More than 300,000 union members will walk out over pay, adding to pressure on the country’s health system. Tens of thousands of nurses in the United Kingdom will go on strike for the first time demanding better pay as the cost of living soars. Nurses at most of the state-run National Health Service (NHS) employers…
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Report indicates Europe’s drought is the worst in 500 years.
Two-thirds of Europe is under some sort of drought warning, in what is likely the worst such event in 500 years. The latest report from the Global Drought Observatory says 47% of the continent is in “warning” conditions, meaning soil has dried up. Another 17% is on alert – meaning vegetation “shows signs of stress”….
‘No one will be left by the way side’ Emmanuel Macron’s victory pledge to a divided France
Many of those who chose Mr Macron are believed to have done so to keep out Ms Le Pen because of her extreme views and her links with Russia. By Ian Collier – Updated at 0632 EAT on Monday 25th April 2022 Emmanuel Macron has become the first French president in 20 years to win…
UK Prince loses military titles and use of HRH
The Duke of York’s military titles and royal patronages have been returned to the Queen, Buckingham Palace has said. Updated at 0449 GMT on 14th 01 2021 Prince Andrew, 61, will also stop using the style His Royal Highness in an official capacity, a royal source said. It comes as he faces a US civil…
Activist warns financial institutions against funding climate destruction
By Faith Barbara Namagembe and Ruhinda George Alex Updated at 1843 EAT. Climate change activist Greta Thunberg says it is “very unclear” if she has been officially invited to the COP26 summit. Greta Thunberg has called on banks to “stop funding our destruction”, ahead of the UN COP26 climate summit. The teenage Swedish climate activist…
Norway suspends deportation of rejected asylum seekers to Afghanistan
By Frazer NorwellUpdated at 1226 GMT on 21 July 2021 The UDI and UNE has suspended deportations to Afghanistan. Photo by Tingey Injury Law Firm on Unsplash The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) and Immigration Appeal Board (UNE) said on Wednesday it would stop forced returns to Afghanistan due to the deteriorating security situation in the country….
Activists Demand ICC Charges Against French Politicians for Role in Rwanda genocide
Human Rights Activists around the world are demanding fresh investigations into France’s role in the 1994 Rwanda Genocide and are asking Court to charge French Politicians separately for atrocities against the people of Rwanda. In a visit to Kigali, the French president says his country asks Rwanda for forgiveness over its role in the 1994…
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