Woman shot at with crossbow urges victims to seek help
Chelsea Hamilton was beaten, punched and attacked with a knife in incidents across three years.
'Certainly a world where we could reduce' immigration targets, says minister Miller
Immigration Minister Marc Miller says he is exploring the rare option of reducing the number of permanent residents allowed in each year as he gets set to announce the annual immigration targets in November.
What happens on a teacher only day?
The government is banning term-time days for teacher development - but what are they for?
TRU revenue could take hit
The head of TRU World says international student permit caps announced earlier this year could slash new international enrolment at Thompson Rivers University in half in the next five years.
Sanjay Nirupam Ko Gussa Kyun Aata Hai
'The other panelists (Praniti Shinde and Priyanka Chaturvedi) were misbehaving with me.' 'Despite that I kept quiet because I have witnessed many such scenes in the 25 years of my public life and debates.' 'Amid all the ruckus, when I heard Praniti calling me out for 'cheap behaviour' I couldn't take such misbehaviour anymore.'
Inmate spending in Canada
New data shows Alberta spends the lowest amount of money per inmate in Canada – a number the province says is value for money but critics label short-sighted and worrisome.
Myanmar military government invites armed groups to stop fighting, start talks
YANGON (The Straits Times/ANN) – Myanmar’s embattled military government on Sept 26 invited armed groups opposed to its rule to stop fighting and start talks to bring peace, after 3½ years of conflict. The unexpected offer comes after the forces of State Administration Council (SAC) suffered a series of major battlefield reverses to ethnic minority armed groups and pro-democracy People’s Defence Forces (PDF) that rose up to oppose the military’s seizure of power in 2021.
Love of language shared
Barbara Nolan, an Anishnaabe elder on a mission to promote her nation's language, says she loves to hear stories about how her work is influencing children.
Domestic abuse survivor urges other women to seek justice
A domestic abuse survivor in Northern Ireland has spoken out about the violence she suffered to encourage other women who have been attacked to seek justice.
School Strike 4 Climate protests expected in several cities
Students and supporters in Auckland, New Plymouth and Christchurch swapped their books for picket signs as they joined the School Strike 4 Climate protests on Friday. They had multiple demands,...
Hastings youth councillors given voting rights on committees
It's a controversial move, but the mayor pushed the proposal over the line.
Gardai contacted more than 500 times since historical abuse appeal launched
It was announced at the start of this month that a commission of investigation is to be established to examine historical sexual abuse claims
Chairwoman Foxx Slams Harvard for Failure to Discipline Pro-Hamas Students
Fifty-two of the 68 students who were referred for disciplinary action relating to the encampment are currently in good standing.
First Minister to lobby chancellor over lack of funding for railways in Wales
Wales has been "short-changed" when it comes to funding for railways, the First Minister said, as she pledged to beat a path to the Chancellor's door.
Resilient duo to launch new Dumfriesshire business
Ukrainian women are using their crafting creativity to overcome language barriers with a new Dumfries High Street enterprise
Democratic hopefuls fault GOP incumbents for anti-abortion records in Congress
In a campaign ad this month, Derek Tran, a Democrat from Orange County, California, blasted his opponent, Republican U.S. Rep. Michelle Steel, for supporting a national abortion ban and voting to limit access to birth control.
Staff 'carry kids through water' as Northfield school suffers flooding 'terror'
Heavy rainfall across the Midlands prompted an amber alert from the Met Office
Roads past Derbyshire schools could be closed off to traffic in pilot scheme
Derbyshire schools are being encouraged to take part in trials where roads past the schools are temporarily closed off to traffic during pickup and dropoff
Labour facing calls to hit Amazon with tax hike to save high street from 'bombshell' next year
Chancellor Rachel Reeves used this week’s Labour Conference to repeat the party’s pledge to overhaul the property tax - and Labour's manifesto promised to “level the playing field between the high street and online giants”
Struggling Nottinghamshire ex-miners to get billions back in pension pot amid 'epic victory'
An injustice rumbling on for the last 30 years has been described as the "biggest pensions grab in history"
Encourage children to think and ask questions: Ram Nath Kovind
Former President of India emphasizes the need for a new learning approach in schools to equip students for the future.
Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka ink MoU to address wildlife and forest management challenges
Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka sign MoU to address wildlife and forest management challenges, focussing on key areas of cooperation.
North East mayor approves £4.5m fund to create homes in Horden
The funding adds to a Durham County Council scheme that is aiming to create 100 affordable homes
North East men behind bars for conspiracy to produce and supply drugs on industrial scale
Police uncovered an illicit pill-pressing machine at a business premises in County Durham and "hundreds of thousands" of tablets worth a huge sum
£12m Fife health and social care cuts could see services return to covid level
Managers hope to recreate the level of service introduced during the pandemic to cut staff costs.
Amid MahaYuti seat sharing talks, Amit Shah to visit Mumbai on October 1 for review meetings
Amit Shah to review Mumbai and Konkan regions amid MahaYuti seat sharing talks, aiming for 150-160 seats for BJP.
Myanmar junta bombs opposition-held town hours after talks offer
Myanmar junta launches air strikes after inviting enemies for talks, amid ongoing civil war and political turmoil.
Musi needs to be developed for Hyderabad’s future: Dana Kishore
Musi needs to be developed for Hyderabad’s future: Dana Kishore
The Greater Manchester drug dealers who flooded Wales with £72m of heroin and crack
Millions of pounds of class A drugs were distributed between northern England and south Wales
US reveals Iran is still targeting Trump with 'lethal plots'
American security officials are still tracking Iranian plots to kill Donald Trump and other high-profile figures, according to the country's top law enforcement officer.
'A step in the wrong direction': Students call upon government to restore te reo Māori teacher training funding
The students say the government move makes them feel like "you don't really care about Māori people".
Iranian hackers charged for ‘hack-and-leak’ plot to influence election
The U.S. Department of Justice unsealed an indictment charging three Iranian hackers with a "hack-and-leak" campaign that aimed to influence the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
Wales 'should get a lot more' of UK's rail cash
Westminster's control of rail investment means Wales loses out on money, a transport expert says.
'Clear evidence' Chinese companies supplying Russia with military attack drones
A Western official reportedly claims that there is "clear evidence" that Chinese companies are providing military attack drones to Russia for Vladimir Putin's war on Ukraine
Sotheby’s Art Without Boundaries Sale Yields $13.14 M. Led by Noguchi Sculpture for $4.65 M.
A sculpture by Isamu Noguchi was the top lot and sold for $4.65 million with fees.
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