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Rwanda-backed M23 rebels claim control of key DR Congo city of Goma
The city’s capture came following a 48-hour deadline imposed by the group for the Congolese army to surrender their weapons.
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What the papers say – January 27
US President Donald Trump features heavily on the front pages of Monday’s newspapers.
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Government vows to end ‘throwaway society’ with bottle-return scheme
New regulations have now been introduced to enable the appointment of a managing body for the scheme in April this year.
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Lukashenko wins seventh term in Belarus election
President Alexander Lukashenko has won a a seventh term in office in Belarus, according to the country’s Central Election Commission. According to a statement by the Central Election Commission, the ...
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Wet and windy weather moves over the UK as yellow warnings continue
The week ahead looks likely to start unsettled There are signs of some drier weather later though An 83mph gust was recorded in Berry Head, south Devon, and 81mph in Capelcurig, North Wales. Met ...
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Urban Pubs & Bars eyes ‘healthy pipeline’ of potential new sites
It comes after the London-focused group hailed bumper festive trading in the city and strong sales from its recently acquired venues.
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Poverty bigger issue for families in England than rest of UK – health visitors
Research showed a rise in demand for health visiting support across the four nations in the previous 12 months.
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Bulb co-founder says latest energy venture takes ‘very different’ approach
Amit Gudka said he has ‘a lot of regret’ about the supplier’s 2021 collapse, as he discussed his battery storage start-up Field.