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She’s nearly 3 but as small as an infant. This is the face of Afghanistan’s hunger crisis

Kamila is almost 3 years old, but she weighs just 11 pounds (5 kilograms). Her wrinkled skin sags off her skeletal limbs and stretches around her distended belly.

Source: CNN.com – RSS Channel – World | 23 Dec 2021 | 5:32 pm(NZT)

Australia settles lawsuit over welfare scheme criticised as racist

Aboriginal communities said a welfare scheme criticised as “modern-day slavery” had increased poverty.

Source: BBC News – Home | 23 Dec 2021 | 5:24 pm(NZT)

Omicron: Biden denies failure in pandemic testing response

A shortage of tests have plagued the US while the latest variant has spawned an explosion in cases.

Source: BBC News – Home | 23 Dec 2021 | 5:02 pm(NZT)

Pillar of Shame: Hong Kong’s Tiananmen Square statue removed

It was one of the few remaining public memorials in Hong Kong commemorating the 1989 massacre.

Source: BBC News – Home | 23 Dec 2021 | 3:57 pm(NZT)

Kentucky tornado: Two babies pulled alive from rubble

Their grandmother tucked them in a bath with a Bible and a blanket before the Kentucky twister hit.

Source: BBC News – Home | 23 Dec 2021 | 3:34 pm(NZT)

Philadelphia congresswoman carjacked at gunpoint in broad daylight

The lawmaker’s government phone and ID were among belongings that were also snatched.

Source: BBC News – Home | 23 Dec 2021 | 2:31 pm(NZT)

Voice donor makes student’s Christmas wish come true

For years Leo Carstensen, who has cerebral palsy, has asked for a speech aid which suits his age and personality.

Source: BBC News – Home | 23 Dec 2021 | 2:28 pm(NZT)

The 21 best albums and songs of 2021

From Adele and Olivia Rodrigo to Little Simz and Lil Nas X, here’s the music that critics loved.

Source: BBC News – Home | 23 Dec 2021 | 2:15 pm(NZT)

Morecambe and Wise seen in rediscovered episode

Dating from 1970, the BBC’s tape of the show had been wiped so it could be re-used.

Source: BBC News – Home | 23 Dec 2021 | 2:10 pm(NZT)

Gordon Brown: Coronavirus vaccine rollout ‘a stain on our soul’

The former PM says Covid will come back to haunt us without a push to vaccinate the whole world.

Source: BBC News – Home | 23 Dec 2021 | 2:07 pm(NZT)

UK can be China-US peacemaker, says ex-minister Oliver Letwin

Sir Oliver Letwin argues that the UK can still punch above its weight on the international scene.

Source: BBC News – Home | 23 Dec 2021 | 1:51 pm(NZT)

Kashmir fury at India’s plan to redraw voting map

Kashmiris fear India’s draft proposal to redraw constituency lines will limit their choice of leader.

Source: BBC News – Home | 23 Dec 2021 | 1:25 pm(NZT)

NHL will not send players to Winter Olympics because of Covid disruption

The National Hockey League (NHL) says it will not send its players to the men’s ice hockey tournament at the Beijing Winter Olympics.

Source: BBC News – Home | 23 Dec 2021 | 1:25 pm(NZT)

Gay Santa ad highlights big shift in Norwegian society

The ad showing Father Christmas kissing a man highlights 50 years of changes in Norwegian LGBT rights.

Source: BBC News – Home | 23 Dec 2021 | 1:17 pm(NZT)

Is this the world’s largest virtual fashion show?

Asia’s biggest metaverse – an intricate world populated by young women shopping for avatar outfits.

Source: BBC News – Home | 23 Dec 2021 | 1:09 pm(NZT)

How this iconic Manhattan newsstand survived the Covid pandemic

Since 1994, Casa Magazines in New York City has carried almost 3,000 unique magazine titles.

Source: BBC News – Home | 23 Dec 2021 | 1:01 pm(NZT)

Frank Mill: The Germany striker whose name means failure – and how he found success

Frank Mill is known in Germany as the man behind the ‘miss of the century’. But this charismatic ex-striker has plenty more to say.

Source: BBC News – Home | 23 Dec 2021 | 1:01 pm(NZT)

Managers to meet Premier League to discuss Covid-19 issues, says Klopp after Liverpool win shootout

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says managers will meet with the Premier League on Thursday to discuss issues around the Covid-19 pandemic.

Source: BBC News – Home | 23 Dec 2021 | 12:57 pm(NZT)

Ramos sent off in second PSG appearance as Icardi rescues late point

Mauro Icardi rescues a point for 10-man Paris St-Germain against struggling Lorient after Sergio Ramos is sent off.

Source: BBC News – Home | 23 Dec 2021 | 12:36 pm(NZT)

Benzema double earns win as Real go eight points clear

Karim Benzema scores twice as Real Madrid beat Athletic Bilbao to move eight points clear at the top of La Liga.

Source: BBC News – Home | 23 Dec 2021 | 12:06 pm(NZT)

Arsenal to face Liverpool in EFL Cup semi-finals

Arsenal will face Liverpool in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup, while Chelsea will meet Tottenham.

Source: BBC News – Home | 23 Dec 2021 | 11:47 am(NZT)

USA stun Ireland in historic T20 international

Ireland are stunned by the United States, who win the historic first Twenty20 International between the sides by 26 runs in Florida.

Source: BBC News – Home | 23 Dec 2021 | 11:35 am(NZT)

Liverpool win shootout to knock out Leicester

Caoimhin Kelleher saves two penalties as Liverpool win a shootout against Leicester City to reach the Carabao Cup semi-finals.

Source: BBC News – Home | 23 Dec 2021 | 11:31 am(NZT)

Spurs hold off West Ham to reach last four

Tottenham move into the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup as they edge West Ham in a thrilling quarter-final tie.

Source: BBC News – Home | 23 Dec 2021 | 11:13 am(NZT)

Late goals help Chelsea beat Brentford to reach semis

Chelsea reach their third major semi-final in 11 months under Thomas Tuchel after scoring two late goals to beat west London neighbours Brentford in the Carabao Cup quarter-final.

Source: BBC News – Home | 23 Dec 2021 | 11:11 am(NZT)

Liverpool win shootout to knock out Leicester

Caoimhin Kelleher saves two penalties as Liverpool win a shootout against Leicester City to reach the Carabao Cup semi-finals.

Source: BBC News – Home | 23 Dec 2021 | 11:11 am(NZT)

Pillar of Shame: Hong Kong’s Tiananmen Square statue removed

Workers at the University of Hong Kong dismantle the sculpture commemorating the 1989 massacre.

Source: BBC News – Home | 23 Dec 2021 | 10:55 am(NZT)

Russia aims for January talks with NATO, US on security guarantees

Russia hopes to hold bilateral talks with NATO and the United States in January over security guarantees it is seeking from both, state media RIA Novosti reported Wednesday, citing Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

Source: CNN.com – RSS Channel – World | 23 Dec 2021 | 10:29 am(NZT)

Omicron wave appears milder, but concern remains

The risk of needing hospital treatment could be 30 – 70% lower with Omicron than other variants.

Source: BBC News – Home | 23 Dec 2021 | 9:46 am(NZT)

Ancient mass migration transformed Britons’ DNA

Scientists uncover evidence for a large-scale, prehistoric migration into Britain in the Bronze Age.

Source: BBC News – Home | 23 Dec 2021 | 7:58 am(NZT)

Roman-era ‘Good Shepherd’ ring found off Israel in ancient shipwreck

Israeli archaeologists discover a Roman-era gold ring bearing an early Christian depiction of Jesus.

Source: BBC News – Home | 23 Dec 2021 | 7:37 am(NZT)

Spain to require masks outdoors amid Covid surge

As the Omicron variant spreads around Europe, countries tighten restrictions to brace for another wave.

Source: BBC News – Home | 23 Dec 2021 | 7:37 am(NZT)

US safety body to probe Tesla on in-car gameplay

It follows a complaint from an owner who discovered he could play games while driving.

Source: BBC News – Home | 23 Dec 2021 | 6:03 am(NZT)

Man City agree to sell Spain forward Torres to Barcelona

Manchester City have agreed a deal to sell forward Ferran Torres to Barcelona for 55m euros (£46.7m) with a further 10m euros (£8.5m) in add-ons.

Source: BBC News – Home | 23 Dec 2021 | 5:56 am(NZT)

Xi’an: Chinese city under lockdown as Covid cases rise

More than 13 million people in the city of Xi’an have been told to stay at home amid a Covid outbreak.

Source: BBC News – Home | 23 Dec 2021 | 5:33 am(NZT)

Why the current England team is surpassing previous Ashes failures

Andy Zaltzman digs out the statistics that show England are doing worse than on previous unsuccessful Ashes tours.

Source: BBC News – Home | 23 Dec 2021 | 5:28 am(NZT)

Winter Olympics: NHL will not send players to Beijing

The National Hockey League (NHL) says it will not send its players to the men’s ice hockey tournament at the Beijing Winter Olympics.

Source: BBC News – Home | 23 Dec 2021 | 4:41 am(NZT)

French outcry over academic in Grenoble Islamophobia row

Dozens of academics warn that freedom of expression is at risk after a German professor is suspended.

Source: BBC News – Home | 23 Dec 2021 | 2:20 am(NZT)

Yemen war: Funding crisis forces UN to cut food assistance

Eight million people going hungry in the war-torn country will get barely half of the daily ration.

Source: BBC News – Home | 23 Dec 2021 | 1:56 am(NZT)

UN calls for investigation into allegations of rape during Sudan protests

The United Nations Human Rights Office said on Tuesday that it had received 13 allegations of rape and gang rape by security forces during protests in Sudan on Sunday, while opposition medics reported a second person killed.

Source: CNN.com – RSS Channel – World | 23 Dec 2021 | 1:24 am(NZT)

Brigitte Macron to sue over false claims she was born male

Far-right conspiracy theorists have targeted the French president’s wife on social media.

Source: BBC News – Home | 23 Dec 2021 | 12:16 am(NZT)

Myanmar: Up to 100 missing in jade mine landslide

Most of the victims are believed to be illegal jade miners prospecting for the semi-precious stone.

Source: BBC News – Home | 23 Dec 2021 | 12:01 am(NZT)

 

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