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Wildfires likely to increase by a third by 2050, warns UN

185 Hits - Feb 23, 2022, 8:39 AM - Amelia Writer

Even previously unaffected countries likely to see uncontrollable blazes, says study, which calls for shift to spending on prevention

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The west knows the cost of appeasement. We can’t rule out any option for stopping Putin

188 Hits - Feb 22, 2022, 12:34 PM - Amelia Writer

The Russian leader has shown he cares enough about Ukraine to shed blood over it. He needs to know the...

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Switzerland at risk of EU blacklist after Credit Suisse leak

181 Hits - Feb 22, 2022, 8:40 AM - Amelia Writer

Apparent due diligence failures by Swiss bank prompts centre-right calls for EU to review relationship with Switzerland

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Turn on or turn off: is there too much sex on UK television screens?

162 Hits - Feb 21, 2022, 8:40 AM - Amelia Writer

Despite the post-#MeToo era, TV sex is hotting up and on the increase. What does all this mean for actors...

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Storm Eunice: England and Wales brace for ‘worst storm in decades

152 Hits - Feb 18, 2022, 8:54 AM - Amelia Writer

Millions told to stay home to avoid winds of up to 90mph as army placed on ‘high readiness standby

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If the gig economy won’t look after its workers, this government must

159 Hits - Feb 17, 2022, 2:43 PM - Amelia Writer

With the new employment bill, we have the chance to target unethical practices and level the playing field for both businesses and workers

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Ottawa protests: ‘strong ties’ between some occupiers and far-right extremists, minister says

189 Hits - Feb 17, 2022, 8:46 AM - Amelia Writer

Public safety minister speaks after arrest of extremists accused of plotting to kill police officers in Canada border town of...

Technology

Live in the future’: Zuckerberg unveils company overhaul amid shift to metaverse

140 Hits - Feb 16, 2022, 11:31 AM - Amelia Writer

CEO of company formerly called Facebook touts pivot at all-hands meeting as he faces investment concerns

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Ukraine-Russia crisis: What to know on hopes of averting war

473 Hits - Feb 15, 2022, 12:33 PM - Amelia Writer

BERLIN (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Germany's chancellor on Tuesday after the Kremlin signaled that it was still...

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Myanmar military atrocities may amount to war crimes, says rights group

222 Hits - Feb 15, 2022, 8:49 AM - Amelia Writer

A report by Fortify Rights claims soldiers have carried out massacres and used civilians as human shields