Guy Birchall
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Guy Birchall is a UK-based journalist covering a wide range of national stories with a particular interest in freedom of expression and social issues.
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France Suspends Online Access to Shein as Retailer Opens First Store in Paris
The government in Paris suspended access to the Chinese retailer amid a scandal over childlike sex dolls being listed on its website.
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Japan Sends Troops to Combat Spike in Fatal Bear Attacks
More than 100 bear attacks have occurred this year, resulting in a total of 13 fatalities so far.
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Paris Prosecutors Investigate TikTok Over Youth Suicide Content
The investigation follows a lawsuit against the company by French parents and a probe conducted by the nation’s Parliament.
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EU Hails ‘Progress’ in Nexperia Talks With China as Dutch Seizure Stirs Chip Supply Debate
The European Union’s chief trade negotiator said that he ‘welcomed progress on Nexperia, key to restoring a semiconductor supply chain.’
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Israel Returns Bodies of 45 Palestinians
Hamas returned the remains of three Israeli soldiers the previous day.
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Trump Says Gaza Cease-Fire ‘Very Solid’ as Hamas Returns Bodies of 3 Hostages
The president added that getting the final bodies out of Gaza is ‘going to be tough’ but that all would eventually be returned.
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Poland, Hungary, Slovakia Continue Ukrainian Imports Ban in Defiance of EU
The move by the three countries comes amid a new trade agreement between the EU and Kyiv.
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Italian Government’s Plan for Bridge to Sicily Blocked by Court
The Court of Auditors rejected the project, without explaining its reasons, after the bridge received approval from the government on Aug. 6.
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Alaska Airlines Hit by Disruptions Due to Microsoft Azure Outage
Shares of Alaska Airlines were down 2.2 percent in afternoon trading on Oct. 29.
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Russia Tests Nuclear-Capable Poseidon Super Torpedo
The test is the second time Moscow has tried out part of its nuclear arsenal this month, following the testing of the Burevestnik cruise missile on Oct. 21.
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France Suspends Online Access to Shein as Retailer Opens First Store in Paris
The government in Paris suspended access to the Chinese retailer amid a scandal over childlike sex dolls being listed on its website.
|
Japan Sends Troops to Combat Spike in Fatal Bear Attacks
More than 100 bear attacks have occurred this year, resulting in a total of 13 fatalities so far.
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Paris Prosecutors Investigate TikTok Over Youth Suicide Content
The investigation follows a lawsuit against the company by French parents and a probe conducted by the nation’s Parliament.
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EU Hails ‘Progress’ in Nexperia Talks With China as Dutch Seizure Stirs Chip Supply Debate
The European Union’s chief trade negotiator said that he ‘welcomed progress on Nexperia, key to restoring a semiconductor supply chain.’
|
Israel Returns Bodies of 45 Palestinians
Hamas returned the remains of three Israeli soldiers the previous day.
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Trump Says Gaza Cease-Fire ‘Very Solid’ as Hamas Returns Bodies of 3 Hostages
The president added that getting the final bodies out of Gaza is ‘going to be tough’ but that all would eventually be returned.
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Poland, Hungary, Slovakia Continue Ukrainian Imports Ban in Defiance of EU
The move by the three countries comes amid a new trade agreement between the EU and Kyiv.
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Italian Government’s Plan for Bridge to Sicily Blocked by Court
The Court of Auditors rejected the project, without explaining its reasons, after the bridge received approval from the government on Aug. 6.
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Alaska Airlines Hit by Disruptions Due to Microsoft Azure Outage
Shares of Alaska Airlines were down 2.2 percent in afternoon trading on Oct. 29.
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Russia Tests Nuclear-Capable Poseidon Super Torpedo
The test is the second time Moscow has tried out part of its nuclear arsenal this month, following the testing of the Burevestnik cruise missile on Oct. 21.
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