Budget leaves Labour seeking savings to fund pledges
The party's spending proposals have been thrown into disarray after Jeremy Hunt copied its tax plans. Source link
Strikes cripple air and rail travel across Germany | transport News
Airport workers and train drivers take action to demand more pay to offset soaring inflation in the country. Massive industrial action has paralysed air and…
$2-billion downtown L.A. megaproject gets boost from governor’s office, hopes for approval in 2024
Gov. Gavin Newsom will attempt to expedite construction of a $2-billion residential and commercial megadevelopment in downtown Los Angeles, his administration is announcing Thursday. The…
U.S. believes Gaza cease-fire obstacles ‘not insurmountable,’ Hamas backs away from talks
1 of 2 | A pall of black smoke billows above southern Gaza on Wednesday amid continued Israeli bombardment of targets in the strip even…
Warning of almost 20 years of pay stagnation
The Resolution Foundation says pay after inflation will take until 2026 to get back to its 2008 level. Source link
First antenna is installed on Square Kilometre Array Low telescope, as traditional owners welcome project
In short: The first antenna has been installed in Western Australia for what will be the world's largest radio telescope.Scientists say the facility will be a…
Opinion: Will Biden blow his State of the Union opportunity?
Wishful thinkers in both parties, and pundits too, have mused about a State of the Union address on Thursday in which President Biden looks serenely…
This Hebron grocer won’t let Israeli shutdowns stop him | Israel War on Gaza
Hebron, occupied West Bank – Ishaq Qafisheh steers his wheelchair around the Ibrahimi Mosque, resting his trusty crutch on his shoulder as he rolls along.…
U.S. sanctions Houthi revenue source as militants claim first deaths in Red Sea attacks
The Biden administration on Wednesday announced Houthi-targeting sanctions as the militant group continues to attack merchant vessels transiting the Red Sea. File Photo by Houthi…
Alabama governor signs into law legislation protecting IVF providers from legal liability
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Facing pressure to get in vitro fertilization services restarted in the state, Alabama’s governor swiftly signed legislation into law Wednesday shielding doctors from…
Five quick questions answered on Virgin Australia’s plans to allow animals into flight cabins
Virgin Australia has announced it will be allowing small cats and dogs on specific domestic routes within the next 12 months. The news has been met with…
Oil and gas profits windfall tax extended until 2029
Delivering his budget, Mr Hunt said: "Because the increase in energy prices caused by the Ukraine war is expected to last longer, so too will…
South Africa makes urgent ask of World Court for more measures against Israel
South Africa on Wednesday asked the International Court of Justice to add additional measures against Israel in its order that it issued in late January.…
How Trump propelled Schiff to the general California Senate election
For all of California’s ills and hardships, nothing animated the state’s left-leaning electorate in this year’s Senate race more than the specter of former President…
SA fruit fly outbreak worries growers as restrictions imposed
In short: A Queensland fruit fly outbreak has been declared by authorities at Salisbury North in Adelaide, prompting fruit movement restrictions.A grower in the Northern Adelaide Plains says…
Parents on up to £80,000 eligible for child benefit
The benefit will not be taken away entirely until an individual earns £80,000, under changes in the Budget. Source link
The US prepares new ceasefire draft resolution | Newsfeed
NewsFeedThe US says it’s prepared a new ceasefire draft resolution to secure a 6-week ceasefire in Gaza and the release of Israeli captives.Published On 6…
Krekorian’s office sent an email supporting a candidate. Did it cross a line?
Los Angeles City Council President Paul Krekorian on Wednesday defended using a city email account to support a candidate whom Krekorian had endorsed in Tuesday’s…
3 masked shooters injure 8 high-school students at Philadelphia bus station
March 6 (UPI) -- Three unidentified shooters exited a vehicle and fired about 30 rounds that struck eight high school students near a bus station…
Chris Mason: No fireworks but tax cuts headache for Labour
The Budget gives a glimpse of what will be the big tussles come the election, says our political editor. Source link