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Coronavirus strain in UK 56% more contagious, warn scientists

New variant likely to boost hospitalisations, deaths next year

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Russia investigates Navalny ally over ‘threat’ against alleged intel officer

Police also raid Lyubov Sobol’s apartment, seize her tech devices

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Morocco journo accused of espionage appears in court

Amnesty report alleges that software developed by Israeli security firm used to insert spyware into Omar Radi’s mobile phone

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Abe reamed out by MPs over scandal, but avoids prosecution

Former Japan PM’s office alleged to have paid more than ¥8 million for dinners attended by supporters over 5 years until 2019

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‘Balloon-acy’: US parents in bizarre hoax pardoned

Couple falsely claimed son, 6, floated away in homemade balloon

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Cops raid Russian opposition ally’s flat after trick call

Alexei Navalny impersonated official to get toxins expert to admit attempt to poison him made

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Britons in 2 minds about ‘Christmas present’ Brexit deal

Agreement brings with it public relief – and some scepticism

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US to open ‘virtual’ diplomatic post in Western Sahara

It will be followed by fully functioning consulate, says Mike Pompeo

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Republicans block US$2,000 direct aid demanded by Trump

Nancy Pelosi vows to call House back on Monday to approve amendment in regular session

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Syria air defences intercept Israel missiles

War monitor says attack targets ‘positions of regime forces and Iran-backed militias’

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Fresh protests after Columbus police kill another black man

Officer Adam Coy, who has previous complaints of excessive force, faces the sack

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Blast hits Sinai gas pipeline

Smoke, flames visible 30km away

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Turkey to get China vaccine after tests show 91% efficacy

Ankara will initially receive 3 million doses of Sinovac, has option for 50 million more as it begins inoculations next month