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Richer than Musk: Joyce Carol Oates on her 88 years of watching, writing, feeling and loving
The writer made headlines when she accused the world’s wealthiest man of lacking joy, culture, a sense of beauty … Meanw...
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The aftershocks of Brexit’s failure could be gaining strength – a fearful prospect for Ireland | Fintan O’Toole
On our side of the Irish Sea we have made the best of a bad job. But we saw the damage a reckless and reactionary Britis...
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Cristiano Ronaldo risks ruining his legacy if he continues to stymie Portugal by starting | Miguel Dantas
One of the finest players to grace the game no longer deserves his place in the team and should take it upon himself to...
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Thousands of staff at Czech public broadcasters strike over funding plans
Industrial action is biggest escalation yet in months-long dispute with populist government of Andrej BabišThousands of...
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Salah scores as Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 for first World Cup win
Egypt rallied from a goal down at half-time to turn the game on its head and strengthen their case for the knockouts.
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Qatar LNG factory explosion injures 54, leaves 18 missing, gov’t says
Blast at Ras Laffan Industrial City caused by 'technical malfunction', Ministry of Interior says.
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Japanese fans clean up stands after celebrating World Cup win
Japanese fans stayed behind after celebrating their 4-0 victory over Tunisia, by collecting rubbish from the stands.
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Crimea halts fuel sales after Ukraine strikes cause shortages
Gas sales in Russian-controlled Crimea have halted after Ukrainian drone strikes on the peninsula’s supply route.
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Egypt claim their first World Cup win after roaring from behind to beat New Zealand
Mohamed Salah led Egypt to their first-ever World Cup victory as they recovered to beat New Zealand 3-1, moving top of...
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How India’s heatwaves are shutting schools – and pushing women out of the workforce
Forced to stay home or switch jobs, working mothers are bearing the brunt of the climate crisis as classes go online for...
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Bare bums brave the cold for Hobart’s Dark Mofo annual nude solstice swim – in pictures
Swimmers take the plunge in the annual winter solstice swim at Long beach in Hobart to close out Tasmania’s Dark Mofo fe...
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Colombia’s De La Espriella claims victory on preliminary results
Right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has claimed victory in Colombia's presidential election.