2 hours ago World’s oldest man, born the year the Titanic sank, dies in Merseyside care home

John Tinniswood ate fish and chips every Friday

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11 hours ago Bishop says one third of the population will die in World War III and the survivors will wish they had

His Grace Mar Mari Emmanuel, from Sydney, does not see a bright future for the world and says it is going to be the 'most disastrous' time humanity has ever had to go through

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19 hours ago US senators urge Fifa to spurn Saudi 2034 World Cup bid over human rights

Kingdom is all but certain to host 2034 tournamentConcerns have been raised over Saudi human rightsTwo United States senators urged Fifa on Monday not to pick Saudi Arabia as the 2034 World Cup host next month, a decision seen as inevitable despite the kingdom’s record on human rights.Democrats Ron Wyden of Oregon and Dick Durbin of Illinois wrote to Fifa’s president, Gianni Infantino, declaring that “we urge you to seek out a host country with a record of upholding human rights.” Continue reading...

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23 hours ago The loophole that could mean Britons retiring abroad will NOT pay inheritance tax: How changes in Budget may see those heading overseas escaping death duties of 40%

Present rules state that anyone with a British 'domicile' has to pay inheritance tax (IHR) on their worldwide wealth even if they live and die abroad.

Economics

25 hours ago Barbara Taylor Bradford dies aged 91 as tributes paid to bestselling author

Her books have sold more than 91 million copies and have been published in more than 40 languages and in 90 countries.

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25 hours ago The loophole that could mean Britons abroad will NOT pay inheritance tax: How changes to non

Present rules state that anyone with a British 'domicile' has to pay inheritance tax (IHR) on their worldwide wealth even if they live and die abroad.

Economics

31 hours ago Home is the most dangerous place for women, says global femicide report

Of the 85,000 women killed by men in 2023, 60% died at the hands of a partner or family member, new UN figures showAn estimated 140 women and girls across the world die at the hands of their partner or family member every day, according to new global estimates on femicide by the UN.The report by UN Women found 85,000 women and girls were killed intentionally by men in 2023, with 60% (51,100) of these deaths committed by someone close to the victim. The organisation said its figures showed that, globally, the most dangerous place for a woman to be was in her home, where the majority of women die at the hands of men. Continue reading...

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