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World News (in English)

Here's a top 10 of world news items, in English. We're aiming at providing an unbiased view on global news, mixing together news sources from the Americas, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Peloton stock tumbles on report that it is halting production

Peloton shares sank 20% Thursday after it was reported to have temporarily halted production of its bike and treadmill products because of waning consumer demand. (CNN 21/01 03:54)

» Peloton pushes back at production pause report after shares plunge (BBC News 21/01 03:44)
» Peloton stock tumbles on report that it is halting production (CNN 21/01 03:54)

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Brazilian samba legend Elza Soares dies aged 91 in Rio de Janeiro

Samba singer Elza Soares, often referred to as the Brazilian Tina Turner, died aged 91 in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday, her press office said. (France 24 21/01 04:06)

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US charges four Belarus officials with aircraft piracy over flight diversion

Prosecutors say the men reported a fake bomb threat to detain an opposition journalist in Minsk. (BBC News 21/01 02:02)

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Ukraine tension: Minor incursion or invasion? Biden clarifies Russia comments

President Biden is forced to respond after criticism of his comments about the tension in Ukraine. (BBC News 20/01 23:04)

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Teen pilot Zara Rutherford becomes youngest woman to fly the world solo

Teenage aviator Zara Rutherford has become the youngest woman to fly around the world solo. (CNN 20/01 21:44)

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Ivory Coast thump title-holders Algeria 3-1, kicking them out of Africa Cup of Nations

Reigning champions Algeria were dumped out of the Africa Cup of Nations after an abject 3-1 defeat against the Ivory Coast as the group stage came to a conclusion on Thursday with Tunisia, Equatorial Guinea and tiny tournament debutants the Comoros all securing places in the last 16. (France 24 20/01 18:55)

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Dozens killed in stampede at religious gathering in Liberian capital

A stampede at a Christian prayer gathering in Liberia's capital Monrovia has killed at least 29 people, police said on Thursday, adding that the death toll may rise. (France 24 20/01 13:02)