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Closing nursery warns of 'childcare crisis'
Hunter's Bar Playschool opened in 1975 and is having to close as staff say government funding is too low.
Teacher avoids ban despite safeguarding issue
A teacher acknowledges a pupil said she was being abused at home and should have been kept in school.
Israel killed majority of record number of journalists slain in 2024: CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists said 2024 was the most dangerous year yet for journalists, with 124 people killed.
Australian police probe video of nurses bragging about killing Israelis
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says footage of hospital staff saying they would deny care is 'sickening and shameful'.
Yemen’s Houthis emerge from Gaza war emboldened, and with more enemies
Once a largely local threat, Houthis now challenge Israeli and Western interests, leading to increased focus.
As Trump imposes ‘no exceptions’ tariffs, Asian allies hope for a reprieve
Japan, South Korea and Australia seek to change mercurial US president’s mind on exemptions for tariffs.
US frees jailed Russian cybercriminal as Trump builds bridges with Moscow
Alexander Vinnik's release came as an unnamed US citizen was also freed by Russian ally Belarus in a separate deal.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,085
Here are the key developments on the 1,085th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
As Modi meets Trump, can he get India tariff waivers, Iran respite?
Tariffs, deportations and a brewing storm over Iran could unsettle ties held together by shared concerns over China.
Trump says Putin wants peace in Ukraine, will begin talks on ending war
Trump speaks with Putin by phone after US defence secretary said Ukraine's NATO membership ambitions were unrealistic.
For China, USAID’s demise could be a soft power win in Southeast Asia
Washington's retreat from the region leaves space that Beijing may be keen to fill, analysts say.
Everton slow Liverpool’s Premier League charge with injury-time leveller
Everton score stoppage-time equaliser against Liverpool in last Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.
‘Trump effect’: How US tariffs, ’51st state’ threats are shaking up Canada
Canadian politicians are trying to tap into growing nationalist sentiment amid US President Donald Trump's threats.
Hamas delegation in Egypt as mediators push to maintain Gaza ceasefire
Fragile ceasefire appears strained, with Hamas saying it will not bow down to threats from Israel and the US.
French troops to exit Senegal by end of 2025
Senegal distances itself from colonial past, following trend sweeping across West and Central Africa since 2022.
Kamal Adwan’s detained director alleges torture by Israeli authorities
Lawyers for Kamal Adwan Hospital’s Dr. Hussam Abu Safia had their first contact with the director.
Trump seeks ‘successful conclusion’ to Russia-Ukraine war
The White House spokeswoman says President Trump is looking to bring Russia’s war in Ukraine to a successful conclusion.
Syria’s leader, Russia’s Putin make first contact since al-Assad’s fall
Statements of support have been exchanged in al-Sharaa's first phone call with Russian president since taking power.
Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as US director of national intelligence
The former congresswoman was seen as one of Trump's most controversial picks by Republicans and Democrats alike.
Workers saved from burning factory in Brazil
Watch the moment workers in Rio de Janeiro were rescued from the window ledge of a factory after it caught fire.