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04/12/2024

South Korea's President Yoon reverses martial law after lawmakers defy him


South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Wednesday he would lift a surprise martial law declaration he had imposed just hours before, backing down in a standoff with parliament which roundly rejected his attempt to ban political activity and censor the media.


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King Charles welcomes Qatar's emir as state visit begins


King Charles and Keir Starmer welcomed Qatar's emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, for a state visit to Britain on Tuesday that the prime minister hopes will help build on the Gulf state's investment in the country.


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South Korea's President Yoon reverses martial law after lawmakers defy him


South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Wednesday he would lift a surprise martial law declaration he had imposed just hours before, backing down in a standoff with parliament which roundly rejected his attempt to ban political activity and censor the media.


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02/12/2024

Countries fail to reach agreement in UN plastic talks


Countries negotiating a global treaty to curb plastic pollution failed to reach agreement on Monday, with more than 100 nations wanting to cap production while a handful of oil-producers were prepared only to target plastic waste.


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Trudeau promised Trump tougher border controls, says top Canada official


Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised President-elect Donald Trump that Canada would toughen controls over the long undefended joint border, a senior Canadian official said on Sunday


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Meta tightens ad rules to curb financial scams aimed at Australians


Instagram and Facebook-owner Meta Platforms (META.O) said on Monday it had introduced stricter rules for advertisers of financial products and services targeting Australians, in a bid to crack down on scams on the social media platforms.


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30/11/2024

Iceland set for change of government as surging prices dominate election


Iceland holds a snap election on Saturday with voters likely to topple the ruling coalition in their quest to escape a cost-of-living crisis, although an expected severe snowstorm may delay tallying of ballots.




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Irish coalition looks set for re-election despite strong Sinn Fein showing


Ireland's main opposition Sinn Fein looked on course to win the most votes at a general election by the narrowest of margins on Friday, but its two main centre-right rivals will likely have enough seats to govern again without it, an exit poll showed.


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British lawmakers give initial support to assisted dying bill


Britain's parliament backed a new bill to allow assisted dying on Friday, kicking off months of wrangling over a possible legal change that has sparked a national conversation about dignity in death and end-of-life care.



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28/11/2024

Uruguay president-elect Orsi urges respect for ties with Venezuela


Uruguay's president-elect Yamandu Orsi reiterated his controversial position on Venezuela during a press conference on Wednesday, saying his country must respect diplomatic relations in place and breaking precedent for recent leaders of the small South American nation.


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