New Zealand passes legislation banning cigarettes.

New Zealand will phase in a near-total tobacco ban from next year. Legislation passed by parliament on Tuesday (13) means that anyone born after 2008 will never be able to buy cigarettes or tobacco products. It will mean the number of people able to buy tobacco will shrink ea…

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Veteran singer Nihal Nelson passes away.

Nihal Nelson, a versatile vocalist, composer and lyricist, passed away in the early hours of yesterday following a brief illness at the age of 76. Nihal Nelson became a household name with the hit  “Lassanata Pipunu Vanamal” in the early 1970s and from then on no musical sh…

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International Day of Neutrality - 12 December.

Every year on December 12th, the International Day of Neutrality promotes the importance of peaceful, friendly, and mutually beneficial relations between countries. When a country is neutral, it means they are not taking a side in times of war or conflict. One of the best-kn…

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Construction to begin on world's biggest telescope.

One of the grand scientific projects of the 21st Century begins its construction phase on Monday (05). The Square Kilometre Array (SKA) will be the largest radio telescope in the world when completed in 2028. Split across South Africa and Australia, with a headquarters in the…

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International Universal Health Coverage Day - 12 December.

Every year December 12th marks International Universal Health Coverage Day as a way to urge countries to accelerate progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The day also seeks to promote the idea that access to affordable quality health care is a human right. Univers…

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The first G20 Finance and Central Bank Deputies (FCBD).

The first G20 Finance and Central Bank Deputies (FCBD) meeting is scheduled to be held during 13-15 December 2022 in Bengaluru. This meeting, which will mark the start of discussions on the Finance Track agenda under the Indian G20 Presidency, will be hosted jointly by the …

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UNICEF Birthday - 11 December.

Each year on December 11th, the world celebrates the UNICEF Birthday commemorating the day it was created in 1946. Headquartered in New York City, UNICEF is a member of the United Nations Development Group and its Executive Committee. Since its founding, UNICEF has provided …

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NASA's Artemis 1 Orion capsule lands in Pacific to end epic moon mission.

The first mission of NASA's Artemis moon program is in the books. An uncrewed Orion capsule splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Baja California this afternoon (Dec. 11), bringing a successful end to NASA's historic Artemis 1 moon mission after a 1.4 m…

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International Mountain Day - 11 December.

International Mountain Day is celebrated annually on December 11 to increase public awareness of the value of mountains to both life and climate. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) established International Mountain Day to recognise the importance of mountains. Inte…

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SAARC Charter Day - 08 December 2022.

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Charter Day is observed every year on 8th December. On this day in 1985, SAARC Charter was adopted in Dhaka, during the first summit of the group. This year marks the 38th Anniversary of the regional group. The ch…

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Time Magazine's 2022 Person of the Year - Volodymyr Zelensky.

Time Magazine has named Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky and "the spirit of Ukraine" as its 2022 Person of the Year. The award goes to an event or person deemed to have had the most influence on global events over the past 12 months. Other finalists included p…

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Oxford word of the year 2022 revealed as 'goblin mode'

The first Oxford word of the year to be chosen by public vote has been announced. “Goblin mode” has been chosen by the public as the 2022 Oxford word of the year. The winning word, "goblin mode", is a slang term describing "unapologetically self-indulgent, la…

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Countries at Risk for Mass Killing 2022–23.

Pakistan, Yemen, and Burma/Myanmar top the list of countries at risk for new mass killing in 2022 or 2023, according to the Early Warning Project’s latest annual Statistical Risk Assessment. The new report also highlights countries that have been rated consistently high-ris…

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Heartbreaking photo.

Heartbreaking photo reveals a baby baboon still clinging to its dead mother as she's carried away by a leopard. The annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition People's Choice shortlist highlights animals from ecosystems across Earth. From affectionate foxes …

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Man survives taking 40,000 ecstasy pills, sets new narcotics world record.

A UK man likely set a new narcotics world record after he consumed 40,000 ecstasy tablets over nearly a decade — and lived to tell the tale. The extreme drug binge was originally documented in 2006, but is currently blowing up online after MDMA garnered “rave” reviews among …

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Legendary Boxing Referee Mills Lane dies.

Mills Lane, the boxing referee who officiated at the notorious 1997 Tyson-Holyfield fight, among many other classic bouts, has died at the age of 85. Mills started his life in boxing as a fighter during his stint in the Marine Corps. As a pro boxer, he racked up a 10-1 recor…

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Jonathan, The World's Oldest Land Animal, Celebrates His Official 190th Birthday.

Jonathan the tortoise became the oldest tortoise in human record in 2022, being granted the accolade by the Guinness World Records (who recently named the world’s oldest cat) after turning 190. It’s been accepted that he hatched in 1832 based on photographic records, but it…

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International Civil Aviation Day - 07 December.

International Civil Aviation Day on December 7th generate awareness about the importance of international civil aviation. The annual observance also recognizes the unique role civil aviation plays in creating a rapid transit network around the globe. Civil aviation represent…

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Global Water Resources Report 2021

WMO (World Meteorological Organization) has released its first annual State of Global Water Resources Report 2021. The aim of this annual report is to support monitoring and management of global freshwater resources in an era of growing demand and limited supplies. Overview …

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World Soil Day - 05 December.

Each year on December 5th, World Soil Day (WSD) highlights the importance of healthy soil. It’s also a day to advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources. One of the biggest concerns for the environment is soil degradation. Degradation is when soil health decli…

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International Volunteer Day for Economic & Social Development - 05 December.

Also referred to as International Volunteer Day (IVD), December 5th celebrates people and organizations who volunteer their time and energy to improve the lives of others. Along with recognizing volunteers, this day also aims to invigorate volunteerism. Every act of voluntee…

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International Day of Banks - 04 December.

International Day of Banks is celebrated on December 4 to recognise the importance of multilateral and international development banks in financing sustainable developments. United Nations also observes the day in recognition of the vital role of banking systems in Member S…

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World Wildlife Conservation Day - 04 December.

Each year on December 4th, Wildlife Conservation Day seeks to spread awareness about preserving and protecting the natural world and its inhabitants. Additionally, the observance strives to put an end to wildlife crime and supporting the Endangered Species Act. Wildlife Crim…

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International Cheetah Day - 04 December.

Every year on December 4th, International Cheetah Day encourages people worldwide to help this animal win the race against extinction. The cheetah is well-known as the fastest animal on earth. This amazing animal can reach a top speed of 70 mph in just three seconds! At top …

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The Earthshot Prize Awards - 2022

The 2022 Earthshot Prize Awards took place on Friday, December 2nd at the MGM Music Hall in Boston. Elizabeth Solomon, Elder at the Massachussett Tribe at Ponkapoag opened The Earthshot Prize ceremony with an acknowledgement of Lands and Peoples ahead of this year’s broadcas…

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International Day of Persons with Disabilities - 03 December.

Each year on December 3rd, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities promotes the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. The day raises awareness of the political, economic, social and cultural aspects disability affects people around the world. More th…

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Elon Musk pledges to build iPhone rival if Apple ousts Twitter.

Elon Musk has pledged to offer an "alternative phone" if Apple and Google remove Twitter from their app stores, adding to long-standing rumors about an iPhone rival from Tesla. Musk's remark came after being asked about the potential scenario of Twitter being r…

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