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UN: Cyclone Eloise affected 250,000 people in Mozambique
Eloise brought winds of up to 150km/h followed by torrential rain over port city of Beira and adjacent Buzi district.
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US Capitol Police chief apologises for failures in January 6 riot
Admission comes as impeachment trial against Donald Trump for ‘incitement’ of the Capitol insurrection gets under way.
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EU urges vaccine makers to ‘honour obligations’ amid supply fears
The comments come a day after the bloc threatened to impose export controls on COVID shots produced within its borders.
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China’s Big Tech clampdown: Why some businesses stand to benefit
After allowing entrepreneurs like Jack Ma to grow their businesses into internet giants, Beijing is now reining them in.
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Opinion
US Senate clears path for Trump impeachment trial
Republicans raise questions about the trial’s constitutionality, signalling an uphill battle for Trump’s conviction.
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Biden speaks to Putin for first time since taking office
Biden addressed arrest of Alexey Navalny, Ukraine, and reports of bounties on US soldiers, the White House said.
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Tuchel named new Chelsea manager
The 47-year-old former Paris St Germain coach replaces Lampard who was sacked this week.
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