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Zelensky blasts Russian ‘terror’ after Kherson city shelled

Published by AFP Kherson (Ukraine) (AFP) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday blasted Russian “terror” after shelling on Christmas Eve left at least eight dead and 17 injured in Kherson city, which Kyiv’s forces recaptured in November.  Despite Russia’s retreat from the southern port city, Kherson remains within reach of Moscow’s weaponry and under

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Heathrow strikes: Airport says departures and arrivals still operating ‘smoothly’

Published by City AM By Andy Silvester BORDER FORCE strikes at Heathrow appear so far to be having little impact on the airport’s arrivals and departures. A spokesperson for the airport told City A.M. this morning that despite a walkout by staff, “operations continue to run smoothly and the airport is operating as normal. The

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Santa Tracker: How to follow Father Christmas around the globe today

Published by City AM By Andy Silvester Father Christmas may be hard to spot coming down the chimney but he’s easier to keep an eye on these days thanks to a US government agency’s Santa Tracker. Each year, NORAD – the North American Aerospace Defence Command – publishes live real time data tracking the world’s

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Nigerian artist turns old soles into mosaic portraits

Published by Relaxnews By QUADRI TAIWO / AFPTV / AFP Picking through a field of garbage, Nigerian artist Eugene Konboye hunts for particular type of trash: plastic flipflops that he turns into multi-coloured mosaic portraits of his community. Picking through a field of garbage, Nigerian artist Eugene Konboye hunts for particular type of trash: plastic

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Twitter, Elon Musk – and what’s next for the bird-owning billionaire

Published by City AM By Andy Silvester Elon Musk started the year as just a prominent Twitter user, but he ends it as its beleaguered owner set to step down as chief executive after a chaotic two months in charge. The Tesla and SpaceX owner launched his dramatic takeover bid in April after buying up

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Mike Tyson ‘told by Tucker Carlson he could smoke weed at his house’

Published by BANG Showbiz English Mike Tyson was reportedly told by Tucker Carlson he could smoke weed at his house. The Fox News anchor, 53, is said to have invited the former heavyweight champion, 56, to his mansion before the ex-fighter appeared on his Fox Nation streaming show ‘Tucker Carlson Today’. Page Six added insiders

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Japan insurers to halt coverage for ships sailing in Russian waters

Published by Kyodo News Japanese insurers will stop providing coverage for ship damage suffered in Russian waters, a decision that could potentially disrupt Japan’s imports from Russia’s gas and oil producers in Sakhalin, people familiar with the matter said Saturday. The coverage suspension by Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Sompo Japan Insurance Inc.

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