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Washington, D.C. Staff Writer   Education: American University, MA in Journalism and Public Affairs; University of Notre Dame, BA in American Studies   Marisa Iati is a reporter on the general assignment desk at The Washington Post. She previously worked at the Star-Ledger and NJ.com in New Jersey,...

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Brazilian football legend Pelé, who won a record three World Cups, dies at 82

More than six decades after he first wowed the world on the football pitch, Pelé is no more. The superstar Brazil nicknamed "O Rei" – the King – and winner of three World Cups died on Thursday at the age of 82 after a battle with colon cancer. His death caps a storied life as one of the greatest footballers the game has ever known.

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Netanyahu poised to return to power in Israel as head of far-right coalition

srael's hawkish veteran Benjamin Netanyahu was set to return to power Thursday after a stint in opposition, heading what analysts call the most right-wing government in the country's history.

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Storm victim sent terrifying final video

A 23-year-old woman who became trapped while driving in the “blizzard of the century” sent a terrifying final video to her family before her death.

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Sad update after rapper Coolio’s death ​

Rapper Coolio sold millions of records – but he left behind a comparatively small estate which must now be split between seven of his children

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Covid in China: US imposes Covid testing for visitors from China

The US has become the latest country to impose mandatory Covid tests on visitors from China, after it announced it would reopen its borders next week.

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U.S. House blocks TikTok on official devices ahead of government ban

A separate bipartisan bill that was introduced in Congress on Dec. 13 would ban the TikTok app for everyone in the United States. (Dado Ruvic/Reuters)

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Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI ‘very sick’, says Pope Francis

Liberal incumbent pope asks God to comfort and support retired conservative pope until ‘the end’

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China Covid: US considers restrictions on Chinese arrivals

The US is considering imposing new Covid restrictions on Chinese arrivals, after Beijing announced it would reopen its borders next month.

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Ukraine war: Civilians flee Kherson as Russian attacks intensify

Thirteen-year-old Nika Selivanova made a heart shape with both her hands, waving goodbye to her best friend Inna who was pressed up against the glass partition that divided the entrance hall of Kherson's train station from the waiting area.

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Pete and Em Rata already split

Pete Davidson and supermodel Emily Ratajkowski have called time on their relationship, just weeks after they were first spotted in public.

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Supreme Court Leaves Pandemic Border Controls in Place

Justices to consider whether GOP-led states can fight a lawsuit saying the restrictions aren’t legal

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Bob Marley grandson dead: Reggae star Jo Mersa Marley was 31

The grandson of reggae legend Bob Marley, a talented musician in his own right, reportedly died at 31 under mysterious circumstances.

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Russia ‘prepares for new invasion’ ​

A “worst case scenario” could become reality as expert analysis shows Russia is preparing f

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Ghana police ban harmful New Year prophecies

Police in Ghana have warned faith leaders against making traditional New Year prophecies which can cause fear, anxiety or death.

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Russian sausage tycoon Pavel Antov dies in Indian hotel fall

Russian sausage tycoon Pavel Antov has been found dead at an Indian hotel, two days after a friend died during the same trip.

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Russia’s Medvedev ‘predictions’ showcase Moscow mentality - analysis

Dmitry Medvedev's predictions were ostensibly part of a series of “New Year” predictions and could be seen as a kind of mocking or jest, but they also reveal Moscow's mentality.

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Taiwan to Extend Mandatory Military Service in Face of Chinese Pressure

President Tsai Ing-wen says decision was extremely difficult

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​Chaos as airline cancels 3000 flights ​

An airline in the United States has been forced to cancel over 3000 flights, leaving travelers stranded across the country.

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Dance music legend Maxi Jazz of band Faithless dead at 65

Maxi Jazz of electronic band Faithless which produced hist including Insomnia has been remembered as a “lovely human being”.

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Huge furore erupts over Mariah Xmas song

Mariah Carey is shutting down claims about the creation of “All I Want for Christmas” from her former collaborator. Pictures: Getty

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