Town council in Canada at standstill over refusal to take King’s oath
The council has refused to take the oath due to the Crown’s history with Canada’s indigenous people.
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Woman gets first double lung transplant done by robot
The surgical feat was performed on a New York medic who says she got her ‘life back’ because of the procedure.
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‘I am safe’: US kayaker who faked death sends video to police
Police say Ryan Borgwardt is believed to be in Eastern Europe, and has sent a video to prove he is safe.
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US kayaker who faked own death thought to have fled to Europe
US police appeal for a missing man to come back home for Christmas with his family.
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Russia gives N Korea million barrels of oil, breaking sanctions: report
Satellite image analysis shows several North Korean tankers visiting Russia dozens of times since March.
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Russia gives North Korea a million barrels of oil, report finds
The oil is payment for Pyongyang’s help in fuelling the war in Ukraine, experts tell the BBC.
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Brazil police formally accuse Bolsonaro of alleged coup plot
Former President Bolsonaro says he will mount a legal “fight” against the accusations.
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Putin warns West as Russia hits Ukraine with new missile
Russia’s president says the attack on Dnipro is a response to Ukraine’s use of long-range US and UK weaponry.
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Gardner: ICC warrants ‘major blow to Israel’s standing’
Ordinary Palestinians in Gaza welcome the ICC’s announcement, saying they hope it will bring “justice”.
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Fake alcohol deaths highlight SE Asia’s methanol problem
The deaths of four tourists after apparently drinking tainted drinks highlight the wider issue of fake or bootleg alcohol in some South East Asian countries
