Met chief says ‘toxicity’ around DEI will not stop him recruiting more black and Asian officers
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Met chief says ‘toxicity’ around DEI will not stop him recruiting more black and Asian officers

Mark Rowley says inclusivity is crucial for the force and he refuses to be ‘blown off course’ by criticsSir Mark Rowley: I will have more police officers of colour in the UK capital – and the culture wars won’t stop me doing itMark Rowley has said the Metropolitan police must recruit more black and Asian officers in order to gain the trust of minority ethnic communities in London, and vowed not to...

Burnham: not pursuing better EU deal would be ‘dereliction of duty’
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Burnham: not pursuing better EU deal would be ‘dereliction of duty’

Post-recess statement will focus on damage caused by Brexit and the need to cooperate on immigration and tradeAndy Burnham will put Brexit back on the Commons agenda as MPs return from recess, warning that failing to pursue a better deal with the EU would be a “major dereliction of duty”.The prime minister will use a statement to the Commons on the first day back after the party conference break t...

Burnham to urge MPs to embrace closer ties with EU
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Burnham to urge MPs to embrace closer ties with EU

Post-recess statement will focus on damage caused by Brexit and the need to cooperate on immigration and tradeAndy Burnham will put Brexit back on the Commons agenda as MPs return from recess, warning that failing to pursue a better deal with the EU would be a “major dereliction of duty”.The prime minister will use a statement to the Commons on the first day back after the party conference break t...

Joyce likens US public execution to ‘Roman amphitheatre’ – as it happened

Joyce likens US public execution to ‘Roman amphitheatre’ – as it happened

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This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor not watering down 30% tax on discretionary trusts, says assistant treasurer The assistant treasurer, Daniel Mulino, says Labor is not watering down proposed changes to put a minimum 30% tax on discretionary trusts.We’re not watering this down. This is a very substantial review. This is about fairness in our tax...

Melbourne Islamic leader silent on centre’s alleged Flydubai hijacker links in Facebook video

Melbourne Islamic leader silent on centre’s alleged Flydubai hijacker links in Facebook video

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MyCentre leader Samir Mohtadi, who also goes by Abu Hamza, refers to Islamic texts on the virtues of staying silentGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA leader of a Melbourne Islamic centre allegedly linked to the accused Flydubai hijacker has released a video extolling the virtues of staying silent, without directly commenting on the accusations from prosecutors in the Unit...

Minibus driver hospitalised, 18 others injured, after collision with goods truck

Minibus driver hospitalised, 18 others injured, after collision with goods truck

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A minibus driver has been hospitalised after her vehicle collided with a medium goods truck in Hong Kong, causing injuries to 18 others. Police said the accident occurred at around 9.22am on Monday, when a green minibus and a medium goods truck collided on San Tin Highway on the Yuen Long-bound side of the road near Fairview Park. According to police, a total of nine men and 10 women were injured ...

In 2005, this Australian home sold for A$420,000; 20 years later, it fetched A$1.375 million

In 2005, this Australian home sold for A$420,000; 20 years later, it fetched A$1.375 million

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Wonga Park in Australia has witnessed remarkable appreciation in property value, rising from A$420,000 in 2005 to A$1.375 million by 2025. This enchanting home boasts a 160-metre miniature railway, picturesque gardens, a chicken coop, and stunning vistas of the Dandenong Ranges. Its allure is further enhanced by five bedrooms and unique features, ensuring it remains a sought-after gem among buyers...

Tribunal Orders Claim Reassessment: Qld body told to revisit defect case; payout cap may leave $200k gap

Tribunal Orders Claim Reassessment: Qld body told to revisit defect case; payout cap may leave $200k gap

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A homeowner in Brisbane encountered severe hurdles when dealing with a building plagued by significant structural flaws. The Queensland Building and Construction Commission initially denied his claim, but a tribunal later overturned this ruling. With nine major defects needing repairs estimated at over $500,000, any compensation may still fall short due to statutory limits. The QBCC is now reviewi...

Opposition leaders and journalists allege police abuses as fresh protests break out in India

Opposition leaders and journalists allege police abuses as fresh protests break out in India

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Indian opposition politicians and journalists alleged that police had been heavy-handed in cracking down in protests that swept New Delhi over the weekend in response to a nationwide voter roll revision that critics say disproportionately affects Muslim and other minority voters. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi called for a fresh march to the nation's Supreme Court Monday.

Australian politics live: Joyce likens US public execution to ‘Roman amphitheatre’; Coalition targets small business minister over credit card ban

Australian politics live: Joyce likens US public execution to ‘Roman amphitheatre’; Coalition targets small business minister over credit card ban

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Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor not watering down 30% tax on discretionary trusts, says assistant treasurer The assistant treasurer, Daniel Mulino, says Labor is not watering down proposed changes to put a minimum 30% tax on discretionary trusts.We’re not watering this down. This is a very substantial review. This is about fairness in our ...

Chinese desalination plant cuts 60% energy use, turns waste brine into industrial salt

Chinese desalination plant cuts 60% energy use, turns waste brine into industrial salt

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A large desalination plant on Bohai Bay has achieved an energy efficiency breakthrough, slashing electricity consumption by more than half while converting millions of tonnes of toxic waste brine into high-value chemical salt. Situated in the Caofeidian industrial zone of Tangshan, Hebei province, the facility recently entered its trial production stage, the state-run Science and Technology Daily ...

Chinese desalination plant cuts 60% energy use by turning waste brine into industrial salt

Chinese desalination plant cuts 60% energy use by turning waste brine into industrial salt

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A large desalination plant on Bohai Bay has achieved an energy efficiency breakthrough, slashing electricity consumption by more than half while converting millions of tonnes of toxic waste brine into high-value chemical salt. Situated in the Caofeidian industrial zone of Tangshan, Hebei province, the facility recently entered its trial production stage, the state-run Science and Technology Daily ...

Chinese desalination plant cuts 60% energy use by turning waste brine to industrial salt

Chinese desalination plant cuts 60% energy use by turning waste brine to industrial salt

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A large desalination plant on Bohai Bay has achieved an energy efficiency breakthrough, slashing electricity consumption by more than half while converting millions of tonnes of toxic waste brine into high-value chemical salt. Situated in the Caofeidian industrial zone of Tangshan, Hebei province, the facility recently entered its trial production stage, the state-run Science and Technology Daily ...

Trump’s China-savvy spokeswoman, Hong Kong trail emergencies: 5 weekend reads you missed

Trump’s China-savvy spokeswoman, Hong Kong trail emergencies: 5 weekend reads you missed

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We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Trump’s new spokeswoman is a ‘devoted fan’ who lived in Beijing and speaks Chinese 2. Hong Kong hiker dies, Singaporean teen discharged after 2 trail emergencies 3. How a museum masterpiece’s life-...

Shares in Malaysia’s Genting tumble by most in 28 years

Shares in Malaysia’s Genting tumble by most in 28 years

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Share in Genting plunged by the most in 28 years after the leisure group controlled by Malaysian billionaire Lim Kok Thay announced plans to raise about 1.25 billion ringgit (US$306 million) through a renounceable rights issue. The stock fell as much as 17 per cent to 1.56 ringgit, the biggest decline since 1998. The issue price would be fixed at a discount ranging between 25 and 30 per cent, Gent...

IFS: budget will be ‘work of fiction’ without clear plan to cover UK spending pressures

IFS: budget will be ‘work of fiction’ without clear plan to cover UK spending pressures

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Thinktank’s influential pre-budget report urges key decisions to be made now and not put off until next yearJohn Healey has been warned by Britain’s leading tax and spending experts that his budget risks being a “work of fiction” unless he sets out plans to cover £35bn in spending pressures.As the war in the Middle East rattles the public finances, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) said the d...