45 h. ago Italy's biggest union joins prosecution of farm owner over death of Indian migrant worker

Italy’s main trade union confederation is backing the prosecution of a farm owner over the death of an undocumented worker from India who bled to death after his arm was cut off

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1 week ago Trump’s order to dismantle education department sparks outrage: ‘see you in court’

Politicians and teachers unions condemn president’s effort to axe department, which can only be done by CongressTeachers unions and Democratic politicians joined in denouncing Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at eliminating the US Department of Education, with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) saying simply: “See you in court.”Trump’s move was long trailed, so much so that Randi Weingarten, the head of the AFT – which represents 1.8 million teachers – put out her statement the day before the order was signed. Michael Mulgrew, president of the United Federation of Teachers, which represents 200,000 members, teachers and other education workers mostly in New York City, said: “We will join our national union and public education allies to protect students and educators. We are working with our partners to file lawsuits to stop this executive overreach. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago ‘We’ve lost a true legend’: Eddie Jordan, former F1 team owner, dies aged 76

Irishman had revealed his cancer diagnosis in DecemberEddie Jordan gallery: looking back at his life in picturesTributes have been paid from across Formula One after the death of the former team owner Eddie Jordan, aged 76. The Irishman was a well-liked and well-respected figure who had defied the odds to bring his independent Jordan team into the sport and who went on to achieve notable successes including four grand prix wins, one for Damon Hill, and giving Michael Schumacher his first seat in F1.Jordan, popularly known as “EJ”, had been diagnosed with bladder and prostate cancer in December of last year that had spread to his spine and pelvis. His family released a statement on Thursday morning announcing he had passed away peacefully at his home in Cape Town. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Canada in talks with the EU to reduce US defense reliance: AP source

A senior Canadian government official says Canada is in discussions with the European Union to join a EU drive to break its security dependency on the United States

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2 w. ago The Guardian view on Germany’s new coalition: unleashing the radical centre | Editorial

A groundbreaking vote by outgoing MPs has given the chancellor-elect, Friedrich Merz, the chance to renew mainstream politicsThe first “grand coalition” government in Germany’s postwar history was formed in 1966 to address an unexpected economic downturn, amid concerns over a nascent neo-Nazi far right. Nearly six decades later, as the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Social Democratic party (SPD) prepare to join forces across the right-left divide for the fifth time, following February’s snap election, the circumstances are superficially similar. The scale of the challenges, however – and the sense of jeopardy – are of a different order.As geopolitical events have undermined its trade‑led business model, the German economy has been undergoing the most prolonged period of stagnation since the second world war. Not unrelatedly, the extreme-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party – elements of which are judged a threat to the democratic constitutional order by security s...

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2 w. ago Woman who kept body parts inside walls of her home caught when dog vomited human toes

A woman stood in court after it appeared she sold human remains online after a dog vomited up toes following the death of its owner – and she could have earned a hefty price

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2 w. ago Staffy owner is forced to choke his dog Karma to death when she nearly kills him in 45

GRAPHIC CONTENT Matt Porter, 34, had been shaving at his home in Illinois, United States, when his 'sweet and caring' adopted dog, Karma, pounced on him out of the blue.

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4 w. ago Spain reopens investigation into Mango fashion empire founder’s cliff

Isak Andic, 71, died after slipping from a 150-metre cliff while hiking with his son Jonathan in the Montserrat caves near Barcelona

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4 w. ago Trump reverses pledge to claim Greenland but announces major new move to take the Panama Canal

President Donald Trump is addressing Congress for a joint session for the first time since his 2020 State of the Union.

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4 w. ago Trump reverses pledge to claim Greenland but announces major new move to take the Panama Canal: Recap

President Donald Trump is addressing Congress for a joint session for the first time since his 2020 State of the Union.

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4 w. ago Mango owner Isak Andic's death reinvestigated as son's account of fatal 500ft fall 'inconsistent'

Isak Andic, the billionaire owner of fashion giant Mango, died after falling nearly 500ft during a mountain walk near Barcelona in December and now an investigation has reopened into his death

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4 w. ago Trump touts renewal of rightwing policies in lengthy speech as Democrats jeer, protest and walk out – live

Trump praises Elon Musk and defends trade wars; Democratic congressman Al Green was removed from chamber for early disruption to Trump’s speechFull report: Trump says administration ‘just getting started’Donald Trump’s speech tonight at the front of the House chamber will look just like a State of the Union, but it will actually be a joint address to Congress.Trump, like all presidents going back to Ronald Reagan, have given an address to Congress early in their term. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Trump reverses pledge to claim Greenland but announces major new move to take the Panama Canal: Live updates

President Donald Trump is addressing Congress for a joint session for the first time since his 2020 State of the Union.

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4 w. ago Trump’s speech to Congress live: president defends trade wars and praises Elon Musk for ‘working very hard’

House speaker orders Democratic congressman Al Green to be removed from chamber for early disruption to Trump’s speechFull report: Trump says administration ‘just getting started’Donald Trump’s speech tonight at the front of the House chamber will look just like a State of the Union, but it will actually be a joint address to Congress.Trump, like all presidents going back to Ronald Reagan, have given an address to Congress early in their term. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Trump salutes Elon Musk's DOGE and says US is woke no more as Democrats walk out: Live speech updates

President Donald Trump is addressing Congress for a joint session for the first time since his 2020 State of the Union.

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4 w. ago Trump’s speech to Congress live: president delivers address amid global turmoil over Ukraine and trade wars

US president is expected to lay out his vision to joint session of Congress after a radical start that has already reshaped domestic and foreign policyDonald Trump’s speech tonight at the front of the House chamber will look just like a State of the Union, but it will actually be a joint address to Congress.Trump, like all presidents going back to Ronald Reagan, have given an address to Congress early in their term. Continue reading...

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last month NYC daycare owner sentenced to 45 years after toddler’s fentanyl death

The daycare center was operated out of a Bronx apartment where the owner stored and packaged narcotics

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