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‘Morally, nobody’s against it’: Brazil’s radical plan to tax global super-rich to tackle climate crisis

‘Morally, nobody’s against it’: Brazil’s radical plan to tax global su...

1 year ago 297

‘I didn’t want to be swallowed up’: actor Josh Hartnett on swapping Hollywood for Hampshire

‘I didn’t want to be swallowed up’: actor Josh Hartnett on swapping Ho...

1 year ago 261

Japan mother, 45, lives Disney princess dream, teaches others to do same in her ‘castle’

Japan mother, 45, lives Disney princess dream, teaches others to do sa...

1 year ago 500

US, Japan and South Korea sign pact to institutionalise defence ties

US, Japan and South Korea sign pact to institutionalise defence ties

1 year ago 367

Sunday with Maria Sharapova: ‘If I need gardening help, my mother takes over’

Sunday with Maria Sharapova: ‘If I need gardening help, my mother take...

1 year ago 410

Hong Kong set to post growth for second quarter, as exports expand 12.5%

Hong Kong set to post growth for second quarter, as exports expand 12....

1 year ago 259

The Observer view: Kamala Harris has risen above doubters, now she must stay on high ground

The Observer view: Kamala Harris has risen above doubters, now she mus...

1 year ago 261

Jemaah Islamiah’s disbandment in Indonesia rings hollow for Bali bombing families

Jemaah Islamiah’s disbandment in Indonesia rings hollow for Bali bombi...

1 year ago 446

Robert Downey Jr returns to Marvel as Doctor Doom

Robert Downey Jr returns to Marvel as Doctor Doom

1 year ago 430

I’m angry that my mum was always so absent. How can I find peace?

I’m angry that my mum was always so absent. How can I find peace?

1 year ago 407

Professor sacked over abuse claims in rare win for China’s #MeToo movement

Professor sacked over abuse claims in rare win for China’s #MeToo move...

1 year ago 342

Chinese scientists’ quantum computing pipeline could change the way drugs are designed

Chinese scientists’ quantum computing pipeline could change the way dr...

1 year ago 297

Wind and solar to surpass 40% of China’s power capacity by year-end

Wind and solar to surpass 40% of China’s power capacity by year-end

1 year ago 429

‘She is one of our heroines’: reviled, now revered, Winnie Mandela wins over young South Africa

‘She is one of our heroines’: reviled, now revered, Winnie Mandela win...

1 year ago 286

Western DJs accused of ‘normalising war’ for playing at Russian techno events

Western DJs accused of ‘normalising war’ for playing at Russian techno...

1 year ago 455

Hong Kong police investigate money lending scheme offering ‘cash vouchers’ to domestic helpers

Hong Kong police investigate money lending scheme offering ‘cash vouch...

1 year ago 354

MTR Corp expects all services to resume on Kwun Tong line early Monday

MTR Corp expects all services to resume on Kwun Tong line early Monday...

1 year ago 281

Large-scale departures from Beijing city centre leave gaping hole in office towers

Large-scale departures from Beijing city centre leave gaping hole in o...

1 year ago 276

China’s population facing ‘largest absolute population loss’, UN says

China’s population facing ‘largest absolute population loss’, UN says

1 year ago 536

Trump blames ‘weak and ineffective’ Biden, Harris for Hezbollah attacks on Israel that killed 12: ‘Cannot be forgotten’

Trump blames ‘weak and ineffective’ Biden, Harris for Hezbollah attack...

1 year ago 399

Why chaotic antiheroes like Deadpool are winning over superhero fans

Why chaotic antiheroes like Deadpool are winning over superhero fans

1 year ago 254

The Kenyan enthralled by the healing power of plants

The Kenyan enthralled by the healing power of plants

1 year ago 438

The Palestinians heading to Paris to represent their people

The Palestinians heading to Paris to represent their people

1 year ago 276

World’s most powerful passport revealed — and the US doesn’t even crack top 5

World’s most powerful passport revealed — and the US doesn’t even crac...

1 year ago 273

Kit Harington defends play's 'black out' nights

Kit Harington defends play's 'black out' nights

1 year ago 331

Tricked into conversion therapy in Russia for being trans

Tricked into conversion therapy in Russia for being trans

1 year ago 470

Why we might never know the truth about ultra-processed foods

Why we might never know the truth about ultra-processed foods

1 year ago 315

Haunting portrait of young storm victim wins photo award

Haunting portrait of young storm victim wins photo award

1 year ago 278

At least seven dead and dozens injured after horror stampede at music concert

At least seven dead and dozens injured after horror stampede at music ...

1 year ago 408

Easy breezy: pretty broderie anglaise for summer cool

Easy breezy: pretty broderie anglaise for summer cool

1 year ago 354

Experts sound alarm as trailing Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro warns of ‘bloodbath’ if he loses election

Experts sound alarm as trailing Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro war...

1 year ago 450

US-born professor who was adopted gains Irish citizenship through shocking DNA test

US-born professor who was adopted gains Irish citizenship through shoc...

1 year ago 264

Biden administration fears Israel-Hezbollah war after terror group rocket kills 12 on soccer field: report

Biden administration fears Israel-Hezbollah war after terror group roc...

1 year ago 267

Paris Olympics 2024: ‘Terminator’ Titmus defends 400-metre freestyle title

Paris Olympics 2024: ‘Terminator’ Titmus defends 400-metre freestyle t...

1 year ago 449

Who are the Druze? Arabic-speaking residents of Israel town hit by Hezbollah rocket that killed at least 11

Who are the Druze? Arabic-speaking residents of Israel town hit by Hez...

1 year ago 436

Cops hunting rare £1m watch which was stolen from top DJ while he stayed in Ibiza villa

Cops hunting rare £1m watch which was stolen from top DJ while he stay...

1 year ago 240

What did Benjamin Netanyahu’s US trip achieve?

What did Benjamin Netanyahu’s US trip achieve?

1 year ago 265

Paris Olympics 2024: Day one medal wrap – rugby sevens, cycling, judo

Paris Olympics 2024: Day one medal wrap – rugby sevens, cycling, judo

1 year ago 391

Israeli strike on Gaza school killed 30 - health ministry

Israeli strike on Gaza school killed 30 - health ministry

1 year ago 276

I was crippled with debt before finding diamond worth £77,000 in the dirt – incredible discovery will change my life

I was crippled with debt before finding diamond worth £77,000 in the d...

1 year ago 481

At least 12 dead, mostly children, after Hezbollah rocket strikes Israeli playground in deadliest attack since Oct. 7

At least 12 dead, mostly children, after Hezbollah rocket strikes Isra...

1 year ago 247

Children among 11 dead in Israel-held Golan Heights as rocket hits football pitch hours after an IDF strike

Children among 11 dead in Israel-held Golan Heights as rocket hits foo...

1 year ago 432

Everyone can see the tent but you need 20/20 vision to spot the owl in under 7 seconds – can you solve the brainteaser?

Everyone can see the tent but you need 20/20 vision to spot the owl in...

1 year ago 316

Ukrainian villages fall as Russia uses crude new drones to gather info on air defenses

Ukrainian villages fall as Russia uses crude new drones to gather info...

1 year ago 269

France’s high-speed rail to be fully restored by Monday after ‘coordinated’ arson attacks before start of 2024 Paris Olympics

France’s high-speed rail to be fully restored by Monday after ‘coordin...

1 year ago 394

Moment Putin’s £40million supersonic fighter bomber crashes in latest humiliation as video shows smouldering wreckage

Moment Putin’s £40million supersonic fighter bomber crashes in latest ...

1 year ago 440

‘I can’t justify this military operation any more’: the IDF reservists refusing to return to Gaza

‘I can’t justify this military operation any more’: the IDF reservists...

1 year ago 536

Up on the roof: the homespun art of rural Punjab – in pictures

Up on the roof: the homespun art of rural Punjab – in pictures

1 year ago 481

At least 26 dead in massacre as victims beheaded & bodies eaten by crocs after gang of 30 raid Papua New Guinea village

At least 26 dead in massacre as victims beheaded & bodies eaten by cro...

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Brit footballer Sajawal Aziz, 16, dies days after being pulled from swimming pool as family battled to bring teen home

Brit footballer Sajawal Aziz, 16, dies days after being pulled from sw...

1 year ago 487

First images of Jasper after 100m high wildfire hit

First images of Jasper after 100m high wildfire hit

1 year ago 480

‘It was like us – a chaotic mess’: France enjoys Paris Games opening ceremony

‘It was like us – a chaotic mess’: France enjoys Paris Games opening c...

1 year ago 310

Australia’s north-west reefs teem with life – but they are also at the centre of a massive fossil fuel expansion

Australia’s north-west reefs teem with life – but they are also at the...

1 year ago 298

Bill Ackman's IPO of Pershing Square closed-end fund is delayed, NYSE says

Bill Ackman's IPO of Pershing Square closed-end fund is delayed, NYSE ...

1 year ago 266

IDF airstrike hits Gaza school ‘being used as Hamas command centre’ – with at least 30 dead, say Palestinian officials

IDF airstrike hits Gaza school ‘being used as Hamas command centre’ – ...

1 year ago 362

‘I’m rocking with Kamala’: Black men defy faulty polling by showing up for Harris campaign

‘I’m rocking with Kamala’: Black men defy faulty polling by showing up...

1 year ago 325

A ‘catastrophic’ start to wildfire season in Oregon sparks alarm

A ‘catastrophic’ start to wildfire season in Oregon sparks alarm

1 year ago 391

Prince William could overturn king’s windfarm ban as he orders renewable energy review for estate

Prince William could overturn king’s windfarm ban as he orders renewab...

1 year ago 281

Meet world’s biggest cat ‘Barivel’ – the 3ft 11in feline who needs walking in BUGGY… and people think he’s photoshopped

Meet world’s biggest cat ‘Barivel’ – the 3ft 11in feline who needs wal...

1 year ago 500

Venezuela ‘may explode into civil war in DAYS’ as Putin-backed dictator warns of ‘bloodbath’ if he loses election

Venezuela ‘may explode into civil war in DAYS’ as Putin-backed dictato...

1 year ago 415