Typhoon Man-yi struck the northern Philippines, leaving three villagers missing, destroying houses, and causing power outages in entire towns. The storm is one of six major storms to hit the region in less than a month, affecting over a million people and causing extensive damage to communities and infrastructure. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called for preparations for the worst-case scenario as the country grapples with back-to-back calamities, including the need for international aid and potential rice imports due to the widespread devastation.
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Mapped: The rural Labour MPs most at risk from farmer inheritance tax backlash
The government's controversial decision to extend inheritance tax to farm properties has put a fifth of Labour's seats at risk, with at least 81 seats in rural areas likely to be affected. The move has sparked anger among constituents, particularly in areas where Labour won by a small margin, making them vulnerable to the Conservatives, Reform, or the SNP. The so-called "tractor tax" has led to protests from farmers and criticism from political leaders, with...
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