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Isiah Whitlock Jr: The Wire and Veep actor dies at 71
Whitlock was known for his notably elongated, profane catchphrase, which he used on The Wire and in films. Source link
Watch: Underwater chess champions compete for world title
Using weighted pieces and magnetic boards, players of the hybrid sport must complete each move in one breath. Source link
Machu Picchu train crash leaves one dead and dozens injured
A train driver died and at least 40 people were injured in the crash on the single-track line to Machu Picchu. Source link
Saving South Africa's threatened albatross from lethal fishing lines
A task force is trying to save seabirds from getting caught and killed in fishing boat nets. Source link
The viral moments that grabbed India's attention this year
From a superstar’s Met Gala debut to a historic World Cup win, here’s a look back at the year India had. Source link
Israel to revoke licenses of 37 aid groups working in Gaza
The move was criticised by foreign ministers from from 10 countries including the UK, who said the new rules were “restrictive” and “unacceptable”. Source link
The 'thorny' issues that threaten to derail a Russia-Ukraine peace deal
Two of the main sticking points involve territory and the fate of Europe’s biggest nuclear plant, which is currently occupied by Russia. Source link
Thieves use drill to steal €30m in German bank heist
Gelsenkirchen Police say thieves used the “quiet” days after Christmas to break into the high street branch. Source link
Protests spread across Iran for third day after currency hits record low
The Iranian rial hit a record low against the US dollar on Sunday, prompting shopkeepers in Tehran to stage protests, which have quickly spread. Source link
Eurostar cancels all trains out of London as power outage hits Channel Tunnel
Le Shuttle has also had to suspend services between Folkestone and Calais over a “power supply issue”. Source link