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New Zealand gets tattooed Maori foreign minister, gay deputy PM

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern appointed Grant Robertson as deputy prime minister, making him the first openly gay person to hold the role

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WHO chief identified as close contact of Covid-19 patient

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says he is ‘well and without symptoms’

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Lady Gaga, Trump campaign in online spat

Music sensation accused of being anti-fracking

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Charlie Hebdo trial suspended after two more defendants Covid-19 positive

After primary suspect Ali Riza Polat received a coronavirus diagnosis over the weekend, the presiding judge ordered all those on trial to be tested

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Nicaragua issues hurricane warning as Eta intensifies

The winds could reach 120kmph before impact

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Algerians snub vote on constitution

Aimed at ending protest movement, the final turnout was 23.7%

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Biden condemns Trump fans allegedly harassing campaign bus

Meanwhile, President Donald Trump tried to egg on his supporters by posting messages appearing to condone their actions

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Anger, exasperation, as another round of lockdowns begin worldwide

As major nations across the world introduce restrictions to curb Covid-19 numbers, fears mount over its crippling effect on the economy

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Thousands stage show of support for Thai king

His supporters dressed in yellow and chanted “long live the king”

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Madrid funeral workers strike during pandemic

Municipal funeral home are urging for more staff as Covid-19 deaths continue

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England lockdown may last longer than month

People must stay at home except going out for work, education or exercise

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China’s once-a-decade census kicks off

Data-collection effort will take 2 months to complete

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France makes new arrests over Nice church attack

Authorities are now holding a total of six people for questioning