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US seeks new 5G delay to study interference with airplanes

Second postponement comes following concerns raised by Airbus, Boeing

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Kim Jong-un to focus on economy, food production for 2022

North Korean leader says battling Covid-19 one of main goals for new year

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Taiwan president urges China to curb ‘military adventurism’

This comes as tensions between the two sides are at their highest level in years

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Biden to hold weekend call with Ukraine leader after Putin talks

This follows US, European allies’ opposition to possible Russian invasion of Ukraine

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England healthcare staff absences double as Covid-19 surges

The number of hospital workers ill or self-isolating due to the virus rose from 11,375 to 24,362

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Manila sees tighter quarantine rules over surging Omicron infections

Daily Covid-19 cases surged to a two-month high yesterday

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Betty White, doyenne of US television, dies at 99

Pioneering Emmy-winning comedienne enjoyed one of the longest careers in showbiz history

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Covid-19 clouds global New Year party

The pandemic, now entering its third year, still dominated life around the world

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Truck driver’s 110-year sentence reduced after US outcry

Aguilera-Mederos’ jail term down from 110 years to 10 years

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Hong Kong ban on ivory trade comes into force

City has been accused of playing an oversized role in industry

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Canada’s Quebec decrees 10pm New Year’s curfew amid soaring Covid-19 cases

Premier Francois Legault has not set an end date for the latest restriction

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More than 100 Rohingya brought to safety in Indonesia after protests

Following pressure from locals, Jakarta agrees to bring boat to shore on humanitarian grounds

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Palestinians raise alarm over Facebook content ‘suppression’

Parent company Meta rejects claims, cites policies to keep community safe