Metal barriers erected in Shanghai's latest 'zero-COVID' move, fuelling new public outcry

Volunteers and government workers in Shanghai erected metal barriers in multiple districts to block off small streets and entrances to apartment complexes, as China hardens its strict "zero-COVID" approach in its largest city despite growing complaints from residents.

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Illegal oil refinery blast that killed more than 100 a 'national disaster,' says Nigeria's president

Charred bodies were left scattered among burnt palms, cars and vans on Sunday after a weekend explosion which killed more than 100 people at an illegal oil refining depot on the border of Nigeria's Rivers and Imo states.

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France votes in tense presidential runoff between Macron, Le Pen

France began voting in a presidential runoff election Sunday with repercussions for Europe's future, with centrist incumbent Emmanuel Macron the front-runner but fighting a tough challenge from far-right rival Marine Le Pen.

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