World News: 23 August 2022

Hungary sacks weather chiefs after wrong forecast stops Budapest fireworks display
Kornelia Radics and Gyula Horvath of the National Meteorological Agency (NMS) were dismissed from their posts by the technology and industry minister Laszlo Palkovics. The ministry gave no explanation. The announcement came a day after pro-government media criticised the weather agency, whose forecast of thunderstorms and gusts of wind led to the cancellation of the fireworks on Saturday.

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Australia to prevent prime ministers gaining secret powers
Albanese's predecessor Scott Morrison secretly appointed himself to five ministerial roles between March 2020 and May 2021, usually without the knowledge of the original minister. After the revelations, Solicitor-General Stephen Donaghue issued legal advice that Morrison had been “validly appointed” in the duplicated portfolios.

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Bolsonaro to receive emperor’s heart for Brazil bicentennial
The heart of Pedro I, contained in a golden reliquary, arrived from Portugal on Monday in a Brazilian air force plane. It was to be carried up the ramp of the presidential palace in Brasilia — in line with procedures afforded to visiting leaders on official state visits.

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Luxurious 1,200-year-old mansion found in southern Israel
The most surprising discovery, however, was made under the courtyard – a three-meter-deep cistern dug into the rock that provided the residents with cool water throughout the year, and adjoining vaulted structures.

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Congo reports new Ebola case linked to previous outbreak
The sample from a 46-year-old woman who died on August 15 in Beni city, North Kivu province, "tested positive" for Ebola, DRC's health ministry said in a statement published late on Monday.

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Argentine prosecutors request 12-year sentence for VP
Fernández, 69, is accused of leading a conspiracy that involved awarding 51 public works contracts for roadworks to Lázaro Báez in southern Santa Cruz province. Many of those public works were never finished.

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