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California WeChat users claim China surveillance in suit

App used for censorship and spying by Chinese govt, suit alleges

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UN chief calls on Biden to propose new ‘ambitious’ climate target

Antonio Guterres says the UN looks forward to US leadership in accelerating net zero global efforts

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US Senate control shifts to Democrats as Georgia pair sworn in

The body now stands at 50-50, but Democrats control the chamber because new Vice-President Kamala Harris acts as tie-breaker

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UK registers record 1,610 new virus deaths

Britain’s death toll now stands at 91,470

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US Covid-19 deaths exceed WWII military toll: tracker

Country’s pandemic fatalities now stands at 405,400

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3 dead after gas blast in Madrid

Officials say the blast occurred as a team of workmen were repairing the building’s boiler

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Biden says ‘democracy has prevailed’ as he becomes 46th US president

In inauguration speech Democrat vows to unite nation after tumultuous Trump presidency

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Hong Kong bank staff arrested in HK$6.3 bil laundering probe

Authorities say syndicate-linked operation culminates in largest case busted in recent years

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Iran’s Rouhani hails departure of ‘tyrant’ Trump

He says outgoing US president caused nothing but 'problems for his own people and the world'

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‘We will be back in some form,’ vows Trump

Former president leaves White House with snub to Biden

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Hong Kong says top UK lawyer quits team prosecuting dissidents

City’s authorities say so-called ‘mercenary’ barrister pulls out after British criticism

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Trump pardons former adviser Bannon and 72 others on last day in office

Trump, who is facing a second impeachment hearing, and his children were not on the list

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Tokyo ‘unwavering’ on Olympics but fans not guaranteed: CEO

Organisers set on course despite conceding public anxiety as virus cases soar