Violence in Hong Kong flares again after pause
Thousands of people took to Hong Kong's streets in a new wave of pro-democracy protests, but police fired tear gas after some demonstrators hurled bricks and smoke bombs, breaking a rare pause in violence that has persisted during the six-month-long movement.

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Merkel's coalition under pressure as new leaders demand change
The future of Germany's ruling coalition looks shaky after the election of new leaders of the Social Democrats (SPD) who demand a shift in policies.

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Maltese leader to quit as outrage grows over alleged links to killing
Malta's embattled prime minister agreed to step down on the day angry citizens staged their biggest protest yet over the alleged links of his former top aide to the slaying of a journalist.

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New EU chief sworn in ahead of turbulent times
The new head of the European Commission began her tenure yesterday with the bloc facing a turbulent future.

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Point of no return: UN chief warns over global warming
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said yesterday that the world's efforts to stop climate change have been "utterly inadequate" so far and there is a danger global warming could pass the "point of no return".

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Young cancer survivor meets cast of The Snowman after missing two Christmases
A six-year-old cancer survivor met the cast of The Snowman in London after missing two Christmases in a row due to illness.

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