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BBC News - Top stories
'Hillsborough Law' on the table by anniversary - PM
The prime minister promises to introduce a law requiring a duty of candour from public officials.6 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Activists pledge to give their votes away to children in global campaign
Exclusive: Group says giving votes to children as young as six would push governments to tackle long-term issues. A group of academics and activists have launched a global campaign to enfranchise ...9 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Family call on UK to ensure British activist goes free from Egyptian jail
Alaa Abd el-Fattah is due to complete five-year sentence over social media post but family fear further charges. The family of Alaa Abd el-Fattah, a British activist and author imprisoned in Egypt, ...16 hours ago - United Kingdom -
ABC News - Entertainment
2 men plead guilty to providing fentanyl-laced heroin that killed prominent NYC transgender activist
Two men have pleaded guilty to providing fentanyl-laced heroin that killed a prominent New York City transgender activist Cecilia Gentili earlier this yearYesterday -
The Guardian - World
Two men plead guilty in death of Cecilia Gentili, New York transgender activist
Michael Kuilan, 44, and Antonio Venti, 52, charged for distributing fentanyl-laced heroin that killed Gentili, 52. The second of two men charged with distributing the heroin and fentanyl that ...Yesterday - New York -
The Guardian - World
Anthony Joshua pledges to fight on after crushing world title defeat to Dubois
Boxer announces career is ‘far from over’ on Instagram ‘I have a lot more to bring to boxing game’ Anthony Joshua insists his career is “far from over” following his fifth-round knockout defeat ...Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Titan boss said: 'No-one is dying under my watch'
A transcript reveals the OceanGate chief in a heated exchange, years before he and four others died when the submersible imploded.Yesterday -
ABC News - World
9 European Union nations pledge to turn the Mediterranean into a green energy hub
Officials from nine southern European Union member countries are focused on harnessing offshore wind and solar energyYesterday -
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Financial Times - World
FirstFT: Israel escalates bombardment of Lebanon
Also in today’s newsletter, major financial groups back nuclear power, and Big Read on TrumponomicsYesterday - Israel -
Financial Times - Business
World’s biggest banks pledge support for nuclear power
Financial institutions including BofA, Morgan Stanley and Goldman back COP28 goal of tripling capacity by 2050Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Labour’s £7bn pledge piles pressure on UK Infrastructure Bank to deliver
Lender has spent just a fraction of funds allocated to it, raising questions over need for more cash from new wealth fundYesterday - United Kingdom -
ABC News - World
Climate activists cleared in UK of charges in rooftop protest at Sunak's estate
Four Greenpeace activists who were arrested for scaling the country estate of former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak last year to protest his oil and gas drilling expansion plans have been ...3 days ago - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
DUP leader pledges new approach in conference speech
Gavin Robinson says it is a time to reflect as he makes his first conference speech as DUP leader.3 days ago -
ABC News - Health
In NYC and elsewhere, climate protesters say pace of change isn't fast enough
Six years after a teenage Greta Thunberg walked out of school in a solitary climate protest outside of the Swedish parliament, young people around the world staged fresh marches and said their ...3 days ago - Climate -
Politico - Politics
Elon Musk steps up political giving with 6-figure donation to House Republicans
The August contribution is more than Musk has previously given to a party committee.4 days ago - Elon Musk -
CBS News - Top stories
Secret Service chief pledges paradigm shift for agency
Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe told reporters what specific communication lapses and other actions transpired among agents and other law enforcement entities on the day former President ...4 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Greenpeace activists who scaled Sunak’s roof cleared by judge
Four protesters against North Sea oil and gas licences have charges of criminal damage thrown out. Four Greenpeace activists who staged a “no new oil” protest on the roof of Rishi Sunak’s North ...4 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Europe has questions to answer over migrant abuse in Tunisia, say MEPs and activists
EU Commission says it will be sending independent observers to the country to investigate allegations of human rights violations. The European Commission can no longer ignore mounting evidence of ...4 days ago - Europe -
ABC News - World
EU pledges to loan Ukraine up to $39 billion to help rebuild its economy and power grid
The European Union is ready to lend Ukraine up to $39 billion as part of a loan package organized by the Group of Seven major industrial nations4 days ago - Ukraine -
CBS News - World
EU pledges $11 billion for repairs as Europe floods death toll hits 24
Deadly floods in Central Europe draws a promise from the EU for emergency funding, as "extraordinary times need extraordinary measures."4 days ago - European Union