Sweden’s political parties launch coalition talks as both blocs try to secure power
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Sweden’s political parties launch coalition talks as both blocs try to secure power

Centre-left bloc led by Social Democrats has narrow lead with 95% of vote counted, but faces internal policy battleSweden’s political parties have launched coalition negotiations as the Social Democrats leader Magdalena Andersson started the long and difficult process of trying to form a new government.Full results from Sunday’s election are not expected until after overseas votes are counted on W...

German intelligence report warns of rising Chinese, Russian spy threat
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German intelligence report warns of rising Chinese, Russian spy threat

Germany’s military counter-intelligence agency, known as MAD, has warned of a growing threat from hybrid attacks and the use of recruited contract agents, or low-level agents, saying Germany is a “prioritised target of Russian espionage activities”. According to the agency’s annual report released on Monday, it cited Germany’s geostrategic position in Europe and Nato the expansion of the Bundesweh...

British man accused of drugging and raping wife over two decades admits 60 offences

British man accused of drugging and raping wife over two decades admits 60 offences

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Man, who cannot be named to protect anonymity of his victim, admits scores of criminal offencesA man has pleaded guilty to drugging and sexually assaulting his wife over a period of 20 years as he admitted 60 criminal offences.The man, who cannot be named in order to protect the anonymity of his victim, is in his 60s and before his arrest lived in Stockport, Greater Manchester. Continue reading...

Cooper’s Firehouse Home: Anchor restores 1906 patrol house; 9/11 legacy endures

Cooper’s Firehouse Home: Anchor restores 1906 patrol house; 9/11 legacy endures

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In 2010, renowned journalist Anderson Cooper acquired a historic fire patrol house in Greenwich Village, prompting concerns among preservationists about the building's fate. Fortunately, it was preserved within the South Village Historic District. A poignant feature of the property is its connection to Keith Roma, a brave Fire Patrol member lost during the 9/11 tragedy. The residence now beautiful...

British man accused of drugging and raping wife over two decades admits all offences

British man accused of drugging and raping wife over two decades admits all offences

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Man, who cannot be named to protect anonymity of his victim, admits 60 criminal offencesA man has pleaded guilty to drugging and sexually assaulting his wife over a period of 20 years as he admitted 60 criminal offences.The man, who cannot be named in order to protect the anonymity of his victim, is in his 60s and before his arrest lived in Stockport, Greater Manchester. Continue reading...

Trump moves to scrap Biden-era carbon limits on US coal & gas power plants

Trump moves to scrap Biden-era carbon limits on US coal & gas power plants

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The Trump administration plans to repeal Biden-era emission limits for power plants. This action removes restrictions on a major source of greenhouse gas pollution. The Environmental Protection Agency will announce the final rule soon. Environmental groups oppose the rollback, citing health and safety concerns. Legal challenges are expected against these policy changes.

Government moves to nationalise Speciality Steel UK to protect 1,300 jobs

Government moves to nationalise Speciality Steel UK to protect 1,300 jobs

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Firm, once part of Sanjeev Gupta’s empire, fell into administration last year but has failed to find buyerBusiness news – live updatesOne of Britain’s steelworks is to come into public ownership after the government said it would take over Yorkshire-based Speciality Steel UK (SSUK).Jonathan Reynolds, the business secretary, said officials will “work towards” acquiring the company to protect the jo...

UK armed forces member killed in crash in Ukraine

UK armed forces member killed in crash in Ukraine

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Ministry of Defence says person died in road incident understood not to be result of hostile actionA member of the UK armed forces has been killed in a crash in Ukraine, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said.The MoD said the person died in a road traffic incident on Saturday. Continue reading...

In 1990, Tennessee siblings planted 240 acres of former fields and pastures with loblolly pine...

In 1990, Tennessee siblings planted 240 acres of former fields and pastures with loblolly pine...

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In a significant conservation move, The Land Trust for Tennessee has permanently protected an expansive 852-acre estate. Siblings Mary Ann and John Sugg dedicated years to revitalizing farmland into lush forest. Their generous donation guarantees the landscape's preservation from future commercial development. Employing contemporary forestry techniques, the land trust oversees the property, ensuri...

HKMU powers ahead with new Shenzhen Research Institute

HKMU powers ahead with new Shenzhen Research Institute

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[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is strengthening its research footprint in the Greater Bay Area with the establishment of its Shenzhen Research Institute, a platform designed to help bridge industry, academia and research and translate research into real-world impact. Prof. Ricky Kwok Yu-kwong, Vice President (Res...

Trump says he will consider releasing more 9/11 records after families’ request

Trump says he will consider releasing more 9/11 records after families’ request

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Families have asked Trump to declassify records that could shed light on Saudi Arabia’s alleged role in the 2001 attacksDonald Trump said Sunday that he will look into requests from families of 9/11 victims to release records that could shed light on Saudi Arabia’s alleged role in the attacks 25 years ago.Several families have long alleged that a group of extremist religious leaders in Saudi Arabi...

Turkey: Police arrested at least 63 people in anti-LGBT+ crackdown

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Turkish authorities on Sunday launched raids on gay bars, nightclubs, LGBTQ association offices and activists' homes in a sweeping crackdown in several cities as part of the government's "My Family is Safe" operations, Turkey's justice minister said. More than 60 people were arrested, according to the state news agency, in raids condemned by human rights groups.