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China’s economy is facing a long road to recovery, with the latest official data showing businesses are continuing to struggle amid a widespread outbreak of Covid infections.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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North Korea is sacking its second-highest ranking military leader.
Pak Jong Chon was fired as vice-chairman of the country’s Central Military Commission at an annual government meeting last week.
Chris Gilbert reports.
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Tennis star Martina Navratilova has been diagnosed with both throat and breast cancer.
The 66-year-old, who won 59 Grand Slams, previously had breast cancer in 2010.
Our US Correspondent Benji Hyer reports.
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Hollywood actor Jeremy Renner is reported to be in critical condition after a snow plowing incident near his home in Nevada.
His exact injuries have not been reported.
Our US correspondent Chris Jones reports.
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A third of the global economy will face a recession this year — that's the stark warning coming from the head of the International Monetary Fund.
Kristalina Georgieva, the managing director of the United Nations's financial agency, says 2023 will be "tougher" than the year just gone.
The IMF had already cut its global economic outlook during its October Annual Meeting in Washington DC.
Our US Correspondent Benji Hyer reports.
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There's been a steep rise in the number of shops closing in the UK.
New figures show that more than 17 thousand sites closed their doors for the final time in 2022.
John Bevir (Beaver) reports.
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Members of terror groups, Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province have clashed in Nigeria's northeast state of Borno.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.
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The UK is gearing up for another week of strike action on the railway networks as union members walk out, again, over pay, job security and working conditions. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more from London.
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The death of four civilians in India's Kashmir has sparked outrage.
This comes after two gunmen opened fire in a remote village.
Describing the two men as terrorists, local police say they've launched a search operation to track down the assailants.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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