UK government not considering Scottish visa to attract migrants
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UK considering sanctions against far-right Israeli ministers
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Poland's president criticizes the planned suspension of the right to asylum as a 'fatal mistake'
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UK government not considering Scottish visa to attract migrants
Sir Keir Starmer has been urged to transfer powers to the Scottish government to help address labour shortages.5 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Scholz to deliver German government statement on EU summit
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UK government should consider suing Post Office ex-directors over scandal, says Alan Bates
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Six Russian soldiers granted French visas after fleeing war in Ukraine
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Migrant took own life after 'multiple failings' at UK detention centre
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4 people die in a migrant boat accident off a Greek island
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Albania says only Italy is allowed to operate migrant asylum centers in the country
Albania’s prime minister says his government turned down many requests from other European Union countries to take in thousands of asylum-seekers but made an exception for ItalyYesterday -
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UK considering EU-style common charging cable
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Israel is reportedly considering a limited counterstrike against Iran
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Voters consider ban on forced labor aimed at protecting prisoners
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France's budget battle: Why the government's plan to plug the deficit is sparking an outcry
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UK must show ‘swagger’ to attract spending, investment minister says
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Dutch government to reduce its stake in ABN Amro by a quarter
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Salmond’s death leaves Scottish independence cause further adrift
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Americans trust local government over Congress, media: Gallup
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U.S. reportedly considering caps on exports of AI chips to certain countries
U.S. officials are considering capping sales of advanced AI chips to certain countries in the interest of national security, Bloomberg News reported Monday night.Yesterday -
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Fuji Soft to Consider Bain Capital's Offer
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Italy Sends Boat to Albania With Migrants Who Were Bound for Italian Shores
The plan was heralded by the Italian government as an innovative model to manage and deter immigration, and criticized by human rights groups.Yesterday - Italy -
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Prague bans night-time pub crawls in bid to attract ‘more cultured, wealthier’ tourists
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Ocasio-Cortez criticizes Biden administration over 'unrestrained' Israel government
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Florida government finds fault with abortion ballot measure over ads and petitions
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Cowboys' Jones: Not considering coach change
Jerry Jones said he is standing by coach Mike McCarthy, even after experiencing the largest home loss of his time as Cowboys owner and general manager on Sunday.2 days ago - NFL -
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FIFA to consider transfer rules after Diarra trial
FIFA has said it will start negotiations with the sport's stakeholders on the transfer system after the European Union ruled that some aspects of it were unlawful.2 days ago -
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Body of Scottish independence champion Alex Salmond soon to be flown home from North Macedonia
The body of Alex Salmond, Scotland’s former first minister who died during a conference in North Macedonia, will soon be returned by special flight to Scotland2 days ago -
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Iceland is headed for a snap election after its governing coalition collapses
Iceland appears headed for a snap election after Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson pulled the plug on the Nordic nation’s fragile governing coalition2 days ago -
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Jerry Jones: I'm not considering coaching change after "very concerning" loss
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones turned 82 on Sunday, but it wasn't a birthday to remember.2 days ago -
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Pakistan security services pressured utilities over government power deal
Talks that led to expected state savings of nearly $1.5bn described as ‘more an execution than a negotiation’2 days ago - Pakistan -
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Alex Salmond, Scottish first minister and independence champion, 1954-2024
Political heavyweight whose turbulent career culminated in 2014 referendum defeat3 days ago -
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Alex Salmond normalised concept of Scottish independence as he led SNP to power
Former first minister established party as a political force but questions later emerged about influence he wielded. Tributes paid to Alex Salmond’s ‘colossal contribution’ to Scottish and UK ...3 days ago