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Putin hails electoral victory that was preordained

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President Vladimir Putin basked in a victory on Monday that was never in doubt, as partial election results underlined the Russian leader’s total control of the ...

South Africa expresses concern at rising tension in Jerusalem

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South Africa on Sunday expressed concern at the rising tensions in Jerusalem and called on Israel to cease attacks against Palestinians.

Eight EU countries agree on start date of Covid-19 vaccination

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The agreement was reached during a video conference of the countries' health ministers.

Exotic animal collector featured on 'Tiger King' is arrested

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Officials say Timothy Stark, who was featured on the Netflix series “Tiger King”, has been arrested in New York after flaunting photos of exotic animals at his sanctuary ...

Trump “running angry,” as he comes out swinging

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Trump was facing intense pressure to turn around his campaign, hoping for the type of last-minute surge that gave him a come-from-behind victory four years ago. ...

Hacker who helped Islamic State will remain in US prison

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Ardit Ferizi, 24, is serving a 20-year sentence. He is the first person convicted in the US of both computer hacking and terrorism charges.

Tokyo Olympics found savings despite rising costs

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The savings of about $280 million represent about 2% of the official Tokyo Olympic budget of $12. 6 billion.

Ex-jail employees charged for forcing inmates to listen to “Baby Shark” on repeat

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Inmates were secured to a wall with their hands cuffed behind them while the song played on a loop at a loud volume for hours

IOC and organisers look to simplifying Tokyo Olympics

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Most of the big-ticket spending has already taken place, such as the $1. 43 billion national stadium, and the $520 million swimming venue.

1 in 10 people infected with coronavirus, says WHO

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Experts have long said that the number of confirmed cases greatly underestimates the true figure

The first person cured of HIV, dies of cancer

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Timothy Ray Brown, who made history as “the Berlin patient”, the first person known to be cured of HIV infection, has died. He was 54.

“Mentally ill” mom, daughter get life for deaths of 5 close relatives

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The two entered guilty but mentally ill pleas to five counts of first-degree murder.

New information surfaces about the 1994 MS Estonia ferry disaster

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Some 758 bodies remain entombed on the car ferry, which rests on the seabed 80 metres below the surface.

India’s confirmed coronavirus tally reaches 6 million cases

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New infections in India are currently being reported faster than anywhere else in the world. The world’s second-most populous country is expected to become the pandemic’s ...

Leaders to UN: If virus doesn't kill us, climate change will

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Many world leaders are acutely aware that there's no vaccine for global warming

Woman arrested in connection with ricin letter addressed to White House

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The woman was taken into custody by US Customs and Border Protection officers at the Peace Bridge border crossing near Buffalo and is expected to face federal charges. ...

2 dead, 14 wounded at party in New York

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As many as 100 people were at the gathering when the shooting started.

Multimillion-dollar settlement reached in lawsuit over Breonna Taylor’s death at hands of US cops

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Taylor’s shooting by police serving a narcotics warrant at her home sparked months of protests in Louisville and calls nationwide for the officers to be charged ...

Diplomatic row brews between Iran and Germany over tweet on executed wrestler

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Iran on Saturday executed Navid Afkari, who was convicted of murder, despite an international outcry

Roglic, Pogacar braced for Slovenian showdown on Tour finale

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Which Slovenian cyclist will stand on the top of the podium on Sunday on the Champs-Elysees?

Police nab man entering Ugandan parliament with child’s severed head

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Ugandan police on Monday arrested a man attempting to enter the parliamentary building in the capital carrying the severed head of a child in a wrapped gift box

Watch VideoWildfires destroy 5 Oregon towns

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An unprecedented spate of fierce, wind-driven wildfires in Oregon have all but destroyed five small towns, leaving a potentially high death toll in their wake

England Test skipper misses out on T20 squad

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"We are continuing to develop depth in preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cups,” England selector Ed Smith said.

Heartbreak for SA's Walters after play-off drama at The Belfry

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Danish teenager Hojgaard rallies to clinch the UK Championship

Fatal shooting as Trump supporters, BLM protesters clash in Portland

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Portland has been the site of nightly protests for more than three months since the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.