• Thu, December 12, 2024

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How the NHS, schools, police and trains could be hit by strike action

Here is how the NHS, schools, police and trains could be hit by strike action: While there are currently no nationwide strikes planned in the NHS, unions have warned that more could come unless the Government improves its pay offer.

by: The Morning Sun

Column: Lowering the curtain on cultural insanity

It seems that sometime during the past four years, our nation, state, and local communities reached a tipping point.

by: RTE Online

Government approves Irish intervention in ICJ cases

The Cabinet will meet today for the first time since the General Election. Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin will seek approval for Ireland to intervene in two cases currently before the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

by: Reuters

Insight: Trump crypto venture partners with platform linked to Middle East militants

A crypto venture recently unveiled by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and his new Middle East envoy, billionaire Steve Witkoff, has partnered with a crypto platform that authorities and financial experts say has been used by criminals and Iran-backed militant groups Hamas and Hezbollah.

by: The Financial Times

Keir Starmer and the Cummings consensus

The Tories fell short of their rhetoric — if the PM is following their path, he needs to learn why reform has failed in the past

by: Cleveland.com

Ohio House passed bill would limit wealthy people's ability to file defamation, libel suits: Capitol Letter

The bill would dilute the ability of well-heeled plaintiffs to file abusive defamation or libel lawsuits aimed to stifle legitimate criticism.

by: WESA

DA Zappala sues Allegheny County, retirement board over 'Ponzi scheme' pension system

Zappala called the situation "one of the most serious unfunded pension crises in the history of the Commonwealth."

by: BBC

First Minister's Questions: John Swinney challenged over falling teacher numbers

by: Mother Jones

"It's the Economy, Stupid" Is Never Just About the Economy

The creation of "it's the economy, stupid" emerged from the work of pollster Stanley Greenberg. As my former colleague Tommy Craggs wrote, Greenberg is a "funny figure"—a former academic who studied apartheid South Africa and then, with the Clintons, sought to bring back the so-called "Reagan Democrats" from the GOP.

by: The Globe and Mail

Morning Update: A page in Poilievre's playbook

Quebec, N.L. reach agreement on massive Churchill Falls hydroelectric project and pro-Assad Syrians flee to Lebanon

by: Sydney Morning Herald

Pay up by January 1 or face huge penalties, government tells Zuckerberg

Meta, Google and TikTok will within the scope of the charge, referred to as a News Media Bargaining Incentive, as they earn Australian revenue of more than $250 million.

by: MSN

Three Possible Tax Impacts for Retirees Under Trump

Trump term affect your tax bill in retirement — or the inheritance tax bill for your heirs? This pro has three predictions.

by: MSN

GOP governor-elect reveals what Musk, Ramaswamy will find when tackling government spending

Indiana Governor-elect and current U.S. Republican Senator Mike Braun on how DOGE will impact federal spending and waste and ways the Senate operated during his congressional term.

by: MSN

Russian official responsible for missile upgrades striking Ukraine eliminated

In Moscow, Mikhail Shatsky, deputy general designer of the Mars Design Bureau and head of the software department, was eliminated. He was engaged in the modernization of Kh-59 missiles to the Kh-69 level,

by: MSN

UN votes for Gaza ceasefire; US and Israel oppose

The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on Wednesday calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Nine countries voted against its adoption, including Israel and the USA.

by: MSN

Government adopts the Adjustments Appropriation Bill to help fund 2025

This Bill aims to provide for the adjustment of appropriations from the National Revenue Fund to cater to the state's financial needs for the 2024/2025 fiscal period.

by: MSN

Scoop: Biden issues record clemency and pardons for nearly 1,500 Americans

President Biden's executive action is the largest single-day grant of clemency in modern history by any American president. President Joe […]

by: MSN

New Lithuania government takes office amid controversy over antisemitism

Lithuania's new centre-left government assumed office on Thursday, led by Social Democrat Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas and including a party whose leader is on trial accused of antisemitic statements.

by: MSN

Keith Gerein: Edmonton councillors play the politics of finances, some much better than others

For those who missed it, my last column offered an analysis of Edmonton's latest city budget , particularly the complicated money-moving revisions that enabled a modest improvement to next year's tax hike.

by: MSN

Kemi Badenoch and Keir Starmer at war over... sandwiches

The Tory leader says lunch is for wimps and sandwiches are not "real food" whereas the Prime Minister likes a cheese toastie

by: MSN

A Pakistani court indicts imprisoned former PM Imran Khan and his wife for corruption

A Pakistani court indicts imprisoned former PM Imran Khan and his wife for corruption - A court in Pakistan has indicted imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife in one of several graf

by: MSN

Sen. Collins Alzheimer's disease care and prevention bill signed into law

A new law is promising more help, and more funding, for the treatment and prevention of Alzheimer's disease. The law, backed by Maine Senator Susan Collins, was signed on Wednesday. Also read: Sen. King's bill aims to study lower-intensity weapon blasts on veteran mental health Collins coauthored the bipartisan bill,

by: MSN

What Americans think about Hegseth, Gabbard and key Trump Cabinet picks AP-NORC poll

As several of President-elect Donald Trump's choices for high-level positions in his incoming administration face scrutiny on Capitol Hill, a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows that Americans have their own doubts.

by: MSN

Doctors Say Dealing With Health Insurers Is Only Getting Worse

Medical providers say they are frustrated by the aggravation and expense of convincing insurance companies to pay for their patients' care.

by: MSN

Alberta premier to announce border security plan in response to Trump tariff threat

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to announce today steps the province plans to take to shore up security at the Canada-United States border.

by: MSN

What Elon Musk's DOGE effort to cut government waste could mean for federal employees in Texas

Elon Musk's new government-efficiency department could bring sweeping changes to federal services in Texas — and the employees who administer them. The Texas billionaire has promised to slash as much as $2 billion from the federal budget by eliminating certain agencies and issuing "mass head-count reductions" across the federal workforce,

by: MSN

UN assembly calls for a ceasefire amid tensions with Israel and the U.S.

The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on Wednesday calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Nine countries voted against its adoption, including Israel and the U.

by: MSN

Windsor council asked to follow Halifax's lead and support temporary tent encampments

The former executive director of community legal aid in Windsor says council is giving false hope to people who want encampments eliminated.

by: MSN

Ceasefire in Ukraine may start soon, Poland's government

Despite the extremely difficult situation on the frontline, the prospect of a ceasefire in Ukraine is fast approaching. Ukraine's reconstruction could begin in the second half of 2025, said Paweł Kowal,

by: MSN

Biden issues 39 presidential pardons and commutes 1,500 sentences

US President Joe Biden has issued presidential pardons to 39 Americans convicted of non-violent crimes, and commuted the sentences of nearly 1,500 other people. The White House described it as the most acts of presidential clemency issued in a single day.

by: MSN

Birmingham Labour councillor quits party with angry swipe at city leaders and Keir Starmer

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by: MSN

Senior YSRCP Leader Avanthi Srinivasa Rao Resigns From Party, Cites 'Lack Of Respect'

Senior YSRCP leader and former Andhra Pradesh minister Avanthi Srinivasa Rao announced his resignation from the party on Thursday. He quoted "personal reasons" for stepping down from the party. He also flagged concerns over the treatment of leaders and cadres and dissatisfaction with the party's functioning.

by: MSN

Year of betrayal, misgovernance: KTR on one year of Congress rule in Telangana

On the occasion of Congress government's first year in Telangana, BRS leader KT Rama Rao in an open letter criticised the party for alleged misgovernance, broken promises, and undermining Telangana's identity.

by: MSN

Right to jury trial under threat as Leveson asked to carry out 'once in generation' review of courts

Right to jury trial under threat as Leveson asked to carry out 'once in generation' review of courts - Retired high court judge told that 'nothing is off the table' to reform the courts service and en

by: MSN

Trump will be honored as Time's Person of the Year and ring the New York Stock Exchange bell

About six months ago, Donald Trump was sitting in a courtroom in lower Manhattan listening to a jury make him the first former president convicted of a crime.

by: MSN

Quiz: Who said what on reforming the health and food system, RFK Jr. or a Democrat?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nominee for head of the Department of Health and Human Services, has echoed many liberal talking points on food reform.

by: MSN

Energy, booze and critical minerals: how the Ford government plans to escalate a trade war with the U.S.

Global News has learned the Ford government is considering other retaliatory measures that are squarely within the province's jurisdiction.

by: MSN

The Government's Disturbing Rationale for Banning TikTok

Although the government had also argued that the law, passed in April, was justified by data-security concerns, the court strongly suggested that concerns that the Chinese government would leverage its power over ByteDance to covertly manipulate content on TikTok to promote Beijing's interests would on their own be enough to justify the law.

by: MSN

A look at the growing political storm unleashed by South Korean president's martial law decree

In a fiery televised statement, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol defended his short-lived martial law decree as a necessary act of governance and vowed to "fight to the end" in the face of opposition-led attempts to impeach him,

by: MSN

CM urges patience amid national outcry on Manipur crisis

Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has acknowledged the ongoing crisis in the state as "chronic and fragile," emphasizing that finding a permanent solution requires time.

by: MSN

Trump taps family and friends for key roles overseas

President-elect Donald Trump has announced his latest ambassadorship nominees, including future daughter-in-law Kimberly Guilfoyle and billionaire friend Tom Barrack.

by: MSN

Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador announcing energy deal, ending decades of strife

The premiers of Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador are set to announce a resolution today to an energy issue that has driven a wedge between the provinces for decades.

by: MSN

'Real uncertainty' surrounding Syria's new government

Former foreign minister Alexander Downer discusses the "real uncertainty" around Syria's rule and which regime will come to power.

by: MSN

Biden commutes 1,500 sentences and issues 39 pardons in biggest single-day act of clemency in history

Biden commutes 1,500 sentences and issues 39 pardons in biggest single-day act of clemency in history - 'America was built on the promise of possibility and second chances,' Biden said in a statement

by: MSN

What to know about martial law and the impeachment vote threatening South Korea's president

Is South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on the verge of being forced out of office for declaring martial law nearly a week ago?. Is South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on the verge of being forced out of office for declaring martial law nearly a week ago?

by: MSN

Ethiopia and Somalia agree to end bitter Somaliland port feud

Ethiopia and Somalia have agreed to end their bitter dispute over Addis Ababa's plans to build a port in the breakaway republic of Somaliland following talks in Turkey. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed the "historic agreement",

by: MSN

Arunachal government appoints guardian ministers for district development, details inside

The Government of Arunachal Pradesh has announced the appointment of Guardian Ministers to oversee and drive the implementation of developmental activities across the state's districts.

by: MSN

National Trust attacks Labour's green belt housing plan

National Trust attacks Labour's green belt housing plan - The conservation charity says Angela Rayner's push to speed up home building could taint urban 'oases' of greenery

National Trust attacks Labour's green belt housing plan

National Trust attacks Labour's green belt housing plan - The conservation charity says Angela Rayner's push to speed up home building could taint urban 'oases' of greenery
The National Trust has criticized Labour's proposal to build on the green belt, arguing that it would undermine the purpose of these protected areas which are meant to prevent urban sprawl and provide accessible green spaces for public enjoyment. The Trust emphasizes the importance of green belts in maintaining natural landscapes, supporting biodiversity, and offering recreational opportunities. They suggest that instead of developing on green belts, the focus should be on revitalizing brownfield sites and increasing urban density to meet housing needs without sacrificing green spaces. This stance comes in response to Labour's plan to reform planning laws to facilitate more housing construction, which they argue is necessary to address the housing crisis. However, the Trust and other environmental groups are concerned about the potential loss of green belt land, which they see as vital for both environmental and community health.

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