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Stop forcing people on to prepayment meters, UK minister urges suppliers
Read More Grant Shapps tells firms to stop pushing consumers on to pre-paid tariffs amid threat to ‘name and shame’ worst offenders The business secretary has urged energy suppliers to stop forcibly switching households struggling with energy bills to prepayment meters, after calls for government action amid a surge in cases. Grant Shapps has written…
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Shooting reported after lunar new year festival near Los Angeles
Read More People speak of shooter with machine gun as police respond to incident in Monterey Park, which has large Asian population Dozens of police officers responded to reports of a shooting after a large lunar new year celebration in a community to the east of Los Angeles late on Saturday. Officials provided no information…
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Peruvian police raid university in Lima as protests grow
Read MorePolice arrest more than 100 anti-government protesters, evict demonstrators from the National University of San Marcos.Police arrest more than 100 anti-government protesters, evict demonstrators from the National University of San Marcos.
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The Ukrainians using embroidery to stand up to Russia
Read MoreHow artists, volunteers and designers turned a Ukrainian folk blouse and craft into symbols of defiance.How artists, volunteers and designers turned a Ukrainian folk blouse and craft into symbols of defiance.
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Monterey Park: Several people shot near Los Angeles – reports
Read MoreThe incident happened in an area where thousands had earlier gathered for a Lunar New Year event.The incident happened in an area where thousands had earlier gathered for a Lunar New Year event.
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Multiple casualties after shooting at California Chinese New Year celebrations
Read More Tens of thousands people were in attendence for Lunar New Year festival Tens of thousands people were in attendence for Lunar New Year festival
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Wieambilla shootings: killers’ daughter speaks out about their descent into world of conspiracies
Read More Madelyn Train talks publicly for the first time about their ‘evil’ final act and the last message she got from them Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A woman whose parents killed two Queensland police officers and a neighbour before dying at a remote property has…
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Slovak vote on early election not binding due to low turnout
Read MoreA nationwide referendum in Slovakia on amending the constitution to make possible an early election has failed to produce a legally binding result because the turnout was too lowA nationwide referendum in Slovakia on amending the constitution to make possible an early election has failed to produce a legally binding result because the turnout…
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Brazil’s army chief has been fired in the aftermath of this month’s uprising
Read More President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva fired Brazil’s army chief on Saturday. Lula has said that some in the military allowed the Jan. 8 uprising in the capital by far-right protesters. (Image credit: Eraldo Peres/AP) President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva fired Brazil’s army chief on Saturday. Lula has said that some in…
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Multiple people shot at California celebration
Read More Crowds had gathered to mark Chinese Lunar New Year in Monterey Park, east of Los Angeles A mass shooting occurred during Lunar New Year celebrations in Monterey Park in California on Saturday night. While police have yet to provide details on the casualties, media reports suggest that at least 10 people are dead…
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China is celebrating the Lunar New Year, with most COVID rules lifted
Read More People across China rang in the Lunar New Year on Sunday with large family gatherings and crowds visiting temples after the government lifted its strict “zero-COVID” policy. (Image credit: Mark Schiefelbein/AP) People across China rang in the Lunar New Year on Sunday with large family gatherings and crowds visiting temples after the government…
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Timeline of political relations between Sweden and Turkey
Read MoreSweden’s bid for NATO membership faces a dead end after a rally by the far right burns the Quran.Sweden’s bid for NATO membership faces a dead end after a rally by the far right burns the Quran.
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China rings in Lunar New Year with most COVID rules lifted
Read MoreFor the past three years, Lunar New Year celebrations were muted due to the coronavirus pandemic.For the past three years, Lunar New Year celebrations were muted due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Lib Dems target ‘blue wall’ Tory voters angry about NHS crisis
Read More Party to switch focus from economy after polling shows voters in southern Conservative seats put health service as No 1 issue A “blue wall” offensive focusing on the NHS is being plotted by the Liberal Democrats this weekend, amid mounting evidence that the Conservative brand has been significantly damaged among crucial voters in…
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Sunak risks public ‘uproar’ with tax cuts before election, TUC leader warns
Read More Paul Nowak says prime minister faces general condemnation if he does not prioritise resolving public sector disputes Rishi Sunak will provoke a public uproar should he prioritise pre-election tax cuts over better pay for nurses, ambulance workers and teachers, Britain’s most senior union figure has warned. With the prime minister already under pressure…
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Building collapse in Syrian city of Aleppo leaves 10 dead
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Italy’s Meloni eyes boost in strong energy ties with Algeria
Read MoreItalian Premier Giorgia Meloni is looking to boost already strong energy ties with Algeria to further wean Italy off Russian energyItalian Premier Giorgia Meloni is looking to boost already strong energy ties with Algeria to further wean Italy off Russian energy
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 333
Read MoreAs the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 333rd day, we take a look at the main developments.As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 333rd day, we take a look at the main developments.
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Famous surfing beach in Sydney closed as sharks attack dolphin
Read More Hundreds cleared from water moments before first heat of surf competition as suspected eight-foot bull sharks sighted Hundreds cleared from water moments before first heat of surf competition as suspected eight-foot bull sharks sighted
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Business minister boasted Britishvolt was Brexit success story months before collapse
Read More Electric car battery firm planned to build large facility in Northumberland with government funds if it found investors Ministers were using the electric car battery maker Britishvolt as a prime example of the government’s record for “securing business investment in the UK” just months before the scheme collapsed without any public investment. The…
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France, Germany renew alliance strained amid war in Ukraine
Read MoreFrance and Germany are seeking to overcome differences laid bare by Russia’s war in Ukraine and shore up their alliance with a day of ceremonies and talks on Europe’s security, energy and other challengesFrance and Germany are seeking to overcome differences laid bare by Russia’s war in Ukraine and shore up their alliance with…
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Tanzania opposition holds first rally in six years
Read MoreThousands of Chadema party supporters gather in the lakeside city of Mwanza after government lifts a ban on the party.Thousands of Chadema party supporters gather in the lakeside city of Mwanza after government lifts a ban on the party.
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Justice department finds more classified documents at Joe Biden’s home
Read More New search turns up six more items from tenures as vice-president and in the Senate A new search of president Joe Biden’s home in Wilmington, Delaware by the US justice department found six more items, including documents with classification markings, a lawyer for the president said in a statement Saturday night. Some of…
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Parents urged to help teachers win battle over pay and jobs
Read More As schools struggle to find staff for key roles, heads tell families to demand action from their MPs and to back strikers Parents are being called on to help teachers in their fight for a pay rise as unions try to win the public relations battle against the government over next month’s strikes.…
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Lunar new year brings China out from under pall of Covid
Read More End of zero-Covid policy allows family gatherings and largest festivities since pandemic began People across China have rung in the lunar new year with family gatherings and crowds visiting temples after the government lifted its strict zero-Covid policy, marking the biggest festive celebration since the pandemic began three years ago. The lunar new…
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China says COVID outbreak has infected 80 percent of population
Read MoreScientist says Lunar New Year travel rush unlikely to lead to a COVID surge as most people have been infected.Scientist says Lunar New Year travel rush unlikely to lead to a COVID surge as most people have been infected.
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‘Cop City’ protest turns chaotic (VIDEOS)
Read More Masked rioters vandalized the streets of Atlanta, Georgia Hundreds of activists swarmed downtown Atlanta on Saturday in response to a call for a “night of rage,” after one person protesting a planned police training center was killed in a shootout with officers earlier this week. A crowd of mourners marched through the streets…
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Stunning upset as Swiatek out of Australian Open
Read MoreWorld number one Iga Swiatek loses to Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open fourth round, with Coco Gauff also out.World number one Iga Swiatek loses to Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open fourth round, with Coco Gauff also out.
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Huge crowds in Israel again protest Netanyahu’s legal changes
Read MoreMore than 100,000 people rally in Tel Aviv for a third week to protest against legal changes that could weaken courts.More than 100,000 people rally in Tel Aviv for a third week to protest against legal changes that could weaken courts.
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Actor Jeremy Renner broke over 30 bones in snow plough accident
Read MoreThe Avengers star shares an update on his recovery after being critically injured on New Year’s Day.The Avengers star shares an update on his recovery after being critically injured on New Year’s Day.
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Key dates in discovery of classified records tied to Biden
Read MoreIt was early last November when President Joe Biden’s personal lawyers first came across Obama-Biden administration documents, including classified material, in an office that Biden had used in Washington after his time as vice presidentIt was early last November when President Joe Biden’s personal lawyers first came across Obama-Biden administration documents, including classified material,…
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Burkina Faso demands departure of French troops: Report
Read MoreMilitary-ruled Burkina Faso suspends accord with France, orders troops to leave within a month, reports state media.Military-ruled Burkina Faso suspends accord with France, orders troops to leave within a month, reports state media.
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Novak Djokovic joins calls for Australian Open to address schedule issues
Read MoreConcerns raised over late finishes at Melbourne Park‘It’s really gruelling,’ says Serbian nine-times champion Novak Djokovic has added his voice to calls for changes to be made to the Australian Open schedule amid growing concern over player welfare and fairness at this year’s tournament at Melbourne Park. Andy Murray was forced to back up…
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Türkiye questions Sweden’s NATO commitments
Read More Ankara accused Stockholm of permitting an “outright hate crime” in breach of a deal to join NATO Türkiye has accused Sweden of not fulfilling its obligations to clamp down on “terrorist” groups and root out their “propaganda” under an agreement it had signed in order to earn Ankara’s blessing to join NATO. The…
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Florida Rep. Steube out of hospital after accident at home
Read MoreA U.S. congressman from Florida who was seriously injured in a tree-trimming accident in Sarasota says he has been discharged from the hospital and is recovering at homeA U.S. congressman from Florida who was seriously injured in a tree-trimming accident in Sarasota says he has been discharged from the hospital and is recovering at…
