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The Guardian - World
Māori language ‘at risk’ as a result of government policies, commissioner says
Prof Rawinia Higgins tells the Guardian that te reo Māori is under threat from the rightwing coalition despite long-running efforts to revive it. New Zealand’s Māori language commissioner has ...2 days ago -
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Congressional leaders announce deal to temporarily fund government
The new plan to avert a government shutdown comes after the House rejected Speaker Johnson's opening gambit in the funding fight last week.2 days ago -
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House leaders unveil bill to avert government shutdown
House leaders unveiled on Sunday their new legislation to avert a shutdown at the end of the month and fund the government until Dec. 20.2 days ago -
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Speaker Mike Johnson sets up vote to fund government, warns shutdown would be ‘political malpractice’
Speaker Mike Johnson said the House will vote this week on a three-month stopgap funding bill to keep the federal government open through Dec. 20.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Rachel Reeves orders investigations into £600m of Covid contracts
Chancellor will confirm inquiries in conference speech as Labour tries to move on from donations scandal. Rachel Reeves will announce on Monday that she has ordered investigations into more than ...2 days ago - Covid -
NBC News - Politics
Sen. Schumer says there's a 'good chance' in avoiding government shutdown
During a press conference, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said, "There is a good chance we can avoid the government shutdown." Congress has over a week to pass a short-term funding ...2 days ago -
CBS News - Politics
Congresswoman: There were "enormous gaps" in communication at Trump shooting
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan said there were "enormous gaps" in communication in the July shooting on Donald Trump.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan says there were "enormous gaps" in Secret Service communication
Democratic Rep. Chrissy Houlahan of Pennsylvania, who is on the House task force investigating the July assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret ...2 days ago -
ABC News - World
Israeli military says over 100 rockets were fired from Lebanon, with some striking areas near the northern city of Haifa
Israeli military says over 100 rockets were fired from Lebanon, with some striking areas near the northern city of Haifa2 days ago - Israel -
Financial Times - World
Starmer and Reeves must articulate the government’s purpose
Labour’s problematic conference backdrop makes outlining the vision urgent2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Amazon says workers must be in the office. The UK government disagrees. Who is right?
Amazon is ordering its staff back to the office five days a week, but the UK government is promoting flexible working.3 days ago - United Kingdom -
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Macron unveils new right-wing French government
The new cabinet pulls in allies from the centre and right, despite left-wing parties winning France's election.3 days ago - France -
Inc. - Business
Elon Musk Could Face Sanctions as SEC Investigates Twitter Takeover
Elon Musk did not attend court-ordered testimony for the SEC's probe into his takeover of Twitter, which is now X.3 days ago - Elon Musk -
The Guardian - World
Macron names right-leaning French government under Michel Barnier
New cabinet likely to face immediate no-confidence motion from leftwing bloc sidelined by president. The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has named a new government led by the prime minister, ...3 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody: ‘20,000 people were giving me the finger’
The Northern Irish frontman talks embarrassing love stories, legal run-ins and meeting royalty – both musical and literal. What’s the first rule of patrolling the snow? Is it: don’t eat yellow ...3 days ago -
ESPN - Sports
Fulham investigate amid Al Fayed rape allegations
Fulham are investigating whether anyone associated with the club has been a victim of its former owner Mohamed Al Fayed, who has been accused of raping and sexually abusing young women.3 days ago -
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Father and son jailed over £1m National Trust fraud
Roger Bryant and his son James, from Barnstaple in Devon, were sentenced after a trial in Bristol.3 days ago -
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As President, Trump Demanded Investigations of Foes. He Often Got Them.
He has threatened to target his perceived enemies if elected again. A look at his time in the White House shows how readily he could do so.3 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Kamala Harris at Wisconsin rally: ‘Women have died because of Trump’s abortion bans’ – live
Vice-president again highlighted case of Amber Thurman, who died in Georgia due to strict abortion ban. Kamala Harris will be in Georgia today and is expected to speak about Donald Trump’s role ...4 days ago - Abortion -
ABC News - Health
A dozen Tufts lacrosse players were diagnosed with a rare muscle injury
A dozen Tufts University men’s lacrosse players have been diagnosed with a rare muscle injury following a voluntary, supervised 45-minute workout the team conducted4 days ago -
ABC News - Sports
A dozen Tufts lacrosse players were diagnosed with a rare muscle injury
A dozen Tufts University men’s lacrosse players have been diagnosed with a rare muscle injury following a voluntary, supervised 45-minute workout the team conducted4 days ago -
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Investigators want answers from convicted serial killer Lewis Lent
Lewis Lent was convicted for murdering two children decades ago, including 12-year-old Sara Anne Wood. Investigators still don't know where he buried her. Here's a timeline.4 days ago -
Financial Times - World
NI High Court deals blow to body investigating Troubles-era atrocities
Government’s ability to veto sensitive information breaches international human rights law, court finds4 days ago -
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Police investigated Fayed sex assault at estate in Scotland
The former Harrods owner, who has been accused of rape at his London store, previously owned Balnagown Estate in the Highlands.4 days ago -
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Sheriff who allegedly killed judge was accused of ignoring courthouse abuse
Kentucky Sheriff Shawn M. Stines has been charged with murder in the first degree in the fatal shooting of District Judge Kevin Mullins.4 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Israel investigates after its soldiers filmed throwing bodies off roof
The IDF says the incident does not "conform" to its values, while Palestinian officials say it is a "crime".4 days ago - Israel -
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The New York Times - World
A North Korean Trash Balloon Hits a Seoul Government Compound, Again
Debris was found more than a day after the North’s latest balloon launch. South Korea says it’s essentially impossible to track every balloon.4 days ago - North Korea -
The Hill - Politics
Morning Report — Government funding up in the air
Lawmakers in the House are launching plan B to avert a government shutdown at the end of the month. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) failed to pass plan A, a six-month stopgap bill with a non-citizen ...4 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Government borrowing in August highest since Covid
Higher spending on public services and benefits led to a rise in government borrowing, figures show.4 days ago - Covid -
Financial Times - World
UK government borrows more than expected in August
Net debt hits 100% of GDP in blow to chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of Budget4 days ago - United Kingdom -
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More women tell BBC they were sexually assaulted by ex-Harrods boss
Melanie is among a growing number of former employees to tell the BBC they were attacked by Mohamed Al Fayed.5 days ago