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Nov 2022
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The UK’s Supreme Court rejects the Scottish plans for another independence referendum. Also: Bolsonaro challenges the Brazilian election; UK Government holds emergency meeting ahead of winter; & Italy’s government revives plans for a Mega-Bridge to Sicily 
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