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British Fashion Awards 2023: Stars and sequins

December 5, 2023
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The prestigious British Fashion Awards took place at London's Royal Albert Hall, drawing top models, designers, and Hollywood stars, including Pamela Anderson, Anne Hathaway, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Stormzy. At this glamorous event, designers Sarah Burton and Jonathan Anderson, along with model Paloma Elsesser, emerged as winners in their respective categories.

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New Zealand: Thousands march against new government’s reversal of Indigenous policies

December 5, 2023
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Protests have erupted across New Zealand as thousands rally against the new government's intention to overturn policies that enhanced Indigenous rights. Prime Minister Chris Luxon's right-wing administration aims to reinterpret the nation's Indigenous treaty and diminish the use of the Māori language. Māori leaders criticize the three-party coalition as "anti-Māori," while the government asserts a commitment to improvements for both Māori and non-Māori.

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Cyclone Michaung: Heavy rains in southern India as storm makes landfall

December 5, 2023
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India's southern Andhra Pradesh state is grappling with heavy rains and strong winds as a severe cyclonic storm makes landfall. Nine individuals, including a child, have lost their lives in rain-related incidents in Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring Tamil Nadu. Thousands of residents have been evacuated from low-lying areas, with flooded residential zones and videos depicting cars floating in water.

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Mount Marapi: Indonesia volcano death toll rises to 22

December 5, 2023
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The death toll resulting from a volcanic eruption in Indonesia has risen to 22, as rescuers discovered an additional nine bodies. The search for the 10 missing hikers on Mount Marapi, initially halted due to safety concerns, resumed on Tuesday. By afternoon, officials reported the recovery of nine bodies, with one still missing, while twelve injured hikers received treatment in hospitals.

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5 bodies found in the wreckage of a U.S. military aircraft that crashed off Japan

December 4, 2023
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The Air Force has confirmed that a search team investigating the tragic crash of a U.S. military aircraft off the coast of Japan last week has discovered wreckage and located the remains of five missing crew members. The incident involved an Osprey CV-22B "tiltrotor" aircraft carrying eight crew members, which crashed near the island of Yakushima on November 29.

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Spotify to lay off 17% of employees read the full memo CEO Daniel Ek sent to staff

December 4, 2023
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In a communication to its workforce, Spotify CEO Daniel Ek announced a significant workforce reduction of 17%, a move aimed at mitigating costs and adapting to a deceleration in growth. Ek highlighted that the company had oversaturated its employee count in 2020 and 2021, during a period of accessible capital and substantial tech company investments.

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Kyle Sinckler says fellow England players may take international break like captain Owen Farrell

December 4, 2023
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Kyle Sinckler, the England and Bristol prop, has raised a pertinent issue within the realm of international rugby, indicating that Owen Farrell's decision to prioritize mental wellbeing and step back from the 2024 Six Nations may be a precursor to more players taking similar breaks. Sinckler, an experienced player with 68 caps, is advocating for a more comprehensive support system from rugby authorities to help athletes navigate the substantial pressures associated with playing for England.

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Paul Heckingbottom: Sheffield United set to sack manager

December 4, 2023
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Paul Heckingbottom is on the verge of being dismissed as the manager of Sheffield United within the next 24 hours. Following a 5-0 defeat at Burnley on Saturday, the team finds itself at the bottom of the Premier League with just five points from 14 games, having lost 11 matches. Heckingbottom, who became the permanent manager in November 2021 after guiding United to the top flight with a second-place Championship finish, criticized the club's decision to sell key players in the summer. Chris Wilder, a former manager, is among the top contenders for the managerial position.

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Billie Eilish accuses Variety of ‘outing’ her in cover story

December 4, 2023
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Billie Eilish has called for an end to discussions about her sexuality after she accused a magazine of inadvertently revealing it. The singer, known for "Bad Guy," hinted at her attraction to women in a recent cover interview with Variety. During the magazine's Hitmakers awards, she was questioned on camera about whether she had intended to come out.

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Florence Pugh hit by thrown object during Dune: Part Two film promotion

December 4, 2023
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Actress Florence Pugh encountered an unsettling incident on Sunday when a thrown object struck her in the face during a Comic Con event in Brazil. Video footage captured the moment while she was on stage promoting her upcoming film Dune: Part Two with co-stars Zendaya, Austin Butler, and Timothée Chalamet. The footage reveals an object thrown from the audience hitting the 27-year-old Oscar-nominated actress in her right eye.