2023 was the year that India outgrew China as the world’s most populous country, AI took off and Hamas attacked Israel
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US releases final package of authorized military aid for Ukraine
The US released the last package of weapons to Ukraine under existing authorization. Congress must now decide whether it will keep supporting Kyiv
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British inventor Dyson loses Brexit libel claim
Dyson claimed in a High Court action that the article’s claims were a “vicious and vitriolic” personal attack, but judge Robert Jay disagreed
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Amazon to expand drone delivery into Britain and Italy
Amazon delivery drones are already at work in California and Texas, and a new MK30 model will be able to operate in more extreme weather conditions than those currently in use,
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Netflix gains subscribers with ads and password crackdown
The streaming service is increasing its prices in the US, Britain and France after pausing price increases while rolling out paid sharing
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Poland ‘needs to be repaired’ after populist rule
Voter turnout of nearly 75 per cent suggests appetite for change, but the new government faces a ‘minefield’ as it embarks on needed changes
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EU struggles to get message straight on Israel-Hamas war
Leaders are at loggerheads with each other, as official declares no contradiction in supporting Israel while supplying aid to Palestinians
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Amazon, travel sites team up to battle fake reviews
The group which includes travel and hotel booking sites vows to do battle to protect access to ‘trustworthy consumer reviews worldwide’
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More than 20,000 Jews arrive in Ukraine for annual pilgrimage
Rosh Hashanah celebrations will take place amid tightened security due to the war and despite authorities’ warning not to travel
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Fears mount of surging death toll in Libya flood disaster
A massive flood in Libya ripped away buildings, vehicles and the people inside them. Thousands were swept out to the sea