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EFF’s decline: Following COPE’s footsteps to irrelevance?

The EFF’s decline has been marked by election losses and high-profile exits. Can the EFF reclaim relevance, or is it d...

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Make Britain a climate leader to counter Trump, over 50 NGOs tell Keir Starmer

9 November 2024, London – Over 50 leading climate, development and anti-poverty organisations have written to Prime Mi...

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Readers sound off on losing morality, Veterans Day and Democrats’ last acts

Milwaukee: A military judge has reinstated the plea deal for three 9/11 defendants, including alleged mastermind Khalid ...

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Opposition to naming a traffic circle after Bhagat Singh shows Pakistan’s true Islamist face

The fact is Pakistan has become a country where the most extreme versions of the Islamic faith, some of them wedded to v...

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Fox News Host Calls Out Lara Trump’s Hypocrisy Over Father-In-Law In Real Time

“But couldn‘t Democrats say the same..." anchor Howard Kurtz asked President-elect Donald Trump's daughter-in-law....

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Trump victory will not make Ukraine less safe, defence secretary insists

Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election has not made Ukraine any less safe, John Healey insisted this m...

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Shigeru Ishiba retains Japan's premier position in runoff vote, 1st time in 30 years

Ruling Liberal Democratic Party leader Shigeru Ishiba elected as 103rd prime minister of Japan...

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Maharashtra Polls 2024: Devendra Fadnavis counter attacks Owaisi saying ‘decendents of Razakars who tortured...’

Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis criticized AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi, labeling him a descendant of Razakars, ...

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Uttar Pradesh news: Protest against UPPSC over decision to hold RO-ARO, PCS prelims on same date | Watch

Aspirants in Prayagraj protest against the UPPSC for scheduling the RO-ARO and PCS preliminary exams on the same date....

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Allison Morris: Donald Trump’s win shows every man for himself is the basis of the American Dream

If you joined me in staying awake to watch the US election results, then I’m sure you’ll agree it was a rollercoaste...

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Haiti replaces its prime minister, marking more turmoil in transition process

It marks even more turmoil in an already rocky democratic transition process for Haiti, which hasn't held democratic ele...

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Swansea Channel dredge could be shifting sands across the state

There's more clarity on the pipeline to Blacksmiths Beach....

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Ransomware reporting rules aim to protect business

Labor is moving forward with major new cybersecurity laws that have limited-use provisions to stop regulators and law en...

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Lahore bans outdoor activities, limits business hours amid worsening smog crisis

To combat the escalating smog levels, Lahore's district administration has issued a temporary ban on outdoor activities ...

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Maharashtra elections: Maratha-OBC quota clash to resonate in Bhujbal's Yevla seat

Maharashtra's Yevla assembly constituency is witnessing a fierce political battle. The Maratha-OBC quota issue and onion...

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Wayne Swan’s Cbus dodging Senate’s invitations

Even a month isn’t enough notice for the $94 billion superannuation fund, which is admittedly busy dealing with severa...

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Now, Congress and AIMIM’s Owaisi are on the same page: How both ally with SDPI during elections

Similarly, the SDPI has also supported AIMIM candidate from Aurangabad constituency Imtiaz Jaleel to make sure that the ...

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Our ancestors did jihad against Britishers, but yours penned ‘love letters’: Owaisi to Fadnavis on ‘vote jihad’

Mr. Fadnavis on Saturday claimed "vote jihad" had begun in poll-bound Maharashtra, which should be countered by "Dharma ...

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Barristers brand anti-money-laundering laws ‘unconstitutional’

Bar associations have leant on advice from a former High Court judge in their latest effort to carve out an exemption to...

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2.125kg Crystal Meth recovered in Cox's Bazar

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) recovered 2.125 kilograms of crystal meth at Teknaf upazila in Cox's Bazar district early ...

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Govt cancels allocation of 700-acre forest land for Mujib Academy

The government has canceled the allocation of 700 acres of forest land previously allotted to the Ministry of Public Adm...

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China’s ‘Singles Day’ spending habits in spotlight as analysts watch for signs of consumption rebound

China’s largest online shopping bonanza wraps up on Monday, with analysts and investors watching for signs that consum...

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Rahul Gandhi on how Wayanad changed his politics: ‘Never used the word love until...’

During the Bharat Jodo Yatra, Rahul Gandhi recognized the significance of love in politics, influenced by the warm recep...

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Jharkhand Assembly Election 2024: Last day of campaigning for phase 1 polling today, Amit Shah to address 3 rallies

As the last day of campaigning for Jharkhand's phase 1 polling arrives, Amit Shah gears up to address three key rallies....

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Iran Condemns Israeli Strike on Damascus

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned an Israeli strike on a residential build...

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We’re all buyers of Bonnie Blue

Her marketing via shock tactics only reflects the outrage economy we've created...

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Rethinking Bangladesh’s deficit financing

Financing a deficit budget through non-marketable securities like the National Savings Certificate has a set of challeng...

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Maharashtra polls: MVA promises ₹3000 monthly for women, six gas cylinders for ₹500 each and much more

The manifesto also assured the establishment of a Youth Commission for the welfare of the youth, ₹4,000 per month allo...

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Donald Trump urges Putin not to escalate war in Ukraine - media report

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with Trump on Wednesday....

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CM Omar Abdullah makes maiden visit to Civil Secretariat Jammu

During his visit, Omar Abdullah engaged in productive discussions with ministers, legislators, and regional leaders, exp...

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GOP Pollster Reveals How Dems Committed 'Political Malpractice' Against Trump

Frank Luntz said the Harris campaign leaned "too much" on this strategy leading up to the election....

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Dr Parvinder assumes charge of Director Animal Husbandry Kashmir

As per the statement, Dr Sudan is well known among the veterinaries of Jammu and Kashmir, courtesy Sudan’s administrat...

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Punjab police conducted 93,209 raids during this year

LAHORE - During the current year, police have conducted 93,209 raids so far, targeting drug-dealers’ hideouts, leading...

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Need for joint efforts to promote child rights stressed

LAHORE - Child Protection Bureau Chairperson and Member of the Provincial Assembly Sarah Ahmad recently participated in ...

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Trump says "border czar" will be Tom Homan, ex-immigration enforcement chief

President-elect Donald Trump says Tom Homan, his former acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement director, will s...

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[WATCH] Panel discussion: Donald Trump is US President again – now what?

The 45th President of the United States is back as its 47th, and experts say it won't be deja vu — Trump is back with ...

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Bengal bypolls: TMC claims EC gave appointment to hear grievances just before campaign ends

The Trinamool Congress expressed dismay over a delayed meeting with the Election Commission regarding concerns about cen...

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A neuropsychologist writes: Why Donald Trump may be giving you sleepless nights, and how to cope

Taking action in spite of adversity or anxiety is a powerful antidote to the uncertainty we’re facing...

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Congress leader Kamru Zzaman Choudhury objects to Maha Kumbh arrangements and spending, says gold from Hindu temples should be sold

Congress leader Kamru Zzaman Choudhury's suggestion to sell temple gold for clearing India's debt during a debate has tr...

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Trump, trade worries cloud COP29 climate summit

Nations are preparing for tough talks on finance and trade as the annual UN climate summit gets under way in Azerbaijan....

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Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE: Mahayuti Will Win Over 175 Seats, Says Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE: Elections to the 288-member legislative assembly will be held on November 20 and the vot...

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Is Starmer spending too much time abroad?

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Fianna Fáil pledges to raise State pension to €350

The party wants to maintain the retirement age at 66....

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Anambra Guber: My Principal Agenda In Running Is To Restore Citizens Confidence In Govt – Moghalu

Chief (Dr.) GeorgeMoghalu, former National Auditor of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has stated reasons he wants to...

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GP practices could now be facing an existential crisis created by Labour - Christine Jardine

Failure to exempt NHS from national insurance rise, deepens the crisis...

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Fine Gael plans to boost Rent Tax Credit to €1,500 and roll out cost-rental for frontline workers

The party wants to increase the Help-to-Buy Grant to €40,000....

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Should we get employers to split pension contributions 50/50 between couples? Steve Webb replies

You could simply make employers create two pots one for each partner and pay half of all contributions to each pot. My p...

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Funding decarbonisation in RMG sector requires smart policies

The challenges are multifaceted, from a heavy reliance on fossil fuels to inefficiencies within factory operations....

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Fife apprentice blasts ‘staggering’ price differences after spending £2,000 a year on fuel

Aimee Forbes, 20, raised concern about higher prices locally, compared with other towns and cities....

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I bought limited-edition Paddington print for £30 signed by author Michael Bond - is it worth £1k? DAN HATFIELD replies

On a recent charity shop rummage in an affluent London borough, not too far from Paddington in fact, I spotted this rath...

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Unison launch complaint against Perth and Kinross Council as school strike fallout escalates

The under-fire trade union faced a major backlash after a targeted walkout in First Minister John Swinney’s constituen...

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The city estate where locals are at constant risk of being trapped in their homes

Something may finally be done to help the thousands of people who are regularly trapped in the Queen's Hills estate in C...

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Stark warning that Norfolk's care system could buckle this winter without extra cash

A stark warning has been issued that Norfolk's care system could buckle this winter, heaping further pressure on cash-st...

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Greyfriars revamp boon makes Gloucester 'one of the UK's most exciting places as opportunities come thick and fast'

'This is another vote of confidence for Gloucester adding to the list of achievements and developments brimming over in ...

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At rallies for Trump and Harris, it was hard to know who was less authentic

Trump promises money in your pocket. To supporters in worn-out shoes and old jackets, that mattered. Harris spoke about ...

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Plan revealed to add fluoride to Norfolk's drinking water to combat tooth decay

Health chiefs could ask the government to allow fluoride to be added to Norfolk's drinking water - to help protect peopl...