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PM Liz Truss defends uncosted UK tax cuts despite market turmoil
Read MoreTruss says big tax cuts are the right path for the UK, refusing to consider reversing the so-called ‘mini budget’.Truss says big tax cuts are the right path for the UK, refusing to consider reversing the so-called ‘mini budget’.
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US candidate to lead UN telecoms agency after US-Russia race
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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: British-Iranian national who spent six years in jail in Iran cuts her hair in protest
Read More ‘For my mother, for my daughter, for the fears that are bigger than solitary confinement’ ‘For my mother, for my daughter, for the fears that are bigger than solitary confinement’
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Hurricane Ian: Cities flooded and power cut as storm crosses Florida
Read MoreSome 2.4 million homes and businesses are without electricity after one of the worst storms in years.Some 2.4 million homes and businesses are without electricity after one of the worst storms in years.
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Félicien Kabuga: Rwanda genocide suspect goes on trial at The Hague
Read MoreFélicien Kabuga is accused of funding and arming militias during the ethnic slaughter in 1994.Félicien Kabuga is accused of funding and arming militias during the ethnic slaughter in 1994.
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Russia says Nord Stream pipeline leaks were in US zone
Read MoreMoscow’s claims come as Sweden reports a fourth leak.Moscow’s claims come as Sweden reports a fourth leak.
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Uganda is racing to contain a deadly Ebola outbreak
Read MoreOfficials say the current outbreak of Sudan ebolavirus may be to blame for at least 23 deaths, and one expert tells CBS News he sees it “getting worse before it gets better.”Officials say the current outbreak of Sudan ebolavirus may be to blame for at least 23 deaths, and one expert tells CBS News…
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More than 1,700 land activists murdered in the past decade
Read MoreSome 200 environmental activists were killed in 2021 alone with Mexico the deadliest country with 54 murders.Some 200 environmental activists were killed in 2021 alone with Mexico the deadliest country with 54 murders.
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Rockets hit Baghdad for second day as Iraq unrest escalates
Read MoreFour rockets landed around Iraqi government buildings, a day after an attempted storming of Iraq’s parliament.Four rockets landed around Iraqi government buildings, a day after an attempted storming of Iraq’s parliament.
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Red carpet rolled out in US bid to woo Pacific Islands from China
Read MoreWashington is in heated competition with Beijing for influence among Pacific island nations.Washington is in heated competition with Beijing for influence among Pacific island nations.
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Rapper Coolio of Gangster Paradise fame dies at 59
Read MoreAmerican artist Coolio’s career album sales totalled 4.8 million and he was nominated six times for a Grammy award.American artist Coolio’s career album sales totalled 4.8 million and he was nominated six times for a Grammy award.
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Félicien Kabuga: Rwanda genocide suspect due to go on trial at The Hague
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Body of missing US ski mountaineer Hilaree Nelson found in Nepal
Read MoreThe famed extreme skier was blown off Manaslu, the world’s eighth-highest mountain, by a small avalanche on Monday.The famed extreme skier was blown off Manaslu, the world’s eighth-highest mountain, by a small avalanche on Monday.
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Liz Truss defends mini-budget, saying she has to do ‘what I believe is right’ – UK politics live
Read More Prime minister indicates she won’t abandon plans after mini-budget sparks financial turmoil Q: Can you reassure listeners that your judgment is better than that of people like the IMF and the Bank of England, who have criticised the min-budget? Truss says: I have to do what I believe is right for the country…
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Brazil may have its own January 6 moment – or worse
Read MoreIncumbent President Jair Bolsonaro’s aggressive rhetoric may lead to post-election violence, if he loses the election.Incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro’s aggressive rhetoric may lead to post-election violence, if he loses the election.
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South Korean President Yoon vows to deal with economic shocks
Read MoreSouth Korean leader’s remarks come after country’s government bond market sees sharps fluctuations.South Korean leader’s remarks come after country’s government bond market sees sharps fluctuations.
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Nord Stream: Sweden finds new leak in Russian gas pipeline
Read MoreThe EU says the leaks are caused by sabotage and promises the “strongest possible response”.The EU says the leaks are caused by sabotage and promises the “strongest possible response”.
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Queensland opens talks for federal funding for world’s largest pumped hydro project
Read More Annastacia Palaszczuk unveils details about 5GW renewables project that is estimated to cost $12bn Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our free news app, morning email briefing or daily news podcast The Queensland premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, says she has had preliminary conversations with the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, seeking…
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Ukraine war – live: Putin set to seize Ukrainian territories ‘three days before birthday’
Read More Russian politician says annexation is like a train that cannot be stopped Russian politician says annexation is like a train that cannot be stopped
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Kushner camping tale one of many bizarre scenes in latest Trump book
Read More Confidence Man by Maggie Haberman reveals racism, transphobia and ignorance from ex-president’s time in power In a meeting supposedly about campaign strategy in the 2020 election, Donald Trump implied his son-in-law and senior adviser, Jared Kushner, might be brutally attacked, even raped, should he ever go camping. “Ivanka wants to rent one of…
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Trump asked May at debut meeting why Boris Johnson was not PM, book says
Read More Former president reportedly asked indelicate question at White House in January 2017 when Johnson was foreign secretary In his first White House meeting with a major foreign leader, Donald Trump asked Theresa May: “Why isn’t Boris Johnson the prime minister? Didn’t he want the job?” At the time, the notoriously ambitious Johnson was…
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Mental health policies for drug users not being followed in Scotland, say experts
Read More Health services not using correct procedures to help those with drug and alcohol problems, commission finds Scotland’s health services are failing to tackle a mental health crisis affecting thousands of people with drug or alcohol problems because the right policies are not being followed, an expert body has found. The Mental Welfare Commission…
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Hard Hit By Climate Change, Villagers Raise a Forest on Their Own
Read More Sep 28 (IPS) – Some ten years ago, Sheemanto Chatri, a 39-year-old farmer hailing from India’s northeastern state of Meghalaya, was reeling with distress. The unseasonal rainfall had washed away all the crops he had cultivated after year-long labor in his far-off hamlet. Read the full story, “Hard Hit By Climate Change, Villagers…
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Pentagon reveals ‘full’ list of military aid to Ukraine
Read More Officials also promised 18 more HIMARS systems, calling them a “core component of Ukraine’s fighting force” The Pentagon has issued a list of American military aid approved for Ukraine so far this year, outlining nearly $17 billion in arms and gear, including tens of thousands of anti-tank systems, just shy of 1 million…
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Russia-Ukraine war live news: pressure grows to declare Russia ‘terrorist state’; Norway beefs up security at gas sites
Read More Russia has reached legal definition of ‘terrorist state’ under US law, say international experts; Norway secures installations after becoming Europe’s largest supplier of natural gas What we know on day 218 of the invasionCalls for Russia to be declared ‘terrorist state’ after damning reportNord Stream blasts could herald new phase of hybrid war,…
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Aung San Suu Kyi, adviser jailed in Myanmar over state secrets
Read MoreElected and hugely popular leader removed by military faces a slew of cases in closed courts.Elected and hugely popular leader removed by military faces a slew of cases in closed courts.
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Australia tells Optus to pay cost of replacing hacked IDs
Read MoreGovernment minister says telecom should pay cost of replacing millions of customers’ passports and driver’s licences.Government minister says telecom should pay cost of replacing millions of customers’ passports and driver’s licences.
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Putin may soon annex part of Ukraine, after “farce” election
Read MoreRussian President Vladimir Putin may soon annex part of eastern Ukraine, after Ukrainian residents, sometimes held at gunpoint, were made to vote in support of joining Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the vote a “farce” — and the U.S. and Western allies have dismissed the election as illegitimate.Russian President Vladimir Putin may soon…
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Romance novel model accused of dragging police officer in Jan 6 attack pleads guilty
Read More Barnhart dragged an officer down the strairs to a crowd that attacked him with weapons Barnhart dragged an officer down the strairs to a crowd that attacked him with weapons
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Review of UK seasonal worker visas to increase risk of slavery, experts warn
Read More Exclusive: labour rights experts say Liz Truss’s proposals to tackle shortages will put workers at risk More people will be at risk of modern slavery on British farms if a cap on seasonal worker visas is lifted, labour rights experts have warned. Liz Truss has signalled that she intends to lift the cap…
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Coolio: Gangsta’s Paradise rapper dead at 59
Read MoreThe artist’s manager says he was found unresponsive in a friend’s bathroom.The artist’s manager says he was found unresponsive in a friend’s bathroom.
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Hong Kong pro-democracy figure Ted Hui sentenced to jail over 2019 protests
Read More Former legislator, who fled to Australia last year, said earlier that any sentence would not harm his reputation or lobbying work A Hong Kong court has sentenced pro-democracy figure in exile Ted Hui to three-and-a-half years in jail over charges related to the 2019 protest movement. The ruling in Hong Kong’s high court…
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Australian government strikes deal with gas suppliers to avoid winter shortfall
Read More Federal resources minister Madeleine King says agreement with three big exporters will ensure security of supply and avoid need for ‘gas trigger’ Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our free news app, morning email briefing or daily news podcast The government has struck a deal with the three major…
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Hurricane Ian – live update: Florida cities under water, many stranded and 1.8m without power in monster storm
Read More Videos show debris-covered water sloshing into homes as residents plead for rescue Videos show debris-covered water sloshing into homes as residents plead for rescue
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In Minnesota, abortion keys Keith Ellison’s 2nd term hopes
Read MoreKeith Ellison gave up a safe seat in Congress to run for Minnesota attorney general, saying it was his best chance to push back against the policies of Donald TrumpKeith Ellison gave up a safe seat in Congress to run for Minnesota attorney general, saying it was his best chance to push back against…
