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Climate activists shut London's Tower Bridge

Climate activists shut London's Tower Bridge

UK climate activist group Extinction Rebellion shut down London's iconic Tower Bridge on Friday after two of its protesters abseiled over its sides.

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Ukraine war pushes world food prices to record high

Ukraine war pushes world food prices to record high

World food prices hit an all-time high in March following Russia's invasion of agricultural powerhouse Ukraine, a UN agency said on Friday, adding to concerns about the risk of hunger around the world.

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Man City present toughest challenge in the world says Klopp

Man City present toughest challenge in the world says Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said facing Manchester City is the toughest task in football and hailed Pep Guardiola as the world's best coach.

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Japan ends Russian coal imports, expels diplomats

Japan ends Russian coal imports, expels diplomats

Japan said Friday it will end imports of Russian coal and announced the expulsion of eight of Moscow's diplomats over "war crimes" in Ukraine.

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Vaccine supply outstrips demand, access inequity remains

Vaccine supply outstrips demand, access inequity remains

After two years of racing to vaccinate the world against Covid-19, the number of available doses now surpasses demand in many areas.

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India under fresh scrutiny as UN panel calls for shunning coal

India under fresh scrutiny as UN panel calls for shunning coal

The mounds of jet-black coal shimmering under the afternoon sun at the Dadri power plant are a raw illustration of India's coal dependence -- a habit that despite increasing pressure, the country is finding hard to kick.

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South African captain Elgar hits third half-century

South African captain Elgar hits third half-century

Dean Elgar hit his third successive half-century to get South Africa off to a good start on the first day of the second Test against Bangladesh at St George’s Park in Gqeberha on Friday.

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Israeli PM gives security 'full freedom' to act after attack

Israeli PM gives security 'full freedom' to act after attack

Israel's premier on Friday gave security agencies "full freedom" of operation to curb surging violence, after the latest deadly attack saw a Palestinian gunman kill two men in a popular nightlife area.

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Indonesian thrill-seekers dine in the sky

Indonesian thrill-seekers dine in the sky

Indonesians are heading out to eat again as the Covid-19 pandemic's grip on the country loosens, and some thrill-seekers in Jakarta are celebrating by having dinner while dangling 50 meters in the air.

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Tape of you: Sheeran films songwriting sessions after court case

Tape of you: Sheeran films songwriting sessions after court case

Ed Sheeran says he now films his songwriting sessions to try to avoid future copyright claims after winning a high-profile court case this week.

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