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French investigation into Chinese crimes

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French prosecutors have launched an inquiry into four fashion retailers suspected of concealing crimes against humanity in China’s Xinjiang region, according to Reuters. The enquiry

Charles clicks with Makeba

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South African pop diva Miriam Makeba’s ‘The Click Song’ is one of the Prince of Wales’ favourite songs, according to a list he revealed yesterday.

Cardinal to stand trial over embezzlement

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Cardinal Angelo Becciu has become the highest-ranked cleric in the Vatican to be indicted over charges that include embezzlement and abuse of office, according to

WHO demands “Western” countries recognize Chinese vaccines

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The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday that any of the Covid-19 vaccines it has approved for emergency use should be recognized by all

H&M sales slide in China due to local boycott

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H&M, the Swedish clothing retailer, has seen its sales decline markedly in China, following a boycott by consumers in that country of the brand. China

Iraqi government seeks to reintegrate Islamic State families

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Early last month the Iraqi government decided that it will be accepting the return of 100 families who were formally part of the Islamic State

Labour clings on in Yorkshire by-election

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A by-election held in Batley and Spen, in West Yorkshire on Thursday, saw the Labour Party hold onto the seat by a small margin. Labour

Shoprite wants to vaccinate

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The Shoprite Group has urgently called on the government to allow its more than 140 000 employees to receive vaccinations as the third wave of

eSwatini government crackdown sees ‘dozens’ killed

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Ongoing unrest in eSwatini (previously Swaziland) has seen dozens of protestors killed by government forces, according to activists in South Africa’s small, landlocked neighbour. In

Government searching for funds to assist those affected by lockdown level 4

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Minister of Employment and Labour, Thulas Nxesi, has said his department is currently involved in discussions that aim to find funding to assist those workers