World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence - 18 November.

The United Nations has designated November 18 as the “World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Violence.” This day serves as a global initiative to address the pervasive issue of child sexual exploitation, abuse, and violence th…

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International Students Day - 17 November.

International Students’ Day 2023, observed worldwide on Friday, November 17, is a special occasion that acknowledges the resilience and contributions of students globally. This celebration is particularly significant for those studying abroad, facing the challenges of navig…

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Pedro Sanchez re-elected as Spanish Prime Minister.

In a closely contested parliamentary election, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has secured a second term, navigating the political landscape with a razor-thin majority. The focal point of this victory is an amnesty deal for Catalonian separatists, a move that has polar…

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World Prematurity Day - 17 November.

World Prematurity Day on 17 November is one of the most important days in the year to raise awareness of the challenges and burden of preterm birth globally.  The day was initiated by EFCNI and partnering European parent organisations in 2008. The international co-founders L…

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International Day for Tolerance - 16 November.

International Day for Tolerance is observed on November 16 every year with an aim to build tolerance among diverse cultures and spread the message that tolerance is an integral part of society. The day is specifically recognized to educate people about the harmful consequen…

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Virat Kohli breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s ODI record.

Kohli reached the milestone on 106 balls, hitting eight fours and two sixes in the first knockout match of the tournament. India were 71-1 when he arrived in the middle after captain Rohit Sharma’s dismissal. Kohli celebrated his 35th birthday by scoring his 49th century, whi…

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David Cameron returns to UK government as foreign secretary.

David Cameron has returned to government as UK foreign secretary, in a stunning comeback for the former prime minister which highlights Rishi Sunak’s willingness to take risks as he looks to revive his political fortunes. Downing Street announced on Monday that Cameron would…

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Aravinda de Silva among three inductees announced for ICC Hall of Fame.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) recently announced the induction of three cricketing maestros into the coveted ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. The latest additions to this prestigious list include the explosive opener Virender Sehwag, Indian trailblazer Diana Edulji, and …

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ICC World Cup 2023: Semi-finalists confirmed.

The four semi-finalists for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 have been confirmed, with India, New Zealand, South Africa, and Australia all progressing from the group stage. The knockout rounds promise intense battles as these top-tier teams vie for a spot in the final and the…

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World Diabetes Day - 14 November.

Around the globe on November 14th, World Diabetes Day raises awareness and provides education concerning a disease that affects over 400 million adults internationally. Diabetes is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar levels. It is also a leading cause of blindne…

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James Webb Space Telescope finds 2 of the most distant galaxies ever seen.

The second and fourth most distant galaxies ever seen have been spotted by the eagle eye of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), supporting the basic picture of galaxy formation as described by the Big Bang theory. The discovery was made possible thanks to a huge helping h…

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The sun may be smaller than we thought.

The sun may be a little smaller than we thought it was. Researchers who measure the sun often use total solar eclipses to block out most of its light and get a glimpse of its corona, or outer atmosphere. This method pegged the sun's radius at about 432,468 miles (695,990…

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