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Earth now home to eight billion people

The world today welcomed the eight billionth inhabitant. The UN chief, Antonio Guterres, said this was an occasion to celebrate.

The world today welcomed the eight billionth inhabitant. The UN chief, Antonio Guterres, said this was an occasion to celebrate.

Also in the programme: Plight of workers in Qatar; and Meloni libel trial in Italy.

(Picture: A newborn named Elias is held after his birth by caesarean to parents Alia and Karim at Charite hospital. credit: Reuters/Lisi Niesner)

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Tue 15 Nov 2022 14:06GMT

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