• Sun, December 15, 2024

by: Daily Express

Keir Starmer blasted for latest flip flop as he celebrates bumper trade deal...from Brexit

The Prime Minister dismissed the previous government's deal as economically irrelevant, now he's celebrating our entry.

by: Indiatimes

Hardeep Puri claims AAP settled Rohingyas in Delhi; CM Atishi blams BJP

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of providing illegal Rohingya refugees with housing, utilities, and financial aid.

by: The Hindu

The major news headlines of the day and more.

Mahayuti leaders take oath as ministers in Nagpur; AAP releases final candidates' list for Delhi Assembly polls, and more in The Hindu's top news of December 15, 2024.

by: The Irish Times

Stability at Stormont is now the primary objective and 'needed urgently'

Parties must tackle the big issues that affect people's lives, like the health service, good jobs, schools and the environment

by: ABC News

Rep. Nancy Mace's position on LGBTQ community appears to have changed

McIntyre was arrested and has pleaded not guilty to charges of assaulting a government official. In a post on X following the incident, Mace called McIntyre "a pro-tr*ns man." Mace's recent remarks appear to be a shift from her comments in years past ...

by: CNN

Trump attends Army-Navy game as incoming administration takes shape

President-elect Donald Trump and a group of allies will attend today's Army-Navy football game, including would-be members of his Cabinet who are vying for confirmation. Follow for live updates.

by: The Dispatch / The Rock Island Argus

Maintenance, efficiency, new standards: East Moline officials plan water improvements

Over $150 million will be needed over the next 10 years to fund the improvements, with rate increases for businesses and residents footing a portion of the bill.

by: RealClearPolitics

Sen. Eric Schmitt: FBI Desperately Needs Reform, Kash Patel Is Very Qualified And Will Get Senate's Support

Republican Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt expresses support for Donald Trump's pick for FBI director, Kash Patel, during an interview with George Stephanopoulos on ABC's "This Week." "This guy served as deputy chief of staff at the Department of Defense,

by: News24

EFF ready to enter government when the GNU collapses - Malema

The EFF is waiting for the government of national unity (GNU) to collapse, after which it will swoop and form part of the parties to govern South Africa.

by: The Mirror

Victim support groups being pushed to 'breaking point' and facing staff cuts

Victims' Commissioner for England and Wales Baroness Helen Newlove said support groups are facing mounting pressures with frozen budgets and rising caseloads

by: Tuko

Gachagua Warns IG Kanja over Failure to Arrest Those Behind Limuru Chaos: "Utajibu Siku Moja"

Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua claimed the Kenya Kwanza government sponsored the Limuru chaos, that are there is no arrests by the polcie.

by: ABC

Mayorkas says federal authorities are addressing New Jersey drone sightings

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said the federal government is taking action to address the drone sightings that have prompted concern in New Jersey.

by: legit

Year in Review: 5 Influential Female Politicians in Nigeria in 2024

Legit.ng looked into the most influential female politicians in Nigeria in 2024, including Oluremi Tinubu, Ireti Heebah Kingibe, and Uju Kennedy Ohanenye.

by: The Daily Telegraph

Kemi Badenoch: I want to follow Trump and Musk's efficiency drive

Britain should follow Donald Trump and Elon Musk's push to make the state more efficient and cut waste, Kemi Badenoch has said...

by: The New Zealand Herald

Audrey Young: Supreme Court forces rethink on Government approach to foreshore and seabed

The Supreme Court's lightning-fast judgment this month on how the foreshore and seabed law should be interpreted has had the intended effect but it may be only short-term. In ru

by: Rolling Stone

Inside the Classrooms at the Center of the Church-State Battle

"The law says that every teacher, all public-­school teachers, have to post the Ten Commandments in the front of their classroom, in a certain size font, and that they're legally obligated to do this. I represent teachers to say 'That is unconstitutional.'"

by: ABC News

Rep. Nancy Mace position on LGBTQ community appears to have changed

McIntyre was arrested and has pleaded not guilty to charges of assaulting a government official. In a post on X following the incident, Mace called McIntyre "a pro-tr*ns man." Mace's recent remarks appear to be a shift from her comments in years past ...

by: MSN

Brazil's Lula to leave hospital, speaks publicly for first time since surgeries

Doctors discharged Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from the hospital on Sunday, his medical team told reporters, after a pair of emergency surgeries last week to treat and prevent bleeding in his head.

by: MSN

US Officials Say Many 'Mystery' Drones Are Just Airplanes

"We're confident that many of the reported drone sightings are, in fact, manned aircraft," a DHS official said.

by: MSN

Letters, Dec. 15, 2024: 'Canada's campaigner in chief'

Guided by one principle Pundits love to point to Justin Trudeau and his double standards. Do they realize what he is? He is a politician to his core with no moral compass. Everything he does is guided by one principle: what will get him the most votes.

by: MSN

Labour 'drops' law requiring local support before street names change

Legislation introduced by the Tories in the wake of the Black Lives Matter protests would have obliged local authorities to secure two-thirds backing in a referendum before renaming landmarks.

by: MSN

White House says most drone sightings reports are manned aircraft: 'Slight overreaction'

by: MSN

Labour allowing activist councils to rename roads because of a woke minority is an absolute joke, says Nana Akua

I thought all of this was dead and buried, but unfortunately it's reared its ugly head again. Labour have given the green light for activist councils to rename streets with, you guessed it, links to slavery and the Empire.

by: MSN

Britain announces 50 million pounds Syria aid package

Britain on Sunday announced a 50 million pounds ($63 million) aid package to help vulnerable Syrians after rebels last week overthrew President Bashar al-Assad. WHY IT'S IMPORTANT Millions of Syrians need humanitarian assistance after more than a decade of civil war that shattered much of the country's infrastructure and displaced large numbers of people.

by: MSN

The DA and ActionSA on Dada Morero's decision to move his offices to the Usindiso Building

ActionSA and the Democratic Alliance in Johannesburg have shared different opinions on Dada Morero's decision to move his offices to the Usindiso Building.

by: MSN

Government injects $180m to boost 'vital' local news

A major federal funding initiative is designed to bolster public-interest journalism, with support for newswire AAP, local outlets and Indigenous media.

by: MSN

Emmanuel Macron Tries, Fails, and Tries the Same Thing Again

Emmanuel Macron wants to try again. By tapping François Bayrou as prime minister on Friday, France's president hopes to retain power via a shaky governing coalition between the Macronists and the center-right Républicains.

by: MSN

28 Embarrassingly Funny Times People Tried To Argue Against Free Healthcare And Failed

Debating free healthcare online has always been a minefield of bad takes, but some people manage to go above and beyond with their sheer lack of logic. These individuals passionately argued against free healthcare—only to completely miss the mark,

by: MSN

Are Stormont ministers' plans a Christmas wish list?

With ministers penning their strategies, Enda McClafferty looks at whether they are realistic or wish lists.

by: MSN

David Cameron, Theresa May And Buckingham Palace: The 'H6' Spy Controversy Unfolds

The Buckingham Palace controversy surrounding alleged Chinese spy 'H6' deepens with revelations of his meetings with former UK prime ministers David Cameron and Theresa May.

by: MSN

Pennsylvania's $10.2 Million Farmland Preservation Push Sparks Debate on Housing Crisis and Food Security

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is doubling down on its commitment to protecting farmland, announcing a bold $10.2 million investment to shield 2,842 acres across 31 farms in 13 counties from

by: MSN

Water bills set to rise by a fifth as government calls for 'complete reset' of sector

Water bills are set to rise by at least 21 per cent as the government slams a "failure of regulation and governance" within the sector.

by: MSN

NewJeans, IU, Park Chan-wook show solidarity with impeachment protesters

The entertainment industry, including K-pop act NewJeans, singer IU, Girls' Generation's Yuri and acclaimed filmmaker Park Chan-wook, united in supporting citizens calling for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol.

by: MSN

Geoff Russ: Canada's failing multiculturalism needs a rethink

Support for Canadian multiculturalism is not a free-flowing fountain of unlimited harmony and goodwill. It has limits, and they have been breached for all to see. On Friday, Liberal MP Chandra Arya reported that he was threatened by fellow Liberal Sukh Dhaliwal and aggressively accosted by another unnamed MP in the hallways of Parliament.

by: MSN

Our village will be home to Labour's SUPER PRISON

EXCLUSIVE: Villagers living close to the site of Labour's touted 'super-prison' fear their skies will soon be swamped by 'drug drones'.

by: MSN

Israel closes Dublin embassy and accuses government of 'crossing every red line'

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by: MSN

Industrial and business groups send Trump a deregulatory wish list

Over 100 manufacturing and business groups are asking for a rollback of Biden administration regulations on pollution, worker safety and consumer protections.

by: MSN

Hardeep Puri alleges AAP settled Rohingyas in capital, Atishi responds

Atishi wrote to Amit Shah, accusing the Centre of settling a "large number" of "illegal migrant Rohingya" refugees in various parts of Delhi

by: MSN

UN envoy to Syria speaks of hopes and challenges

Syria faces many challenges, along with hopes for the future, UN Special Envoy to Syria Geir Pedersen said during a visit to Damascus on Sunday. The changes brought about by the toppling of Bashar al-Assad were "immense,

by: MSN

Family, friends and fans to gather at memorial for former B.C. premier John Horgan

Thousands are expected to gather at an arena today in Colwood, B.C., to celebrate the life of former British Columbia premier John Horgan.

by: MSN

Mia Farrow Hits RFK Jr. With 'Terrifying' Memory Of Polio Experience: 'We Cannot Go Back'

The actor and polio survivor called out a "nightmare" report on Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.

by: MSN

Blinken confirms direct contact with Syria's rebel leaders

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Saturday that the U.S. has made direct contact with Syria's Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) rebels, as they transition from a militant insurgency toward a more legitimate governing authority.

by: MSN

South Korean leaders seek calm after Yoon is impeached

South Korea's opposition leader offered Sunday to work with the government to ease the political tumult as officials sought to reassure allies and markets, a day after the opposition-controlled parliament voted to impeach conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol over a short-lived attempt to impose martial law.

by: MSN

Raj govt celebrates its first anniversary; launches half a dozen welfare schemes

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Sunday launched several welfare schemes, including the Mukhya Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana, CM Aayushman Bak Sambal Yojana, and Mukhya Mantri Svanidhi Yojana.

by: MSN

A'Ibom NLC accepts 13-month salary proposal after initial rejection

The Akwa Ibom State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress has reversed its earlier stance and agreed to the state government's proposal for a 13-month salary in December. This decision was reached following an emergency,

by: MSN

Why Trump's plan to 'drill, baby, drill' is unlikely to cut gas prices and fix inflation

Trump's plan to 'drill. baby, drill' isn't likely to spark more oil production, lower gasoline prices, and help reverse inflation, analysts say.

by: MSN

From The US To Uganda, How Climate Activism Has Been Criminalised in 2024

I reported on the arrest of two climate activists outside the New York headquarters of Citibank, one of the world's largest fossil fuel financiers and target of a campaign known as Summer of Heat. John Mark Rozendaal,

by: MSN

Budget changes will leave disabled and elderly without care as providers go under, experts warn

Budget changes will leave disabled and elderly without care as providers go under, experts warn - Councils 'could also go bankrupt as rising costs force care providers out of business'

Budget changes will leave disabled and elderly without care as providers go under, experts warn

Budget changes will leave disabled and elderly without care as providers go under, experts warn - Councils 'could also go bankrupt as rising costs force care providers out of business'
The article from MSN discusses the severe implications of the UK government's budget cuts on social care, particularly affecting disabled and elderly individuals. Experts warn that the proposed changes, including a £4.7 billion reduction in funding for the Department of Health and Social Care, could lead to the collapse of care providers. This reduction, coupled with the lack of a long-term funding solution for social care, is expected to result in increased waiting times for care, reduced quality of services, and potentially leaving many without necessary support. The Local Government Association has highlighted that these cuts will exacerbate the existing crisis in social care, potentially forcing many care providers out of business and leaving vulnerable populations without adequate care.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/politics/government/budget-changes-will-leave-disabled-and-elderly-without-care-as-providers-go-under-experts-warn/ar-AA1vTdij