How 678 speeding violations by the boss went unnoticed at ECan
Organisational failure saw Environment Canterbury fail to reprimand the chairperson - that's what the council are saying.
Biden phones Netanyahu; leaders to stay in 'close contact' as Israel vows Iran attack
Biden and Netanyahu agree to stay in close contact amid Iran tensions, emphasizing minimizing harm to civilians.
Growing disquiet over delays to 4 key Levenmouth rail link projects
Fife Council and Network Rail are embroiled in disagreements over who is responsible for finishing bridges and active travel paths.
Inside the murky underworld of contracted enforcers and 'professional gangsters' being dismantled one gun at a time
GMP's 'relentless' fight against firearms continues, with hundreds of guns already taken off the streets
Junior Cert results: Grade inflation to be phased out 'bit by bit' starting next year
Nearly 73,000 students learned of their Junior Cycle performances when schools distributed 650,000 grades in 22 individual subjects yesterday.
New Armada Way legal fight goes to High Court today
Judge to decide on who pays costs
People divided after man 'ignored' by Stagecoach bus
Many are on the driver's side
Plymouth singled out for 'exemplar' response to riots
Three police officers sustained minor injuries, a police van was damaged and two members of the public were taken to hospital, bricks were torn from pavements and fireworks set off
Capital Punishment Conundrum: In Nigeria, death penalty no longer serves its purpose
The number of people on death row continues to grow because the Nigerian criminal justice system seems to view the death penalty as a form of deterrence.
The 1978 Green Bay massacre
IN THE late 1970s, Jamaica was gripped by the evil hands of political violence, leading up to the general election of October 30, 1980. Michael Manley of the People’s National Party (PNP) was prime minister, and Edward Seaga was the leader of the...
Taoiseach hopeful of ceasefire deal after Biden meeting
Taoiseach Simon Harris has expressed hopes that a "very lengthy" discussion between US President Joe Biden and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will yield "significant results" in efforts to secure a ceasefire in the Middle East.
MacArthur Foundation celebrates 30 years of impact in Nigeria
In the last 30 years, MacArthur Foundation has awarded more than 800 grants, totalling $257 million to 256 organisations and 135 individuals based in Nigeria.
Decision due over early release for Scotland's long-term prisoners
The Scottish government will announce if it is pressing ahead with plans to release long-term prisoners who have completed two-thirds of their sentence.
Terrorism allegation against Senator politically motivated – MURIC
MURIC describes Senator Buba as a young politician with the passion of the founding fathers of Nigeria.
Budget tax rise warning as Reeves needs to find another £25billion
Taxes are already at an historic high and debt is rising
Asean summit urges end to Myanmar violence but struggles for solution
The Straits Times/ANN VIENTIANE - South-east Asian leaders on Oct 9 pressed Myanmar’s military government and its opponents to take “concrete action” to stop the bloodshed from years of civil war and sought to kick-start faltering diplomatic efforts to solve the crisis. The 10-member Asean has tried to no avail for three years to find a negotiated solution to the Myanmar crisis, which has left thousands dead and forced millions to flee their homes since the military seized power in February 2021.
Naveen launches membership drive of BJD
The Biju Janata Dal is the single largest political party in Odisha, Naveen Patnaik claimed on Wednesday while launching the membership drive of the regional outfit.Calling himself a proud BJD member
New workers rights law - all the key changes from sick pay and parental leave
Deputy PM Angela Rayner has vowed to 'turn the tide' for millions of Brits with an overhaul of workers rights to help people struggling with low pay and precarious work
Perthshire Planning Ahead: Perth Airbnb ‘dumping ground’ & 91 shipping containers near city centre
Planning Ahead is the weekly round-up of Perth and Kinross Council applications and approvals.
Former children's care home worker demands end to vulnerable Dumfries and Galloway kids being sent outwith the region
John Young, who now serves as a councillor for Castle Douglas and Crocketford, also described the astronomical fees paid to private care providers as “horrific”
Dumfries and Galloway councillors claim election results delay merits "exceptional response"
Members have agreed a motion for a “forensic review” into why the results at July’s vote were declared several hours later than at the previous poll in 2019
Hezbollah operative killed amid Israeli strikes on Syria
Israel's military claimed it has killed a Hezbollah member in Syria who relayed intelligence against Israel in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, while Syrian media reported that Israeli airstrikes hit targets in Syria.
Pune Porsche case: 2 Juvenile Justice Board members removed
The Maharashtra government has terminated the services of two members of the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) in Pune in connection with bail given to a juvenile accused in the Pune Porsche crash case, officials said on Thursday.
Zelensky on whirlwind tour of Europe ahead of US election
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to visit Britain, France and Italy, part of a whirlwind tour of European leaders aimed at securing aid ahead of pivotal US elections next month.
Huge NHS event gives 500 North East pupils a taste for future careers
NE1's 'The Big One' event gave young people in the North East an insight into many different opportunities on offer for future career prospects
East Asia Summit: Luxon talks global conflict in relaxed setting
Talking crises over coffee, the leaders of NZ, Australia and Canada convened at a in a meeting on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit.
Councillors backtrack over sale of airport shares
Wellington city councillors acouncil's airport shares.
Police called to old people's home after row about vase of flowers
Officers were called in after residents fell out over the decoration
BJP's Cabinet Formation Challenge In Haryana: Balancing Caste And Community Representation
As the BJP prepares to form its new government in Haryana, the party faces the complex task of assembling a cabinet that reflects the state's diverse caste and community dynamics.With Nayab Singh...
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