Councils to be told to cut diversity plans in Budget
The chancellor will urge councils to reduce wasteful spending but councillors say it is a distraction. Source link
Broome man taken into custody after allegedly handcuffing children, aged six and seven
A West Australian man has been taken into custody by police after allegedly handcuffing two children outside a Broome home on Tuesday afternoon. A video live…
Birmingham Council to vote on wave of budget cuts
The council declared itself effectively bankrupt last year and is trying to make £300m in savings. Source link
US Supreme Court delays Texas immigration law | News
The law, known as Senate Bill 4, had been set to take effect on Saturday and it would allow state officers to arrest people suspected…
James and Ray Dempsey found dead after prospecting in Western Australia’s Murchison region
In short: A father and son have died while prospecting on a remote station in WA's Murchison region.A search was launched after they were reported missing…
Philippines says ship damaged in South China Sea incident with Chinese boat | South China Sea News
Collision occurred as the coast guard escorted a resupply mission to sailors on grounded ship at Second Thomas Shoal. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has…
Corbyn to take legal action against Farage
On his GB News show, Nigel Farage accused Mr Corbyn of subscribing to an antisemitic conspiracy theory. Source link
Civilian U.S. Air Force worker charged with sharing classified information on dating site
A civilian worker at the U.S. Air Force has been accused of sending classified information about Russia's war in Ukraine to a person claiming to…
Teachers union drops support for LAUSD candidate, citing offensive social media activity
United Teachers Los Angeles on Monday night rescinded its endorsement of school board candidate Kahllid Al-Alim in the wake of revelations that he reposted or…
Nasir Ilyas Kicho denied bail over alleged rideshare kidnapping from Toowoomba CBD
In short: Nasir Ilyas Kicho, 24, is charged with deprivation of liberty and sexual assault over an alleged incident on Saturday night. Police allege he picked up…
'I earn £1,600 a month and two thirds goes on bills'
Changes to tax thresholds and child benefit, help for first-time buyers - what do people want from the Budget? Source link
‘Two sessions’: China sets 5 percent growth target, boosts military budget | Economy
Beijing sets one of its lowest targets in decades amid property crisis, slowing exports and population decline. China has set its economic growth target for…
Column: Stop the nonsense. Moving up the California primary was a dumb idea. Push it back
SACRAMENTO — California’s early primary election needs to change. March 5 is too late to influence presidential races — and way too soon for non-presidential contests.…
Trump opposes ‘unconstitutional’ gag order in N.Y. hush-money case
Former President Donald Trump appears in court for a hearing in his New York hush money criminal case on February 15. On Monday, Trump's attorneys…
Watch: 'My biggest financial regret is…'
People in Kent share their finance stories ahead of Wednesday's Budget. Would you share yours? Source link
Foundation for Rabbit-Free Australia releases children’s book about controlling invasive species
In short: A new book about rabbit control aims to reach landholders via their children.Rabbit-Free Australia says people are becoming complacent about the issue.What's next: A series of…
Last-minute voter guide for 2024 California primary election
A citizen-sponsored measure is on the ballot for Angelenos. The ballot measure “calls on the city to implement its own ambitious Mobility Plan every time…
Pro-Palestinian Jewish group wants to see end of US funding for Israel | Israel War on Gaza
NewsFeedJewish Voice for Peace is determined to see a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to US funding for Israel. Since October 7th the group…
Government defeated in Lords over Rwanda bill
Peers back five changes to the draft law aiming to revive the UK's Rwanda deportation scheme. Source link
U.S. Coast Guard, British sailors seize 6,000 pounds of cocaine in Caribbean Sea
British sailors on the HMS Trent celebrate a coordinated drug bust with the U.S. Coast Guard near the U.S. Virgin Islands, netting approximately 6,000 pounds…