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Russian troops take control of key Ukrainian city
Russian forces have seized control of a key port city in southern Ukraine, the mayor says.
Kherson is the first major city to be taken...
Thousands of Gay men pardoned for past convictions in the UK
Thousands of gay and bisexual men found guilty of decades-old sexual offences in England and Wales have been posthumously pardoned.
The enactment by the government...
Ban on TikTok dropped by Joe Biden
US President Joe Biden has revoked an executive order from his predecessor Donald Trump banning Chinese apps TikTok and WeChat in the US.
The ban...
Seven year old girl dies in custody after crossing Mexico-US border
A seven-year-old girl who illegally crossed the Mexico-US border with family died hours after being taken into custody, US officials say.
The Guatemalan girl, who...
Russia orders Estonian ambassador to leave by early February
Russia has ordered the Estonian ambassador in the country to leave by February 7th, as they accuse Estonia of Russophobia.
In a statement, the Russian...
Thousands in the US and Canada left without power following winter storm
Parts of the US and Canada have been brought under heavy snow and ice after being hit by a major winter storm, putting more...
Colombia’s new left-wing leader wants global drugs rethink
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has called for a fresh global strategy to combat illegal drugs trafficking.
Speaking at his inauguration, the country's first ever left-wing...
President Barack Obama says Paris Climate talks 'could be turning point'
US President Barack Obama says the UN climate conference in Paris could be a "turning point" in global efforts to limit future temperature rise.
According...
UK and Ghana sign prisoner exchange deal
The UK has signed a deal with the West African nation of Ghana for the transfer of prisoners between the two countries.
It means citizens...
A monument to pro-slavery forces destroyed in Charlottesville
A monument to pro-slavery forces has been destroyed, in the wake of clashes in Charlottesville. The Durham Country sheriff said he would seek vandalism...
