Thursday, November 30, 2023

Eating dog meat is a centuries-old practice in South Korea but now farmers are angry that the government is banning their industry. Dog meat farmers scuffle with police in South Korea over plans to ban the practice

Eating dog meat is a centuries-old practice in South Korea but now farmers are angry that the government is banning their industry.

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Shane MacGowan: Pogues singer dies aged 65

The Irish singer-songwriter, whose hits include Fairytale of New York, was unwell for some time.

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Shannen Doherty reveals cancer has spread to her bones

The Charmed and Heathers actress says she is "not done with living" in spite of her diagnosis.

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Kayaker's 20m drop down ice waterfall in Svalbard, Norway

Aniol Serrasolses' descent down a glacial waterfall in Svalbard is the biggest ever recorded.

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

US charges Indian man in alleged assassination plot

The plot targeted a US citizen in New York who was part of a Sikh separatist group, prosecutors say.

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Marvel's Jonathan Majors in court over assault charge

The actor, who had recent roles in blockbuster films, allegedly had a ”domestic dispute” with his girlfriend.

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Cobre Panamá: Panama orders controversial copper mine's closure

Environmentalists warned the mine threatened water supplies and damaged Panama's coastal area.

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Anger and despair as Palestinians queue for supplies during truce

Palestinians are filled with anger and despair as they seek basic supplies during the truce in Gaza.

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Pet tigers remain in Ghana home despite Accra court order

A year after a court ordered the removal of the animals, they are still there.

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French serial killer's ex-wife tried for UK student murder

Monique Olivier goes on trial in France 33 years after Joanna Parrish was found dead in a river.

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Japan begins trial sales of prescription-free morning-after pills

Access to emergency contraception pills s normally available only with a prescription in Japan.

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Monday, November 27, 2023

Lightning and hailstorms kill 24 in western India

Heavy storms are unusual for Gujarat in winter, and the ferocious downpour caught many off guard.

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The generational ban, which would have stopped anyone born after 2009 buying tobacco, has been ditched by New Zealand's new government.  Health groups angered after New Zealand scraps world-first smoking ban

The generational ban, which would have stopped anyone born after 2009 buying tobacco, has been ditched by New Zealand's new government. 

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Ecuador police arrest alleged leader of Los Lobos gang

Los Lobos is one of Ecuador's most powerful criminal organisations with thousands of members.

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Sunday, November 26, 2023

For some Israeli hostage families, the painful wait goes on

There was a mix of hope and fear this weekend for the families of hostages expected to remain in Gaza.

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Elgin Marbles in UK 'like cutting Mona Lisa in half'

The Greek prime minister calls for the reunification of the artefacts, also known as the Parthenon Sculptures.

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Saturday, November 25, 2023

Mikhail Kasyanov: Russia labels ex-PM and Putin critic 'foreign agent'

A critic of the war in Ukraine, Mikhail Kasyanov was PM during President Putin's first term.

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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescuers to dig by hand to rescue trapped workers

Officials in India say the rescue operation could be delayed by a further four or five days.

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Watch: Moment Israeli boy reunites with dad after hostage ordeal

Nine-year-old Ohad Munder, held by Hamas for seven weeks, ran towards his father on Friday.

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Friday, November 24, 2023

Dublin riot: 'Huge destruction' after school stabbing leads to 34 arrests

Violence in the aftermath of a stabbing outside a school destroys police vehicles, buses and shops.

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Wilders Dutch vote: Centre-right VVD rules out role in cabinet

The decision by the Dutch VVD leader is a blow for Mr Wilders' bid to form a majority government.

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Mario Balotelli: Former Manchester City and Liverpool striker 'in good health' after car accident

Former Manchester City and Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli is "in good health" after being involved in a car accident.

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Clemence Mtenga: Tanzanian student killed in Israel was a 'leader' to classmates

Clemence Mtenga should have graduated from university this week - instead his body is being flown home.

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Thursday, November 23, 2023

Ethiopia drought: Fifty die of hunger in Tigray and Amhara amid aid freeze

The US and UN paused humanitarian aid in the East African country after allegations of theft.

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Indonesia anti-corruption chief Firli Bahuri suspected of extortion

Firli Bahuri, head of the Corruption Eradication Commission, has not been detained and denies he's corrupt.

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Russian authorities crack down on abortion access amid demographic crisis

Authorities in Russia are aiming to limit abortion access in an effort to boost population growth.

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Blackpink react as King Charles name-checks them in Buckingham Palace speech

The K-pop stars were at Buckingham Palace on the first day of the South Korean president's state visit

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What we know about Israel-Hamas Gaza deal on hostages

The agreement should see Hamas release 50 hostages during a four-day pause in fighting in Gaza.

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Video shows car interior mauled by a trapped bear

Wildlife officials in Colorado say the animal likely entered the vehicle searching for food.

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Nicki Minaj responds to Nigerian fan's complaint about tour venues

A fan of the rapper is overwhelmed at her responding after asking Minaj to add Nigeria to her tour.

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Israeli strikes kill two journalists in Lebanon - PM

Two journalists and two other civilians are killed as exchanges of fire intensify along the border.

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Congo-Brazzaville stampede: Dozens killed during army recruitment drive

At least 37 people have died in a crush during an army recruitment drive, Brazzaville officials say.

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Monday, November 20, 2023

Albania: Opposition politicians set off coloured smoke bombs in parliament

The smoke flares and fire were part of an attempt to try and stop the chamber voting on the 2024 budget.

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Sunday, November 19, 2023

Ukraine war: The Russians snitching on colleagues and strangers

In Soviet Russia it was common for people to report others to the authorities - now the practice is back.

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Napoleon's Ridley Scott on critics and cinema 'bum ache'

The director says his response to criticism from historians about his film would "have a bleep in it".

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Inside West Bank district under harsh Israeli lockdown since Hamas attack

In the fortified H2 area of Hebron, Palestinian residents are being forced off the street at gunpoint.

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Gaza war: Premature babies evacuated from al-Shifa hospital

The 31 babies are taken to southern Gaza, as Israeli troops control the territory's largest hospital.

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Saturday, November 18, 2023

Israel orders evacuation Khan Younis in southern Gaza

The area hosts hundreds of thousands of people who had sought safety there after fleeing northern Gaza.

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Joseph Boakai: Who is Liberia's next president, set to replace George Weah

Opposition candidate Joseph Boakai is set to be Liberia's next president, but what do we know about him?

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Daisaku Ikeda: Influential leader of Japan's Soka Gakkai Buddhist group dies

Daisaku Ikeda, a well-connected ex-head of the Soka Gakkai group, greatly expanded its global reach.

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Friday, November 17, 2023

Kenya police: Much-criticised security force to get big pay boost

The 40% salary rise over three years is designed to increase morale as well as tackle corruption.

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Moldovan president's dog bites hand of visiting Austrian president

The pair had been walking in the Moldovan president's grounds when the etiquette faux-pas happened.

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Netanyahu says Israel 'not successful' at minimising Gaza casualties but blames Hamas

Israel's PM says efforts to spare civilians "not successful", but says Hamas puts them in harm's way.

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

Kenya's parliament back Haiti mission despite court case

Lawmakers approve the sending of police officers even though a legal challenge is being heard.

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Dog survives 10 weeks in Colorado mountains beside dead owner

Rescuers in Colorado said the Jack Russell terrier had lost half her body weight when they found her.

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Paris Mayor Hidalgo trains sights on SUVs after e-scooter rental ban

Opposition council-members in Paris City Hall scent blood over the mayor of Paris's two-week trip.

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Aria Awards: Troye Sivan wins big and Kylie Minogue wins with Padam Padam

Kylie Minogue wins with Padam Padam at the Aria Awards, whilst Troye Sivan takes home four awards.

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Al-Shifa: What we know about Israel's raid on Gaza's main hospital

Israel says it has entered Gaza's largest hospital in a "targeted operation against Hamas".

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Bowen: Al-Shifa Hospital raid comes as clock ticks on war

Allies are starting to change their tune as Israel troops enter Gaza's largest hospital.

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

UK family who fled Gaza fear for those left behind

Emad Abuaassi, who left with his wife and four children, says it is the "saddest moment" of his life.

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Takarazuka Revue: Japan theatre company sorry 'overworked' actress took her life

The all-female Takarazuka Revue apologised for "loss of life" but has not offered compensation.

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Monday, November 13, 2023

Uganda attack: Man charged with terrorism over honeymoon deaths

Abdul Rashid Kyoto is accused of killing British and South African honeymooners and their Ugandan guide.

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Colombian rebels try to justify kidnapping of Luis Díaz's father

Colombians are outraged after the rebels claim they have to resort to kidnapping because they are "poor".

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Australian club cricketer takes six wickets in final over to win match

Australian club cricketer Gareth Morgan takes six wickets in the final six balls of a match to seal a dramatic victory.

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Sunday, November 12, 2023

Spain's conservatives rally against deal with Catalan separatists

Protests denounce a deal with Catalan separatists aimed at securing a new term for the Socialist PM.

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French police thwart €600,000 champagne heist

Thieves steal two truckloads of expensive bubbly but the loot is recovered after a high-speed chase.

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Mein Kampf found in Hamas base - Israeli president

Isaac Herzog told the BBC that Hitler's book was found at a site used by Hamas in northern Gaza.

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Saturday, November 11, 2023

The Upton tractor transformed Australian agriculture and now holds a revered place in engineering history for its innovative design and pulling power.  How Upton Engineering saw potential in WWII army surplus to change farming

The Upton tractor transformed Australian agriculture and now holds a revered place in engineering history for its innovative design and pulling power. 

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Almost half of Australia's agricultural produce comes from the basin, but at what cost to the environment? We ask those on the front line. How water buybacks are draining country towns in the Murray-Darling Basin

Almost half of Australia's agricultural produce comes from the basin, but at what cost to the environment? We ask those on the front line.

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Luis Díaz's father speaks for first time since kidnap

The Liverpool FC footballer's father spoke of his plight after being held by Colombian guerrillas.

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Pope Francis fires Texan bishop after criticism of reforms

Joseph Strickland is "relieved" from governance following a Vatican investigation.

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Friday, November 10, 2023

Jared Leto climbs Empire State Building

The actor becomes the first person to legally scale the US landmark.

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Germany hiking group reported to police as illegal migrants

Someone told police the group hiking through Saxony in eastern Germany were "foreigners".

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Poland's Tusk-led pro-EU opposition signs deal and waits to govern

Days after the PiS governing party is invited to try and form a coalition, the opposition says it is ready.

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Frank Borman: Nasa astronaut who led Apollo 8 moon mission dies

Tributes are being paid to Frank Borman who was part of the first mission to leave the Earth's orbit.

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

Komfo Anokye kola tree: Ghana outrage after 300-year-old tree felled

The famous tree dates back to 17th Century Ghana and was reportedly planted by a renowned priest.

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Iceland volcano: Blue Lagoon closes over eruption fears

More than 20,000 minor earthquakes have been detected by Icelandic authorities since late October.

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Colorado funeral home owners arrested after 190 corpses found

Some relatives of the 190 deceased learned they may have been given fake cremated remains.

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Spain's Sánchez secures power deal with Catalan separatists prompting anger

Pedro Sánchez's agreement is attacked by conservatives in Spain as opening a back-door to tyranny.

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Sudan conflict: Thousands flee fresh ethnic killings in Darfur

Witnesses accused the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of targeting and killing non-Arabs.

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Ukraine gets European Commission backing for talks on Ukraine membership

The EU's executive praises Kyiv's "excellent progress" and EU states will make a decision next month.

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

South Africa crime: Thieves put gun to Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga's head

Even for a country where crime levels are high, an armed attack on a cabinet member is rare.

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Mr Ibu: Nigerian Nollywood actor's leg amputated, family says

Relatives say John Okafor, known as Mr Ibu, has endured seven operations to save his life.

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Israeli archaeologists help find remains of Hamas attack victims

They have so far uncovered the remains of at least 10 people killed by Hamas gunmen a month ago.

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Germany agrees to consider UK-style plan on processing asylum abroad

Chancellor Olaf Scholz has pledged to "examine" whether asylum applications could be processed abroad.

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Airstrike interrupts BBC correspondent's live report from Gaza

The BBC's Gaza correspondent Rushdi Abualouf was talking to Radio 4's World At One.

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Gaza's Christians fear for survival amid Israel-Hamas war

The dwindling community battens down, caught up in a devastating conflict between Israel and Hamas.

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Ahed Tamimi: Israeli forces arrest Palestinian activist in West Bank

Ahed Tamimi, once jailed for slapping an Israeli soldier, allegedly posted a call to kill settlers.

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Sunday, November 5, 2023

Musk says his new AI chatbot has 'a little humour'

The AI tool, designed to have a cheeky tone to its writing, is not yet widely available.

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Scottish first minister's in-laws return home from Gaza

The family of Scotland's first minister is reunited after his wife's parents spent weeks trapped in Gaza.

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Hamburg Airport hostage drama is over, police say

A man has been arrested after 18 hours, with his daughter apparently unharmed, police say.

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Saturday, November 4, 2023

Too many sheep is bad news for farmers but the oversupply should drive down costs for customers. Australia's sheep industry is in downturn, so when will chops get cheaper?

Too many sheep is bad news for farmers but the oversupply should drive down costs for customers.

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Israel-Gaza war: Ceasefire would allow Hamas to regroup, says Blinken

The US Secretary of State says such a step would allow Hamas to carry out further attacks.

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Ukraine war: Zelensky says Israel-Gaza conflict taking focus away from fighting

One of Russia's goals is to draw global attention away from the war in Europe, says Ukraine's president.

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Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt fails to open for foreigners

Their exit has been halted in a dispute over evacuating injured patients, Palestinian sources say.

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Friday, November 3, 2023

Israel rebuffs Blinken's call for Gaza humanitarian pause

PM Benjamin Netanyahu says there will be no temporary truce without the release of hostages.

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Palestinian workers return to Gaza after expulsion from Israel

Israel says it is cutting all ties with Gaza, while the UN voices concern for the returnees' safety.

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What is Hezbollah in Lebanon and will it go to war with Israel?

Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah, has praised the Hamas attacks on Israel.

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Bowen: Five new realities after four weeks of Israel-Gaza war

There are few known quantities in the conflict but some things have become clear, says Jeremy Bowen.

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Schitt's Creek star apologises for Depp-Heard costumes

The Schitt's Creek star dressed as Johnny Depp with a friend, who posed as his ex-wife Amber Heard.

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Woman arrested in Canberra after running up to plane on tarmac

Passengers filmed the moment the woman approached the cockpit at Canberra airport in Australia.

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Tsingtao beer worker urinated into tank after argument

The worker has been detained after a video of the incident went viral last month.

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Dancing Queen! Camilla in Kenya animal sanctuary visit

The Queen joined a traditional dance in Nairobi and stopped to feed orphaned elephants.

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Matthew Perry was in a good place in recent conversation, Friends creator says

Marta Kauffman says Friends star Matthew Perry was happy and chipper when they last spoke, two weeks ago.

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Uganda court fines US couple $28,000 for child cruelty

The couple had faced life in prison on charges of torture but agreed to a plea bargain.

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Luis Díaz: Colombians march for release of footballer's father

The father of Liverpool footballer Luis Díaz was kidnapped by armed men in his hometown in Colombia.

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