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Joe Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer

Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. A statement from the former US president's office said he had an aggressive form of the disease.

Former US president Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive prostate cancer. Biden and his family are said to be reviewing treatment options. We will speak to a doctor.

Israel says it will allow a 'basic amount' of food into Gaza, ending a ten-week blockade. We'll go live there to get the latest on the situation.

In a unexpected turn, Bucharest's liberal Mayor Nicusor Dan has won Romania's presidential race, beating right-wing nationalist George Simion. We'll bring you reaction from there.

A ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ investigation finds evidence that children as young as fifteen are being trafficked into illegal mines and sexually abused in South Africa.

And the singer-songwriter, Elton John, says he feels betrayed by the UK government's plans to exempt technology firms from copyright laws.

(Photo: Joe Biden, 2 March 2021; Credit: Reuters)

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