12 h. ago Fury over Michigan government's plan to euthanize rescued baby deer called Peanut

Several lawmakers have accused Michigan's state government of abusing its power after making the 'unnecessary and cruel' decision to kill Peanut, a rescued baby deer.

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23 h. ago Stormont could be retained in united Ireland, says Heather Humphreys

Rival presidential candidate Catherine Connolly accused the Irish government of not doing enough to plan for constitutional change on the island.

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34 h. ago Venezuela floated a plan for Maduro to slowly give up power, but was rejected by US, AP source says

Venezuelan government officials floated a plan in which President Nicolás Maduro would eventually leave office, a bid aimed at easing mounting U.S. pressure on the government in Caracas

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3 d. ago US Senate again rejects Republican plan to end government shutdown

Eighth Senate vote fails on 49-45 tally as Congress remains deadlocked on legislation amid now two-week shutdownUS politics live – latest updatesCongress remained deadlocked on legislation to reopen the federal government, as the US Senate on Tuesday again rejected a Republican plan to end the government shutdown that began two weeks ago.The eighth Senate vote to advance a Republican bill that would fund government operations through 21 November failed on a 49-45 tally – far short of the 60 needed for advancement in the chamber. In a sign that that there has been little if any progress toward ending the stalemate, no senators changed their votes from the last time the measure was brought to the floor, though there were a handful of absences. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Not their jam: Smucker’s sues Trader Joe’s saying it copied its PB&J Uncrustables product

Smucker’s called Trader Joe’s ‘Crustless Peanut Butter & Strawberry Jam Sandwiches,’ an ‘obvious copycat’ of its Uncrustables product

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4 d. ago Government needs to show plan for mental health community care, says Labour MP

Jen Craft says she fears people with learning difficulties or autism could be in limbo as they wait for community support to be provided.

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7 d. ago AstraZeneca makes deal with Trump to lower drug prices and avoid tariffs

Company to sell some medicines at a discount to US’s Medicaid health plan in exchange for tariff reliefDonald Trump announced a deal with the British-based drugmaker AstraZeneca for a “most-favored-nation” drug-pricing model aimed at making prescription medicines more affordable and avoiding the administration’s tariff threats.The company will sell some medicines at a discount to the government’s Medicaid health plan in exchange for tariff relief, similar to a drug-pricing pact reached last week with Pfizer. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Gaza ceasefire plan live: Israel’s government approves deal for hostages’ release as US troops to ‘oversee’ truce

Ceasefire supposed to begin immediately after early Friday’s cabinet approval under deal, says Israeli officialIsraeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner after a government meeting to approve the US-brokered deal to release all hostages and implement a ceasefire in Gaza.The Times of Israel reports that Gaza’s civil defence service has issued a warning to Palestinians not to approach the areas where the Israeli forces are present, particularly towards the border, until the IDF has officially announced their withdrawal and officials confirm this. Continue reading...

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1 week ago ICC convicts former Sudan militia leader for war crimes in Darfur

Janjaweed commander Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-al-Rahman, known as Ali Kushayb, found guilty over atrocitiesThe international criminal court has convicted a leader of the Janjaweed militia of playing a leading role in a campaign of atrocities committed in the Sudanese region of Darfur more than 20 years ago.It was the first time the court had convicted a suspect of crimes in Darfur. The court ruled that the atrocities, including mass murders and rapes, were part of a government plan to snuff out a rebellion in the western region of Sudan. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Donald Trump orders Israel to ‘immediately’ stop bombing Gaza as Hamas agrees to free hostages

Palestinian militant group accepts part of US president’s plan but seeks further negotiations on many termsDonald Trump ordered Israel to “immediately” stop bombing Gaza as he welcomed Hamas’s partial acceptance of his ultimatum to end the nearly two-year long war.Hamas has agreed to release all hostages in return for Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails, as well as surrender governing power in the Gaza Strip, in accordance with Trump’s plan. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago People in the US: share your views on the US government shutdown

We’re interested to hear what people make of the Democrats’ refusal to vote for the Republican spending bill, and what people think the party should demand to end the shutdownThe US federal government has shut down after Democrats refused to vote for a Republican plan to keep the government open through mid-November, instead laying out a series of demands centered around healthcare that amounted to the undoing some of what the GOP has accomplished over the past year.Do you agree with Democrats’ refusal to vote for the Republican spending bill, even though it risked a shutdown? Why or why not? Continue reading...

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2 w. ago US government remains shut as senators fail to agree funding plan

Republicans and Democrats trade blame as services grind to a halt

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2 w. ago Netanyahu warns Hamas to accept Trump’s Gaza peace plan including role for Tony Blair: Live updates

Former British PM Tony Blair would join Gaza’s governing board — run by Trump — under a sweeping White House plan

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2 w. ago Hamas studying Donald Trump's plan to govern Gaza with Tony Blair

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer urges Hamas and Israel to ‘finalise this agreement and bring it into reality’

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2 w. ago Netanyahu warns Hamas to accept Trump’s Gaza peace plan that includes role for Tony Blair: Live updates

Former British PM Tony Blair would join Gaza’s governing board — run by Trump — under a sweeping White House plan

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2 w. ago Trump and Netanyahu demand Hamas accept Gaza peace plan: Live updates

Former British PM Tony Blair would join Gaza’s governing board — run by Trump — under a sweeping White House plan

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2 w. ago Trump and Tony Blair set to run Gaza if Hamas accepts ‘peace plan’ but Netanyahu vows to ‘finish the job’ if not: Live updates

Former British PM would join Gaza’s governing board — run by Trump — under a sweeping White House plan

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2 w. ago Donald Trump and Tony Blair to 'govern Gaza' under President's plan to end war

Donald Trump has unveiled his plan to end the war in Gaza, which includes him and Tony Blair forming part of a temporary governing board and an immediate end to fighting.

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2 w. ago Tony Blair and Donald Trump to 'govern Gaza' under President's plan to end war

Donald Trump has unveiled his 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza, which includes him and Tony Blair forming part of a temporary governing board and an immediate end to fighting

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2 w. ago Trump and Netanyahu unveil Gaza ‘peace plan’ that depends on Hamas surrender or Israel will ‘finish the job by itself’: Live updates

Tony Blair would join governing board for Gaza under sweeping 20-point plan from White House

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