World
Key news going on in the world. As well as commentary and expert opinions for the Mainland Times on how it will affect our lives.
Virginia Giuffre ‘unlikely to accept purely financial settlement’ with Prince Andrew
The Duke of York’s accuser Virginia Giuffre would be unlikely to accept a “purely financial settlement” to end her sexual...
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German court jails former Syrian intelligence officer for life
A German court has sentenced a Syrian former intelligence officer in Bashar al-Assad’s security services to life in prison, the...
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Novak Djokovic: Australia still considering cancelling player’s visa and whether he had ‘acceptable proof’
The Australian prime minister, Scott Morrison, has suggested Novak Djokovic will not be allowed to stay in the country and...
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Hottest day on record in parts of Western Australia as temperature reaches 50C
Parts of Western Australia’s Pilbara region have sweltered through their hottest day on record with the temperature hitting 50C.The mercury...
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Increased repression and violence a sign of weakness, says Human Rights Watch
Increasingly repressive and violent acts against civilian protests by autocratic leaders and military regimes around the world are signs of...
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Ronnie Spector, pop singer who fronted the Ronettes, dies aged 78
Ronnie Spector, the singer who defined the sound of mid-century girl groups as the frontwoman of the Ronettes, has died...
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Prince Andrew faces trial after judge refuses to dismiss Giuffre case
Prince Andrew faces the prospect of giving evidence in a high-profile trial after a New York judge refused to throw...
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Woman’s diary goes viral as lockdown in China forces her to stay with blind date
A Chinese woman has become an overnight sensation after she posted video diaries documenting her life after being stuck at...
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Prince Andrew rejected in effort to get US sexual abuse case dismissed
Longtime Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre’s sexual abuse lawsuit against him can move forward, as a New York judge rejected...
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Nato chief warns of ‘real risk of conflict’ as talks with Russia over Ukraine end
Nato discussions with Russia have concluded with no sign of progress towards narrowing substantial differences or defusing the crisis over...
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