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- How Republicans Are Weaponizing Critical Race Theory Ahead of Midterms October 22, 2021Republicans hope that concerns about critical race theory can help them in the midterm elections. The issue has torn apart one Wisconsin suburb.
- Blackfeet Nation Mourns Longtime Leader Chief Earl Old Person October 24, 2021Over four days in Montana, members honored Chief Earl Old Person, who led the tribe and preserved its history for more than 60 years.
- Mohamed Noor Receives Shorter Sentence in Fatal Shooting of Justine Ruszczyk October 21, 2021Mohamed Noor shot a resident who had called 911 seeking help. His conviction was seen as a rare example of an officer facing serious consequences for an unjustified shooting.
- Ashley M. Jones Is Named Poet Laureate in Alabama October 21, 2021Ashley M. Jones, whose latest collection is called “Reparations Now!,” is unflinching in her criticism of those in power and the myriad inequalities in American life.
- Yosemite Falls Surges After West Coast Storms Bring Needed Rainfall October 27, 2021More than six inches of rain fell over Yosemite National Park in central California over a 36-hour period, causing the waterfall to surge after a dry summer.
- Tell us your homework tips October 27, 2021How does your kid get through it?
- China’s Weapon Test Close to a ‘Sputnik Moment,’ U.S. General Says October 27, 2021Gen. Mark A. Milley said the Chinese test of a hypersonic missile “has all of our attention.”
- Manchin Denounces Billionaires Tax as Divisive October 27, 2021The plan stakes out new territory by putting levies on unrealized gains in the value of billionaires’ liquid assets, such as stocks, bonds and cash.
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- Indian supreme court orders inquiry into state’s use of Pegasus spyware October 27, 2021Judges criticise Modi government’s refusal to divulge what software was used for and whyIndia’s supreme court has ordered an independent inquiry into whether the government used the surveillance software Pegasus to spy illegally on journalists, activists and political opponents.The decision on Wednesday to create an independent committee to investigate wheth […]
- Biden’s $500m Saudi deal contradicts policy on ‘offensive’ weapons, critics say October 27, 2021Arms contract will allow Saudi Arabia to maintain attack helicopters despite previous use against Houthis in YemenThe Biden administration’s new $500m military contract with Saudi Arabia contradicts the spirit of the White House’s public policy to bar all “offensive” weapons sales to the kingdom for use against the Houthis in Yemen, critics of the deal have […]
- Budget 2021 live: Sunak reduces universal credit taper and cuts air passenger, fuel and alcohol duties October 27, 2021Latest updates: chancellor says universal credit taper rate cut to 55% from 63% as he sets out tax and spending plansBudget 2021: key points at a glanceLabour leader Keir Starmer tests positive for CovidTreasury minister Simon Clarke skips photo citing agoraphobiaRishi Sunak is also expected to unveil new fiscal rules, after suspending restrictions on govern […]
- Freight traffic between Great Britain and Dublin drops by a fifth October 27, 2021Dublin Port trade with EU has leapt by more than a third since Brexit as new sea routes to continent bypass Great Britain entirelyFreight traffic from Great Britain to Dublin Port has dropped by a fifth since Brexit while business with the EU has leapt by more than a third, a report shows.Exporters and importers in Ireland have been avoiding the Holyhead-Dov […]
- Northern Ireland Office may directly instruct trusts to offer abortion services October 27, 2021Exclusive: Brandon Lewis warns he will soon have ‘no alternative but to take further steps’ to ensure services are providedBrandon Lewis could override the Northern Ireland executive and directly instruct the nation’s health trusts to provide abortion services, warning leaders in a leaked letter that the continued delay is unacceptable conduct in public offi […]
- Luxembourg leader’s university thesis was ‘mostly plagiarised’ October 27, 2021Prime minister Xavier Bettel admits postgraduate dissertation ‘should have been done differently’Luxembourg’s prime minister, Xavier Bettel, has admitted his university thesis “should have been done differently” after a media investigation concluded that only two of the work’s 56 pages had not been plagiarised.A local news outlet, reporter.lu, said on Wednes […]
- Poland fined €1m a day over controversial judicial system changes October 27, 2021Warsaw calls European court of justice move blackmail and says penalties ‘not the right road’Poland has been fined €1m (£845,000) a day by the European court of justice for ignoring a ruling that it must suspend its controversial judicial system changes.The inflammatory move, which runs contrary to recent words of caution from the German chancellor, Angela M […]
- Southern Italy braced for rare Mediterranean hurricane October 27, 2021‘Medicane’ storm with winds of 100km/h expected in Sicily, where two have died in floodingSouthern Italy was braced on Wednesday for the arrival of what forecasters have described as a Medicane – a rare Mediterranean hurricane bringing winds of more than 100kmh and producing 5-metre waves.Fierce storms have battered Sicily for days, leaving roads submerged i […]
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- Poland told to pay €1m a day in legal row with EU October 27, 2021The ruling is the latest step in an escalating dispute over Poland's legal reforms.
- Iran blames foreign country for cyberattack on petrol stations October 27, 2021Tuesday's attack crippled a system that lets motorists buy subsidised petrol, causing long queues.
- Sudan coup: World Bank suspends aid after military takeover October 27, 2021Pressure mounts on the military to restore civilian rule as international bodies respond.
- Brazil senators back criminal charges against Bolsonaro over Covid handling October 27, 2021Senators in Brazil vote to recommend charging the president over his handling of the pandemic.
- Claudette Colvin: US civil rights pioneer wants record cleared October 27, 2021Claudette Colvin was just 15 in 1955 when she refused to give up her seat on a bus for a white person.
- Spain grants joint custody of dog in rare ruling October 27, 2021A lawyer calls the ruling pioneering as her client could declare herself as a "co-carer".
- Hong Kong passes new film censorship law October 27, 2021Authorities will have the power to ban films deemed to violate China's national security interests.
- Sister of Bataclan victim: 'We don't hate you' October 27, 2021Nick Alexander died at a Paris rock gig during the assault by Islamic State (IS) extremists in 2015.
