The move is dividing the nation – some welcome it as a bold leap forwards, but others fear it will lead to economic stagnation.
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The worker is “recovering” after he was seen on video being knocked off his feet by the 400-lb (180kg) rubber Indiana Jones prop.
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Chinese people pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives from 1 January, while childcare services are exempt.
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The BBC’s Russia editor speaks to people in the country as the war in Ukraine nears a fourth year.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin used his New Year speech to tell troops that he “believed in you and our victory” in Ukraine.
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It comes as Russia releases video which it claims shows a downed Ukrainian drone launched at one of Putin’s residences.
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Thousands of officers are deployed around Sydney Harbour and across the city, with some carrying high-grade weapons as part of heightened security measures.
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The two states say they are taking reciprocal measures after the US announced full-entry restrictions on their citizens.
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A train driver died and at least 40 people were injured in the crash on the single-track line to Machu Picchu.
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The daughter of Jimmy Lai tells the BBC that her father’s health is deteriorating in prison.
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