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South Korea launches own space rocket for the first time

Korean Satellite Launch Vehicle II heads for orbit

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Donald Trump aims to launch new social network ‘TRUTH Social’

TRUTH Social is expected to begin beta launch for ‘invited guests’ next month

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Meghan Markle pushes US Congress for paid family leave

White House says no guaranteed paid leave is good for business

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Defiant Bolsonaro denies Brazil senate committee’s pandemic charges

Report accuses president of ‘quackery’, inciting crime

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No need for Plan B: UK govt stays calm despite soaring Covid-19 rates

Forecasts show cases could reach up to 100,000 daily during winter – a season notorious for overwhelming health services

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US authorises ‘mix-and-match’ Covid-19 jab booster

Moderna vaccine recipients in certain risk groups, all adults with Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer inoculations eligible for follow-up shot

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Russia hosts Taliban for talks after warning against Islamic State threat

Formation of ‘inclusive government’ among meeting agendas

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US to jab kids aged 5-11 against Covid-19 from next month

Younger children less likely to fall severely ill, but can still transmit virus to general population

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Singapore extends Stabilisation Phase till Nov 21

It had been due to end on Oct 25

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Indonesia seeks to restore 600,000ha of mangrove forests

Its president fixes 3-year rehabilitation target

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UK fines Facebook £50.5 mil over Giphy takeover breach

Social media giant failed to supply information linked to takeover of animated graphics start-up

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Egypt judicial body sees nearly 100 women sworn in as judges

First batch of female judges join former men-only state council

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Canada makes Covid-19 vaccination mandatory in House of Commons

Requirement to apply to MPs, office workers, journalists, contractors, consultants