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Read More Eccentric Victorian owner of Waterton Park, near Wakefield, made pioneering decisions to protect wildlife A Yorkshire parkland regarded as the world’s first nature reserve – which was created by an eccentric pioneering 19th-century environmentalist – has been given a Grade II listing. Historic England said Waterton Park, near Wakefield, was the earliest known…

Read More Fears of a new migration route grow as more than 800 people land on Gavdos, population fewer than 70, in a few months Even by the standards of small Greek islands, Gavdos is tiny. In a population of fewer than 70 people, there are just two families with four children. The rest “are…

Read More Ministers under growing pressure to act amid signs Israel intends to ignore UN ceasefire resolution Parliamentary pressure is building on the UK government to ban arms sales to Israel, amid signs that Israel intends to ignore the UN security council resolution passed this week calling on all sides to commit to a ceasefire.…

Read MoreThe Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed on Tuesday, spanned the ninth-busiest port in the US.The Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed on Tuesday, spanned the ninth-busiest port in the US.

Read MoreFans have long debated if the floating panel, that kept Rose afloat, was big enough for Jack too.Fans have long debated if the floating panel, that kept Rose afloat, was big enough for Jack too.

Read MoreUkraine, Poland and Georgia are the last three teams to qualify for the 24-team continental championship.Ukraine, Poland and Georgia are the last three teams to qualify for the 24-team continental championship.

Read More Parliamentary joint committee on intelligence and security report says scheme set up in 2018 public register has ‘significant flaws’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast An Australian government scheme to bring foreign influence out of the shadows has…

Read MoreUS artist was known for imposing minimalist works from the Qatar desert to museums in Paris.US artist was known for imposing minimalist works from the Qatar desert to museums in Paris.

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Read More Resolution Foundation study suggests lowest earners are £6,000 a year better off due to policy The minimum wage has driven up the pay of millions of Britain’s lowest earners by £6,000 a year, making it the single most successful economic policy in a generation, according to a leading thinktank. Since its introduction in…

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Read More Damien Luscombe, 38, sentenced to six years’ imprisonment over 239 fraudulent transactions Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast An accountant who stole more than $2m from some of Australia’s most well-known musicians and restaurateurs has been jailed for…

Read MoreSince 2011, sales of adult nappies have outpaced those for infants in Japan as its population ages.Since 2011, sales of adult nappies have outpaced those for infants in Japan as its population ages.

Read More SUBSCRIBER+ EXCLUSIVE — When U.S. and British officials filed charges of cyberespionage and imposed sanctions against China Monday, for a campaign which they said had hit millions of people in the two countries, it was only the latest salvo in a cyber war that has intensified sharply over the past year.  The U.S.…

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Read MoreAs New Delhi claims to help persecuted minorities in South Asia, mainly Muslim refugees from Myanmar face deportation.As New Delhi claims to help persecuted minorities in South Asia, mainly Muslim refugees from Myanmar face deportation.

Read More Kevin James Pettiford, 38, to spend at least 26 years in prison after admitting to 2019 murder of Andrew Whyte Murray A man who brutally murdered a rough sleeper with a rock and slashed a fellow inmate’s throat will spend the next quarter of a century behind bars, after avoiding a life sentence.…

Read MoreUS federal prosecutors say he bought apartments just blocks away from New York’s Central Park.US federal prosecutors say he bought apartments just blocks away from New York’s Central Park.

Read MoreTrump Media & Technology Group closes 16 percent higher, giving the company a market capitalisation of nearly $8bn.Trump Media & Technology Group closes 16 percent higher, giving the company a market capitalisation of nearly $8bn.

Read MoreAnies lost to former General Prabowo Subianto who secured 60 percent of the vote in February’s poll.Anies lost to former General Prabowo Subianto who secured 60 percent of the vote in February’s poll.

Read More Oji Holdings said it would stop making children’s nappies in September amid a sharp decline in demand. Japan has a rapidly ageing society A nappy manufacturer in Japan is to stop making the products for babies and instead raise production of adult diapers, in a reflection of the country’s rapidly ageing society. Oji…

Read MoreThe Malaysian Aviation Commission says increases needed to support the aviation sector’s post-pandemic recovery.The Malaysian Aviation Commission says increases needed to support the aviation sector’s post-pandemic recovery.

Read More The festival, headlined this year by Kylie Minogue and G-Flip, will not be going ahead in July Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Splendour in the Grass, one of Australia’s oldest and largest music festivals, has been cancelled…

Read MoreThe Texas singer recorded in the historic Fame Studios, but had to stop for tourists every afternoon.The Texas singer recorded in the historic Fame Studios, but had to stop for tourists every afternoon.

Read More Cholesterol-lowering supplements containing ‘beni koji’ recalled by Kobayashi Pharmaceutical over possible link to kidney disease A nationwide recall of a dietary supplement that lowers cholesterol has been issued in Japan amid concerns it could be linked to two deaths and more than 100 hospitalisations, according to news agency Kyodo. Kobayashi Pharmaceutical, which sells…

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Read More Force says the man is undergoing medical treatment and investigations are continuing Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A 21-year-old man is in a “stable and conscious” condition after being shot by police in Cairns after allegedly stealing…

Read MoreAs the war enters its 762nd day, these are the main developments.As the war enters its 762nd day, these are the main developments.

Read More Inner West mayor Darcy Byrne set to move motion to repeal changes that make it harder for teenagers to get bail Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The New South Wales government will face a challenge from within…

Read More Opposition says bill needs ‘proper inquiry’ to guard against possible ‘unintended consequences’ despite voting with government in lower house Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Labor’s controversial deportation bill will not pass the Senate on Wednesday, after the…

Read More Consumer price index shows inflation moderating, which will feed into next RBA decision on interest rates in May Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Inflation has held steady for the second month in a row, as cheaper meat…

Read MoreSix people are presumed dead after the landmark Francis Scott Key Bridge gave way.Six people are presumed dead after the landmark Francis Scott Key Bridge gave way.

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