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Disability benefit claimants in the UK will face more in-person assessments as the Department for Work and Pensions aims for 30% face-to-face reviews. This shift, intended to improve accuracy, is hampered by a shortage of medical staff. Advocacy groups express concern over the burden on individuals with health issues, stressing the need for...
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At Oakwood Dog Rescue, the tale of Ralph, an 11-year-old Romanian rescue dog, tugs at the heartstrings. After a brief adoption attempt went awry, Ralph now navigates an uncertain future. The rescue team fears for his well-being, knowing that older dogs such as him often languish in favor of younger pups.
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Nepal's Home Minister Sudan Gurung resigned amid scrutiny over his wealth disclosures and alleged business links with a businessman under money-laundering investigation. This marks the second ministerial setback for PM Balendra Shah's anti-corruption government within weeks, highlighting early challenges to its clean governance agenda.
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The head of the U.K.'s National Cyber Security Centre warns that hostile nations like Russia, Iran and China are behind the most serious cyberattacks in the U.K. In a speech Wednesday, Richard Horne said British businesses need to prepare for large-sca...
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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has defended her immigration policies after being heckled at a West End theatre, telling "white liberals" to "fk right off" and rejecting claims she is copying Reform UK, as she faces growing opposition from within Labour and from charities.
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Twitch streamer ExtraEmily is taking an extended break from live broadcasts following a viewbotting controversy. Amidst allegations of artificially inflating her viewership and a related moderator removal from a subreddit, she announced her hiatus to her community. ExtraEmily plans to use this time to disconnect and seek advice from fellow...
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Creator sports is witnessing an entertaining feud between Logan Paul and IShowSpeed. What began as a tag team alliance at WrestleMania 42 has soured, with Paul publicly blasting Speed on his podcast after a viral moment where Speed splashed him through an announcer's table. Paul feels betrayed, claiming Speed cost them the match and was a...
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Pakistan astronauts Muhammad Zeeshan Ali and Khurram Daud are selected for China's space program. They will train in China. One astronaut may join a future mission to the Tiangong space station. This marks a significant step for Pakistan's space exploration. It highlights growing cooperation between China and Pakistan. China's space program...
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New Zealand minister Shane Jones defended his "butter chicken tsunami" immigration remarks, citing "hyperbole" for public debate impact. Despite criticism from Indian community leaders and opposition MPs labelling his comments "racist," Jones insists immigration is a key election issue.
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British singer and guitarist wrote and performed Traffic classics including Feelin' Alright? before platinum-selling solo albums and work with Jimi Hendrix, Fleetwood Mac and moreDave Mason, the co-founder of rock band Traffic who also collaborated with Jimi Hendrix, Fleetwood Mac and many other A-list musicians, has died aged 79.A statement from...
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Firm had to repatriate almost 12,000 guests and staff, including from two cruise ships in Abu Dhabi and DohaThe Iran war has cost the travel company Tui €40m (£34.7m) so far, including repatriating almost 12,000 holidaymakers and staff, and forced it to cut its profit forecast for this year.Europe's biggest holiday operator said that it had...
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Tensions flared in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran's Revolutionary Guard fired on a container ship, causing damage. Another cargo vessel reported being fired upon. These incidents complicate US-Iran diplomatic efforts, despite a US ceasefire extension and Pakistan's mediation. The strategic waterway, crucial for global energy, remains under pressure...
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Council proposal to use glyphosate to tidy up pavements criticised over potential harm to humans and wildlifeCornwall is famed for its glorious gardens and verdant landscapes but a bitter row has broken out over a plan to tackle a less glamorous type of vegetation – roadside weeds.The unitary authority has announced plans to use the controversial...
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News follows Guardian report on licence given to British firm exporting machinery to Armenian firm linked to Russian war effortBritish firms will face "much tougher” controls to prevent their goods from reaching Russia via other countries, undermining sanctions and aiding Vladimir Putin's assault on Ukraine.Under plans to be unveiled on...
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Macaques have learned to eat soil to avert gut irritation caused by salty and sugary snacks, researchers believeTroops of monkeys living on the Rock of Gibraltar have learned to eat soil in what scientists believe is an effort to settle their stomachs after all the junk food they receive – and sometimes steal – from crowds of...
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Farmers have been calling for higher prices for weeks, amid soaring diesel and fertiliser costs and limited supplyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastColes has increased home-brand milk prices by up to 20c a litre, with Woolworths set to follow as war in the Middle East starts to hit Australian grocery costs.The price rise...
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CSIRO researcher says there are reports of up to 4,000 mouse burrows per hectare in parts of Western AustraliaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGrain growers are on high alert as mouse numbers in Western Australia reach plague proportions and numbers surge in South Australia.Steve Henry, who researches mice and their impact...
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Shell Australia says campaign needed to 'counterbalance' claims by levy advocates – but Ed Husic urges industry 'do not spend millions defending the indefensible'Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGas companies are mounting a multimillion-dollar advertising campaign to fight against a new export tax, prompting the Labor MP...
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Iran has executed Mehdi Farid, convicted of espionage for Israel's Mossad. The judiciary stated Farid was found guilty of "intelligence cooperation and espionage for the Zionist regime." This execution follows a series of recent hangings linked to protests authorities allege were instigated by foreign powers.
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