world news
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Trump issues legal threat to Bannon after book revelationsCease and desist letter comes after claim in new book by Michael Wolff that former chief strategist called Trump Jr’s meeting with Russians ‘treasonous’ -
Syrian groups urge UN boycott of Putin peace conferenceOpponents of President Assad have already said they will not attend talks, fearing they will strengthen Syrian leader’s authority
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South Africa train crash leaves at least 18 people dead and scores injuredA passenger train travelling from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg collided with a truck at a level crossing, igniting an inferno -
Daring Doge's Palace jewel theft forces police to seek expert helpVenice police chief says he is hunting skilled professionals, as resident likens them to ‘gentleman thief’ Vincenzo Pipino -
Spanish army's elite La Legión regiment put on diet over obesity fearsBridegrooms of Death known for toughness have been given exercise and nutrition tips after 6% were found to be obese
spotlight
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Saudi Arabia and Iran's rivalry is key to the Middle East in 2018Regional chaos is set to continue with no solution in sight to Yemen crisis and power struggle over shape of post-war Syria
around the world
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UKUKMan stabbed to death in east London on New Year's Eve namedTaofeek Lamidi, 20, was attacked in West Ham and a postmortem found he died from a knife wound to the heart
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EuropeEuropeFires and avalanche alerts as Storm Eleanor batters EuropeAt least four people are dead after flooding and high winds, and rare winter wildfires kill hundreds of goats and destroy homes
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'Boats pass over where our land was': Bangladesh's climate refugees – photo essayWhen monsoon rains swept Bangladesh, flooding forced people from their homes in droves. Climate migration is fast becoming commonplace in the country
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Workers held captive in Indian mills supplying Hugo BossGuardian inquiry into concerns raised by Hugo Boss reveals Tamil Nadu firm, which also supplies major UK brands, stops women leaving factory
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opinion & analysis
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Iran unrest: it's the economy, stupid, not a cry for freedom or foreign plottersWorld leaders trying to exploit the narrative around the protests ignore the real economic problems being faced by ordinary people
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The 'bomb cyclone' heading for the eastern US – is that even a thing?With much of the country already struggling with sub-zero temperatures, a storm is building off the coast of Florida that could be about to make things worse
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Why Trump’s funding threat to Palestinians is even more dangerous than Jerusalem moveThe US president is treating the Middle East peace process like a Manhattan property deal that he can bully to the table
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World's awkward silence over Rohingya genocide warningsWith no appetite for humanitarian intervention and no support for a powerful ICC, there is unlikely to be justice in Myanmar or elsewhere
pictures and video
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Train catches fire after deadly collision in South Africa – videoA passenger train in South Africa caught fire following a high speed collision with a lorry, killing at least 14 people
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Florida gets first snowfall in almost 30 years – video report
Florida has has its first snowfall in almost 30 years following freezing temperatures across the eastern United States
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Colombia's colourful Black and White carnival – in picturesMore than 10,000 people take part in the Black and White carnival, which has its origins in a mix of Andean, Amazonian and Pacific cultural expressions
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Chinese army puts on show of military might for Xi Jinping – video
China’s president addresses 7,000 service personnel as the country starts a fresh round of training in Hebei province
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Fire and Fury: Key explosive quotes the new Trump book - video
A new book claiming to be a fly-on-the-wall account of internecine warfare in the White House written by Michael Wolff is about to hit the shelves. The Guardian had access to an early copy of 'Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House' – here are some of the juiciest parts
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President Macron to crack down on fake news during elections – video
Emmanuel Macron vows to ban fake news during french election periods
Xi Jinping tells army not to fear death in show of China's military might