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As Mughal-era diamond-encrusted spectacles go on auction next month, here's a look at the most expensive diamonds ever to be auctioned in the world. The rarity of each diamond fetched high prices with bidders willing to pay up to $ 48 million for these pieces.

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South Africa's highest court has denied bail application by South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma to rescind his sentence of 15 months in jail; he was held on the charges of contempt of court earlier and was sentenced to imprisonment.

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India has now administered more than two million covid-19 vaccines in a single day, a huge milestone in the country's fight against the deadly coronavirus pandemic.

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The Amazons cover the largest place in Brazil in terms of land area. Most of the area is a tropical jungle teaming with untapped natural resources.

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Countries across the world are now gearing up for one of the biggest climate summits which is scheduled to take place in Glasgow at Scotland.

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Australia shrugged off Chinese anger over its decision to acquire US nuclear-powered submarines. The Australia PM has vowed to defend the rule of law in airspace and waters where Beijing has staked multiple hotly contested claims.

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In keeping with the annual, 'barbaric' tradition of killing dolphins, nearly 1500 of these mammals were killed in Faroe Island in Denmark. The images and videos from the event held over the weekend depicted water and shoreline becoming red with the blood of dead dolphins. The hunt has sparked outrage and drawn sharp reactions from animal rights activists.

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Apple has launched four new models in its most awaited lineup- the iPhone 13 series. The company has also launched the new iPad mini expanding its 5g connectivity and showing off faster chips and sharper cameras without raising the phone's price. The iPhone Pro model will cost around Rs 119,900 in India and iPhone 13 Pro Max will be Rs 129,900.

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1,400 dolphins slaughtered in a day in Faroe islands of Denmark

Hamilton thanked the halo device as he said, "I feel very, very fortunate today thank God for the halo. That did ultimately save me, you know, and saved my neck." But what exactly is the halo device? Find out here.

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With the Taliban taking control of Afghanistan, all trade and import of raw materials inside the country have stopped completely. As a result, the price of basic commodities has increased and there is a lack of jobs available.

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The entire world was shocked when Al-Qaeda terrorists smashed two planes into New York's World Trade Center, killing approximately 2,753 people. A third commercial jet hit the Pentagon, killing 184, and 40 more died after a fourth plane crashed into a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania after a passenger revolt. It was the first foreign attack on the US mainland in nearly two centuries.

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Zolani Matebese and Thabisile Sethaba, co-founders world's first funeral app 'Sendoff', has now enabled individuals to easily plan, book and manage a funeral from their phone.

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US President Joe Biden says that the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks has brought back painful memories. Meanwhile, at the three memorial sites, families and friends have gathered to pay tributes to the 3,000 people who were killed on that fateful day. New York will be holding a commemoration ceremony today.

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Leaders from India and Australia are holding a key meeting in New Delhi. The 2+2 meeting is being held by defence and foreign ministers of both the countries. The focus primarily is laid on Indo-Pacific, maritime security and Afghanistan crisis as well.

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Taiwan launched a new English-language news and media streaming platform on Monday aiming to give it a greater voice on the world stage and help to tackle Beijing`s "squeeze" of the Chinese-claimed island on the world stage.

Taiwan+, backed by T$775 million ($28 million) in government funding, will broadcast content online focusing on news, as well as features about Taiwan, from food and tourism to culture and technology.

President Tsai Ing-wen, in a recorded message to the launch party at a Taipei museum, said Taiwan needed a platform to highlight to the world the island`s diversity, democratic achievements and aspiration to contribute to the international community.

"It is our own international media platform, a key part of our collective effort to show what Taiwan has to offer," she said. 
Taiwan+`s founding comes at a time when China is increasingly active in English-language media, putting across the ruling Communist Party`s views to an outside audience, especially via state television`s English language news channel China Global Television Network, or CGTN.

China is also squeezing Taiwan`s international space, including forcing foreign companies to refer to it as being part of China on their websites and routinely carrying out military drills near the island.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/respect-human-rights-and-dignities-taiwans-former-defence-minister-to-china-at-wion-global-summit-372787">Respect human rights and dignities': Taiwan's Former Defence Minister to China at WION Global Summit</a>

Parliament speaker You Si-kun said Taiwan needs to be able to tell its own stories and confront misconceptions put about by China.

"For a long time, the Chinese Communists have been squeezing Taiwan`s international space and creating a false image of Taiwan, leading to the diplomatic challenges Taiwan now faces," You said.

"In recent years, however, there has been a dramatic change in how the world sees the Chinese Communists. Major democracies around the world are now raising the alarm over China`s rise," he added.

Taiwan already has a handful of domestic English-language media, the most prominent of which is the Taipei Times, founded in 1999 and published by the mass circulation Liberty Times.

Taiwan launched a new English-language news and media streaming platform on Monday aiming to give it a greater voice on the world stage and help to tackle Beijing`s "squeeze" of the Chinese-claimed island on the world stage.

Taiwan launched a new English-language news and media streaming platform on Monday aiming to give it a greater voice on the world stage and help to tackle Beijing`s "squeeze" of the Chinese-claimed island on the world stage. Taiwan+, backed by T$775 million ($28 million) in government funding, will broadcast content online focusing on news, as well as features about Taiwan, from food and tourism to culture and technology. President Tsai Ing-wen, in a recorded message to the launch party at a Taipei museum, said Taiwan needed a platform to highlight to the world the island`s diversity, democratic achievements and aspiration to contribute to the international community. "It is our own international media platform, a key part of our collective effort to show what Taiwan has to offer," she said. Taiwan+`s founding comes at a time when China is increasingly active in English-language media, putting across the ruling Communist Party`s views to an outside audience, especially via state television`s English language news channel China Global Television Network, or CGTN. China is also squeezing Taiwan`s international space, including forcing foreign companies to refer to it as being part of China on their websites and routinely carrying out military drills near the island. Also read | Respect human rights and dignities': Taiwan's Former Defence Minister to China at WION Global Summit Parliament speaker You Si-kun said Taiwan needs to be able to tell its own stories and confront misconceptions put about by China. "For a long time, the Chinese Communists have been squeezing Taiwan`s international space and creating a false image of Taiwan, leading to the diplomatic challenges Taiwan now faces," You said. "In recent years, however, there has been a dramatic change in how the world sees the Chinese Communists. Major democracies around the world are now raising the alarm over China`s rise," he added. Taiwan already has a handful of domestic English-language media, the most prominent of which is the Taipei Times, founded in 1999 and published by the mass circulation Liberty Times.

Facing China ''squeeze'', Taiwan launches English-language news platform

Several leading Russian media outlets have urged President Vladamir Putin to end&nbsp;what they claim a “crackdown” on&nbsp;journalists&nbsp;and media&nbsp;firms&nbsp;who have been branded as “foreign&nbsp;agents”&nbsp;and&nbsp;“undesirable”&nbsp;organisations.&nbsp;

In the run-up to September`s legislative election, the officials had declared several outlets as&nbsp;“foreign agents”&nbsp;under&nbsp;a 2017 Russian law that requires them to put a disclaimer on any content they produce and disclose information on their funding.&nbsp;

More than a dozen media, including&nbsp;Meduza, TV Rain and Novaya Gazeta have signed an open letter to the government pleading them to repeal the law, which they&nbsp;argue is a death sentence for independent media as it scares off advertisers, potential sources and reporting partners.&nbsp;

&nbsp;“We are convinced that these events are part of a coordinated campaign to destroy independent Russian media, whose entire ‘guilt’ is constituted by their honestly fulfilling their professional duties to their readers,”&nbsp;The&nbsp;Guardian quoted the&nbsp;letter.&nbsp;

“We demand that this campaign be halted right now.”&nbsp;

Some outlets said they have been forced to close because a foreign agent declaration had destroyed their business models.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-declares-media-outlet-the-insider-a-foreign-agent-400306">Russia declares media outlet The Insider a 'foreign agent' &nbsp;</a>

Earlier this year,&nbsp;Russia heavily fined US broadcaster Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty this year and froze its Moscow bank accounts for refusing to publish the disclaimer after being declared a foreign agent.&nbsp;

Rejecting the claims that the media is being persecuted, the Kremlin described the appeals made by the&nbsp;outlets&nbsp;as “emotional”.&nbsp;&nbsp;

It said&nbsp;that such&nbsp;designations showed that the law was functioning and that the legislation was needed to protect Russia from foreign meddling as&nbsp;journalists and NGOs can be manipulated.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Several leading Russian media outlets have urged President Vladamir Putin to end what they claim a “crackdown” on journalists and media firms who have been branded as “foreign agents” and “undesirable” organisations.

Several leading Russian media outlets have urged President Vladamir Putin to end what they claim a “crackdown” on journalists and media firms who have been branded as “foreign agents” and “undesirable” organisations. In the run-up to September`s legislative election, the officials had declared several outlets as “foreign agents” under a 2017 Russian law that requires them to put a disclaimer on any content they produce and disclose information on their funding. More than a dozen media, including Meduza, TV Rain and Novaya Gazeta have signed an open letter to the government pleading them to repeal the law, which they argue is a death sentence for independent media as it scares off advertisers, potential sources and reporting partners. “We are convinced that these events are part of a coordinated campaign to destroy independent Russian media, whose entire ‘guilt’ is constituted by their honestly fulfilling their professional duties to their readers,” The Guardian quoted the letter. “We demand that this campaign be halted right now.” Some outlets said they have been forced to close because a foreign agent declaration had destroyed their business models. Also read | Russia declares media outlet The Insider a 'foreign agent' Earlier this year, Russia heavily fined US broadcaster Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty this year and froze its Moscow bank accounts for refusing to publish the disclaimer after being declared a foreign agent. Rejecting the claims that the media is being persecuted, the Kremlin described the appeals made by the outlets as “emotional”. It said that such designations showed that the law was functioning and that the legislation was needed to protect Russia from foreign meddling as journalists and NGOs can be manipulated. (With inputs from agencies)

Russian news outlets urge Putin to end media 'crackdown’ under ‘foreign agent’ law 

Future American investments in Poland could be jeopardised if the country does not renew the licence of 24-hour news channel TVN24, US State Department Counselor Derek Chollet said on Thursday, referring to potential new Polish laws against its ownership by American media company Discovery Inc. 
 
The station is in the process of renewing its licence, but the ruling nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) party is planning changes to the law that could force Discovery to sell a majority stake. 
 
The National Broadcasting Council (KRRiT) on Thursday voted on the TVN24 licence, which expires on September&nbsp;26, but the results were inconclusive. 
 
"This is a very significant American investment here in Poland. And there will be knock-on effects perhaps, if the license is not renewed, to future US&nbsp;investments...," Chollet told TVN24 in an interview. 
 
He added he had raised the issue during meetings with Polish officials. 
 
TVN, estimated to be worth over $1 billion, is the biggest American investment in Poland. 
 
In July, PiS lawmakers submitted to parliament amendments to the Broadcasting Act that would restrict companies from outside the European Economic Area from controlling Polish radio and television stations. 
 
The proposed changes have fuelled tension between Poland and the United States and prompted fresh criticism from Polish opposition groups that PiS is seeking to curb media freedom. 
 
PiS argues that foreign companies have too much influence in the media sector, distorting public debate. 
 
"Media freedom is absolutely critical," Chollet said.

Future American investments in Poland could be jeopardised if the country does not renew the licence of 24-hour news channel TVN24, US State Department Counselor Derek Chollet said on Thursday, referring to potential new Polish laws against its ownership by American media company Discovery Inc.

Future American investments in Poland could be jeopardised if the country does not renew the licence of 24-hour news channel TVN24, US State Department Counselor Derek Chollet said on Thursday, referring to potential new Polish laws against its ownership by American media company Discovery Inc. The station is in the process of renewing its licence, but the ruling nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) party is planning changes to the law that could force Discovery to sell a majority stake. The National Broadcasting Council (KRRiT) on Thursday voted on the TVN24 licence, which expires on September 26, but the results were inconclusive. "This is a very significant American investment here in Poland. And there will be knock-on effects perhaps, if the license is not renewed, to future US investments...," Chollet told TVN24 in an interview. He added he had raised the issue during meetings with Polish officials. TVN, estimated to be worth over $1 billion, is the biggest American investment in Poland. In July, PiS lawmakers submitted to parliament amendments to the Broadcasting Act that would restrict companies from outside the European Economic Area from controlling Polish radio and television stations. The proposed changes have fuelled tension between Poland and the United States and prompted fresh criticism from Polish opposition groups that PiS is seeking to curb media freedom. PiS argues that foreign companies have too much influence in the media sector, distorting public debate. "Media freedom is absolutely critical," Chollet said.

US warns Poland about licence renewal for Discovery-owned news channel

A record number of people in France booked vaccination appointments on Monday night after President Emmanuel Macron announced new measures designed to push more people to get vaccinated.

France to make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for health workers: Macron

Boris Johnson said that he would be cautious of lifting the COVID-19 restrictions as it is still unclear how protected the British population is against the new surge of COVID-19 cases.

United Kingdom PM Boris Johnson cautious about lifting lockdown

A British government advisory scientist warned on Monday that Britain could be in the early stages of a third Covid-19 wave as the country reported another 3,383 cases.

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The US said that Americans should avoid traveling to Japan, a state of emergency over a COVID-19 outbreak in most parts of the country, which has voiced doubts about Tokyo's plans to host the Olympics in less than two months.

Tokyo Olympics faces another trouble, US issues 'Do not travel' advisory for Japan

An American editor of a news site in military-ruled Myanmar was detained on Monday as he attempted to take a flight out of the country, his news organisation said, the third foreign journalist held since a coup in February.&nbsp;

Danny Fenster, 37, the managing editor of Frontier Myanmar, one of the country's top independent news sites, was detained at the main international gateway in Yangon while preparing to fly to Malaysia, Frontier said on Twitter.&nbsp;

It said he had been transferred to Yangon's Insein Prison.&nbsp;

"We do not know why Danny was detained and have not been able to contact him," Frontier Myanmar said.&nbsp;

"We are concerned for his wellbeing and call for his immediate release. Our priorities now are to make sure he is safe and provide him with whatever assistance he needs."&nbsp;

A spokesman for the ruling military council did not answer a call seeking comment.&nbsp;

A spokeswoman for the US embassy in Yangon said: "We are unable to provide details due to privacy considerations."&nbsp;

Myanmar has been in turmoil since the military overthrew the elected government on February 1, citing alleged fraud in an election three months earlier.&nbsp;

The intervention after 10 years of tentative democracy has sparked nationwide outrage, with daily protests and strikes that the military has struggled to suppress, despite its use of lethal force and the arrest of thousands of people.&nbsp;

Journalists have been among those held, accused of incitement by the junta, which has restricted internet access, banned satellite broadcasts and rescinded the licences of several news organisations.&nbsp;

Fenster was the third foreign journalist to be arrested since the coup after a Polish reporter and a twice-held Japanese photojournalist. Both were subsequently deported.&nbsp;

"Were absolutely stunned and extremely confused as to why Dan was detained," said Fenster's brother, Bryan, in remarks made available by Frontier Myanmar.&nbsp;

"We've been assured that there is no concern for his safety but no doubt we are very worried." &nbsp;

An American editor of a news site in military-ruled Myanmar was detained on Monday as he attempted to take a flight out of the country, his news organisation said, the third foreign journalist held since a coup in February.

An American editor of a news site in military-ruled Myanmar was detained on Monday as he attempted to take a flight out of the country, his news organisation said, the third foreign journalist held since a coup in February. Danny Fenster, 37, the managing editor of Frontier Myanmar, one of the country's top independent news sites, was detained at the main international gateway in Yangon while preparing to fly to Malaysia, Frontier said on Twitter. It said he had been transferred to Yangon's Insein Prison. "We do not know why Danny was detained and have not been able to contact him," Frontier Myanmar said. "We are concerned for his wellbeing and call for his immediate release. Our priorities now are to make sure he is safe and provide him with whatever assistance he needs." A spokesman for the ruling military council did not answer a call seeking comment. A spokeswoman for the US embassy in Yangon said: "We are unable to provide details due to privacy considerations." Myanmar has been in turmoil since the military overthrew the elected government on February 1, citing alleged fraud in an election three months earlier. The intervention after 10 years of tentative democracy has sparked nationwide outrage, with daily protests and strikes that the military has struggled to suppress, despite its use of lethal force and the arrest of thousands of people. Journalists have been among those held, accused of incitement by the junta, which has restricted internet access, banned satellite broadcasts and rescinded the licences of several news organisations. Fenster was the third foreign journalist to be arrested since the coup after a Polish reporter and a twice-held Japanese photojournalist. Both were subsequently deported. "Were absolutely stunned and extremely confused as to why Dan was detained," said Fenster's brother, Bryan, in remarks made available by Frontier Myanmar. "We've been assured that there is no concern for his safety but no doubt we are very worried."

Myanmar news site says American editor detained from airport

News organisations demanded an explanation for an Israeli airstrike that targeted and destroyed a Gaza City building housing the offices of The Associated Press, broadcaster Al-Jazeera and other media outlets. &nbsp;

AP journalists and other tenants were safely evacuated from the 12-storey al-Jalaa tower after the Israeli military warned of an imminent strike on Saturday. Three heavy missiles hit the building within the hour, disrupting coverage of the ongoing conflict between militant group Hamas and Israel. At least 145 people in Gaza and eight in Israel have been killed since the fighting erupted on Monday night. &nbsp;

"The world will know less about what is happening in Gaza because of what happened today," AP President and CEO Gary Pruitt said. He said the American news agency was seeking information from the Israeli government and engaging with the US State Department to learn more.&nbsp;

Mostefa Souag, acting director-general of Al Jazeera Media Network, called the strike a 'war crime' and a 'clear act' to stop journalists from reporting on the conflict. Kuwait state television also had office space in the now-collapsed Gaza City building.&nbsp;

"The targeting of news organisations is completely unacceptable, even during an armed conflict. It represents a gross violation of human rights and internationally agreed norms," Barbara Trionfi, the executive director of the International Press Institute, said.&nbsp;

In a standard Israeli response, the military said that Hamas was operating inside the building, and it accused the militant group of using journalists as human shields. But it provided no evidence to back up the claims.&nbsp;

Israeli military spokesman Lt Col Jonathan Conricus claimed that Hamas used the building for a military intelligence office and weapons development. He said "a highly advanced technological tool that the militant group used in the fighting was within or on the building."&nbsp;

But Conricus said he could not provide evidence to back up the claims without 'compromising' intelligence efforts. He added, however: "I think it's a legitimate request to see more information, and I will try to provide it."&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

News organisations demanded an explanation for an Israeli airstrike that targeted and destroyed a Gaza City building housing the offices of The Associated Press, broadcaster Al-Jazeera and other media outlets.

News organisations demanded an explanation for an Israeli airstrike that targeted and destroyed a Gaza City building housing the offices of The Associated Press, broadcaster Al-Jazeera and other media outlets. AP journalists and other tenants were safely evacuated from the 12-storey al-Jalaa tower after the Israeli military warned of an imminent strike on Saturday. Three heavy missiles hit the building within the hour, disrupting coverage of the ongoing conflict between militant group Hamas and Israel. At least 145 people in Gaza and eight in Israel have been killed since the fighting erupted on Monday night. "The world will know less about what is happening in Gaza because of what happened today," AP President and CEO Gary Pruitt said. He said the American news agency was seeking information from the Israeli government and engaging with the US State Department to learn more. Mostefa Souag, acting director-general of Al Jazeera Media Network, called the strike a 'war crime' and a 'clear act' to stop journalists from reporting on the conflict. Kuwait state television also had office space in the now-collapsed Gaza City building. "The targeting of news organisations is completely unacceptable, even during an armed conflict. It represents a gross violation of human rights and internationally agreed norms," Barbara Trionfi, the executive director of the International Press Institute, said. In a standard Israeli response, the military said that Hamas was operating inside the building, and it accused the militant group of using journalists as human shields. But it provided no evidence to back up the claims. Israeli military spokesman Lt Col Jonathan Conricus claimed that Hamas used the building for a military intelligence office and weapons development. He said "a highly advanced technological tool that the militant group used in the fighting was within or on the building." But Conricus said he could not provide evidence to back up the claims without 'compromising' intelligence efforts. He added, however: "I think it's a legitimate request to see more information, and I will try to provide it." (With inputs from agencies)

Media demands Israel to explain destruction of news offices 

Sputnik V, the COVID-19 vaccine from Russia, has been given 'Emergency Use Authorisation' in India by a panel of experts. Meanwhile, the British government has opened an official independently-run investigation into former Prime Minister David Cameron's lobbying activities for financier Lex Greensill, The Sun newspaper reported.&nbsp;

 
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This is the third vaccine to get a go-ahead for use after Covishield and Covaxin.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-opens-official-investigation-into-ex-pm-camerons-lobbying-says-the-sun-377100">UK opens official investigation into ex-PM Cameron's lobbying, says The Sun</a>

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The Financial Times and Sunday Times newspapers have reported that Cameron contacted ministers directly to lobby on behalf of Greensill Capital, including sending texts to finance minister Rishi Sunak and arranging a private drink between Greensill and Health Secretary Matt Hancock.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/syrian-air-force-may-have-dropped-chlorine-bomb-on-town-in-rebel-area-in-2018-says-watchdog-377084">Syrian air force may have dropped chlorine bomb on town in rebel area in 2018, says watchdog&nbsp;</a>

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The new report by the OPCW chemical weapons watchdog's investigative arm said no one was killed when the cylinder of chlorine gas, delivered in a barrel bomb, hit the Al Talil neighbourhood in the city of Saraqib in February 2018.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lebanese-minister-expands-claim-in-maritime-area-dispute-with-israel-377099">Lebanese minister expands claim in maritime area dispute with Israel&nbsp;</a>

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The amendment would add around 1,400 square kilometres (540.54 square miles) to the exclusive economic zone claimed by Lebanon in its original submission to the United Nations.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-huge-fire-in-historic-factory-in-st-petersburg-377093">Russia: Huge fire in historic factory in St Petersburg</a>

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The enormous factory, founded as a cloth manufacturer in 1841, was engulfed in flames.

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Releasing a statement on his return to Britain from his home in the United States ahead of Philip`s funeral on Saturday, Harry said the Duke of Edinburgh had been a man of "service, honour and great humour".

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/one-person-shot-dead-in-front-of-paris-hospital-says-police-source-377106">One person shot dead in front of Paris hospital, says police source</a>&nbsp;

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The source said the injured person was now being treated inside the hospital, the Henry Dunant, which is also a Covid-19 vaccination centre. The motive for the shootings remains unknown.

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The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip died two months short of his centenary birthday.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/houthis-claim-to-attack-saudi-aramco-facilities-no-confirmation-from-riyadh-377090">Houthis claim to attack Saudi Aramco facilities; no confirmation from Riyadh</a>

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Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea said on Twitter the group's barrage included 10 Samad-3 drones fired at refineries in the Red Sea city of Jeddah and Jubail in the Eastern Province.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/czech-foreign-minister-to-lose-job-after-challenging-party-leader-377083">Czech foreign minister to lose job after challenging party leader</a>

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Party chief Jan Hamacek will submit a proposal to the prime minister later on Monday to dismiss Petricek, Hamacek said.

Sputnik V, the COVID-19 vaccine from Russia, has been given 'Emergency Use Authorisation' in India by a panel of experts. Meanwhile, the British government has opened an official independently-run investigation into former Prime Minister David Cameron's lobbying activities for financier Lex Greensill, The Sun newspaper reported.

Sputnik V, the COVID-19 vaccine from Russia, has been given 'Emergency Use Authorisation' in India by a panel of experts. Meanwhile, the British government has opened an official independently-run investigation into former Prime Minister David Cameron's lobbying activities for financier Lex Greensill, The Sun newspaper reported. Russia's Sputnik V COVID vaccine gets emergency nod in India from experts This is the third vaccine to get a go-ahead for use after Covishield and Covaxin. UK opens official investigation into ex-PM Cameron's lobbying, says The Sun The Financial Times and Sunday Times newspapers have reported that Cameron contacted ministers directly to lobby on behalf of Greensill Capital, including sending texts to finance minister Rishi Sunak and arranging a private drink between Greensill and Health Secretary Matt Hancock. Syrian air force may have dropped chlorine bomb on town in rebel area in 2018, says watchdog The new report by the OPCW chemical weapons watchdog's investigative arm said no one was killed when the cylinder of chlorine gas, delivered in a barrel bomb, hit the Al Talil neighbourhood in the city of Saraqib in February 2018. Lebanese minister expands claim in maritime area dispute with Israel The amendment would add around 1,400 square kilometres (540.54 square miles) to the exclusive economic zone claimed by Lebanon in its original submission to the United Nations. Russia: Huge fire in historic factory in St Petersburg The enormous factory, founded as a cloth manufacturer in 1841, was engulfed in flames. Prince Harry praises Philip for 'dedication to Granny' Releasing a statement on his return to Britain from his home in the United States ahead of Philip`s funeral on Saturday, Harry said the Duke of Edinburgh had been a man of "service, honour and great humour". One person shot dead in front of Paris hospital, says police source The source said the injured person was now being treated inside the hospital, the Henry Dunant, which is also a Covid-19 vaccination centre. The motive for the shootings remains unknown. Prince Philip reportedly wasn't keen to turn 100: 'Can’t imagine anything worse' The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip died two months short of his centenary birthday. Houthis claim to attack Saudi Aramco facilities; no confirmation from Riyadh Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea said on Twitter the group's barrage included 10 Samad-3 drones fired at refineries in the Red Sea city of Jeddah and Jubail in the Eastern Province. Czech foreign minister to lose job after challenging party leader Party chief Jan Hamacek will submit a proposal to the prime minister later on Monday to dismiss Petricek, Hamacek said.

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