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Russian woman fined for 'sex is cool, but Putin's death is better' text on tote bag

A Russian woman named Aleksandra was slapped with a fine for sharing images of a tote bag.

Less than 1% of reported rape cases end in conviction

A reported £26 million investment has been awarded to specialist services that support victims of rape and sexual violence.

Indian state erupts into violence weeks before G20 world leader summit

As India prepares to host the Group of 20 (G20) leaders in its capital, New Delhi, a different story is unfolding in the neighbouring state of Haryana.

UK government launches National Risk Register to bolster energy security and resilience

The UK launches National Risk Register, publicly disclosing potential risks, with Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden announcing the launch of the register, which outlines 89 threats that could have a significant impact on the nation's safety.

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Xi himself also made a rare direct rebuke of Washington this week, accusing "Western countries led by the United States" of trying to thwart China's rise

Do the majority of Americans still believe in capitalism over 'Bidenomics'?

The impact of planned economy policies needs a certain time to fully unfold – and a continuation of "Bidenomics" would hit the USA hard.

Taliban officials make a bonfire of musical instruments because music 'destroys society'

The religious police in Afghanistan burnt down dozens of musical instruments claiming that music could "corrupt" people.

British Embassy joins 2023 Pride Parade in Guatemala

Last year three members of the LGBTQIA+ community were killed in Guatemala, during the run-up to Pride 2022. This year the British Embassy paid tribute to the hard work of the LGBTQIA+ community in Guatemala.

Should smartphones be banned in secondary schools?

UNESCO has revealed that there is a "negative link" between smartphones and educational performance, with research findings also suggesting that more than nine out of 10 teenagers in the UK use social media.

Denmark looking at legal means to ban burning of Quran

The Danish government may be looking at some legal means to ban protests that involve burning copies of the Quran.

Britain's support for girls' education worldwide takes over 8 million girls to school

The UK government highlighted how its initiatives to support girls' education worldwide are changing the lives of people in the past five years in a new report.

Protestors greeted with violence after Israel Judicial Reforms

Protestors are greeted with police brutality after Israel's parliament passed legislation that abolishes the "reasonableness doctrine".

Singapore hangs woman for trafficking 31 grams of heroin

Singapore executed a woman convicted of drug trafficking in 2018 despite pleas by human rights organisations to stop the hanging.

UK and Taiwan strengthen trade ties through 26th annual trade talks and enhanced trade partnership

This significant event comes in the wake of a burgeoning trade partnership as both countries seek to expand their economic horizons.

More than 9 million refugees have returned to Ukraine as they face 'immense' trauma

UNHCR reveal that refugees are returning to Ukraine, bomb shelters have been developed into classrooms, and houses are being repaired in the run-up to winter.

International leaders condemn Russia's withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Initiative

Responding to Russia's unilateral withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Initiative, international leaders have condemned Russia for the effects of decreased exports on global food security.

British Ambassador advocates for reformed multilateral system to tackle global challenges

British Ambassador advocates for a stronger, reformed multilateral system to address global challenges, emphasising inclusivity and collaboration.

Most acute drug toxicity cases are amongst young people in London

Records show that there has been a 75 per cent increase in young people using drugs to improve their mood, with around 80% being male.

Humanitarian aid in northwest Syria is dying out

Two weeks ago, Russia vetoed the 9-year-old UN mandate that allows the distribution of support and resources to the 4.1 million people in northwest Syria.

Government's climate policies must be implemented 'proportionately and pragmatically' – Sunak

The current government climate strategy outlines policies and proposals for decarbonising all sectors of the UK economy to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

Small improvements made to women and girls' health services

The UK government has dedicated an information area on the NHS website to women's and girl's health.

Putin signs law banning sex change surgeries in Russia

It's no secret that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not a supporter of the LGBTQ community.

Oppenheimer sex scene angers India's Hindu nationalists

A sex scene in Oppenheimer has sparked controversy in India and has also reportedly hurt the sentiments of some people who claim to be proponents of Hinduism

Younger workers are interested in flexible working arrangements.

Flexible Working Bill could increase the productivity of an unhappy UK workforce

The UK government's Flexible Working Bill goes into Royal Assent fulfilling the first step towards building a strong labour market and increasing UK productivity.

Faith communities to be protected from increasing hate crimes and terror attacks

Hate crimes on religious communities increased by 37 per cent in 2022. The government has pledged £28 million towards physical security measures.

'Strong trade unions' necessary says Starmer to Unite Policy Conference

Speaking at the 2023 Unite Policy Conference, the Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer referred to the importance of the TUC's recent victory at the High Court.

Honduran nationals are no longer welcome in the UK as visitors without visa

Nationals from gang-dominated Honduras will now require a visa to enter the UK, in response to the influx of UK asylum applications from Honduran nationals at the UK border.

Will innovative finance tackle the sustainable development goals and save the planet?

The world is halfway to the 2030 deadline of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. As challenges abound, a crucial issue needs attention: how to foot the bill.

Improvements made to high-quality healthcare for people in the workplace

Following several NHS strikes, the government have invested more than £1 billion in Occupational Health services to avoid further economic inactivity among employees.

Two women in India stripped, paraded naked on street, video goes viral

In a horrific incident reported from India, two women were stripped off and paraded naked by a mob in the Indian state of Manipur

Soldiers streets Britain terror threat army

Britain moves closer to creating a Global Response Force to tackle changing global threats

The British government has updated the Defence Command Paper with an aim to create a global response force and increase the stockpiles.

UN Women report shows that low women's empowerment is shockingly common worldwide

Women's empowerment is shockingly low worldwide. At the current rate of progress, UN women predict that it will take 286 years to achieve global gender equality.

PM Sunak appoints leading chief executives to new business council

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has appointed a new business council that brings the chief executives of major companies into the heart of government to help boost the British economy.

US soldier flees into North Korea, detained by authorities

A US Army soldier reportedly crossed the demarcation line into North Korea on Tuesday and is said to be in the custody of North Korean authorities.

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang at a news conference in Beijing

Chinese foreign minister missing for 3 weeks amid affair scandal

Prominent people in China seem to have a history of disappearing from public life for long stretches.

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