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News of key witness lying is ‘devastating’ for US case against Assange; it must be dropped, WikiLeaks co-founder’s ally tells RT

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The US’ case against Julian Assange must be dropped after a key witness confessed to lying, as the reputation of Western law and the future of journalism depend on it, UK journalist and friend to Assange Vaughan Smith has told RT. … Read More >News of key witness lying is ‘devastating’ for US case against Assange; it must be dropped, WikiLeaks co-founder’s ally tells RT

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Trudeau condemns spate of arson attacks on Catholic churches as Canada reels from unmarked graves scandal

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Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has denounced the ongoing spree of arson and vandalism targeting churches as “unacceptable.” The attacks are believed to be retaliation to historic abuses of indigenous children in church-run schools. … Read More >Trudeau condemns spate of arson attacks on Catholic churches as Canada reels from unmarked graves scandal

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Australian government cuts overseas arrivals quota in half, as nation battles to contain Covid outbreaks

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Australia’s prime minister, Scott Morrison, has announced that officials will slash overseas arrivals to the country by around 50%, as the nation battles to contain Covid outbreaks that have forced four cities into lockdown. … Read More >Australian government cuts overseas arrivals quota in half, as nation battles to contain Covid outbreaks

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Queen Elizabeth II statue toppled in Canada on national holiday, marred by grim discoveries of unmarked graves at Catholic schools

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Protesters tore down several statues at the Manitoba legislature, including a bust of Queen Elizabeth II, during a heated rally on Canada Day, venting outrage over the discovery of unmarked graves of indigenous schoolchildren. … Read More >Queen Elizabeth II statue toppled in Canada on national holiday, marred by grim discoveries of unmarked graves at Catholic schools

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UN weather agency confirms new record 18.3C temperature in Antarctica, says it’s ‘consistent with climate change’

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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has confirmed a new hottest-ever temperature in mainland Antarctica, suggesting the result is in line with global warming data observed by the agency. … Read More >UN weather agency confirms new record 18.3C temperature in Antarctica, says it’s ‘consistent with climate change’

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Canadian village WIPED OUT by fire amid extreme heat as 90% of homes, incl. critical infrastructure, is gone

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An entire village in British Columbia, Canada was devoured by fire, which ignited shortly after the country’s all-time high temperature record was smashed amid a heatwave in the western part of the country. … Read More >Canadian village WIPED OUT by fire amid extreme heat as 90% of homes, incl. critical infrastructure, is gone

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‘Whole town is on fire’: Canadian village evacuated as flames consume homes and cars after record 49.6C temperature (VIDEOS)

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The residents of a village in Canada’s British Columbia province have been ordered to evacuate after a wildfire sparked by the country’s hottest-ever temperatures ripped through homes and other buildings. … Read More >‘Whole town is on fire’: Canadian village evacuated as flames consume homes and cars after record 49.6C temperature (VIDEOS)