20 h. ago Hong Kong orders removal of scaffolding nets as fire toll rises to 159

Local authorities have directed that all buildings undergoing major maintenance must dismantle their scaffolding mesh by Saturday

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32 h. ago Mysterious Chernobyl nuclear site's 'black fungus' could have evolved to eat radiation

The discovery has raised new questions about how life evolves under extreme conditions and whether these organisms could one day help protect astronauts in deep space

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33 h. ago Mohamed Salah benched again by Arne Slot to raise questions over Liverpool future

It’s the first time Salah has been benched in back-to-back Premier League games at Liverpool

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69 h. ago It’s under fire from left and right – but Labour’s workers' rights bill is a huge achievement | Polly Toynbee

It makes no sense for union leaders to cry betrayal when it will be their members who benefit from these sorely needed reformsThe wall of sound shouting “liar” at the chancellor is a bizarre Westminster frenzy. Stand back from the hysteria and ask this question: how can Rachel Reeves be accused of raising more money than necessary when there is still pitifully little to go round in every department at her cabinet table? It’s a weird Tory ramp that she lied about a black hole when we can see it everywhere in the real world. She could have raised more.As the prime minister, Keir Starmer, pleads the case for all that was Labour-flavoured in the budget, the week also brought a breakthrough for Labour’s flagship employment rights bill. Shamelessly stymied by the Lords’ Tory majority, the government watered down a clause on so-called day-one rights that would have given workers protection from unfair dismissal from the day they walked into a job. That legal right will now kick in at six m...

Economics

3 d. ago OBR Budget blunder had happened before, damning report reveals

The report says ‘ultimate responsibility’ rests with the leadership of the OBR, raising major questions for the watchdog’s chair Richard Hughes

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3 d. ago Man City fan suffers broken leg after 'brutal attack' at Leeds game

A Manchester City supporter was attacked inside the Etihad on Saturday and fans have raised questions about safety for upcoming games.

Sport

4 d. ago Two Man City transfer questions raised while problem position emerges

Manchester City beat Leeds 3-2 in the Premier League but it was an afternoon that asked a lot of questions about Pep Guardiola's team.

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5 d. ago Experts doubt the Pentagon can punish Kelly over the 'illegal orders' video

Legal experts are raising lots of questions about the Pentagon’s investigation of Mark Kelly

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6 d. ago Authorities probe corruption and negligence in Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades

Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades is raising questions about corruption and negligence in the renovations of the apartment complex where at least 128 people died

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6 d. ago Hong Kong accuses construction firm of ‘gross negligence’ after deadliest fire in decades kills 128

Chinese city’s deadliest fire in nearly 80 years raises questions over use of bamboo scaffolding

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6 d. ago Hong Kong accuses construction firm of ‘gross negligence’ after deadliest fire in decades kills 94

Chinese city’s deadliest fire in nearly 80 years raises questions over use of bamboo scaffolding

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7 d. ago Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in generations kills 83 as construction firm accused of ‘gross negligence’

Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in nearly 80 years has raised major questions over the use of bamboo scaffolding by the construction industry

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7 d. ago Hong Kong fire may speed up moves to end use of iconic bamboo scaffolding

A deadly fire in a Hong Kong apartment complex has raised questions about bamboo scaffolding

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7 d. ago Can Arne Slot revive this Frankenstein’s monster of a Liverpool side? | Barney Ronay

New players have come in, too many of them, and has meant a dilution of the collective will instilled by KloppBefore this game Arne Slot had announced that he was “almost confused”. Which does at least raise some tantalising questions. Mainly, what is this Liverpool team going to look like when he gets there, when a state of full confusion is finally attained, when even Slot’s confusion stops being confusing and reveals its diamond-cut final form.A 4-1 home defeat, Liverpool’s ninth in the past 12 games, felt like a step towards that promised end. Or at least confirmation their season has now reached the gallows humour phase – one of those periods where events haven’t just run away from you, but appear to be openly mocking your best efforts to catch up. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago What we do and don’t know about the shooting of 2 National Guard members in DC

The brazen daytime shooting of two National Guard members in the nation’s capital by a man described as an Afghan national has raised multiple questions

Events

9 d. ago Ajax armoured vehicles paused after soldiers report hearing problems

Suspension raises fresh questions around Ministry of Defence’s procurement processes

Events

9 d. ago UK halts use of Ajax armoured vehicles after soldiers report hearing problems

Suspension raises fresh questions around Ministry of Defence’s procurement processes

Events

1 week ago Kris Boyd raises eyebrows with claim about Hearts as pundit asks the question over Aberdeen penalty escape

Boyd reckons the Dons keeper got away with one after cleaning out Landry Kabore in the penalty area late on

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1 week ago Arsenal embarrassed Tottenham and it raises serious questions about Thomas Frank

ARSENAL 4-1 TOTTENHAM: The Gunners romped to victory in the North London Derby as Eberechi Eze scored a stunning hat-trick to put them six points clear at the top

Politics

1 week ago Boris Johnson had a four day break in crucial period before Covid pandemic struck

The official records have raised questions over whether the former prime minister may have misled the Covid inquiry

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