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‘Monument to history’ battle between US and China over future of Mao’s secretary’s diary

Beijing believed to be behind court bid to secure account of life inside Communist HQ

The Guardian - UK

Five of the best books to understand modern China

From a poetic memoir of social repression to a study of the lasting impact of the Cultural Revolution – these titles are a good place to start if you want to know more about the country and its people

The Guardian - UK

Study links some ultra-processed foods – not bread and cereal – to poorer health

Ultra-processed foods usually contain ingredients people would not add when they were cooking at home.

The Independent UK

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Sparks by Ian Johnson review – China’s underground historians

A skilful exploration of the artists, writers and film-makers challenging the country’s official account of its recent past

The Guardian - UK

'Sparks' author Ian Johnson on Chinese 'challenging the party's monopoly on history'

Xi Jinping and China's ruling Communist Party have displayed a dogged obsession with controlling the historical narrative. But there's a group of underground historians fighting back.

WEKU

Stag-do bookings to Amsterdam triple after city told Brits to 'stay away'

Amsterdam City Council's new campaign - dubbed 'Stay Away' - will target people who search for terms including 'stag party Amsterdam' or 'pub crawl Amsterdam', although it seems to have increased interest inadvertently

Daily Mirror

China's global influence looms over Harris trip to Africa

The global rivalry between the United States and China has been a recurring backdrop during Vice President Kamala Harris’ trip to Africa

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Love is in the hair: Mulletfest returns to Kurri Kurri

"I think it's great that we have managed to grow and change but stay true to the original."

Newcastle Herald

Photos that defined 2022: How our award winning photographers saw the year

GALLERY: The best news photos of 2022 from the Newcastle Herald's award-winning photography team

Newcastle Herald

The Best Bowl Games in New Year’s Six History

From the Joe Montana chicken soup game to Boise State’s trick-play trinity, these bowls were all-timers.

Sports Illustrated

Truck smashes into front of Mayo pharmacy after skidding on black ice amid 'treacherous' weather

The driver lost control of their vehicle after meeting black ice on the road as authorities continue to warn motorists of treacherous conditions

Irish Mirror

'Relief' as Gedling Borough council makes a u-turn on plans to sell land which is popular with dog walkers

Locals say they 'would be lost without' it

Nottingham Post

Plans for affordable flats in Barry approved despite backlash over developer's financial contributions

The new applicant behind the plans for flats in Barry, Hafod Housing, will no longer have to pay a section 106 charge

Wales Online

Vale councillors slammed for debating 'unnecessary' motion on hybrid meetings

The motion brought to council was intended to highlight the need to bring forward hybrid meetings as son as possible

Wales Online

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Daily Record

Sanquhar Rangers fan saves life of Dutch tourist in Seville

Ian Johnston performed CPR after the elderly man became unwell the day after the Europa League final

Daily Record

Sanquhar Rangers fan saves life of Dutch tourist in Seville

Ian Johnston performed CPR after the elderly man became unwell the day after the Europa League final

Daily Record

Rangers fan saves tourist's life in Seville after man collapses on open-top bus

Ian Johnson, a retired firefighter, sprung into action and performed CPR on the Dutch man when he collapsed on an open-top bus in Seville.

Daily Mirror

Rangers fan helps save tourist's life with CPR on sightseeing tour bus

Ian Johnson, a retired firefighter from Scotland, was on an open-top bus in Seville the night after the Rangers match when a Dutch tourist suddenly took ill

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Distraught man slams cops after he's left with his wife's dead body for over 6 hours

A devastated Ian Johnson, 60, said that he has been left traumatised after waiting so long with his wife's body after she collapsed at their home.

Chronicle Live

Cramlington man distraught after he's left with his dead wife's body for over 6 hours

Distraught Ian Johnson said he's been left traumatised by waiting for so long with his wife's body after she collapsed at their Northumberland home

Birmingham Post

All Novartis jobs to go as land and process plant sale agreed with international industrial dealer

Slim hopes of a going concern sale of Grimsby site appear to have been dashed - with remaining 212 employees now facing redundancy

Wales Online

A new heritage museum for Barry and cleaning up graffiti: Vale of Glamorgan’s Plaid Cymru leader on how the council should be run

Plaid have just four councillors in the Vale at the moment but are hoping for more after the May 5 election

Birmingham Post

People on the Move: key North East appointments and promotions of the week

Companies welcoming new arrivals and making promotions this week include Mediaworks, Double Eleven and Ryecroft Glenton

ABC News

University of Tasmania plan for Sandy Bay campus 3,000 car spaces short, Hobart Council documents show

Locals fear their suburb and streets will never be the same once the University of Tasmania moves its southern campus into the Hobart CBD and redevelops the Sandy Bay site into 2,700 homes, a tourism precinct and new sporting facilities.

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