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‘Face of white supremacy’ as South African police use tear gas on ‘whites-only’ prom protesters
The school said the party was a private function organised by parents and had nothing to do with them.
Donald Trump Jr tests positive for Covid as dad tries to leverage power of office to subvert Biden win
The president, the first lady and their son Barron have already recovered from Covid-19.
‘Lego Donald Trump’ goes viral as he plans ‘to end birthright citizenship before leaving office’
"Joe Biden wins recount in the state of Georgia, officially becoming US President for the 27th time since the election."
‘We need to do more to protect our environment’ as Microplastics found near summit of Mount Everest
“This study and our continued research only emphasises the importance of designing materials that have the benefits of plastics without the lasting and harmful legacy.”
Restored landscapes could teem with wildlife and would be important ‘for the health of society’
“By investing in nature we can reap rich returns, for example in public health and wellbeing, catching carbon from the air, helping us adapt to the changing climate, ensuring supplies of clean water, boosting tourism and protecting our future food security.”
‘Soon we will be overwhelmed’ as UN prepares for up to 200,000 Ethiopian refugees in Sudan
People left in a great hurry, the UN officials said, and most arrived in Sudan with nothing.
Jeremy Kyle may have caused or contributed to death of TV show guest – coroner
Coroner Jason Pegg said he has made Mr Kyle an “interested person” for the inquest.
Pay freeze for public sector ‘kick in the teeth’ as Ministers ‘doling out billions in contracts to chums’
“Workers have lost friends and loved ones. The crisis is still raging. Now they're being kicked while they're down."
Reactions to The Pogues’ Xmas miracle comeback to Laurence Fox
This tweet should be 2020’s Christmas Number 1