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The US war on reproductive rights should concern women everywhere
Read MoreWomen in the UK and across Europe will also sufferWomen in the UK and across Europe will also suffer
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Labour to give police emergency powers to charge domestic abuse suspects
Read More Crime crackdown plan also gives victims of rape and sexual assault the right to specialist support throughout justice process Six police forces will be given powers to charge domestic abuser suspects without the involvement of the Crown Prosecution Service as part of a series of Labour proposals to solve more crimes announced on…
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The Indians protesting in freezing cold for statehood
Read MoreThe people of Ladakh, India’s northern-most region, are demanding their own government and state.The people of Ladakh, India’s northern-most region, are demanding their own government and state.
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Australia to contribute $3bn for construction of AUKUS submarines
Read MoreDefence Minister Richard Marles says allies working ‘at pace’ to ensure the security deal becomes a reality.Defence Minister Richard Marles says allies working ‘at pace’ to ensure the security deal becomes a reality.
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Fleeing Ukraine’s embattled border villages
Read MoreUkrainians are leaving villages occupied by Russia amid a rise in cross-border attacks by both sides.Ukrainians are leaving villages occupied by Russia amid a rise in cross-border attacks by both sides.
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Eclipse spectacle set to grip North America again
Read MoreHow lucky is that? The US will witness its second total solar eclipse in seven years on 8 April.How lucky is that? The US will witness its second total solar eclipse in seven years on 8 April.
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The 12-year-old Gazan girl who lost her family overnight
Read MoreAlma’s parents, brothers and sister were all killed when a bomb destroyed the building sheltering them.Alma’s parents, brothers and sister were all killed when a bomb destroyed the building sheltering them.
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The 12-year-old girl who lost her family overnight
Read MoreAlma’s family was killed when a bomb hit their building, leaving her an orphan.Alma’s family was killed when a bomb hit their building, leaving her an orphan.
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Prosecutors say Mike Lynch firm ‘paid customers to buy software’ as part of revenue fraud
Read More New Jersey executive testified that the UK company Autonomy made millions of dollars’ worth of deals offering to fund purchases The British technology firm Autonomy struck millions of dollars’ worth of “handshake deals” through which it paid customers to buy its software, the jury in the fraud trial of its founder, Mike Lynch,…
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Kent council’s housing for lone child asylum seekers ‘may run out’ in March
Read More High court told 3,541 unaccompanied children could arrive on small boats but Kent county council can accommodate only 1,631 Accommodation for lone asylum seeker children who arrive on the Kent coast in small boats could run out before the end of this month, a council has warned, placing them at risk. Kent county…
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HSBC and NatWest accused of financing North Sea oil extraction despite pledge
Read More Campaigners call on banks to cease funding Ithaca, which is playing a key role in Rosebank oilfield plan Two major UK high street banks have been accused of continuing to finance fossil fuel expansion in the North Sea despite signing a pledge to align their activities with the net zero climate goal. HSBC…
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India’s Bengaluru fast running out of water – and it’s not summer yet
Read MoreResidents say they are facing the worst water crisis in decades as they witness an unusually hot February and March.Residents say they are facing the worst water crisis in decades as they witness an unusually hot February and March.
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Nex Benedict: No charges will be filed over death of Oklahoma nonbinary teen
Read More Fight involving Benedict and other teens in high school bathroom considered ‘mutual combat’ that didn’t warrant charges, says Tulsa County district attorney Fight involving Benedict and other teens in high school bathroom considered ‘mutual combat’ that didn’t warrant charges, says Tulsa County district attorney
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‘Dead democracy’: Will Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest unite India’s opposition?
Read MoreArrest of top opposition leader ahead of election sparks new accusations against PM Modi of trying to crush democracy.Arrest of top opposition leader ahead of election sparks new accusations against PM Modi of trying to crush democracy.
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Opposition condemn arrest of Delhi chief minister
Read MoreArvind Kejriwal’s arrest comes as a blow to the opposition just weeks before India’s general elections.Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest comes as a blow to the opposition just weeks before India’s general elections.
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‘Chronic’ low pay hurting civil service staff morale and recruitment, say MPs
Read More Public accounts committee finds real-terms median pay has decreased for most Whitehall staff since 2013 Morale in the civil service is being hit by chronic low pay, and Whitehall is increasingly unable to keep staff because salaries have declined in real terms for a decade, the public accounts committee has warned. The cross-party…
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Dozens of Rohingya found stranded on capsized ship
Read MoreRescuers find 69 people sunburnt and dehydrated, floating on a rusty hull off the coast of Indonesia.Rescuers find 69 people sunburnt and dehydrated, floating on a rusty hull off the coast of Indonesia.
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Japan schools move to protect cheerleaders from upskirting at sporting events
Read More Several schools have brought in shorts for cheerleaders at baseball tournament while another positioned teachers between the cheerleaders and spectators High schools taking part in Japan’s annual spring baseball tournament are taking action to prevent spectators from taking sexualised photographs of female cheerleaders. The invitational tournament – and a regular tournament held every…
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Vietnam Experiences Second Presidential Resignation in Two Years: What to Know
Read More BANGKOK — Vietnam’s President resigned in the latest episode of the ruling Communist Party’s “blazing furnace” anti-corruption campaign, and Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan was named acting President. The appointment is Xuan’s second stint as acting President after she stepped in when Vo Van Thuong’s predecessor resigned in early 2023. The turmoil…
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Vietnam Experiences Second Presidential Resignation in Two Years: What to Know
Read More BANGKOK — Vietnam’s President resigned in the latest episode of the ruling Communist Party’s “blazing furnace” anti-corruption campaign, and Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan was named acting President. The appointment is Xuan’s second stint as acting President after she stepped in when Vo Van Thuong’s predecessor resigned in early 2023. The turmoil…
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When Conspiracy Theories Get Dangerous
Read More SUBSCRIBER+ EXCLUSIVE – Conspiracy theories may have been around since humans began telling stories but today, the volume and spread of such theories is amplified by technology including social media and artificial intelligence. The dangers of conspiracy theories may also be spreading as large segments of populations embrace ideas and stories that have…
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No mention of returning graft suspects’ assets in 2022 agreement between Indonesia and Singapore
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Robinho, Brazilian Soccer Star Convicted of 2013 Rape in Italy, Begins 9-Year Prison Term
Read More SAO PAULO — Former soccer star Robinho started serving a nine-year prison sentence in his native Brazil on Thursday more than 10 years after he was first accused of raping a woman in Italy. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] The 40-year-old Robinho left his apartment building in the beachfront city of Santos, outside Sao Paulo, in…
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Robinho, Brazilian Soccer Star Convicted of 2013 Rape in Italy, Begins 9-Year Prison Term
Read More SAO PAULO — Former soccer star Robinho started serving a nine-year prison sentence in his native Brazil on Thursday more than 10 years after he was first accused of raping a woman in Italy. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] The 40-year-old Robinho left his apartment building in the beachfront city of Santos, outside Sao Paulo, in…
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Economic conditions in debt-stricken Sri Lanka improving, IMF says
Read MoreIMF says inflation has dropped from 70 percent, economy expanded in the second half of 2023.IMF says inflation has dropped from 70 percent, economy expanded in the second half of 2023.
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How is renewed violence in Myanmar affecting the Rohingya?
Read MoreA recent surge in violence by armed groups in Myanmar is causing upheaval and displacement among Rohingya once again.A recent surge in violence by armed groups in Myanmar is causing upheaval and displacement among Rohingya once again.
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Why Trump may reap billions in a stock market merger
Read MoreThe Truth Social deal could generate an astonishing windfall for the ex-president as he fights legal fines.The Truth Social deal could generate an astonishing windfall for the ex-president as he fights legal fines.
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Social media company Reddit soars to $9bn valuation in Wall Street debut
Read MoreSan Francisco-based social media platform’s shares close at $50.44 in long-awaited initial public offering.San Francisco-based social media platform’s shares close at $50.44 in long-awaited initial public offering.
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US, EU ratchet up pressure on Israel over Gaza ceasefire; UN vote planned
Read MoreSecurity Council expected to vote on Friday on US-drafted ceasefire resolution with talks to continue in Qatar.Security Council expected to vote on Friday on US-drafted ceasefire resolution with talks to continue in Qatar.
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Rwandan Genocide suspect arrested in Ohio
Read MoreFederal prosecutors accuse Rwandan-born Eric Nshimiye of concealing his involvement in mass murder.Federal prosecutors accuse Rwandan-born Eric Nshimiye of concealing his involvement in mass murder.
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Everest climbers prepare to pick up their own poo as season gets under way
Read More Authorities are now mandating that climbers remove their waste from the mountain using biodegradable bags It’s one of the more unedifying challenges involved in scaling to the highest point on Earth – how best to relieve oneself in the freezing, inhospitable environment of Mount Everest. That question is about to become slightly more…
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Malaysia sees Chinese tourist boom in the offing after pandemic slump
Read MoreKuala Lumpur targets record 5 million Chinese visitors in 2024 as it hopes to accelerate post-pandemic recovery.Kuala Lumpur targets record 5 million Chinese visitors in 2024 as it hopes to accelerate post-pandemic recovery.
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Africa’s week in pictures: 15-21 March 2024
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Metal bands and dancing feet: Africa’s top shots
Read MoreA selection of the best photos from across the African continent this week.A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this week.
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Prosecutor Not Filing Charges Over School Fight Preceding Nonbinary Teen’s Death
Read More OKLAHOMA CITY — An Oklahoma district attorney said Thursday he doesn’t plan to file any charges in the case of Nex Benedict, the nonbinary 16-year-old Owasso teenager whose death following a fight in a high school bathroom was ruled a suicide. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Tulsa County District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler said in a statement…
