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Tributes have been paid at the state funeral in South Africa of Archbishop Desmond Tutu – described as a “giant” in the anti-apartheid struggle who “lit up the world”.

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During ceremony, Democrat places one hand on a family Bible and his other holds photo of his late mother; praises city’s resilience throughout pandemic

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North Korea leader Kim Jong Un has warned of a “great life-and-death struggle” for his nation as he marked the end of his 10th year in power.

The North Korean leader vowed to pursue high-tech weapons to counter what he called military instability on the Korean Peninsula, but largely ignored the U.S. and South Korea in a year-end speech.

No injuries or damage; video shows explosion in sea close to Jaffa; rocket sirens, Iron Dome not activated as projectiles not fired toward populated areas