27 m. ago ‘Grubby’ treaty principles bill voted down in New Zealand parliament

Bill which sought to radically reinterpret New Zealand’s founding treaty between Māori tribes and the British Crown fails by 11 votes to 112It was the bill that launched 300,000 public submissions, sparked New Zealand’s largest ever protest on Māori rights and prompted a haka in parliament that quickly went viral.And now the treaty principles bill, which sought to radically reinterpret New Zealand’s founding treaty between Māori tribes and the British Crown, is dead. Continue reading...

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45 m. ago Life on a lease: inside the rental crisis pushing young Londoners to the limit

Rogue landlords. Rampant mould. Rising bills and extortionate rent. All in a day’s hell for young Londoners

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1 hour ago Streams of medicines: how Switzerland cleaned up its act – podcast

Switzerland is leading the world in purifying its water of micropollutants, a concoction of chemicals often found in bodies of water that look crystal clear. They include common medicines like antidepressants and antihistamines, but have unknown and potentially damaging consequences for human and ecosystem health. In the second of a two-part series, Phoebe Weston travels to Geneva to find out how the country has transformed its rivers from sewage-filled health hazards to pristine swimming spots. She tells Madeleine Finlay how a public health disaster in the 1960s spurred the government to act, and what the UK could learn from the Swiss about taking care of a precious national asset.From sewage and scum to swimming in ‘blue gold’: how Switzerland transformed its riversSupport the Guardian: theguardian.com/sciencepod Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Reese Witherspoon's nepo baby Ava Phillippe is every inch the Hollywood starlet at fragrance launch party

The young actress has been collaborating with Vince Camuto as their global brand ambassador since last year.

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2 h. ago First Direct issues update over deadline to claim £175 payments

You have to make several transactions to qualify for the cash

Economics

4 h. ago Justin Bieber snaps at paparazzi in furious rant about 'human beings' amid welfare concerns

Justin Bieber was seen shouting at paparazzi who were taking pictures of him and recording him on their phones as he demanded they leave him alone while he was out and about

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4 h. ago How controversial woodburning power station Drax's claims about just how green it really is went up in smoke

Rowaa Ahmar was Drax's head of public affairs and policy. But she left the role in hostile circumstances, making a sensational claim: she'd been unfairly dismissed for making whistleblowing complaints.

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6 h. ago Why Trump just made EVERYONE's iPhone more expensive. The truth about how much more it could cost. And can the most complex supply chain in history really be relocated to America?

It is near-ubiquitous on Britain's high streets. But experts say Donald Trump's new trade tariffs on China - which is the world's greatest producer of the iPhone - could send its cost soaring.

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6 h. ago PFA admit 'growing concern' over gambling addiction among players despite game

The footballers' union is growing increasingly concerned about the problem of gambling addiction among their members, with the Premier League to bring in a ban on betting sponsors next year

Sport

7 h. ago How Mickey Rourke is getting special treatment on Celebrity Big Brother

The actor, 72, was panned for 'creepy behaviour' on Monday's launch when he leered at AJ Odudu and wrapped his arm around her waist. But his performance on Tuesday received better reviews.

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8 h. ago Vandals torch play area leaving council with a four figure repair bill

The damage to the facility, near Barry Island, will cost an estimated £4,500 to fix

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8 h. ago Good Morning Britain star assures viewers after appearance sparks concern

ITV star Paul Brand shared a health update with concerned fans after his face sparked a reaction on social media.

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8 h. ago Inside Kendall and Kylie Jenner's 'desperate' attempts to help Hailey and Justin Bieber amid split speculation

As fans and close friends share their worrying concerns for Justin Bieber's health, sources have revealed how Kendall and Kylie Jenner are offering their support to his wife Hailey Bieber.

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8 h. ago Welsh ITV star breaks silence after viewers air concern over 'drooping face'

Welsh ITV News At 10 presenter Paul Brand has spoken out after he sparked concern amongst fans over his "dodgy eye" during Monday's news bulletin.

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8 h. ago Protestors gather in New London to voice concern over end of Biden

Protestors gather in New London to voice concern over end of Biden-era immigration program  WLUK

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9 h. ago Facebook whistleblower testifies that company undermined national security by working with China

Meta executives ‘lied about what they were doing with the‬ ‭Chinese Communist Party to employees, shareholders, Congress and the‬‭ American public,’ Sarah Wynn-Williams told a Congressional subcommittee

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9 h. ago Rangers' trump card is now their big concern: an 18y/o may be surprise pick in Barry Ferguson's masterplan

So often a place of sanctuary, Rangers have a problem with Ibrox and it needs solved

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9 h. ago Troubled Justin Bieber snaps at photographer amid concerns for welfare and 'marital woes'

Troubled Justin Bieber was filmed snapping at 'money grabbing' photographers during a tense encounter in Palm Springs on Wednesday.

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10 h. ago RFK Jr says his response to measles outbreak should be ‘model for the world’

Public health experts argue he failed to give a full-throated endorsement of an extremely effective vaccineThe health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, said on a press tour that his response to a large measles outbreak in west Texas should be a “model for the world”. The statement came after Kennedy attended the funeral of a third measles victim over the weekend.Kennedy’s response to the outbreak has been widely criticized by epidemiologists and public health experts, who argue he failed to give a full-throated endorsement of an extremely effective vaccine, that cases appear to be severely undercounted and that officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have been deployed late. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago King Charles and Pope Francis exchange touching words at private meeting in Italy after public meet

The meeting took place at Vatican's Casa Santa Marta, Italy, where the Pope has been convalescing for more than two weeks after being released from Gemelli Hospital.

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