North Korea cracking down on wedding dresses and slang – report
The South Korean report uses defectors' accounts to build a picture of human rights in the North.
Elvis Presley’s blue suede shoes could sell for £120,000 at auction
Singer wore footwear on and off stage during 1950s before giving them to a friend when called up to US army
Well it’s one for the money … a lot of money actually.
The blue suede shoes worn by Elvis Presley during the early part of his career are expected to fetch £120,000 at auction on Friday.
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Trump evades debate questions on accepting election results
Throughout the debate, Trump also repeated falsehoods on voter fraud, abortion and the 6 January riot.
Israel-Iran War May Be Closer Than We Think—And Could Draw In The U.S. – Forbes
- Israel-Iran War May Be Closer Than We Think—And Could Draw In The U.S. Forbes
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Ancient amber from Lebanon offers a glimpse of a turning point in Earth’s history – NPR
Roof collapse at Delhi airport kills one, as heavy rain disrupts Indian capital – Reuters India
- Roof collapse at Delhi airport kills one, as heavy rain disrupts Indian capital Reuters India
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5 missiles land near ship in the Red Sea in likely the latest attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels – ABC News
- 5 missiles land near ship in the Red Sea in likely the latest attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels ABC News
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Von der Leyen nominated to stay on in top EU job
She is set to serve a second five-year term as president of the European Commission.
As political fervor for New Zealand’s Māori resurgence wanes, a new Indigenous holiday comes of age – The Associated Press
Top designer vows to regrow dreadlocks cut after Uganda arrest
Fashion designer Latif Madoi says he was targeted because of his support for opposition leader Bobi Wine.
EU says Georgia’s membership path on hold over NGO law – BBC.com
- EU says Georgia's membership path on hold over NGO law BBC.com
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EU says Georgia’s membership path on hold over NGO law
EU leaders say the country's current course of action threatens its acceptance into the bloc.
This idyllic Swedish town is selling off land for the price of a cup of coffee – CNN
China urges U.S. to stop supporting the Philippines’ ‘provocations’ – Reuters
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Seven dead after train and bus collide at Slovakia level-crossing
All seven victims on the bus were burnt beyond recognition in the subsequent fire, officials say.
Report: US set to release some bombs, withhold others amid Biden’s anger at Netanyahu – The Times of Israel
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Kenyan court allows military deployment to quell protests
A judge declines to halt the deployment of soldiers to assist police in quelling anti-budget protests.
Nine Entertainment staff pass no-confidence motion over chief executive after announcement 200 jobs will be cut
Chief executive Mike Sneesby says ‘economic headwinds’ and end of Meta deal are to blame for lost jobs
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Staff at Nine Entertainment passed a motion of no-confidence in chief executive Mike Sneesby on Friday afternoon and are preparing to take industrial action, after Sneesby announced that 200 jobs would be cut from the company.
Sneesby told staff he is cutting 200 jobs due to the “economic headwinds” facing the media, with up to 90 positions to go on legacy mastheads the Sydney Morning Herald, the Age and the Australian Financial Review.
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