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Financial Times - Business
UK minister sets out plan to reduce number of female prisoners
Early interventions will help divert women away from criminal justice system, Shabana Mahmood says1 hour ago - United Kingdom -
ABC News - World
Sri Lanka's new leader appoints the first female prime minister in 24 years
Sri Lanka’s new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has sworn in an opposition lawmaker as his prime minister, making her the country’s first woman to head the government in 24 years2 hours ago - Sri Lanka -
CNBC - Business
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says tough times are needed to spark national renewal
Starmer's efforts to instill a sense of optimism come after the government has been accused of doom-mongering over the state of the U.K. economy.2 hours ago - United Kingdom -
The New York Times - World
In Rare Graft Case in Singapore, Former Minister Pleads Guilty
S. Iswaran, the former transport minister, had maintained his innocence on the corruption charge for months but on Tuesday pleaded guilty to five lesser offenses.5 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Former Singaporean minister pleads guilty to receiving illegal gifts
A former Singaporean cabinet minister has pleaded guilty to charges of receiving illegal gifts, in the Asian financial hub’s first ministerial criminal trial in nearly half a century6 hours ago -
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Financial Times - World
Singapore’s former transport minister pleads guilty to graft charges
S Iswaran is accused of obtaining valuable gifts including football and theatre tickets while in office8 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Business welcomes UK ministers’ commitment to nurturing economic growth
Executives applaud the government’s upbeat tone at Labour’s conference, but want to see more policy detail22 hours ago - United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
French interior minister vows to ‘restore order’ as critics warn of shift to right
Appointment of Bruno Retailleau is most striking example of reactionary right taking power, says Socialist leader. The French interior minister, Bruno Retailleau, has promised to “restore order” by ...22 hours ago -
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CNBC - Business
Britain's finance minister calls for spending discipline but no return to austerity
U.K. Finance Minister Rachel Reeves vowed on Monday that Britain will not return to austerity, saying her budget proposals will look to rebuild the country.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
France’s new government meets with focus on the budget and immigration – Europe live
New PM Michel Barnier says he will not increase the tax burden and says the number of migrants ‘has become unbearable’. Germany’s Social Democratic party (SPD) narrowly won yesterday’s election ...Yesterday -
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Financial Times - Business
UK ministers plan recruiting drive to plug train driver shortage, says union
One in five are due to retire this decade, warns Aslef, as staff shortages continue to be feltYesterday - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
French prime minister takes rightward tilt with new government
Michel Barnier maintains big role for loyalists of President Emmanuel Macron2 days ago - France -
The Wall Street Journal - World
France's New Prime Minister Forms His Government, Shifting Rightward
The new cabinet remains largely dominated by ministers from the ranks of President Emmanuel Macron despite his party’s heavy losses in recent parliamentary elections.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Starmer will stop accepting clothes to show solidarity with public, says Nandy
Culture secretary says PM and others will stop accepting gifted clothes as they don’t want voters to believe they are ‘living very different lives’. The prime minister and Labour ministers will ...3 days ago -
ABC News - World
The death toll from Friday's airstrike on a Beirut suburb rises to 31, Lebanon health minister says
The death toll from Friday's airstrike on a Beirut suburb rises to 31, Lebanon health minister says3 days ago -