks the second anniversary of the Capitol riots.
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Iran protests: Death row reporter Mehdi Beik arrested
Colleagues tweet support for Mehdi Beik, who interviewed families of protesters sentenced to death.
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Ukraine war: Kyiv and Moscow blame each other as Putin’s truce falters
A unilateral ceasefire called by Russia breaks down within hours of coming into effect.
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Kevin McCarthy hopes for deal as US House Speaker fight hits day four
Republican Kevin McCarthy’s bid for the role has been thwarted repeatedly by rebels in his own party.