The long history of Russia's broken promises to Ukraine

Wages in the UK increased by 5.9% over the three months leading to February, while unemployment remained steady at 4.4%. However, the number of employees on UK company payrolls dropped by 78,000 in March, marking the steepest decline since the peak of the Covid pandemic, following a revised decrease of 8,000 in February. These figures, released by the Office for National Statistics, coincide with concerns that budget measures proposed by Rachel Reeves could result in...

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton clashed over housing policies, with Albanese defending Labor's plan of 5% deposits and $10 billion for 100,000 new homes against expert criticism predicting price increases. Dutton promoted his tax break for mortgage interest while expressing concern for his children's housing prospects, indicating a willingness to assist them financially. Albanese refrained from discussing his son's situation, while Treasurer Jim Chalmers criticized the Coalition's plan as a "cost-of-living con job," asserting clear...

The owner of Pontins holiday parks, Britannia Jinky Jersey Ltd, has been charged with corporate manslaughter following a 2019 incident where a ceiling collapsed at the Brean Sands site in Somerset, injuring 18 guests and leading to the death of Wendy Jones, 68, months later. The collapse exposed live electrics during a bingo event attended by around 100 people, prompting a joint investigation by police and Somerset council. Additionally, contractor Stephen Bennison faces charges under...

SummaryResearchers from China will gain access to half a million UK GP records through the UK Biobank, despite concerns from western intelligence agencies regarding the authoritarian regime's potential to accumulate health data. The UK Biobank, which contains extensive medical information from 500,000 volunteers, provides data to universities, scientific institutions, and private companies, with one in five successful access applications originating from China. Preparations are underway to transfer these records, highlighting the ongoing debate over data...

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the deployment of 60-70 National Guard personnel to Albuquerque by mid-May to address rising juvenile crime and fentanyl issues, although their role will not include direct law enforcement actions. The state's GOP criticized this measure as insufficient, calling for more substantial reforms like bail reform and increased penalties, while expressing concerns over perceived leniency towards juvenile offenders. Recent data indicated a significant uptick in juvenile arrests, and local...

Islamic Scholars Urge Action Against Israeli Occupation Prominent Islamic scholars in Pakistan, including Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani, have called on Muslim-majority countries to take a stand against Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip, labeling it a moral obligation. At the National Palestine Conference in Islamabad, they expressed disappointment over the lack of support for those defending the Al-Aqsa Mosque and emphasized the responsibility of Muslim nations and their militaries to protect Palestinians from occupation forces....