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Household incomes on course to fall despite NI cuts, says thinktank
Read More Resolution Foundation says this will be ‘first parliament in modern history to see a fall in living standards’ Business live – latest updates Household incomes are on course to fall for the first time over the course of a parliament despite Jeremy Hunt’s national insurance cuts, the Resolution Foundation thinktank has said in…
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Bald eagle protects eggs as raven gets too close to nest
Read More A visit from a raven prompted a bald eagle to shield his three eggs with his massive wings and scare off the intruder. A visit from a raven prompted a bald eagle to shield his three eggs with his massive wings and scare off the intruder.
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Israel’s illegal West Bank settlement plans face global condemnation
Read MoreThe 3,500 illegal housing units in the occupied West Bank add to nearly 20,000 approved in the past year.The 3,500 illegal housing units in the occupied West Bank add to nearly 20,000 approved in the past year.
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Preview: Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou – heavyweight boxing fight
Read MoreCameroonian fighter Ngannou says he would love to ‘knock Joshua out’ in his second pro boxing fight in Saudi Arabia.Cameroonian fighter Ngannou says he would love to ‘knock Joshua out’ in his second pro boxing fight in Saudi Arabia.
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Tunisian government supporters in uproar over French documentary
Read MoreThe French documentary, aired on Sunday, focused on the negative consequences of President Kais Saied’s rule in Tunisia.The French documentary, aired on Sunday, focused on the negative consequences of President Kais Saied’s rule in Tunisia.
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Senegal sets delayed presidential elections for March 24
Read MorePresident Macky Sall has also dissolved the government and named Sidiki Kaba as the new prime minister.President Macky Sall has also dissolved the government and named Sidiki Kaba as the new prime minister.
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‘Head in the Sand’: Why China’s Static 2024 Congress Should Worry Everyone
Read More Chinese officials, their boss Xi Jinping likes to say, should “tell China’s story well.” So when that story isn’t a good one, it’s perhaps natural that they shouldn’t say much of anything, which may explain why this year’s National People’s Congress (NPC) annual rubberstamp parliament has proven tedious even by its own dismal…
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Middle East crisis live: US says Gaza ceasefire deal ‘can be reached’, amid reports talks have reached an impasse
Read More Hamas, Qatar and Egypt are holding discussions in Cairo, while Israel’s absence is reportedly due to the militant’s inability to provide a list of hostages Three crew members of the True Confidence dry bulk carrier were killed in a missile attack off Yemen on Wednesday, the owners and manager of the ship confirmed…
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India’s ‘drone sisters’ driving farming and social change
Read MoreHundreds of women are being trained to fly fertiliser-spraying aircraft under a government-backed programme.Hundreds of women are being trained to fly fertiliser-spraying aircraft under a government-backed programme.
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China calls for end to killing of civilians in Gaza Strip
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Red panda found in luggage of smuggling suspects at Thailand airport
Read More Customs officers in Bangkok arrest six after finding 87 animals, including monitor lizards, birds, a monkey and snakes inside their checked luggage Thai customs officials have arrested six Indian nationals for attempting to smuggle dozens of wild animals, including a red panda and cotton-top tamarin monkey, out of the country. Officers found 87…
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Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 153
Read MoreCalls to allow more aid into the Gaza Strip have grown louder as more people die from malnutrition and dehydration.Calls to allow more aid into the Gaza Strip have grown louder as more people die from malnutrition and dehydration.
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To save water, drought-hit Morocco is closing its famous public baths three days a week
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India’s Modi to visit Kashmir, first since special status scrapped in 2019
Read MoreThe visit comes ahead of India’s national election due by May, the first since the region lost its autonomy.The visit comes ahead of India’s national election due by May, the first since the region lost its autonomy.
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UK’s green power industry receives surprise £10bn pledge
Read More Potential investment by NatPower would create largest portfolio of battery storage projects in Britain Britain’s under-pressure green power industry has received a surprise fillip after a renewables developer pledged to plough £10bn into what would become the largest portfolio of battery storage projects in the country. NatPower, a UK startup that is part…
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Ireland will take ‘step backwards’ if it votes against constitution changes, says Varadkar
Read More Changes to language about ‘women in the home’ and definition of a family will be put to referendum on Friday Ireland will be taking a “step backwards” this week if it votes against two changes to the constitution that are designed to remove “old-fashioned” language about women and formally recognise families beyond those…
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Budget fell far short on UK green investment, experts say
Read More Green economists dismayed by failure to recognise one of the fastest-expanding areas of business Opportunities to revive the UK’s flagging economy by boosting green industry were missed in one of the least green budgets of recent years, experts have said. Several said this failure to recognise one of the fastest-expanding areas of business…
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Popular Acne-Treatment Products Found to Contain High Levels of Carcinogenic Chemical
Read More Hand sanitizers were tainted by benzene. Sunscreens and dry shampoos too. Now acne treatments are joining the list of widely used consumer products found to contain high levels of the chemical linked to cancer. Acne products from brands including Proactiv, Target Corp.’s Up & Up and Clinique have elevated levels of the carcinogen,…
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China’s exports and imports beat estimates for first 2 months, signaling improving demand
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New Attempts to Reduce Gender Inequality in Brazil
Read More RIO DE JANEIRO, Mar 06 (IPS) – This article is part of IPS’ coverage of International Women’s Day, March 8.Brazil is beginning to test the effectiveness of a gender pay equality law passed in July 2023, a new attempt to reduce inequality for women in the world of work. Read the full story,…
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Alabama governor signs law protecting IVF providers from lawsuits
Read More Some IVF providers say the legislation will allow services to restart, but claim it does not address the legal status of embryos Alabama’s governor, Kay Ivey, has signed into law new legislation that will shield IVF providers from the fallout of a court ruling that equated frozen embryos with children. The new law…
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Paris Olympics 2024: what Australia’s athletes will be wearing as they compete
Read More Australian uniform features designs by Indigenous artists – and the women’s rugby sevens team will play in dresses for the first time Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast When Australia’s Olympians compete in Paris this year, they will…
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Why is Pakistan’s PTI fighting for reserved seats in parliament?
Read MoreIn opposition despite its candidates winning the most seats, Imran Khan’s party fears being marginalised further.In opposition despite its candidates winning the most seats, Imran Khan’s party fears being marginalised further.
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3/6: CBS Evening News
Read MoreNational Guard to be deployed to New York City subway following spike in violence; How a mother’s breast cancer diagnosis inspired her daughter to complete a marathonNational Guard to be deployed to New York City subway following spike in violence; How a mother’s breast cancer diagnosis inspired her daughter to complete a marathon
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Trump a worse appeaser than Neville Chamberlain, leading Democrat says
Read More Jim Himes says comparisons between Trump’s attitude to Putin and 1930s PM’s stance on Hitler ‘give Trump way too much credit’ Donald Trump is a worse appeaser in his attitude to Vladimir Putin and Russia than the 1930s British prime minister Neville Chamberlain was towards Adolf Hitler and Nazi Germany, a senior Democrat…
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Modi is visiting Kashmir’s main city for the first time since revoking region’s semi-autonomy in ’19
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Father of Indigenous man who died after incorrect diagnosis tells inquest ‘hospitals are not safe for us’
Read More Family members pay emotional tribute to Ricky Hampson Jr, ‘Dougie’, who died less than 24 hours after leaving Dubbo Base hospital Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Family members have described an Aboriginal man who died after an…
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Australian charged over high-profile disappearance
Read MoreThe man is accused of murdering Samantha Murphy, who disappeared a month ago without a trace.The man is accused of murdering Samantha Murphy, who disappeared a month ago without a trace.
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Alabama lawmakers pass bills to protect IVF providers from lawsuits and prosecution
Read More Alabama Supreme Court ruled last month that frozen embryos should legally be considered people Alabama Supreme Court ruled last month that frozen embryos should legally be considered people
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NSW premier backs top prosecutor who says criticism of sexual assault cases is ‘preposterous’
Read More Sally Dowling announced audit of all sexual assault cases after judicial concern over ‘secret policies’ 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 premier has backed the state’s top prosecutor after she said it was “preposterous”…
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Mediation talks between Linda Reynolds, Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz postponed
Read More Reynolds said she proposed a fortnight’s pause in the defamation case after ‘a tiring and difficult day’ of discussions on Tuesday Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Mediation between Linda Reynolds, Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz is due…
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Alabama enacts fast-tracked law to protect IVF
Read MoreIts passage comes less than a month after state fertility services paused when a court ruled that frozen embryos are children.Its passage comes less than a month after state fertility services paused when a court ruled that frozen embryos are children.
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FM Wang Yi insists China ‘force for peace’; defends Russian ties
Read MoreSpeaking at a press conference in Beijing, Wang Yi calls for peace talks to end two-year-old Ukraine conflict.Speaking at a press conference in Beijing, Wang Yi calls for peace talks to end two-year-old Ukraine conflict.
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Eight students injured in fourth consecutive shooting in Philadelphia
Read More At least one student, a 16-year-old who was hit nine times, was critically wounded while waiting at a bus stop on Wednesday Police say eight Philadelphia high school students waiting to board a city bus after classes Wednesday were wounded by gunshots from suspects who jumped from a car and opened fire, the…
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Hottest February marks ninth new monthly record in a row
Read MoreIt’s the ninth month of global temperature records in a row, driven by climate change and El Niño.It’s the ninth month of global temperature records in a row, driven by climate change and El Niño.
