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Australian gold miner makes $443 million claim in international court
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Australian gold miner makes $443 million claim in international court

Cassius filed its claim two years after an investigation revealed a Chinese mining company had plundered tens of millions of dollars in gold from its veins.

  • by Eryk Bagshaw and Edward Adeti

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World of photos, December 21, 2024
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World of photos, December 21, 2024

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.

Oscar Pistorius’ new ‘lookalike’ girlfriend and the battle to shake his dark past

Oscar Pistorius’ new ‘lookalike’ girlfriend and the battle to shake his dark past

The family of Reeva Steenkamp have been quick to comment on Pistorius’ new relationship, nearly a year after the former athlete was released on parole.

  • by Ben Farmer
Thousands feared dead after Cyclone Chido hits French island territory of Mayotte

Thousands feared dead after Cyclone Chido hits French island territory of Mayotte

“For the toll, it’s going to be complicated, because Mayotte is a Muslim land where the dead are buried within 24 hours,” a French Interior Ministry official said.

  • by Michel Rose
Footprints show two human species crossed paths 1.5 million years ago

Footprints show two human species crossed paths 1.5 million years ago

One had an ape-like big toe, the other a high arch. One was a juvenile, another had a stiff foot.

  • by Will Dunham

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