World News: 29 September 2022

How a massive data breach has exposed Australia
Last week, Australian telecommunications giant Optus revealed about 10 million customers – about 40% of the population – had personal data stolen in what it calls a cyber-attack. Some experts say it may be the worst data breach in Australia’s history.

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Millions of tonnes of emissions undeclared by major oil companies
In the Basra region, new cases of all types of cancer rose by 20% between 2015 and 2018, according to a leaked Iraq Health Ministry report seen by BBC News Arabic. It blames air pollution.

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Uganda rules out lockdown to contain Ebola
President Yoweri Museveni on Wednesday ruled out imposing a lockdown to combat the Ebola virus that has been detected in Uganda, saying the country has the capacity to contain the outbreak.

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Green activists killed 'every two days' in decade
About 200 environmental and land-defence activists were killed in 2021 alone with Mexico the deadliest country with 54 deaths, according to Global Witness report.

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Nord Stream: Sweden finds new leak in Russian gas pipeline
The report came after three leaks in the pipelines were found near the Danish island of Bornholm following several explosions that were recorded by seismologists.

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Denmark to wear 'toned down' jerseys in protest at hosts Qatar
Denmark's kit manufacturers Hummel say they don't want to be visible at the Qatar World Cup, publicly voicing their concerns with the host nation's human rights violations.

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