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Wednesday, Dec 11

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Champions League: Liverpool extend winning run; Real Madrid back on track

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MOHAMED SALAH’S penalty maintained Liverpool’s unbeaten run in the Champions League on Tuesday, while Real Madrid returned to winning ways… Continue reading Champions League: Liverpool extend winning run; Real Madrid back on track

Teachers, nurses warn of strikes over 2.8 per cent pay rise proposal

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TEACHERS and nurses may strike after the government recommended a 2.8 per cent pay rise for public sector workers for… Continue reading Teachers, nurses warn of strikes over 2.8 per cent pay rise proposal

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Northern Ireland approves extension of post-Brexit trade rules

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NORTHERN Ireland’s devolved government has voted to continue implementing post-Brexit trading arrangements under the Windsor Framework, a deal signed between… Continue reading Northern Ireland approves extension of post-Brexit trade rules

Sanjay Bhandari’s extradition appeal opens in London

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SANJAY BHANDARI, a consultant in the defence sector wanted in India on alleged tax evasion and money-laundering charges, began an… Continue reading Sanjay Bhandari’s extradition appeal opens in London

Tuesday, Dec 10

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‘Covid bereavement rates in Scotland highest among Asians’

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THE bereavement rates due to Covid in Scotland have been highest among those identifying with ‘Any other’ ethnic group (68… Continue reading ‘Covid bereavement rates in Scotland highest among Asians’

Coffee could extend healthy lifespan by nearly two years, study finds

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DRINKING coffee may extend a person’s healthy lifespan by almost two years, according to a study published in the journal… Continue reading Coffee could extend healthy lifespan by nearly two years, study finds

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Murdoch’s bid to secure eldest son’s control of media empire fails

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RUPERT MURDOCH’s attempt to secure control of his media empire for his eldest son, Lachlan, has reportedly failed, according to… Continue reading Murdoch’s bid to secure eldest son’s control of media empire fails

Comment: Britain needs culture, not war

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CONSERVATIVE PARTY leader Kemi Badenoch has decided to be out and proud as a culture warrior. “It is meant to… Continue reading Comment: Britain needs culture, not war

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Community organisations encourage transition to eVisa for convenience and security

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Community organisations and immigration experts support the UK government’s campaign to advise people about the change from physical immigration documents… Continue reading Community organisations encourage transition to eVisa for…

Trump nominates Harmeet Dhillon for top Department of Justice role

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US PRESIDENT-ELECT Donald Trump has nominated Indian-American attorney Harmeet K Dhillon as assistant attorney general for civil rights at the… Continue reading Trump nominates Harmeet Dhillon for top Department of Justice role

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Harshita Brella case: Marriage, abuse, and a tragic end

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HARSHITA BRELLA, a 24-year-old woman living in Corby, Northamptonshire, was found dead in the boot of a car on 14… Continue reading Harshita Brella case: Marriage, abuse, and a tragic end

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Shamima Begum’s citizenship challenge ‘gains momentum’ amid Syria unrest

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LEGAL hopes are rising for Shamima Begum, the London-born woman who joined the Daesh (Islamic State group) as a teenager,… Continue reading Shamima Begum’s citizenship challenge ‘gains momentum’ amid Syria unrest

ICC penalises Siraj, Head for heated exchange during Adelaide Test

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INDIA fast bowler Mohammed Siraj and Australia batsman Travis Head were fined for misconduct on Monday following an on-field exchange… Continue reading ICC penalises Siraj, Head for heated exchange during Adelaide Test

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Kamlesh Pattni faces UK sanctions for illicit gold trade

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THE UK and US have imposed financial sanctions on Kamlesh Pattni, a British-Kenyan businessman with a controversial financial history. The… Continue reading Kamlesh Pattni faces UK sanctions for illicit gold trade

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India appoints Sanjay Malhotra as new central bank governor

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INDIA has appointed Sanjay Malhotra, a senior finance ministry bureaucrat, as the new governor of its central bank, the Reserve… Continue reading India appoints Sanjay Malhotra as new central bank governor

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Treasury to review government spending in line with Starmer’s policies

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THE TREASURY has directed government departments to cut waste and focus spending on policy priorities set by Keir Starmer. This… Continue reading Treasury to review government spending in line with Starmer’s policies

Ministers pledge coordinated action on migrant smuggling

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MINISTERS from Britain, Germany, France, the Netherlands and Belgium will meet in London on Tuesday (10) to step up cooperation… Continue reading Ministers pledge coordinated action on migrant smuggling

Payal Kapadia receives ‘historic’ Golden Globes nomination

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FILMMAKER Payal Kapadia’s “All We Imagine As Light“, a Mumbai-set story about three women and their friendship, on Monday (9)… Continue reading Payal Kapadia receives ‘historic’ Golden Globes nomination

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Focus on ultimate goal

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A FUNDAMENTAL requirement for anybody who wishes to grow on the spiritual path is to create an undeviated flow of… Continue reading Focus on ultimate goal

National Trust’s ambitious vision: Reaching beyond boundaries to embrace diversity

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THE National Trust intends taking the organisation beyond its 5.5 million members, who are thought to be mainly white and… Continue reading National Trust’s ambitious vision: Reaching beyond boundaries to embrace diversity

Helpful healing wisdom

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LAUNCHED in January 2024, the Healing Place podcast has been a journey of discovery, connection, and inspiration. Over the past… Continue reading Helpful healing wisdom

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Untold journeys of Punjabi women come alive in ‘The Valley of Queens’

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INSPIRATIONAL stories of Punjabi women who came to the UK in the 1960s and 1970s take centre stage in The… Continue reading Untold journeys of Punjabi women come alive in ‘The Valley of Queens’

‘Debate over assisted dying raises risks for medical staff’

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AFTER five hours of debate over assisted dying, a historic private members’ bill passed its second reading in the House… Continue reading ‘Debate over assisted dying raises risks for medical staff’

Healing and family secrets unfold in ‘The Taste of Mango’

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BRITISH SRI LANKAN director Chloe Abraham’s debut feature, The Taste of Mango, journeys from personal anger and bitterness to empathy… Continue reading Healing and family secrets unfold in ‘The Taste of Mango’

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My Playlist with Five YearsFromNow

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HYDERABAD-BASED trio Five YearsFromNow have carved out a unique niche with their eclectic sound, blending diverse musical influences into compelling… Continue reading My Playlist with Five YearsFromNow

Monday, Dec 9

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Air India orders 100 more Airbus jets to expand fleet

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AIR INDIA has placed an order for 100 more Airbus aircraft to expand its fleet and enhance connectivity, the Tata… Continue reading Air India orders 100 more Airbus jets to expand fleet

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Bank of England official says interest rates are hurting economy

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A BANK OF ENGLAND official has warned that high interest rates are negatively impacting the economy and living standards in… Continue reading Bank of England official says interest rates are hurting economy

Boohoo tightens security for senior executives after reports of surveillance

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BOOHOO has heightened security for its senior executives following reports of alleged surveillance. The fast-fashion retailer conducted checks on executives’… Continue reading Boohoo tightens security for senior executives after reports of…

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Trust in police handling of violence against women remains low: Study

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A REPORT by the University of Bristol reveals ongoing trust issues in policing violence against women and girls (VAWG), particularly… Continue reading Trust in police handling of violence against women remains low: Study

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Tan Dhesi elected chair of Defence Select Committee

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TANMANJEET SINGH DHESI, MP for Slough, has been elected as chair of the parliament’s Defence Select Committee. The vote, held… Continue reading Tan Dhesi elected chair of Defence Select Committee