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Johnson squirms as Irish journalists ask hard questions about how he would avoid backstop
“There is no such thing as a clean break. No such thing as just getting it done,” explained Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.
Firefighters first on scene at 9/11 almost 50 percent more likely to suffer heart attacks or strokes than those who arrived later
The toxic dust was at its thickest after the collapse of the World Trade Centre when the emergency workers turned up.
Robert Mugabe, one of the most ruthless tyrants of modern times, dies aged 95
Robert Mugabe, former prime minister and president of Zimbabwe whose rule was mired in human rights abuses and corruption, has died aged 95.
Hong Kong leader withdraws extradition bill that sparked protests
Carrie Lam said the government would not accept other demands, including an independent inquiry into alleged police misconduct against protesters.
US diverts 3.6 billion dollars into Mexico wall funding
Funds set aside for military construction projects will instead be spent on Donald Trump’s border barrier.
Berlin zoo celebrates Germany’s first panda cub births
Meng Meng, who arrived from China in 2017, has given birth to twins after mating with Jiao Qing.
US fleet of the world’s most expensive and secretive planes spotted at UK RAF base
During the last B-2 deployment the planes were involved in bombing raids in the Middle East.
Great Barrier Reef outlook downgraded to ‘very poor’ due to climate change
Warming oceans, coastal development and illegal fishing are all threatening the future of the famous coral network.
Health crisis as Amazon fires burn out of control
The number of people treated for respiratory issues in Brazil is increasing sharply amid warnings about the Amazon's ecosystem.