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Hong Kong: Pro-Beijing candidates sweep controversial LegCo election
The results for the controversial poll come after the city saw its lowest ever voter turnout.
Source: BBC News – Home | 20 Dec 2021 | 9:43 pm(NZT)
Carlos Marin: Simon Cowell ‘devastated’ at death of Il Divo singer at 53
The classical group’s Carlos Marin died at the age of 53 after going into hospital during a UK tour.
Source: BBC News – Home | 20 Dec 2021 | 9:41 pm(NZT)
Tortured to death: Myanmar mass killings revealed
A BBC investigation finds evidence Myanmar’s military killed 40 villagers in July, torturing some to death.
Source: BBC News – Home | 20 Dec 2021 | 9:31 pm(NZT)
Garden photo with UK PM ‘shows work meeting’
An image shows the PM, his wife and 17 staff members with wine in the No 10 garden allegedly during lockdown.
Source: BBC News – Home | 20 Dec 2021 | 9:21 pm(NZT)
Brady fails to score for third time in career as Saints shock Bucs
Quarterback Tom Brady is sacked four times and suffers two turnovers as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lose 9-0 to the New Orleans Saints.
Source: BBC News – Home | 20 Dec 2021 | 8:53 pm(NZT)
Hong Kong sees record low voter turnout
Hong Kong’s first “patriots only” legislative election witnessed a record low turnout on Sunday, reflecting a steep decline in civic and political engagement following Beijing’s overhaul of the city’s electoral processes.
Source: CNN.com – RSS Channel – World | 20 Dec 2021 | 8:35 pm(NZT)
Peng Shuai: Chinese tennis star denies making assault claim as concerns persist
The Chinese tennis star says her post was misunderstood, but the WTA continues to call for a probe.
Source: BBC News – Home | 20 Dec 2021 | 8:26 pm(NZT)
Analysis: Xi Jinping has been taking on China’s capitalists. That will change in 2022
One year ago, Chinese leader Xi Jinping pledged to spend 2021 reining in “disorderly” private businesses that were growing too powerful and taking on too much risk.
Source: CNN.com – RSS Channel – World | 20 Dec 2021 | 8:18 pm(NZT)
Pope Francis condemns domestic abuse as ‘almost satanic’
The Pope has often spoken out against domestic violence, but Sunday’s remarks are his strongest yet.
Source: BBC News – Home | 20 Dec 2021 | 7:29 pm(NZT)
Australia name unchanged squad for rest of Ashes
Australia name an unchanged 15-man squad for the remainder of the Ashes series against England.
Source: BBC News – Home | 20 Dec 2021 | 6:47 pm(NZT)
Death toll from Super Typhoon Rai climbs to at least 208 people in the Philippines
The death toll from Super Typhoon Rai climbed to at least 208 people Monday, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP), after the storm swept across the archipelago late last week causing widespread flooding and damage.
Source: CNN.com – RSS Channel – World | 20 Dec 2021 | 6:43 pm(NZT)
Fearing torture and possible execution, Iranian powerlifter quit team in Norway and ran for his life
Athletes who are good enough to compete in the world championships are among the very best in their field. They dedicate their lives to the pursuit of their craft, they are proud to represent their countries, and they all dream of returning home with medals around their necks.
Source: CNN.com – RSS Channel – World | 20 Dec 2021 | 6:00 pm(NZT)
Covid: Christmas travel will fuel spread of Omicron, US expert warns
The US infectious diseases chief says the Covid-19 variant will spread – even among the vaccinated.
Source: BBC News – Home | 20 Dec 2021 | 4:01 pm(NZT)
Philippines Super Typhoon Rai death toll surges
At least 208 people have died, police say, as the Red Cross issues an emergency appeal for aid.
Source: BBC News – Home | 20 Dec 2021 | 2:54 pm(NZT)
Leftist Gabriel Boric wins Chile presidential election
His far-right rival José Antonio Kast conceded defeat less than 90 minutes after polls closed on Sunday.
Source: BBC News – Home | 20 Dec 2021 | 1:40 pm(NZT)
Tortured to death: Myanmar mass killings revealed
A BBC investigation finds evidence Myanmar’s military killed 40 villagers in July, torturing some to death.
Source: BBC News – Home | 20 Dec 2021 | 1:04 pm(NZT)
Australia bouncy castle fall: Sixth child dies in hospital
Chace Harrison, 11, died in hospital three days after falling from a castle blown into the air.
Source: BBC News – Home | 20 Dec 2021 | 1:02 pm(NZT)
Who reminds Garth of a ‘young Iniesta’? – find out in his team of the week
Garth Crooks reveals his latest Team of the Week and says who he thinks is a ‘young Iniesta’ and someone who looks ‘a real prospect’.
Source: BBC News – Home | 20 Dec 2021 | 12:42 pm(NZT)
Woods claims second place alongside son on competitive comeback
The 15-time major champion and son Charlie hit 11 straight birdies at the family event in Florida to finish two shots off the lead.
Source: BBC News – Home | 20 Dec 2021 | 11:38 am(NZT)
Iran execution of Heidar Ghorbani sparks rare anti-government protest
The death sentence handed to Kurdish man Heidar Ghorbani was viewed by rights groups as political.
Source: BBC News – Home | 20 Dec 2021 | 11:24 am(NZT)
Real Madrid 0-0 Cádiz: Hosts frustrated as visitors earn battling draw in Bernabeu
Real Madrid are denied an eighth consecutive La Liga victory after being held by relegation strugglers Cadiz at the Bernabeu.
Source: BBC News – Home | 20 Dec 2021 | 11:03 am(NZT)
‘We talk about protecting players, but it is not safe’ – Tuchel raises concerns before Covid-19 meeting
Chelsea confirm a request to postpone Sunday’s match at Wolves was turned down by Premier League chiefs.
Source: BBC News – Home | 20 Dec 2021 | 10:43 am(NZT)
Hong Kong: LegCo vote after electoral overhaul sees record low turnout
Only 30.2% took part in the vote – the lowest turnout in Hong Kong’s election history.
Source: BBC News – Home | 20 Dec 2021 | 10:30 am(NZT)
Sports Personality 2021: Emma Raducanu crowned winner
Teenage US Open champion Emma Raducanu has been voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2021.
Source: BBC News – Home | 20 Dec 2021 | 10:14 am(NZT)
Senator Joe Manchin threatens to sink signature Biden bill
Democrat Joe Manchin throws the Build Back Better Act into jeopardy, saying he will not vote for it.
Source: BBC News – Home | 20 Dec 2021 | 10:05 am(NZT)
Liz Truss replaces Lord Frost in post-Brexit talks
The foreign secretary will become the UK’s lead negotiator with the EU over the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Source: BBC News – Home | 20 Dec 2021 | 9:53 am(NZT)
Southgate & England win Coach of the Year and Team of the Year awards
Gareth Southgate has been named Coach of the Year and England men Team of the Year at the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year show.
Source: BBC News – Home | 20 Dec 2021 | 9:46 am(NZT)
Sports Personality 2021: Rachael Blackmore crowned BBC’s World Sport Star of the Year
Irish jockey Rachael Blackmore has been voted BBC Sports Personality’s World Sport Star of the Year for 2021.
Source: BBC News – Home | 20 Dec 2021 | 9:43 am(NZT)
Il Divo singer Carlos Marin dies aged 53
The Spanish singer is remembered by other members of the group for his unique voice and spirit.
Source: BBC News – Home | 20 Dec 2021 | 9:36 am(NZT)
NBA postpones more games over rising Covid cases
The NBA postpones two Brooklyn Nets games and games for three other teams because of a rise in Covid-19 case numbers
Source: BBC News – Home | 20 Dec 2021 | 9:03 am(NZT)
Spurs and Liverpool share thrilling draw as Robertson sent off
Liverpool lose ground in the Premier League title race in a pulsating draw at Tottenham that saw Andrew Robertson sent off.
Source: BBC News – Home | 20 Dec 2021 | 7:53 am(NZT)
Covid: Christmas travel will fuel spread of Omicron, US expert warns
The US infectious disease expert says the Covid-19 variant will spread – even among the vaccinated.
Source: BBC News – Home | 20 Dec 2021 | 7:51 am(NZT)
Drakeo the Ruler dies after stabbing at LA music festival
The 28-year-old was stabbed during an altercation backstage at a Los Angeles music festival.
Source: BBC News – Home | 20 Dec 2021 | 7:01 am(NZT)
‘We were lucky’ – Guardiola unimpressed as leaders Man City thrash Newcastle
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola criticises his side’s performance, despite City thrashing Newcastle to record an eighth successive Premier League win.
Source: BBC News – Home | 20 Dec 2021 | 7:00 am(NZT)
Death toll from Super Typhoon Rai climbs to at least 75 people in the Philippines
The death toll from Super Typhoon Rai has climbed to at least 75 people, local officials reported Saturday, after the storm wreaked havoc across the Philippines late last week.
Source: CNN.com – RSS Channel – World | 20 Dec 2021 | 6:05 am(NZT)
No guarantees on new Covid restrictions – UK minister
More than 12,000 new Omicron cases are confirmed in the UK, as the variant continues to surge.
Source: BBC News – Home | 20 Dec 2021 | 5:38 am(NZT)
Sudan coup: Thousands protest on uprising anniversary
Demonstrations around the country demand an end to military rule, following a coup in October.
Source: BBC News – Home | 20 Dec 2021 | 4:57 am(NZT)
Philippines Super Typhoon Rai death toll surges
At least 169 people have died, police say, as the Red Cross issues an emergency appeal for aid.
Source: BBC News – Home | 20 Dec 2021 | 4:00 am(NZT)
Everything on the line – Root suffers painful blows as England slide towards Adelaide defeat
Joe Root is used to carrying England on his back, but in the second Ashes Test the captain put literally everything on the line for his team.
Source: BBC News – Home | 20 Dec 2021 | 3:24 am(NZT)
Man beaten to death for ‘sacrilege’ attempt at Sikh Golden Temple in India
Eyewitnesses allege the man had tried to commit a sacrilegious act at the Golden Temple in India.
Source: BBC News – Home | 20 Dec 2021 | 3:21 am(NZT)
ICYMI: Eel-powered Christmas lights and a Messi mural
Copenhagen’s 700 festive kayaks and some of the stories you might have missed this week.
Source: BBC News – Home | 20 Dec 2021 | 1:36 am(NZT)
Highlights from the career of architect Richard Rogers
Lord Rogers, who has died aged 88, designed the Millennium Dome and the Pompidou Centre.
Source: BBC News – Home | 20 Dec 2021 | 1:26 am(NZT)
Pompidou architect Richard Rogers dies
Pioneering, sometimes controversial architect who designed some of the world’s most iconic buildings.
Source: BBC News – Home | 20 Dec 2021 | 12:25 am(NZT)
Retiring Boomers, not lazy Millennials, are driving the labor shortage
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Source: CNN.com – RSS Channel – World | 19 Dec 2021 | 5:42 am(NZT)
‘We were cheated, framed, and scammed’: Five suspected assassins say they’re innocent
Source: CNN.com – RSS Channel – World | 19 Dec 2021 | 2:02 am(NZT)
Opinion: Our device-driven lives depend on tragedy in the Democratic Republic of Congo
November in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s southern region means one thing — the rains are coming. Storms explode with biblical fury across the land, transforming desiccated bush into lush green forests, and clearing the thick haze of grit that has suffocated the mining provinces for months.
Source: CNN.com – RSS Channel – World | 18 Dec 2021 | 10:28 am(NZT)
The market may be ignoring risk of Omicron shutdowns
Wall Street is getting nervous about what will happen to the economy next year.
Source: CNN.com – RSS Channel – World | 18 Dec 2021 | 10:03 am(NZT)
Russian troops continue to gather near Ukraine despite warnings to Moscow
Russia has continued to amass new troops near Ukraine’s border in recent days, despite President Joe Biden urging Russian President Vladimir Putin to de-escalate tensions during a virtual meeting last week.
Source: CNN.com – RSS Channel – World | 18 Dec 2021 | 5:43 am(NZT)
Inflation is bad enough. One country is making it even worse
Unnerved by surging prices, the Bank of England on Thursday became the first major central bank to hike interest rates since the pandemic began. The US Federal Reserve will follow in the coming months, with three rate hikes expected next year.
Source: CNN.com – RSS Channel – World | 18 Dec 2021 | 2:44 am(NZT)
London bars and restaurants are shutting themselves down as Omicron rips through UK
As the Omicron variant sweeps through the United Kingdom, pushing daily coronavirus infections to their highest level on record, British businesses are shutting their doors again — but not because of government instructions.
Source: CNN.com – RSS Channel – World | 18 Dec 2021 | 1:06 am(NZT)
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