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Friday, 07 June 2024 09:27
Madeleine suspect gives lawyer fist bump
Christian Brueckner, a German national with a history of criminal offences, including child sexual abuse, emerged as a key suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann in Portugal in 2007. His presence in the area at…
Friday, 07 June 2024 09:25
Lib Dems pledge free personal care for adults
The Liberal Democrats have proposed free personal care for older or disabled individuals at home, alongside increased pay for care workers, aiming to alleviate the hospital crisis and enable people to remain in their homes. This…
Friday, 07 June 2024 08:27
Ukraine: Biden, China not to attend peace summit
Joe Biden will not be at the Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland on 15 and 16 June; instead, vice-president Kamala Harris and national security advisor Jake Sullivan will attend. The decision comes despite Biden’s attendance at…
Friday, 07 June 2024 08:26
Fake news ahead of EU elections
Ahead of the EU and UK elections, false claims about immigration are spreading, particularly on social media. One Facebook post says that nearly 97% of Spain’s minimum basic income recipients are immigrants. In reality, official data…
Friday, 07 June 2024 08:23
Gaza: Biden and Netanyahu equally desperate?
Joe Biden has proposed a ceasefire plan for Gaza comprising three stages: negotiating a captive exchange, achieving a permanent cessation of hostilities, and rebuilding homes and public facilities. He has urged immediate acceptance of the deal…
Friday, 07 June 2024 08:20
South Africa: ANC’s coalition dilemma
As predicted before the elections, the African National Congress (ANC) has lost its parliamentary majority, securing only 40% of the vote. To govern, it needs a coalition partner or might attempt a minority government. It could…