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Union warns of more strikes to come as it says Royal Mail is ‘waging war’ on staff
Read More CWU says fresh talks are not heading toward agreement as it prepares to ballot members over further stoppages Royal Mail has been accused by a union leader of “waging war” on staff and using intimidation tactics, including suspending more than 200 workers, in a protracted and bitter dispute over pay and conditions that…
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Poorer people in UK feel system ‘rigged against them’, says Penny Mordaunt
Read More Democracy and capitalism hang in balance as UK faces huge challenges, says leader of House of Commons in speech UK politics live – latest news updates Penny Mordaunt has given a damning assessment of the state of the UK where many people feel things do not work for them and the poorest think…
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Tanks UK sending to Ukraine won’t make ‘significant difference’ – MP
Read More Kiev needs additional 300 tanks and over 500 infantry vehicles to overcome Russia’s forces, MP Bob Seely said The number of tanks the UK is set to send to Ukraine is not enough to defeat Russia, British Conservative MP Bob Seely said on Tuesday, calling for significantly more heavy equipment to be supplied…
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Ukraine War: Zelensky adviser resigns over Dnipro remarks
Read MoreOleksiy Arestovych initially said air defences caused a Russian missile to hit an apartment block.Oleksiy Arestovych initially said air defences caused a Russian missile to hit an apartment block.
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Honduran activists demand action after killing of water defenders
Read MorePresident Xiomara Castro’s government must do more to protect those fighting for environmental rights, critics say.President Xiomara Castro’s government must do more to protect those fighting for environmental rights, critics say.
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Former Wagner Group commander who fled to Norway fears for his life
Read More Andrey Medvedev told the Guardian he had seen summary executions of mercenary group’s Russian fighters Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates A former commander with the Russian mercenary Wagner Group who last week sought asylum in Norway has spoken of how he is “scared for his life”. Andrey Medvedev, 26, said in an…
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Former Republican candidate held over shootings targeting Democrats’ homes
Read MoreSolomon Pena lost an election then paid four other men to shoot the homes of Democrats, say police.Solomon Pena lost an election then paid four other men to shoot the homes of Democrats, say police.
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Martin Luther King’s son defends new statue amid criticism
Read MoreIt depicts the hug Dr King shared with Coretta Scott King after winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.It depicts the hug Dr King shared with Coretta Scott King after winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.
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Idaho murders – update: Bryan Kohberger attorney reveals why college stabbings case can be ‘attacked’ in court
Read More Bryan Kohberger is charged with the murders of University of Idaho students Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin in Moscow on November 13 Bryan Kohberger is charged with the murders of University of Idaho students Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin in Moscow on November 13
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Pay gap figures will add to nurses’ and teachers’ determination to strike
Read More Recruitment will get harder and it will be a very tough spring if UK ministers persist in facing down the unions No doubt nurses and teachers will be even more determined to strike later this week when they see how the pay gap between the public and private sectors persists in the latest…
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General Assembly President hosts children from around the world, on MLK Day
Read More Children from a dozen countries met with the President of the General Assembly and toured the United Nations on a federal holiday in the United States honouring the late civil rights leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Martin Luther King Jr. Read the full story, “General Assembly President hosts children from around the…
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Vietnam President Phuc resigns amid ministers’ corruption scandal
Read MoreNguyen Xuan Phuc’s resignation has been anticipated since the dismissal of two deputy prime ministers in January.Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s resignation has been anticipated since the dismissal of two deputy prime ministers in January.
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Sixteen is old enough to decide on gender, says UK education secretary
Read More Gillian Keegan says she is not contradicting Rishi Sunak over decision to block Scottish gender recognition bill UK politics live – latest news updates The UK education secretary, Gillian Keegan, has suggested 16-year-olds are old enough to make decisions on their gender, urging sensitivity as the UK government prepares to block Scotland’s gender…
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Getting to “yes”: Wedding proposals become big business in Japan
Read MoreIn social media age, a simple declaration of devotion and a selfie may not cut it, prompting some young lovers to spend thousands for a more Instagram-able moment.In social media age, a simple declaration of devotion and a selfie may not cut it, prompting some young lovers to spend thousands for a more Instagram-able…
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Fiji military chief concerned over new PM’s ‘sweeping changes’
Read MoreThe statement by the head of Fiji’s military stirred anxiety in the Pacific nation that has seen four coups in 35 years.The statement by the head of Fiji’s military stirred anxiety in the Pacific nation that has seen four coups in 35 years.
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Minister defends government’s decision to block Scotland’s gender recognition law – UK politics live
Read More Latest updates: Gillian Keegan, education secretary, says 16 not too young for some people to change gender but government was right to intervene Good morning. Alister Jack, the Scottish secretary, is one of the least known and most powerless members of the cabinet. The Scottish government largely decides how public services are delivered…
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How the World Economic Forum Plans to Bring Leaders Together in the Metaverse
Read More There are many companies angling to make money in the metaverse at the moment, but far fewer trying to use its technology for public good. The World Economic Forum hopes to change that with the Global Collaboration Village, which will be introduced at Davos this year ahead of a full rollout. The virtual…
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Education secretary says she is willing to talk to teachers about money
Read More Gillian Keegan ‘extremely disappointed’ in decision to strike and stops short of promising pay review UK politics live – latest news updates The education secretary said she was willing to talk to teachers about money but stopped short of promising to review pay, after teachers in England and Wales announced seven days of…
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Andrew Tate believed someone ‘wanted to hurt him’, bodyguard claims
Read More The bodyguard also said that his boss believed that ‘somebody wanted to hurt him’ The bodyguard also said that his boss believed that ‘somebody wanted to hurt him’
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Real-terms UK pay fell at fastest rates for 20 years at end of 2022
Read More Inflation-adjusted figures also show growth in the public sector significantly trailing private sector Average real-terms pay in Britain fell at among the fastest rates for more than two decades at the end of 2022, as public sector pay deals continue to fall behind the private sector during the cost of living crisis. The…
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HRW accuses Bangladesh police unit of ‘rampant’ Rohingya abuse
Read MoreRights group says the Armed Police Battalion is engaged in extortion, harassment and wrongful arrests of the refugees.Rights group says the Armed Police Battalion is engaged in extortion, harassment and wrongful arrests of the refugees.
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Equatorial Guinea dissident Obama Mefuman dies in prison
Read MoreJulio Obama Mefuman was serving a 60-year jail term after being taken from South Sudan in a suspected kidnapping.Julio Obama Mefuman was serving a 60-year jail term after being taken from South Sudan in a suspected kidnapping.
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Are short-term holiday rentals destroying communities?
Read MoreTenants and first-time buyers struggle to build future as landlords cater to tourists.Tenants and first-time buyers struggle to build future as landlords cater to tourists.
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14-year-old girl arrested for killing 11-year-old boy in horror shooting in Dallas
Read More ‘It appears to be a beef between two juveniles that led to a deadly outcome’ ‘It appears to be a beef between two juveniles that led to a deadly outcome’
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Accused killer Greg Lynn allegedly returned twice to scene of crime
Read More The former airline pilot allegedly murdered Melbourne couple Russell Hill and Carol Clay before setting fire to their campsite, according to court documents Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Accused double murderer Greg Lynn allegedly returned to…
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Ukraine-Russia news – live: Putin suffering ‘profound’ problems with ‘dysfunctional’ long-range missiles
Read More Missiles stuggling to indentify targets, MoD claims, as a photo of a yellow kitchen in Dnirpo goes viral Missiles stuggling to indentify targets, MoD claims, as a photo of a yellow kitchen in Dnirpo goes viral
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Ukraine-Russia news – live: Putin suffering ‘profound’ problems with ‘dysfunctional’ long-range missiles
Read More Missiles stuggling to indentify tarets, MoD adds Missiles stuggling to indentify tarets, MoD adds
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Peter Dutton’s push for draft bill before voice referendum risks confusing voters, experts warn
Read More Labor cannot specify exactly how the body would work in future as it would be subject to the government of the day, expert group members say Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Constitutional experts advising the government…
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Russia-Ukraine war live: 7,000 civilians confirmed killed, but actual toll ‘considerably higher’, says UN
Read More UN confirms 7,031 civilian deaths but some areas where most intense fighting has occurred inaccessible; ex-Wagner member seeking asylum in Norway Russia-Ukraine war at a glance The Russian embassy in Australia has responded to the ban on Russian flags at the Australian Open, saying, calling it “another example of unacceptable politicisation of sports:…
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China’s economic growth falls to 3% in 2022 but slowly reviving
Read More The world’s No.2 economy grew by 3% in 2022, less than half of the previous year’s rate, official data showed Tuesday as China faced pressure from anti-virus controls and a real estate slump. (Image credit: Mark Schiefelbein/AP) The world’s No.2 economy grew by 3% in 2022, less than half of the previous year’s…
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For Pacific Islands, Australia’s job schemes a double-edged sword
Read MoreWhile work schemes offer Pacific Islanders economic opportunities, critics say they exacerbate labour shortages at home.While work schemes offer Pacific Islanders economic opportunities, critics say they exacerbate labour shortages at home.
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China records 1st population fall in decades as births drop
Read More China has announced its first population decline in decades as what has been the world’s most populous nation ages and its birthrate plunges. (Image credit: Mark Schiefelbein/AP) China has announced its first population decline in decades as what has been the world’s most populous nation ages and its birthrate plunges.
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Fiji military warns new PM’s government against making ‘sweeping changes’
Read More Commander claims ‘trying and failing to democratise’ country can jeopardise national security, just over a month after hotly contested elections Fiji’s military chief has warned MPs against making “sweeping changes”, less than a month after contested elections that removed the government of Frank Bainimarama, who ruled the Pacific island for 16 years after…
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 328
Read MoreAs the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 328th day, we take a look at the main developments.As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 328th day, we take a look at the main developments.
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Yemen rebels, Saudis in back-channel talks to maintain truce
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