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According to experts, bushfires have killed over 1000 koalas and destroyed 80% of their habitat, making it very unlikely that the species will be able to recover naturally. The animal has been declared 'functionally extinct' as their population no longer plays any significant role in their ecosystem. The fires have also burnt down many eucalyptus trees, the main source of nutrients for koalas.

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According to a new report, Chinese scientists have figured out how to use AI to measure the physical properties of particles that are used in quantum computers. This was previously a time-consuming job done by people, but now with machine learning, it can be done in seconds. Although the US remains ahead in terms of the speed of their quantum computers.

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Egypt has revealed 75 animal mummies and statues that they found near the Giza pyramids. These mummies included lion cubs, crocodiles, and cats. The Egyptian government hopes to use such finds to revitalize its struggling tourism industry. The mummies were likely used in religious ceremonies that involved the worship of cats in Ancient Egypt.

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China's ambassador to Canada has told the Canadian government to avoid commenting on the situation in Hong Kong. China has charged two Canadian citizens with attempting to steal state secrets and has detained them for the last 4 months. The ambassador said that their case is unrelated to the arrest of Chinese businesswoman Meng Wanzhou in Canada.

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A Chinese diplomat accused the United States of being the world's largest destabilizing factor at the G20 summit in Japan. He also accused the US of undermining legitimate Chinese businesses and interfere with China's domestic politics. However, he also said that cooperation between the two countries is the only way for both to progress.

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World’s largest cryptocurrency has lost around 20% of the value in the last 10 days. Price dipped below $7000 on 23 November as trading volume reached a record high. The price is currently trading around $7000 with technical indicators are pointing towards a bearish move. Although, Despite strong fundamentals, regulatory concerns and pressure from Governments cause a recent decrease in price.

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Heavy Rains caused deadly landslides in Kenya killing at least 29 people in the villages of Nyarkulian and Parua. Kenyan President Kenyatta said there had been "massive destruction" of property and infrastructure. Landslides and extreme weather conditions have also killed many people in Ethiopia and Tanzania. A weather system called the Indian Ocean Dipole is making conditions worse in the region.

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After being extinct from Malaysia's wildlife since 2015, the last Sumatran rhino in the country, a female named Iman, has died of cancer. Only a few members of the species remain, mostly in Indonesia, and the International Rhino Association believes they will become completely extinct in the next few decades due to loss of habitat and poaching.

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The G20 meet held in Japan saw Chinese State Councillor Wang Yi heavily criticize the United States for vilifying the Chinese government on a global level without concrete evidence, responding to the bills passed in the US House of Representatives supporting the Hong Kong protests. Yi also blamed the US for fomenting global economic instability through its protectionist policies.

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In a statement made during the papal visit to Japan, Pope Francis condemned nuclear weapons possession and protested against the abandonment of nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation treaties. The Pope spoke from Nagasaki, wherein 1945, 27,000 people were killed immediately following the US' use of atomic bombs in a bid to force Japan to surrender and end the second World War.

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Elon Musk, head of Tesla Inc, announced that the company's newly unveiled Cybertruck has received 150,000 orders, with the dual motor option comprising the majority of the purchases. Tesla's Cybertruck launch suffered an embarassing failure when the electric truck's much-touted armored glass broke at the unveiling. The truck comes in gun metal grey and is priced at 39,900 USD.

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Campaigners protesting the ousting of Bolivian president Evo Morales have agreed to temporarily halt further demonstrations and lift road blockades, pending discussions with interim president Jeanine Anez over fresh elections. Upwards of 30 people have been killed in the mass protests that ensued following the military's forcible removal of Morales over allegations of mass voter fraud in elections last month.

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Former mayor of New York City, Michael Bloomberg has reserved around $30 million for TV advertising in the next two weeks as he enters the 2020 Presidential race with a bang. His Television advertising budget is more than the entire budget of all the other Democratic candidates. Bloomberg plans to spend $15 million on just five states, California, Florida, Texas, New York, and Pennsylvania.

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Uber’s stock has lost around one-third of the value since the IPO in May. The stock opened at $45 per share on IPO but has been in a downtrend since then. The price reached the lowest level of $26 on 14 November, but experienced a jump in the last week and currently trading around $30. Stifel Nicolaus analyst Scott Devitt and SunTrust’s Youssef Squali turned bullish on the ride-sharing company

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Tension escalated between Google employees and management as 200 Googlers gathered outside the company’s San Francisco office on Friday with a simple demand, give two employees their jobs back, immediately. Two Google employees, Rebecca Rivers, and Laurence Berland had been placed on administrative leave without a formal explanation by the company. Both raised their voices against company policies over the years.

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According to a recently published research paper in the journal Nature Ecology and Evolution.There is one place on earth where life can’t exist. Scientists conducted multiple tests and discovered that Dallol in Ethiopia is one place where life can’t exist even in microorganisms. Dallol is hot, salty and acidic even in winters, daytime temperatures can exceed 45 degrees Celsius. Some acidic and saline pools have negative pH values.

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World’s largest hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates reportedly placed a billion-dollar bet on global equity market sell-off in the next few months. The people familiar with the matter told the Wall Street Journal that Ray Dalio’s Bridgewater associates with more than $150 billion in total assets under management have placed a bet worth more than $1 billion, using put options assembled by Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley.

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President Donald Trump said on Friday that the trade deal with China is potentially very close. Trump was speaking on the TV show “Fox and Friends” on Friday where he mentioned that “The bottom line is, we have a very good chance to make a deal”. On the other hand, Chinese President Xi said on Friday that China wants a deal based on mutual respect and equality.

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As tensions between the US and China rise, US navy warships were seen sailing near islands claimed by China in the disputed South China Sea. The US has said that the area falls under international waters and can thus be accessed by any country. China has urged the US to stop such 'provocative' actions in the future.

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According to Mcdonald's employees in Chicago, the new store redesign has made it much easier for angry customers to jump over the counter and assault employees. Mcdonalds has said that they try their best to create a safe working environment for their workers but have not said whether or not they will contest the suit.

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The US Army is now starting a security assessment of TikTok, one of the world's most famous apps. The app is owned by a Chinese company and a Democratic lawmaker has raised concerns regarding China's lax privacy laws. The company that owns the app has said that it does not share US user data with the Chinese government, but not everyone is convinced.

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At least eight more protesters have surrendered to the police outside Polytech University as the standoff between the police and protesters slowly comes to an end. Some students are still looking for escape routes out of the university to avoid being arrested or facing charges. The police have not set a deadline for when the siege will end.

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Haitao Xiang, a Chinese national who used to work for Monsanto, has been accused of stealing trade secrets for China by the US Justice Department. The incident serves as proof that China has been asking its citizens to steal intellectual property from their American employers. Xiang has plead not guilty.

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Pope Francis, on the last day of his trip to Thailand, said that the Thai people should not see Christianity as a foreign religion. Although Christians comprise less than 1 percent of the total population and are largely treated well in modern times, this was not always the case. Catholics were heavily persecuted in Thailand during World War 2.

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NASA has found water vapor on Jupiter's moon Europa, indicating that the moon may contain a large amount of liquid water. So far liquid water has been very hard to find on any planet or moon besides Earth and scientists have found that liquid water is one of the essential ingredients for the creation of life.

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