Day: 12 January 2023
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France’s Brigitte Macron backs uniforms for schools
The former schoolteacher says she supports wearing a “simple and not drab” outfit.
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Russia’s Putin lays into minister Manturov for ‘fooling around’
Russia’s president publicly tells off the industry minister for delays in ordering planes.
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Unexploded grenade removed from Ukrainian soldier’s chest
Two soldiers oversaw the operation to ensure the unexploded device was removed safely.
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Riverdance’s Michael Flatley has ‘aggressive cancer’
The US dancer and choreographer has had surgery and is in the care of “an excellent team of doctors”.
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Climate change: UAE names oil chief to lead COP28 talks
The CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company has been chosen as president-designate of key climate meeting.
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Ukraine war: Soledar devastation revealed in satellite images
Ruined buildings and cratered landscape in and around Soledar can be seen in new satellite images.
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China: Five dead after man drives into crowd in Guangzhou
The incident has sparked outrage with many accusing the man of deliberately targeting people.
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FTX: Collapsed crypto giant recovers $5bn of assets
The firm’s former chief executive Sam Bankman-Fried is accused of orchestrating an “epic” fraud.
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Cardinal Pell: No state funeral in Victoria due to victim distress
Victoria’s premier says honouring the controversial clergyman would be distressing for abuse victims.
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Brazil riots: Despite rising fears, new round of protests flop
An expected new wave of pro-Bolsonaro protests that had the authorities on edge has failed to materialise.