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The 10 Best Books of 2023

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With unnerving rapidity, books are on their way to becoming a countercultural medium—one whose insistence on focus and complexity, on the slow building of story and argument, stands against so much else that daily assaults our eyes and ears. At The Atlantic, we hold on tight to books because of the unique space they offer for ideas to roam. When we

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Anger over New Zealand’s U-turn on smoking ban: Health experts say they are ‘appalled’ by ‘purely political’ move – as Rishi Sunak vows to press ahead with law to stop kids aged 14 now from ever buying cigarettes

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Plans by New Zealand’s new government to ditch its world-first smoking ban were today attacked by health experts. 

The move, to stop children from taking up the habit, was initially introduced by ex-Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in 2022. Once implemented next year, anyone born after 2008 would have been banned from ever buying cigarettes.

New Zealand’s new prime minister, Christopher Luxon, said the U-turn would fund tax cuts.

But public health experts said the reversal was ‘extremely concerning’, warning the

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Who’s who at COP28 – POLITICO

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This article is part of the Road to COP special report, presented by SQM.

The annual U.N. climate summit that starts November 30 has become one of the biggest diplomatic setpieces in the global political calendar. 

Organizers are expecting more than 70,000 people to descend upon Dubai’s Expo City: activists, billionaires, presidents, Indigenous leaders, business executives, monarchs and diplomats from every corner of the world. A few will hold sway over the outcome of the talks. Some will make noise

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Fascinating map reveals the most EXPENSIVE tourist activities across the globe – from a $3,800 murder mystery TRAIN ride to a $60,000 trip to the South Pole

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For travelers with cash to splash or those looking for some wish-list items, these high-priced tourist attractions might fit the bill.

DailyMail.com has scoured the globe for some of the costliest attractions around, with bungee jumping in New Zealand and gorilla trekking in Rwanda being among the activities to make the cut.

One of the priciest ventures comes in the form of a flight to the South Pole, with a round trip costing a cool $59,900.

Take a flight down

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Rishi Sunak announces radical law to ban children aged 14 now from EVER buying cigarettes despite Tory outrage over ‘illiberal’ smoke-free plan

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Rishi Sunak today formally announced bold plans to ban today’s children from ever being able to buy cigarettes, despite a Tory revolt over his ‘illiberal’ smoke-free ambition. 

If the law is eventually given the go ahead, kids born after 2009 will never legally be able to buy tobacco.

The Prime Minister has argued he is building ‘a better future for our children’. Health campaigners, experts and charities have all commended the move, described as the ‘biggest public health intervention in

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Exploring Cabo’s wild side! From skydiving to mountain biking, how Mexico’s celebrity-studded peninsula has a wealth of adventure to offer away from the superyachts and champagne parties

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Freefalling 8,000ft above Cabo San Lucas was certainly a different way of seeing this star-studded resort city with the white sand beaches and azure waters zooming closer second by second.

In a bid to explore the more adventurous side of this glitzy coastal destination in the Mexican state of Baja California which is beloved by everyone from George Clooney to Justin Bieber, I’d signed up for skydiving on day four of my vacation with a run of other adrenaline-pumping activities

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An early childhood teacher, a farm manager and an accountant turned influencer… meet the All Blacks wives and partners cheering on their side as New Zealand and South Africa battle for the Rugby World Cup

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With the biggest game in world rugby fast approaching, New Zealand coach Ian Foster has already named his side to take on the reigning champions South Africa at the Stade de France. 

The All-Blacks’ exhilarating, enthralling and flamboyant attacking game will collide with the resolute, robust and stalwart defensive prowess of the reigning champions in what promises to be a fantastic culture clash. 

South Africa of course knocked out a valiant England side last time out, with Handre Pollard knocking

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Bali holiday turns into a nightmare in an instant after innocent mistake

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A tourist has revealed the one essential thing every holidaymaker needs to do before heading to Bali this summer after his vacation almost ended in disaster.

New Zealand television audio engineer Hamish Crocker and his partner Tiffany recently headed to the Indonesian island for a relaxing getaway.

But it wasn’t all scenic mountain sunset tours, beaches and Bintang beers by the pool for the Auckland couple.

Mr Crocker returned home bearing additional souvenirs after a hospital visit became an unexpected

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England vs Bangladesh – Cricket World Cup LIVE: Dawid Malan and Joe Root rebuild steadily as England look to put the foot down after losing Jonny Bairstow for 52

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By Dan Cancian For Mailonline

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Follow Mail Sport’s live blog for the latest updates as England face Bangladesh in their second game of the Cricket World Cup.

31st over: England 193-1 (Root 40, Malan 99)

Here comes Mahedi again, floating a full one on middle stump. It’s a dot ball, but Malan prods the next down the ground for a single and then

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