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‘Pure insanity’: Justice Dept. rebuffed Trump bid to overturn election

United States · 2:57 PM UTC

Former President Donald Trump pressed the Justice Department during his waning weeks in office to join his failed effort to overturn his election defeat based on his false claims of voting fraud, but its leaders refused, with one decrying the "pure insanity" of the claims, documents released on Tuesday showed.

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Energy · 1:04 PM UTCChina says radiation levels normal around Taishan reactor

China said on Tuesday that radiation levels around the Taishan nuclear project in the southeastern province of Guangdong remained normal, following media reports of a leak at one of its reactors.

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EnergyAustralia should turn into a carbon-offset powerhouse, says Santos CEO

Australia, the world's biggest exporter of coal and liquefied natural gas, should view decarbonisation not as a threat but as an opportunity to create a "new, large-scale industry" in carbon offsets, Santos (STO.AX) CEO Kevin Gallagher said on Tuesday.

Middle East

Middle East · 3:20 PM UTCTensions raised before Israeli nationalist march in East Jerusalem

Far-right Israeli groups plan to march in East Jerusalem on Tuesday in a flag-waving procession that risks reigniting tensions with Palestinians and poses an early test for Israel's new government.

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Business

BusinessFed walks tightrope between big jobs gap and rising inflation
BusinessU.S. retail sales fall as spending shifts back to services; producer prices rise
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U.S.

U.S. · 11:16 AM UTCU.S. to take steps against white supremacists and militia groups

Five months after the attack on the U.S. Capitol, the Biden administration on Tuesday will unveil steps for federal and local officials and social media companies to battle national security threats posed by white supremacists and militia groups.

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UK

UK'Corrupt' British police hid failings of murder investigation - report
UKUK and Australia agree ‘comprehensive and ambitious’ free trade deal
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UKIreland to lengthen quarantine for partially vaccinated Britons

Technology

TechnologyEU data watchdogs ruling sharpens focus on Facebook, big tech
TechnologyFedEx to test package deliveries with self-driving startup Nuro
TechnologyEXCLUSIVE India to expedite Amazon, Flipkart antitrust probe as tech focus intensifies -sources
TechnologyUK watchdog looking into Apple, Google’s dominance of mobile phone systems

Americas

AmericasStashing cash, Peru’s urban elite panics as a socialist looks set to clinch presidency
AmericasU.S., Canada set to discuss lifting of border restrictions -sources
AmericasCanadian man accused of murdering Muslim family members to face terror charges
AmericasMembers of Vale Sudbury nickel miners' union reject new offer

Asia Pacific

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Asia Pacific‘Justice never sleeps’: Families of Philippine drug war victims welcome ICC probe
Asia PacificGunmen kill four polio workers in Afghanistan's east
Asia PacificUp to 80% of Tokyo Olympics media expected to be vaccinated, say organisers

Africa

AfricaCongo caps public gatherings as third COVID-19 wave builds
AfricaAt least 15 killed in Somalia suicide bombing claimed by militants
AfricaIvory Coast hopes to end a decade of rancour with Gbagbo's return
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Sustainable Business

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