This heart-breaking world (5)

I believe the answer is:

earth

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'world' is the definition.
('Earth' can be a synonym of 'world')

'this heart-breaking' is the wordplay.
'heart' anagrams to 'EARTH'.
Though, I am not sure how this is indicated.

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(Other definitions for earth that I've seen before include "electrical safety precaution" , "Where some creatures live" , "Soil; electrical ground" , "Connection between an electrical device and conductor" , "Third planet from the Sun" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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