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Global population hits 8 billion as growth poses more challenges for the planet
November 15, 2022
Global population hits 8 billion as growth poses more challenges for the planet
The world’s population will reach 8 billion people on Tuesday, representing a “milestone in human development” before birth rates start…
UK strikes revised deal with France on Channel migrants
November 14, 2022
UK strikes revised deal with France on Channel migrants
The UK will pay France £8m more a year under a revised deal to try to stop people crossing the…
The US wants to play in China’s backyard
November 11, 2022
The US wants to play in China’s backyard
Nowhere has Xi Jinping’s assertive foreign policy had a greater impact than in South East Asia, China’s strategic backyard. But…
Jeremy Hunt has ‘great deal of sympathy’ for nurses – but says best way to help is to bring inflation down
November 11, 2022
Jeremy Hunt has ‘great deal of sympathy’ for nurses – but says best way to help is to bring inflation down
Jeremy Hunt has said he has a “great deal of sympathy” for nurses struggling with the cost of living –…
I told Liz Truss she was going too fast, says Kwasi Kwarteng
November 11, 2022
I told Liz Truss she was going too fast, says Kwasi Kwarteng
Former chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has said he warned Liz Truss she was going too fast with her ill-fated economic plans.…
US election: Trump tears into rising Republican rival DeSantis
November 11, 2022
US election: Trump tears into rising Republican rival DeSantis
Ex-US President Donald Trump has lashed out at Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, as the simmering rivalry between the two top…
Midterm results are looking increasingly sunny for Biden as he touts ‘strong night’ for Democrats
November 10, 2022
Midterm results are looking increasingly sunny for Biden as he touts ‘strong night’ for Democrats
Initial midterm election results are rosier than expected for Democrats, who appear poised to buck historical trends and avoid major…
Gavin Williamson: Rishi Sunak faces questions following resignation
November 9, 2022
Gavin Williamson: Rishi Sunak faces questions following resignation
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing questions about his judgement following the resignation of cabinet minister Sir Gavin Williamson after…
UK minister Gavin Williamson resigns over bullying claims
November 9, 2022
UK minister Gavin Williamson resigns over bullying claims
British minister Gavin Williamson resigned on Tuesday from the government over claims that he bullied colleagues, raising questions about Prime…
Be serious with global warming, African leaders advised
November 4, 2022
Be serious with global warming, African leaders advised
African governments have been urged to walk the talk and review commitments to global change by leveraging green economic opportunities…