Stolen Lord of the Rings books returned to Worcester charity

The culprit is thought to have left the first editions on a shelf after a change of heart.

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What went wrong with vaccinating the world?

Why developed countries have a surplus of vaccines while low-income ones are still struggling to battle Covid.

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Hong Kong: The last day of the Stand News pro-democracy website

From raids and arrests to the announcement of its closure, this is how its last day unfolded.

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Climate change: Hurricanes to expand into more populated regions

A warmer world will see tropical cyclones occur in regions near New York, Boston, Beijing and Tokyo.

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Valentina Orellana-Peralta: US teen shot dead by police 'died in mother's arms'

The parents of a 14-year-old girl killed by a stray police bullet while shopping demand justice.

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Myanmar: Save the Children says army attack killed staff

The charity says two of its workers, both new fathers, are among the 35 bodies found on 24 December.

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Desmond Tutu: Remembered by daughter as a 'hugger'

Nontombi Naomi Tutu says her father "went to meet his God, ready and willing."

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France announces tighter Covid restrictions amid Omicron surge

Remote working will become compulsory from 3 January but there will be no New Year's Eve curfew.

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Covid-19: Extra vaccine mandates come into force in New York City

The measures include vaccine mandates for private-sector workers and children entering venues.

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No new Covid rules in England before new year - Javid

The health secretary's comments come as England reported a record 113,628 cases on Christmas Day.

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