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August 20, 2024

The Most Pressing Global Issues in 2024

As we navigate through 2024, the world is experiencing significant transformations, challenges, and opportunities. From geopolitical shifts to environmental concerns, technological advancements to societal upheavals, the global landscape is evolving rapidly. Here’s

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August 27, 2024

Mainstream, not extreme’: BC United’s new pitch in battle with BC Conservatives

BC United Leader Kevin Falcon has a new slogan that he and his party intend to use frequently in the coming weeks and months. “We are mainstream, and they are extreme,” he

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January 30, 2025

US and Russian figure skaters were on board crashed plane

A pair of 16-year-old skaters, their mothers, and two Russian coaches were among the passengers on board an aeroplane that hit a helicopter above Washington DC on Wednesday evening, the group’s skating

Tragedy in Kaduna as monarch slumps, dies at occasion

The Sarkin Yakin Zazzau, Alhaji Rilwan Yahaya Pate, a district head in the Zazzau Emirate Council of Kaduna State, has died after slumping at an occasion on Thursday, January 30, 2025. The

February 3, 2025

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Eight Israeli and Thai hostages released from Gaza

Eight more hostages held by Hamas in Gaza have been released amid chaotic scenes as part of the ceasefire deal with Israel.Three Israelis and five Thai nationals were handed over to the

January 30, 2025

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Man who burned Quran ‘shot dead in Sweden’

A man who sparked violent protests after burning the Quran has been shot dead in Sweden.Salwan Momika was killed in an apartment in Södertälje, Stockholm, on Wednesday evening, prosecutors told.Unrest broke out

January 30, 2025

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‘We are not lazy’ – Working from home criticism sparks anger

The NEWS has heard from hundreds of people who have been angered by comments by the former boss of M&S and Asda that working from home is “not proper work”.In an interview

January 27, 2025

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US Air Force removes lessons on black WWII pilots from training

Donald Trump’s move to block diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives has led to the US Air Force reviewing material on the role of black and female pilots during World War Two

January 27, 2025

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Trump ally criticises pardons for violent Jan 6 offenders

A top Trump ally in the Senate has criticised President Donald Trump’s decision to issue a blanket pardon for his nearly 1,600 supporters arrested for their role in the Capitol riot on

January 27, 2025

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Co-operate or else: Trump’s Colombia face-off is warning to all leaders

Less than a week into his presidency, Donald Trump has briefly engaged in his first international tariff dispute. And the target wasn’t China, Mexico or Canada – frequent subjects of his ire

January 27, 2025

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US orders immediate pause to foreign aid, leaked memo says

The US State Department has issued a halt to nearly all existing foreign assistance and paused new aid, according to an internal memo sent to officials and US embassies abroad.The leaked notice

January 25, 2025

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Trump moves to expand ‘fast-track’ deportations

The Trump administration has expanded the process to swiftly deport undocumented immigrants who cannot prove they have lived in the US continuously for two years or more.The “expedited removal” policy, which has

January 22, 2025

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Trump puts all US government diversity staff on paid leave ‘immediately’

President Donald Trump has ordered that all US government staff working on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) schemes be put on immediate paid administrative leave.In an executive order late on Tuesday, he

January 22, 2025

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Gospel Singer, Oluwatimileyin Ajayi has been arrested by police for beheading his girlfriend

Gospel Singer, Oluwatimileyin Ajayi has been arrested by police for beheading his girlfriend in Abuja

January 17, 2025

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Teachers’ strikes: Will there be more?

The National Education Union (NEU), England’s largest teaching union, is voting on whether to accept or reject the government’s pay offer of 2.8% for the 2025-26 academic year. If it is turned

January 15, 2025

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Borrowing costs fall after inflation surprise

Borrowing costs for the UK government have plunged, as an unexpected drop in inflation at home and in the US raised bets that central banks will cut interest rates in the months

January 15, 2025

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Egg prices surge as US inflation picks up

A jump in energy and food prices hit the US last month, as progress stabilising prices remained elusive.On average, prices in December were up 2.9% compared with a year earlier, up from

January 15, 2025

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UK’s Chagos deal on hold to allow Trump review

US President-elect Donald Trump will be consulted on the UK’s deal to hand over the Chagos Islands – where there is a joint US-UK military base – to Mauritius.The UK announced in

January 15, 2025

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McDonald’s boss says 29 people fired over abuse

The boss of McDonald’s in the UK has said 29 people have been dismissed over sexual harassment allegations over the past 12 months.Alistair Macrow also told MPs that the alleged cases published

January 7, 2025

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Shein lawyer refuses to say if it uses Chinese cotton

A senior lawyer representing Shein has repeatedly refused to say whether the company sells products containing cotton from China, prompting an MP to brand her evidence “ridiculous”.Yinan Zhu, general counsel for the

January 7, 2025

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Closure of Downs ‘rat run’ road could be trialled

A road used as a rat run on the Downs in Bristol should close for a trial on a bank holiday weekend this summer, advisers have said.Ladies Mile is suffering from “escalating

January 7, 2025

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School’s video hopes to combat toxic masculinity

A video encouraging men and boys to be open with their emotions has been created by students and staff at a school.The film, made at Clevedon School in North Somerset, warns against

January 7, 2025

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Facebook and Instagram get rid of fact checkers

Meta is abandoning the use of independent fact checkers on Facebook and Instagram, replacing them with X-style “community notes” where commenting on the accuracy of posts is left to users.In a video

January 7, 2025

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The Most Pressing Global Issues in 2024

Mainstream, not extreme’: BC United’s new pitch in battle with BC Conservatives

US and Russian figure skaters were on board crashed plane

Tragedy in Kaduna as monarch slumps, dies at occasion

Eight Israeli and Thai hostages released from Gaza

Man who burned Quran ‘shot dead in Sweden’

‘We are not lazy’ – Working from home criticism sparks anger

US Air Force removes lessons on black WWII pilots from training

Trump ally criticises pardons for violent Jan 6 offenders

Co-operate or else: Trump’s Colombia face-off is warning to all leaders

US orders immediate pause to foreign aid, leaked memo says

Trump moves to expand ‘fast-track’ deportations

Trump puts all US government diversity staff on paid leave ‘immediately’

Gospel Singer, Oluwatimileyin Ajayi has been arrested by police for beheading his girlfriend

Teachers’ strikes: Will there be more?

Borrowing costs fall after inflation surprise

Egg prices surge as US inflation picks up

UK’s Chagos deal on hold to allow Trump review

McDonald’s boss says 29 people fired over abuse

Shein lawyer refuses to say if it uses Chinese cotton

Closure of Downs ‘rat run’ road could be trialled

School’s video hopes to combat toxic masculinity

Facebook and Instagram get rid of fact checkers

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