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Column: The war in Ukraine could become a long, frozen conflict. Are we ready for that?
Read More Some wars end with victory parades. Others simply halt without anyone winning or losing. That may be where Ukraine is headed — a frozen conflict. Some wars end with victory parades. Others simply halt without anyone winning or losing. That may be where Ukraine is headed — a frozen conflict.
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Buns for votes scandal did not sway mayoral election, Canadian court rules
Read More In the tiny community of Pouce Coupe, a candidate was accused of using cinnamon rolls as bribes at a campaign event Efforts to bribe unsuspecting voters, allegations of candidate intimidation and a court challenge to an election result have cast a spotlight on the tumultuous, ruthless politics of a tiny west Canadian community.…
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The Jewish cemetery of Fez, a symbol of cultural harmony
Read More The Moroccan city of Fez, which recently hosted the Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, has long been a melting pot of religions and cultures. Its 200-year-old Jewish cemetery symbolizes the centuries-long coexistence of diverse communities in the city. Read the full story, “The Jewish cemetery of Fez, a symbol…
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German battle tanks for Ukraine ‘won’t be ready until 2024’
Read More Defence firm dampens Kyiv hopes other European allies will follow UK’s lead in supplying heavy armour Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Battle tanks from German industrial reserves wanted by Ukraine will not be ready to be delivered until 2024, the arms manufacturer Rheinmetall has warned, dampening Kyiv’s hopes that the UK’s promise…
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Parisians to vote on banning e-scooters
Read More Critics say riders show only cursory respect for the rules of the road Parisians will be invited to vote on whether to allow electric scooter rental services to continue operating in the city as authorities weigh banning the controversial for-hire vehicles, the capital’s mayor has said. The issue is “extremely divisive”, mayor Anne…
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NSW Councils slammed for cruel policy as debate rages over threat cats pose to wildlife
Read More Local councils call for stricter policies to stop cats from wandering outside Local councils call for stricter policies to stop cats from wandering outside
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Biden declares disaster in California amid deadly storms
Read MoreAt least 19 people are known to have died from storm-related causes in the last three weeks.At least 19 people are known to have died from storm-related causes in the last three weeks.
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Qatar’s Nasser al-Attiyah wins Dakar Rally for the fifth time
Read MoreAl-Attiyah wins his second title in a row as the test of endurance ends in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.Al-Attiyah wins his second title in a row as the test of endurance ends in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
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‘We have no one’: The women and girls sold as brides in Kashmir
Read MoreFor as little as $35, Indian women and girls are being sold by traffickers and forced into marriages against their will.For as little as $35, Indian women and girls are being sold by traffickers and forced into marriages against their will.
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UK weather: warning of wintry showers and ice from Sunday evening
Read More Met Office warns of icy conditions across UK, with hundreds of flood warnings still in place Wintry showers are expected to create icy conditions across all four nations of the UK from Sunday evening, forecasters have warned. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for ice covering Northern Ireland, southern Scotland, northern…
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UN: Afghan bank’s cash remarks ‘misleading, unhelpful’
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Israelis rally against Netanyahu government
Read MoreIsraelis took to the streets to protest plans by Benjamin Netanyahu’s new government to change the legal system.Israelis took to the streets to protest plans by Benjamin Netanyahu’s new government to change the legal system.
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PSG could leave Parc des Princes after mayor turns down sale
Read MoreFrench champions exploring ‘alternative options’ after Paris mayor says Parc des Princes is not for sale.French champions exploring ‘alternative options’ after Paris mayor says Parc des Princes is not for sale.
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Salmon deaths on Scotland’s fish farms double – but are jellyfish to blame?
Read More Marine farmers point finger at jellyfish swarms but campaigners call for boycott to curb ‘ever-worsening problem’ of overcrowding Salmon deaths on fish farms in Scotland nearly doubled last year, official figures show, owing to growing levels of disease, parasites and jellyfish blooms. Campaigners have blamed overcrowding and called for a boycott. Fish Health…
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UK unions call in cancer expert over fears of asbestos risk to female teachers
Read More Concerns at mesothelioma death rate trigger study to detect exposure to now banned material used in school buildings The threat of asbestos-related cancer to female teachers is to be examined after possible signs of an elevated risk of fatal illness. Trade unions are to work with one of the country’s leading cancer experts…
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Critical Race Theory? No, Critical Race Fact
Read MoreCritical Race Theory researchers have gathered enough evidence by now that the dynamics they explore are a hard reality.Critical Race Theory researchers have gathered enough evidence by now that the dynamics they explore are a hard reality.
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Israeli forces kill Palestinian ‘after argument’ near Ramallah
Read MoreAhmed Kahla, 45, is the 13th Palestinian to be killed by Israelis in 15 days.Ahmed Kahla, 45, is the 13th Palestinian to be killed by Israelis in 15 days.
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State of emergency declared in Peru amid deadly protests
Read More The measure was imposed amid the ongoing unrest over the ouster of former President Pedro Castillo The Peruvian government has introduced a state of emergency in a number of provinces in a bid to tackle violent anti-government protests. The South American country has been gripped by unrest since early December 2022, when President…
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Tom Felton film unearths ‘epic story’ of female archaeologist
Read More Harry Potter star has produced Canyon Del Muerto, which tells how Ann Axtell Morris worked with Navajo people in 1920s America He is one of the most recognisable actors in the world, known for his role as Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter franchise. But now Tom Felton wants to use his platform…
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Young people warned not to be exploited as ‘money mules’ for UK criminal gangs
Read More West Midlands commissioner and HSBC say moving illegally gained money is an offence that helps serious crime Thousands of young people in the UK are being exploited by criminals and used as “money mules” to move cash between accounts, undetected by police. The West Midlands police and crime commissioner, Simon Foster, this week…
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‘People know we are on their side’: advisers help those locked out of welfare
Read More When a mother and daughter became destitute, a Citizens Advice centre that will benefit from the Guardian and Observer charity appeal stepped in • Donate to our charity appeal here It was three months ago that Samaira Riffat and her daughter, Eman, decided to start sleeping in the lounge of their two-bedroom terrace…
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Trump news – live: Kellyanne Conway warns Trump not to repeat 2020 mistakes as rape case deposition released
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Timeline: Nepal air crashes since 2010
Read MoreA timeline of major air disasters to hit the country since 2010.A timeline of major air disasters to hit the country since 2010.
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Teachers’ unions promise new strike ballots if walkout numbers miss threshold
Read More Results due from more unions tomorrow, as NAHT chief stresses that disputes over pay haven’t gone away Teaching unions are warning they will be forced to reballot their members over strike action in the coming months if ministers continue to resist a “sensible solution” to the crisis in teacher recruitment and retention. Three…
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UK pest-control firm made £9m from ‘VIP lane’ PPE deal during pandemic
Read More PestFix had assets of £18,000 and 16 staff but won contracts worth £344m after being put on government’s high-priority supplier list A pest control supplies firm has disclosed it made a profit of more than £9m for supplying personal protective equipment (PPE) during the pandemic after it was put into the government’s controversial…
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Thousands of Israelis have attended a protest against the Netanyahu government
Read More Tens of thousands of Israelis gathered in central Tel Aviv on Saturday night to protest plans to overhaul the legal system and weaken the Supreme Court. (Image credit: Oded Balilty/AP) Tens of thousands of Israelis gathered in central Tel Aviv on Saturday night to protest plans to overhaul the legal system and weaken…
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Russia-Ukraine war live: rescuers work through night after deadly Russian missile attack on Dnipro apartment block
Read More Two dozen still missing and unknown number trapped in rubble after strike in central-west Ukraine leaves 14 dead and scores wounded What we know on day 326 of the invasion Ukrainian energy facilities operator Ukrenergo said it was working on “eliminating the consequences” of the latest Russian strikes. Agence France-Presse reported that in…
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Nepal plane crash with 72 onboard leaves at least 40 dead
Read More Foreign nationals from Australia, France, Ireland and India among the passengers onboard At least 40 people were killed when an aircraft crashed in Nepal on Sunday, a Nepal army spokesperson said, as hundreds of rescue workers scoured the hillside crash site. “We expect to recover more bodies,” the spokesperson, Krishna Bhandari, said. “The…
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A passenger plane with 72 people on board has crashed in Nepal
Read More A plane carrying 72 crashed near Pokhara International Airport in Nepal, the daily newspaper Kathmandu Post reported Sunday. (Image credit: Ashish Puri/AP) A plane carrying 72 crashed near Pokhara International Airport in Nepal, the daily newspaper Kathmandu Post reported Sunday.
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Morocco condemns ‘provocative’ acts at Algeria football cup
Read MoreRabat is unhappy with comments made by Nelson Mandela’s grandson in which he called to ‘free’ Western Sahara.Rabat is unhappy with comments made by Nelson Mandela’s grandson in which he called to ‘free’ Western Sahara.
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Passenger aircraft crashes in Nepal (VIDEO)
Read More The Yeti Airlines flight had 68 passengers and four crew members on board, the airline said A Yeti Airlines ATR 72 plane with 68 passengers and four crew members on board crashed in Nepal during a domestic flight from the capital, Kathmandu to Pokhara on Sunday. A video posted on social media appears…
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Gabby Logan says she took on ‘a lot of responsibility’ after brother died at 15
Read More Sports presenter tells BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs that the tragedy led her to ‘take chances’, including trying out broadcasting Gabby Logan said she assumed “a lot of responsibility” after her brother’s death at the age of 15. The 49-year-old presenter, who became one of the first female sports anchors to break…
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Cocktails in comfort: why homewear is the new staying-in staple
Read More Trend features feathered and furry PJs, posh robes and structured slippers as daytime dressing for housebound fashionistas Forget your old university sweatshirts and saggy leggings. Post pandemic, there’s a whole new category of clothing emerging specifically created for wearing inside, rather than outside, the house. Homewear, rather than ware, comprises items that fall…
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Death toll in Philippine storms rises to 27
Read MoreMore rain forecast in the Philippines as 83,000 people take shelter in evacuation centres.More rain forecast in the Philippines as 83,000 people take shelter in evacuation centres.
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Plane crashes in central Nepal – at least 16 dead
Read MoreThe Yeti Airlines plane crashed on landing in Pokhara, a town popular with tourists.The Yeti Airlines plane crashed on landing in Pokhara, a town popular with tourists.
