In northern Mali, at least 18 people were killed in an airstrike by the Malian army targeting armed militants, according to the Tuareg separatist group Collective for the Defence of the Rights of the Azawad People. The army claimed to have killed 11 “terrorists” in the strike, while the separatist group denounced it as a “barbaric act” and a “flagrant human rights violation.” The conflict in Mali, worsened by military coups and the involvement of Russian mercenaries, continues to escalate with accusations of civilian targeting and violence.
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Minister accuses Labour left of ‘defending Tory system’ after benefits cuts
Labour minister Torsten Bell defended government benefit cuts by accusing left-wing critics of supporting a failed Tory welfare system that contributes to high unemployment rates. Former shadow chancellor John McDonnell refuted Bell's claims, stating that proposed cuts would harm disabled individuals. Labour MPs, including Clive Lewis and Debbie Abrahams, criticized the government for implementing £5bn in cuts by 2030, potentially impacting millions of disabled individuals negatively. Full Article
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