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A message to John Swinney: talking’s over, it’s time to build homes

In March, I slept outside in Edinburgh for a charity event and it was a hard realisation of what so many homeless people...

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Boris Johnson spotted shopping for bargains at budget chain store

The former PM was seen at the home store which sells 'big brands at sensational prices' - a far cry from the luxury shop...

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Trump’s New State Targets Could Get Even Bigger Than Virginia, Minnesota: Lara Trump

At the California GOP’s Spring Training, Republican National Committee Co-Chair Lara Trump suggested that her father-i...

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Handicapped youth beaten to death over murder suspension

A handicapped youth was beaten to death by a mob of locals as he reportedly hacked an elderly man to death in Dinajpur S...

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French law enforcement murder man in supposed synagogue arson attempt

(MENAFN) French police have fatally shot a man who attempted to set fire to a synagogue in the city of Rouen, according ...

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Washington claims Ukraine condition unbelievably terrible

(MENAFN) A spokesman for the United States Department of State has described the situation in Ukraine as "incredibly dir...

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Media reports Radio host dismissed over call for murder of Belgian’s Premier

(MENAFN) A Belgian radio host has been suspended for allegedly inciting an assassination attempt against the country's P...

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Finland sells asylum seekers` bike

(MENAFN) Finnish authorities recently held an auction to sell off a hundred bicycles that asylum seekers had used to cro...

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Swati Maliwal questions AAP protest on Bibhav Kumar's arrest, says ‘wish we used this force for...’

Delhi Minister Atishi has accused the BJP of hatching a conspiracy using the pending case against Swati Maliwal, and Del...

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Russian activities in Cyprus out of control

I and my family are very disturbed by the aggressive pro Ukraine War propaganda we experienced at the May 9 ‘Russian W...

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Iranian, Azeri Presidents Meet at Border

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his Azeri counterpart Ilham Aliyev discussed a range of issues i...

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Wes Streeting in awkward blunder on Laura Kuenssberg as he forgets Keir Starmer pledge

The Labour frontbencher admitted he was "never going to live this down" after being unable to remember all six promises....

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Ireland has a new crop of 'celebrity candidates' - but what do people think of voting for them?

According to a new poll, most voters prefer candiates with political experience....

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Man United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe backs Keir Starmer and slates Tories on Brexit and economy

Sir Jim Ratcliffe says Britain needs a change of Government and said he has 'no questions' Labour leader Keir Starmer wi...

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First lady's return

First lady Kim Keon Hee is back in the spotlight....

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Jeremy Hunt says £10bn infected blood scandal compensation will fulfil vow to constituent a decade ago

The chancellor also he indicated he would be open to a memorial to victims...

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Kabir: IEA responsible for serving people

Deputy Prime Minister for Political Affairs Maulvi Abdul Kabir says the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) is committe...

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‘Nigeria Would Be Better For It’ – APC Takes Stand As Atiku, Peter Obi Plan 2027 Permutations

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has reacted to reports that former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, and the Labour Pa...

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Victorian Labor votes to oppose Future Gas Strategy

The state branch of the party chastised the strategy at its annual conference, labelling it “incompatible” with Aust...

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The Maine Millennial: There’s more than one way to make a town safe

When we focus on crime and policing to the exclusion of other investment, we let ourselves down....

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Commentary: Parents must end the teachers unions’ stranglehold on education

On May 17, 1954, the United States Supreme Court took a historic step toward ending injustice with its decision in Brown...

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Our View: Decline in overdose deaths is something to build on

In response to the news, Gov. Mills encouraged 'cautious optimism.' That’s the right approach....

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First-term Durham Republican representative missed 67% of Legislature’s session days this year

Rep. Joseph Galletta hasn't explained his absences – all of which were excused by his fellow lawmakers – but wants t...

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Hilary Koch: A simple piece of fan mail shows that small gestures really matter

Something to keep in mind: They won’t remember what you said, but they will remember how you made them feel....

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Absent Maine Democrats ceded majority to Republicans on Legislature’s final day

Roughly a quarter of the caucus didn't cast veto override votes to save key bills on May 10. A handful of that group sai...

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Chinese lawyers accuse court officials of interfering in trial, slam ‘blatant sabotage’ of legal system

Viral photo appears to show judicial officers and court staff instructing lower court judge via WeChat during criminal t...

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Marcos’ new human rights ‘super body’: abuse window-dressing in the Philippines?

Critics say the Philippine president’s new rights ‘super body’ is superfluous – and an attempt to ‘deodorise h...

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New Democrats try out a sharper line of attack as Conservatives target NDP ridings

New Democrats say they are rolling out a line of attack against the Conservatives, as its leader, Pierre Poilievre, targ...

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Voters favour deeper cuts to migration as Labor misses budget boost

As a bruising political fight over housing and congestion continues, polling shows half of all voters want more done to ...

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Kids are going hungry and the country is on its knees, so lets get rid of those lanyards

Latest government announcements show they have no interest in fixing the country - they just want to stoke the culture w...

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‘Turkish efforts on Gaza positively influence Palestinian cause, region’

Türkiye’s efforts since the beginning of the war in Gaza are positively influencing both the Palestinian cause as we...

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People of present and past in ‘Mango Country’ of Malihabad

A short drive from Lucknow lies Malihabad, now internationally known for its mango orchards...

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‘Anger and frustration’ as Ireland blames Rishi Sunak's Rwanda scheme for migrant crisis

Ireland's government claims the Rwanda scheme is responsible for 80 percent of those claiming asylum there....

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One year out and Labor is still looking for traction

We are now a year or less from the next federal election and at some stage, the government needs to stop spinning its wh...

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Finally, Fubara Moves to Silence Wike

May 19, (THEWILL)- After a coterie of Senior Advocates of Nigeria, SAN, last week averred that the defected 27-lawmakers...

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‘They’re Behaving Like Sore Losers, We’re Unbothered” — Presidency, APC React To Atiku, Obi’s Planned Alliance

The Federal Government, at the weekend, dismissed the planned alliance between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ...

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Afternoon briefing: How Delhi Police plans to handle AAP march; ₹8,889 crore seized amid ongoing polls, and more news

A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items that you should check ...

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Tax reform needed to break Australia’s economic inertia: think tank

Think tank the Blueprint Institute says the Australian economy is in a state of inertia and needs ambitious tax reform, ...

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How California’s bursting budget morphed into a $45 billion deficit in just two years

Spending money based on volatile revenue estimates is not only foolish but cruel because – as this year proves – it ...

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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan & Other Celebs Urge People To Exercise Their Right To Vote

New Delhi: As Maharashtra gears up for the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024, Bollywood celebs are requesting ...

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Our View: Anti-corruption office sinking into political infighting

The authority against corruption has so far received 192 complaints, according to its head Haris Poyadjis. He did not sa...

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1 shot at UNLV parking garage; school vows ‘enhanced’ police presence

One person was shot in a parking garage across the street from UNLV’s main campus late Saturday night....

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Meet the former Deloitte consultant taking on Allegra Spender

“There’s no doubt it is going to be a challenge,” says Roanne Knox. It’s a sentiment echoed by party insiders wh...

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AAP Protest in Delhi: CM Arvind Kejriwal says, ‘BJP has started Operation Jhaadu so we don’t grow big'

AAP Protest in Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday accused the BJP of initiating ‘Operation Jhaadu�...

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'It's very different being a victim of crime now to what it was 10 years ago'

Criminal law expert notes EU directive’s massive impact – but says Ireland is still only doing the minimum to suppor...

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[OPINION] John Lennon, the West Philippine Sea, and Atin Ito

A larger civilian movement pushing for peace and sustainable development in the South China Sea and in the West Philippi...

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Scottish Youth Parliament seeks to empower young people

As a young person It’s sometimes hard to feel listened to, or taken seriously; It can feel as though our opinions are ...

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Lok Sabha elections phase 5: Schools to remain shut on May 20 in these cities

Lok Sabha elections are being held in seven-phases. It will conclude on June 1 and vote counting will take place on June...

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AI and Journalism -- a convo with Karol Ilagan

It"s still the early days of AI in the Philippines, but journalist and UP professor Karol Ilagan describes how AI tools ...

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Odisha Elections 2024: Ex-Minister Samir Dash Hops To BJP Ahead Of PM Modi’s Puri Roadshow

Bhubaneswar: Shortly after resigning from Biju Janata Dal (BJD) amid Lok Sabha and Assembly polls in Odisha, Nimapara ML...

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As PoK rises in revolt against Pakistan, China continues infra-building in Shaksgam Valley

The new infrastructure could give a tremendous advantage to China in case of a new conflict with India in the region...

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Pay close attention to what Intel does next. It’s a test case for Ireland

Intel is selling a stake in its Irish plant - how much of the money is invested here will be an indication of whether Ir...

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Top Tory admits it was huge mistake to oust Boris Johnson from Downing Street

A former Cabinet minister said he wished the Conservative Party had "held our nerve"....

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Iran’s Envoys Given Outlines of Plans for Cooperation with Saudi Arabia, Qatar

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian gave the country’s ambassadors to Riyadh and Doha...