UN votes to adopt new world map to reflect Africa's true size

The Togo-sponsored resolution was backed by 164 nations - the US the only nation to vote against it.

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Who is Alejandro Betancourt, colourful oil baron behind US-Venezuela oil deal?

The 46-year-old figure of international intrigue has an apparent knack for being in the right place at the right time.

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Woman charged with juror intimidation in Lindsay Clancy trial

Dawn Light is accused of taking photos of jurors outside the Plymouth courthouse, a practice prohibited by the court.

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Zelensky says airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine escalates drone operations

Chinese and Gulf state airlines are among those still using Russian airspace. Meanwhile, Russia says it will intensify its own attacks on Ukraine.

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Iranian attack on Saudi tanker killed two Filipino sailors, Saudi Arabia says

The kingdom condemns the targeting of Sidr, which was reportedly hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday.

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Pastor Killed in Tragic Accident at Massive Christian Festival

What was supposed to be a massive weekend of Christian worship and celebration in the United Kingdom came to a heartbreaking halt after a pastor was killed in a devastating accident at Big Church Festival.

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As Michigan Senate race heats up, Vance calls El-Sayed 'evil'

El-Sayed faces Trump ally Mike Rogers in what has quickly become a senate race characterised by personal attacks and insults between the two.

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