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The Guardian - World
Cutting winter fuel payments ‘right decision’, says Reeves, as No 10 says no change to council tax discount for single people – Labour conference live
Chancellor says £22bn gap in current spending budget and state pension rise meant she had to make decision on means-testing fuel payments. In interview this morning Rachel Reeves , the chancellor, ...1 hour ago -
ABC News - World
Police arrest 8 of Tanzania's main opposition figures ahead of planned protests
Police have arrested Tanzania’s most prominent opposition figures whose party has called for protests against what it says is a crackdown targeting its supporters2 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Tanzania opposition leaders arrested amid crackdown on dissent
Protest had been planned against alleged disappearances and killings of government critics by security forces. Police in Tanzania have arrested three leaders of the main opposition party in a ...3 hours ago -
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ABC News - World
Iran pardons Grammy Award winner whose song became an anthem to the 2022 protests
An Iranian Grammy award winner says he has been pardoned from serving a three-year sentence over his song that became an anthem to the 2022 protests that rocked the country following the death of ...5 hours ago - Iran -
ABC News - Entertainment
Iran pardons Grammy Award winner whose song became an anthem to the 2022 protests
An Iranian Grammy award winner says he has been pardoned from serving a three-year sentence over his song that became an anthem to the 2022 protests that rocked the country following the death of ...5 hours ago - Iran -
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The New York Times - World
U.N. Meets Amid a Backdrop of Growing Chaos and Violence
Beginning Tuesday, world leaders will discuss three wars, climate change, rising sea levels and proposals to expand representation on the Security Council.8 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Rival protesters clash in Bolivia as ex-President Evo Morales leads a march to the capital
Bolivia’s pro-government supporters and security forces have confronted protesters loyal to former President Evo Morales in a street melee16 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Long-forbidden French anti-riot force sent to Martinique as thousands defy bans on protests
The French government has sent a special anti-riot police unit that’s been banned for 65 years to the French Caribbean island of Martinique20 hours ago - France -
The Guardian - World
Bolivia: protest march by ex-president’s supporters reflects split at heart of left
Evo Morales leads thousands of followers to La Paz to ‘save’ country from his handpicked successor turned rival. The last time Evo Morales led a cross-country march, it was to defend the ...Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Verstappen protests presser after FIA penalty
Max Verstappen refused to give full answers during a post-qualifying press conference at the Singapore Grand Prix in an apparent protest against the governing body's decision to penalise him for ...Yesterday -
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 ...2 days ago - United Kingdom -
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.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Max Verstappen’s tight-lipped protest challenges Sulayem at Singapore GP
Driver quiet in press conference after swearing row Lando Norris first after qualifying; Verstappen second Max Verstappen is never one to back down from a fight and the Dutchman duly squared up ...2 days ago -
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Votes being counted in Sri Lanka's first election since protests ousted president
The cost of living is at the front of many voters' minds in what is expected to be a close race.2 days ago -
ABC News - World
Cambodia pulls out of a regional development pact after protests
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet says he's pulling his country out of a development agreement with neighboring Vietnam and Laos following protests that it was benefiting foreign interests2 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 ...2 days ago - Climate -
Wired - Tech
Protesters Take to Apple Stores Worldwide on iPhone 16 Launch Day
Calling for Apple to break its silence on the ongoing war in Gaza and to rid so-called blood minerals from its supply chain, protesters stood outside over a dozen Apple Stores around the world Friday.2 days ago - Apple -
ESPN - Sports
Taurasi soaks in tributes amid '1 more year' chants
An emotional Diana Taurasi said she'll have a clearer picture of her future once the season is over, but Thursday night at Footprint Center had all the makings of a send-off.3 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Missing Kenyan anti-government protesters resurface as police chief appears in court
Anger had been growing at police chief Gilbert Masengeli after abductions of Jamil and Aslam Longton and Bob Njagi . Three Kenyans who were abducted last month after taking part in an ...3 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Holocaust survivor marks 80th birthday with protest outside Israeli prison
Prof Veronika Cohen holds vigil with friends to draw attention to poor treatment of Palestinian prisoners. Middle East crisis – latest news updates A Holocaust survivor has chosen to mark her ...3 days ago - Israel -
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BBC News - Top stories
Skills to pay the bills - but tradeswomen say they earn less and are not taken seriously
One tradeswoman struggled to find employment despite finishing her training with a distinction.3 days ago -