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Beijing says Taiwan ‘has no right’ to join UN after US gives nod of approval

The ‘last chance’ bid to tackle climate change kicks off in Glasgow this weekend

City of four million people locked down after six infections reported

Departure of US forces has triggered one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises

And other stories from the stranger side of life

A round-up of the headlines from the UK front pages

Jacinda Ardern unveils traffic-light system that will grant more rights to fully jabbed people

Ghana to vote on ‘most draconian anti-LGBTQ legislation on earth’

Former royal planning move to New York after row over marriage triggered PTSD

Alleged plot by ‘psychopath’ prince MBS ‘threatens to embarrass Western allies, including Britain’

Protest organisers claim to have met ‘dozens’ of times with lawmakers and White House staff

And other stories from the stranger side of life

Former social media employee says she developed interest in civic responsibility as a child

Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and other leaders detained in apparent power grab

And other stories from the stranger side of life

Former president’s new social network mocked by internet pranksters

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Donald Trump’s second term is looking increasingly likely, said The Atlantic

Germany and Poland boost border patrols as Minsk hits back at sanctions

Chaos in global supply chains is affecting the availability of everything from milkshakes to microchips

The world’s second-largest economy is ailing, with worrying ramifications for the global outlook

And other stories from the stranger side of life

Spain’s PM has vowed to ban sex work, which he says ‘enslaves’ women

Government in talks to sell missiles to ​​Kiev in first ever arms deal

Thousands rally in central Khartoum to demand return to military rule

And other stories from the stranger side of life

Lawmakers vote in favour of prosecuting ex-Donald Trump aide

Peter Marki-Zay selected to lead unified diverse opposition against strongman leader

And other stories from the stranger side of life

Rumours of ‘Polexit’ fizzling out – but a ‘dirty remain’ could be worse

Corruption scandal forces star of European centre-right out of chancellery – again

And other stories from the stranger side of life

Experts say the notoriously violent criminals are responsible for 80% of abductions in the Caribbean country

State-accredited reporters to undergo training aimed at stamping out dissent