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Friday, December 31, 2021
Desmond Tutu: Body of South African hero to be aquamated
In line with his eco-friendly beliefs, the water-based process uses a tenth of the energy of cremation.
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Golden Girl actress Betty White dies aged 99
One of America's original screen stars, Betty White enjoyed a career spanning eight decades.
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Covid booster 88% effective against hospital treatment with Omicron
UK health officials said the latest data reinforces the importance of getting a third dose.
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Thursday, December 30, 2021
Covid: Woman isolates in toilet for five hours after positive mid-flight test
A US teacher says she spent five hours in the toilet after testing positive for Covid-19.
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Africa Cup of Nations: Tournament is being 'disrespected', says former England striker Ian Wright
The Africa Cup of Nations is being "disrespected" by some negative media coverage, says former England striker Ian Wright.
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Virginia Confederate monuments likely headed to black history museum
A black history museum and culture centre in Richmond may soon receive the controversial memorials.
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Tesla to recall 475,000 cars in the US
The number of cars being recalled is nearly equivalent to the firm's global deliveries last year.
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Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Ukraine tensions: Biden and Putin phone call seeks 'diplomatic path'
The presidents of the US and Russia will speak again in a bid to de-escalate tensions over Ukraine.
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Russia orders health and drug checks for foreigners
Business groups criticise a new law requiring mandatory fingerprinting, drug tests and STD checks.
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Covid: Omicron and Delta driving tsunami of cases - WHO
The warning comes as record cases are once again reported across the US and Europe.
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Malawians mourn ex-First Lady Anne Chidzira Muluzi
Tributes are paid to Anne Chidzira Muluzi, the first woman to hold the title there, who died aged 69.
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Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Israel tries to contain avian flu outbreak after 5,000 wild cranes die
Some 5,000 wild cranes have died and hundreds of thousands of chickens and turkeys are being culled.
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Jordan MPs fighting in parliament session live-streamed on local television
The argument began as the chamber debated constitutional reforms, including gender equality.
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Ghislaine Maxwell jury faces longer hours because of Covid
The judge in Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking trial asks jurors to meet for an extra hour a day.
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Monday, December 27, 2021
US animal shelter shocked after 800 parakeets surrendered
A Detroit animal shelter said the birds were handed over in a "very unhealthy situation".
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Sunday, December 26, 2021
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Friday, December 24, 2021
'Let's go, Brandon': Caller pranks Biden at White House event
A father from Oregon uttered a term that is code for an obscenity directed at the president.
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Police stray bullet kills teen in LA store's dressing room
The teenager was in a changing room with her mother trying on dresses for her 15th birthday party.
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Thursday, December 23, 2021
Daunte Wright death: US 'Taser mixup' ex-officer guilty of manslaughter
The April shooting led to days of demonstrations against police killings of black men.
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James Franco: I'll admit, I did sleep with students... and that was wrong
The actor paid $2.2m (£1.6m) after being sued over "sexually-charged behaviour towards female students".
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Joan Didion: US literary icon dies at 87
She was known for chronicling US culture and was a screenwriter for the 1976 film A Star is Born.
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