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Japan Aims for 60% Emissions Cut by 2035 in Target Seen as Lax

Japan is pushing through a new target to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 60% by 2035, even as the plan faces criticism as lacking in ambition. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s government follows countries including the UK and US in setting out upgraded emissions-cutting commitments ahead of a February deadline for nations to submit new climate targets under the Paris Agreement. …

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3 days, 12 hours ago

Widows 'worst hit' as 50,000 denied winter fuel lifeline - as Labour is slammed as 'Scrooge' by furious campaigners

Daily Mail

Labour was branded 'Scrooge' last night after it emerged more than 50,000 pensioners who tried to hang on to their winter fuel payments have been snubbed. Tonight is the deadline to apply for pension credit, and to be eligible for the top-up that Chancellor Rachel Reeves stripped from millions in one of her first acts after taking office. And in …

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3 days, 14 hours ago

Trans lobby group threatens to help break puberty blockers ban by exploiting loopholes

Daily Mail

Campaigners demanded an urgent review of the puberty blockers ban last night over a trans lobby group’s offer to help children exploit loopholes. Hours after they were permanently banned by the Government last week, Anne Trans Health started offering youngsters ‘legal, compassionate and supportive routes’ to access the body-altering hormones, which halt development into adulthood. Activists protesting outside Health Secretary …

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Gisele Pelicot's children condemn 'too low' jail sentences handed down to her rapists - including one who was given just five years behind bars

Daily Mail

Gisele Pelicot's children have hit out at the 'low' sentences for some of the men who raped their mother, with one of the perpetrators set to be free in just five years. Bruschi launched a bizarre rant as he was confronted by protesters, saying he had a message from his client and swearing at them One of the defendant arrives …

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4 days, 17 hours ago

Candlelight vigil held following 'brutal and senseless murder' of children's nurse Karen Cummings - as campaigners say 'enough is enough'

Daily Mail

A candlelit vigil in memory of the seventh woman murdered in Northern Ireland this year has heard that 'enough is enough'. Karen Cummings, 40, who was a children's nurse, was found unconscious at a house in Banbridge last weekend and died from a head injury a short time later. Karen Cummings, 40, was found dead at a house on Saturday …

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4 days, 21 hours ago

Fury of the rape trial feminists: Gisele Pelicot sex attacker has to be protected by police as he faces angry crowd while defence lawyer yells 'up yours' at 'hysterical knitters' after Monster of Avig

Daily Mail

Convicted sex attackers were met by angry crowds as they left the court in Avignon today - with protesters who have been supporting Gisele Pelicot through her rape trial ordeal declaring 'shame on you!' Police had to protect the man hiding behind a face mask and hood from angry protesters jeering at him Gisele Pelicot leaves the courthouse after hearing …

France Women Trial Sexual Assault Court Sex Rape

4 days, 23 hours ago

’We share the same fight’ Gisèle Pelicot’s call for justice for all victims of sexual abuse

Live Mint

Gisèle Pelicot spoke of her “very difficult ordeal” after 51 men were all found guilty Thursday in the drugging-and-rape trial that turned her into a feminist hero, expressing support for other victims of sexual violence whose cases don't get such attention and “whose stories remain untold.” “I want you to know that we share the same fight,” she said in …

France Women Abuse Rape Men Sexual Guilty

5 days ago

Moment Monster of Avignon's accomplices are jeered by crowds outside French court screaming 'rapists, we can see you' - after villagers handed them all oranges in traditional act of shaming

Daily Mail

This is the moment accomplices of the Monster of Avignon are jeered by crowds by crowds outside a French court. Dominique Pelicot, 72, who has come to be known as the Monster of Avignon, drugged, raped and organised the repeated rape and sexual abuse of his now-ex-wife Gisele Pelicot by dozens of other men. One accomplice was seen hanging his …

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Waspi women warn Keir Starmer and Labour after £10.5billion betrayal

Daily Mail

WASPI women have vowed to continue their fight for justice after Prime Minister Keir Starmer refused to payout £10.5billion to millions of female pensioners. Angela Madden, chair of the Women Against State Pension Inequality group, has vowed to continue their fight for justice after Prime Minister Keir Starmer refused to payout £10.5billion to millions of female pensioners Keir Starmer is …

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5 days, 3 hours ago

More Labour MPs join revolt over WASPI women as it emerges Chancellor Rachel Reeves campaigned for compensation alongside her MUM for those who suffered 'injustice'

Daily Mail

Sir Keir Starmer is facing a growing backlash to his decision to block compensation for millions of Waspi women - as it was revealed the Chancellor once railed against the 'injustice' they faced alongside her mother. Sir Keir, Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall – who ruled out a compensation package on Tuesday – are among …

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Gisele Pelicot rape trial live: Verdicts for 51 defendants including husband Dominique Pelicot due

The Independent

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5 days, 6 hours ago

Judges set to deliver verdicts in Gisèle Pelicot rape trial that has rocked France

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A panel of five judges …

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Waspi women latest: Starmer accused of ‘breaking promise’ as he denies ‘misleading’ women over compensation

The Independent

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Waspi women latest: Starmer accused of ‘breaking promise’ as he denies ‘misleading’ women over compensation

The Independent

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6 days, 22 hours ago

Government breached law by allowing water firms to discharge sewage, watchdog finds

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Summary The Office for Environmental Protection ruled that the UK government and regulatory bodies …

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1 week, 5 days ago

FA explains decision to back Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup hosts despite human rights concerns

The Independent

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Football Association has explained its decision to …

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1 week, 6 days ago

MP’s bid to finally have all forms of domestic abuse recognised in law

The Independent

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Eastbourne’s MP Josh Babarinde, the Liberal Democrat’s justice spokesperson, has tabled a bill that would create …

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2 weeks ago

Legal marijuana only on sale in 10 Dutch towns from next April

Dutch News

The 10 Dutch cities that are taking part in the ongoing regulated marijuana experiment will only have legally-produced types of the soft drug on sale from April next year. Justice minister David van Weel said on Tuesday that the green light had been given for the experiment to continue and that means 10 towns and cities will say goodbye to …

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2 weeks ago

Eurostar named worst-performing European train operator in new study

The Independent

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Starmer’s historic trip to Cyprus turns into a diplomatic storm as he lands on divided island

The Independent

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Keir Starmer has landed in Cyprus in the midst of a …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Mixed reactions to government response to Modern Slavery Act

ABC

Sabra Lane: It's said that modern slavery exists in the shadows, but often it's hidden in plain sight. The Federal Government's quietly released its response to an independent review into Australia's Modern Slavery Act this week. While a modern slavery survivor's described that as a win, some human rights campaigners say Australia's fallen behind other countries in tackling it. Lexie …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Gatwick and Heathrow unite to demand government support for airport expansions

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. We are already full at peak times.” The Gatwick CEO is seeking approval from the transport secretary, Heidi Alexander, to …

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3 weeks ago

UK’s top earners benefit most from shared parental leave

The Independent

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. New data obtained by campaign group The Dad Shift under freedom of information laws found that …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Bee-killing pesticides have been found in the majority of rivers tested in England, figures reveal

Daily Mail

Bee-killing pesticides have been found in 85 per cent of rivers tested in England, analysis of government figures has revealed. As many as 85 per cent of rivers tested in England have been found to contain bee-killing pesticides The largest numbers were found at single sites on the River Waveney and River Wensum The largest numbers were found at single …

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Japan Aims for 60% Emissions Cut by 2035 in Target Seen as Lax

Widows 'worst hit' as 50,000 denied winter fuel lifeline - as Labour is slammed as 'Scrooge' by furious campaigners

Trans lobby group threatens to help break puberty blockers ban by exploiting loopholes

Gisele Pelicot's children condemn 'too low' jail sentences handed down to her rapists - including one who was given just five years behind bars

Candlelight vigil held following 'brutal and senseless murder' of children's nurse Karen Cummings - as campaigners say 'enough is enough'

Fury of the rape trial feminists: Gisele Pelicot sex attacker has to be protected by police as he faces angry crowd while defence lawyer yells 'up yours' at 'hysterical knitters' after Monster of Avig

’We share the same fight’ Gisèle Pelicot’s call for justice for all victims of sexual abuse

Moment Monster of Avignon's accomplices are jeered by crowds outside French court screaming 'rapists, we can see you' - after villagers handed them all oranges in traditional act of shaming

Waspi women warn Keir Starmer and Labour after £10.5billion betrayal

More Labour MPs join revolt over WASPI women as it emerges Chancellor Rachel Reeves campaigned for compensation alongside her MUM for those who suffered 'injustice'

Gisele Pelicot rape trial live: Verdicts for 51 defendants including husband Dominique Pelicot due

Judges set to deliver verdicts in Gisèle Pelicot rape trial that has rocked France

Waspi women latest: Starmer accused of ‘breaking promise’ as he denies ‘misleading’ women over compensation

Waspi women latest: Starmer accused of ‘breaking promise’ as he denies ‘misleading’ women over compensation

Government breached law by allowing water firms to discharge sewage, watchdog finds

FA explains decision to back Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup hosts despite human rights concerns

MP’s bid to finally have all forms of domestic abuse recognised in law

Legal marijuana only on sale in 10 Dutch towns from next April

Eurostar named worst-performing European train operator in new study

Starmer’s historic trip to Cyprus turns into a diplomatic storm as he lands on divided island

Mixed reactions to government response to Modern Slavery Act

Gatwick and Heathrow unite to demand government support for airport expansions

UK’s top earners benefit most from shared parental leave

Bee-killing pesticides have been found in the majority of rivers tested in England, figures reveal