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Wales widens smoking ban, includes at hospitals, schools and playgrounds
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Wales widens smoking ban, includes at hospitals, schools and playgrounds

Wales extended the prohibition on smoking at hospitals, schools, and playgrounds, with violators to face a £100 fine. Wales is the first of the UK nations to introduce this ban.

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Chancellor Rishi Sunak announces UK budget 2021
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announces UK budget 2021

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak announced the UK's 2021 budget on Wednesday in the House of Commons. This comes amid significant damage to the country's economy from the COVID-19 pandemic, in which over 700 thousand people have lost their jobs, with the economy shrinking by 10%.

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Three earthquakes hit off New Zealand's coastal areas, residents warned to avoid coast
Three earthquakes hit off New Zealand's coastal areas, residents warned to avoid coast

On Friday, after three earthquakes hit near both the Kermadec Islands and about 105 km off New Zealand's east coast, people across New Zealand were instructed by the government to stay away from beach and shore areas.

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International Criminal Court to investigate war crimes in Palestine
International Criminal Court to investigate war crimes in Palestine

On Wednesday, Chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Fatou Bensouda announced her office's decision to formally investigate alleged war crimes in Palestine.

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Chinese NPC to take control of Hong Kong electoral system
Chinese NPC to take control of Hong Kong electoral system

The Chinese National People's Congress put forward plans on Friday that would mean electoral candidates from Hong Kong would have to be thoroughly vetted before being allowed to run. The plans ensure that only "patriots" to the People's Republic of China would be allowed to run. This comes after protests against the republic over the last two years, with 47 pro-democracy election candidates, activists, and campaigners remaining in jail on national security laws.

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