SC notice to Centre, IMA on plea against doctors’ strike
SC notice to Centre, IMA on plea against doctors' strike
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Meghan and Harry are skipping reception with Trump
Meghan and Harry are skipping reception with Trump
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Dawood Ibrahim properties to go under the hammer
Dawood Ibrahim properties to go under the hammer
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‘Jack would be livid his death has been used to further an agenda of hate’ | Dave Merritt
'Jack would be livid his death has been used to further an agenda of hate' | Dave Merritt
The father of Jack Merritt, who died on Friday at London Bridge, writes that the attack has been used to reinforce the worldview his son fought againstJack was proud. Jack was absorbingly intelligent. Jack was fiercely loyal. Jack loved music, art, eating good food with his family, and having more than one pint with his mates. Oh, and in case you haven’t realised by now … he was also devilishly handsome.But Jack was also angry, frustrated, selfless, stubborn. He was angry because he saw our society failing those most in need. He was frustrated because the political elite have forgotten why it is important to be fair. He was selfless in his dedication to make things right in every second of his li...
Johnson’s response to London Bridge attack ignores complex reality
Johnson's response to London Bridge attack ignores complex reality
PM is seeking to dodge questions on impact of austerity on police, prisons and probationBoris Johnson has focused entirely on sentencing when discussing the implications of the terror attack at London Bridge – and in doing so ignores a wide range of factors that could have influenced the tragic outcome.By concentrating on sentencing, the prime minister is able to focus on his opponents, Labour, for introducing the regimes under which the attacker, Usman Khan, was jailed. He can offer a quick fix: toughening up jail sentences is not difficult – governments can amend or introduce legislation and lock people up for longer with little challenge from wider society. It all fits neatly into Johnson’s tough approach to crime s...
UK election: halt US trade talks until NHS off table, Corbyn tells Johnson
UK election: halt US trade talks until NHS off table, Corbyn tells Johnson
Labour leader calls for break in talks unless pharmaceuticals excluded from negotiationsJeremy Corbyn has urged the prime minister to break off trade talks with Donald Trump until any reference to pharmaceuticals is struck out of Washington’s negotiating objectives.As the US president prepared to fly in on Monday evening to attend the Nato summit alongside other world leaders, Corbyn wrote to Boris Johnson to urge him to give fresh reassurances about NHS privatisation. Continue reading...
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Hugh Grant: ‘I want to do my bit to prevent a national catastrophe’
Hugh Grant: 'I want to do my bit to prevent a national catastrophe'
Actor says voters should ‘do everything we can’ to stop a Conservative governmentLatest election news - live updatesHugh Grant has said he considered formally entering politics before the general election, but instead decided to campaign for people to vote tactically to prevent a Conservative majority to stop Brexit.Speaking before he canvassed in Westminster with Chuka Umunna, who is standing there for the Liberal Democrats, the actor said he had decided his best role in the election was “banging the drum for tactical voting”. Continue reading...
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Google and YouTube reportedly pull hundreds of Trump ads for violating policies
Google and YouTube reportedly pull hundreds of Trump ads for violating policies
YouTube chief executive officer confirmed in interview there were ‘ads of Trump that were not approved to run on Google or YouTube’Google and YouTube have pulled hundreds of ads for Donald Trump over the last few months, according to 60 Minutes on CBS. Related: Trump heads to UK for Nato summit as impeachment deadline looms – live Continue reading...
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Trump Says U.S. Will Impose Metal Tariffs on Brazil and Argentina
Trump Says U.S. Will Impose Metal Tariffs on Brazil and Argentina
The president accused the countries of weakening their currencies and hurting American farmers.
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25 killed as heavy rains wreak havoc in Tamil Nadu
25 killed as heavy rains wreak havoc in Tamil Nadu
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Karnataka bypolls: Cong accuses BJP of trying to rig elections
Karnataka bypolls: Cong accuses BJP of trying to rig elections
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Minister denies using ‘Trump playbook’ in terror attack response
Minister denies using 'Trump playbook' in terror attack response
Justice secretary Robert Buckland rejects claim government is seeking to exploit situation for political gainGeneral election latest - live newsThe justice secretary has insisted that the government is not trying to exploit the deaths of two young people in a terrorist attack for election purposes after the father of one of the victims criticised the “ignorance” of the political response.Robert Buckland denied that cuts to prison officer numbers and probation services might have played a role in increasing the risk from terrorism, and said “public protection” had to be at the centre of any response to the deaths on Friday of Jack Merritt and Saskia Jones. Continue reading...
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Trump’s Trade Deal Steals a Page From Democrats’ Playbook
Trump’s Trade Deal Steals a Page From Democrats’ Playbook
The president has made a trade agreement that caters to his opposition — and that’s why it stands a chance of passing Congress.
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Trump Says U.S. Will Reinstate Metal Tariffs on Brazil and Argentina
Trump Says U.S. Will Reinstate Metal Tariffs on Brazil and Argentina
The president accused the countries of weakening their currencies and hurting American farmers.
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After Long Gap, Supreme Court Poised to Break Silence on Gun Rights
After Long Gap, Supreme Court Poised to Break Silence on Gun Rights
Following a change in personnel, the court could expand the scope of Second Amendment rights and chastise lower courts that have upheld gun control laws.
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Will throw out all infiltrators before 2024 election: Amit Shah
Will throw out all infiltrators before 2024 election: Amit Shah
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Trump declines to attend impeachment hearing
Trump declines to attend impeachment hearing
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We will review the bullet train: Uddhav Thackeray
We will review the bullet train: Uddhav Thackeray
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Delhi govt is owed ₹9,323 cr in unpaid bills
Delhi govt is owed ₹9,323 cr in unpaid bills
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Former union minister Arun Shourie hospitalised in Pune
Former union minister Arun Shourie hospitalised in Pune
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Climate change: COP25 talks to open as ‘point of no return’ in sight
Climate change: COP25 talks to open as 'point of no return' in sight
Politicians and diplomats meet in Spain as scientists and charities say urgent steps are needed.
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White House: Trump ‘will not participate in impeachment hearing’
White House: Trump 'will not participate in impeachment hearing'
The president won't be able to "participate fairly" at Wednesday's hearing, the White House says.
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Yang Hengjun: Australia criticises China for detainment of ‘democracy peddler’
Yang Hengjun: Australia criticises China for detainment of 'democracy peddler'
Australian citizen Yang Hengjun, a former diplomat, has been detained in China since January.
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First woman naval pilot to join operations today
First woman naval pilot to join operations today
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Boris Johnson ignores family’s plea not to exploit victims’ deaths
Boris Johnson ignores family’s plea not to exploit victims' deaths
PM accused of ‘distasteful’ attempt to turn London Bridge attack into election issueBoris Johnson has been accused of twisting the facts of the London Bridge terror attack in a “distasteful” attempt to turn it into an election issue, as he tried to blame Labour for the release of the terrorist who stabbed two people to death.Despite one of the victims’ families pleading for their son’s death not to be used as an excuse for kneejerk political reaction, Johnson claimed that “a lefty government” was responsible for Usman Khan being freed. Continue reading...
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Malta’s PM quits in crisis over Daphne Caruana Galizia murder
Malta’s PM quits in crisis over Daphne Caruana Galizia murder
Joseph Muscat says he will stay on until January but journalist’s family calls for his immediate departureMalta’s embattled prime minister Joseph Muscat has resigned, driven from office by the constitutional and political crisis triggered by the murder of the investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.In a televised address broadcast on Sunday evening, Muscat announced that he would stay on until a new leader of his ruling Labour party was elected in January. The prime minister expressed “deep regret” for Caruana Galizia’s murder and spoke of the need for a “fresh page”. Continue reading...
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Parties attack Boris Johnson and Nigel Farage over Donald Trump ties
Parties attack Boris Johnson and Nigel Farage over Donald Trump ties
Seven-way ITV debate sees Farage defend Trump’s ‘crass’ talk while Tory keeps out of frayOpposition leaders attacked Boris Johnson for his closeness to Donald Trump on the eve of the US president’s visit to the UK for a Nato summit, as politicians clashed in a seven-way television debate.Labour, the Liberal Democrats, the SNP, the Greens and Plaid Cymru all expressed concern about the prime minister’s relationship with Trump, with Nicola Sturgeon saying he should “sup with a very long spoon” in dealing with him. Continue reading...
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BBC to air interview with Prince Andrew accuser
BBC to air interview with Prince Andrew accuser
Virginia Giuffre was interviewed for a Panorama episode that will air on Monday nightThe royal family is braced for more revelations about the Duke of York’s connections with Jeffrey Epstein, as the BBC prepares to air a Panorama interview with his accuser Virginia Giuffre on Monday night.Giuffre was interviewed by the programme last month for a long-running investigation about Prince Andrew and his connections with the deceased sex offender. But before the Panorama episode was ready to air, Andrew agreed to do a disastrous sit-down interview with the rival BBC programme Newsnight. Continue reading...
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