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Azerbaijan president blames Russia for shooting down plane on Christmas Day

29/12/2024 15:28 The Guardian

President Aliyev says Moscow must ‘admit its guilt’ after downing plane, albeit unintentionally, with loss of 38 livesAzerbaijan’s president Ilham Aliyev said the Azerbaijani airliner that crashed last week was shot down by Russia, albeit unintentionally, and criticised Moscow for trying to “hush up” the issue for days.“We can say with complete clarity that the plane was shot down by Russia … we are not saying that it was done intentionally, but it was done,” he told Azerbaijani state television. Continue reading...

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Major incident declared in Greater Manchester over widespread flooding – live updates

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01/01/2025 13:54 The Guardian
10 reported killed after vehicle driven into crowd in New Orleans – live updates

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01/01/2025 12:09 The Guardian
Russian gas flows to Europe via Ukraine cease as transit agreement expires

Parts of Moldova lose heating and hot water as some EU capitals voice concern about making up the deficitRussian gas has ceased flowing to Europe via Ukraine, causing power cuts in parts of Moldova and concern in some EU capitals about making up the deficit.In others, however, there was celebration...

01/01/2025 11:35 The Guardian
Millions of households in Great Britain face higher energy bills as price cap rises

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01/01/2025 05:00 The Guardian
Former EU environment chief warns against backsliding on climate crisis

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01/01/2025 04:00 The Guardian
Keir Starmer vows to rebuild Britain as Labour did after second world war

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31/12/2024 22:30 The Guardian
Special forces troops face prosecution over alleged war crimes in Syria

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31/12/2024 18:41 The Guardian
UK patients unable to get dental care after ‘eye-watering’ rise in private fees

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31/12/2024 18:00 The Guardian
Water rates in Northern Ireland suggested to help address wastewater crisis

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31/12/2024 17:54 The Guardian
Act now or UK parliament could be next Notre Dame inferno, MPs and peers told

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31/12/2024 16:57 The Guardian
US imposes sanctions on Russia and Iran groups over election interference

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31/12/2024 16:08 The Guardian
Trump confidant Elon Musk’s China ties pose security risk, ex-general warns

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31/12/2024 15:47 The Guardian
Israel’s hospital attacks have put Gaza healthcare on brink of collapse, says UN

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31/12/2024 15:39 The Guardian
Russia winds down gas supply to Europe via Ukraine as transit deal expires

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31/12/2024 15:18 The Guardian
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31/12/2024 14:56 The Guardian
Australia kept quiet about early deployment of forces ahead of Iraq war, cabinet papers show

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31/12/2024 13:05 The Guardian
Curbs on transgender rights were proposed for Australia’s 2004 Marriage Act, cabinet papers show

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31/12/2024 13:05 The Guardian
France carried out bombing raid on Islamic State targets in Syria, defence minister says – as it happened

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31/12/2024 12:55 The Guardian
Working from home could harm women’s careers, Nationwide boss warns

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31/12/2024 10:49 The Guardian
Netherlands to open archive on people accused of wartime Nazi collaboration

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31/12/2024 10:28 The Guardian
Japanese encephalitis case found in Victoria prompts ‘high’ risk warning for weeks ahead

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31/12/2024 02:46 The Guardian
South Korean court issues arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol

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31/12/2024 02:06 The Guardian
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31/12/2024 00:01 The Guardian
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31/12/2024 00:01 The Guardian
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31/12/2024 00:01 The Guardian
Russia and Ukraine swap at least 300 prisoners in exchange deal

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30/12/2024 18:43 The Guardian
‘Peace matters’: world leaders pay tribute to ‘lifelong humanitarian’ Jimmy Carter

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30/12/2024 17:12 The Guardian
Edinburgh cancels New Year’s Eve street parties and fireworks due to storm warning

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30/12/2024 16:29 The Guardian
New Taiwanese boardgame offers chance to battle Chinese invasion

Mizo Games wants players to have a chance to ‘experience war on the tabletop before it reaches us’As families in Taiwan prepare to gather for lunar new year celebrations in January, a game that will be released that month promises to offer some war-themed fun over the festive period.The board ga...

30/12/2024 14:38 The Guardian
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