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China’s hits economic growth target despite Iran war disruption
China's economy grows faster than expected despite Iran war 3 hours ago ShareSave Add as preferred on Google Osmond ChiaBusiness reporter Getty Images China's economy grew faster than expected in the first three months of the year, even as countries around the world feel the impact of the US-Israel war with Iran. Gross domestic product […]
Geelong fire: Blaze at Australian oil refinery to impact petrol supplies
'Unprecedented' fire at Australian oil refinery to impact nation's petrol supplies 2 hours ago ShareSave Add as preferred on Google Lana Lam and Tiffanie TurnbullSydney Australian Broadcasting Corporation/Tara Whitchurch The Viva refinery processes up to 120,000 barrels of oil per day A major fire at one of Australia's two oil refineries has been extinguished, but […]
Japan pledges $10bn to help Asian countries deal with oil crisis
Japan pledges $10bn to help Asian countries deal with oil crisis 33 minutes ago ShareSave Add as preferred on Google Koh Ewe Japan Cabinet Public Affairs Office Sanae Takaichi announced the new cooperation framework after an online meeting with other Asian leaders Japan has pledged to provide $10bn (£7.4bn) to help its Asian neighbours, especially […]
Newmarket woman, 18, says school prom cost ‘extortionate’
The price of school prom is extortionate, says teen 1 hour ago ShareSave Add as preferred on Google Alice CunninghamSuffolk Getty Images Research suggests parents can spend between £250 and £500 on school proms An 18-year-old has said the price of attending school prom was "extortionate" after she decided not to attend her own. Giselle […]
Lyse Doucet: Under fragile ceasefire, Iranians wonder if US deal can be done
Lyse Doucet: Under fragile ceasefire, Iranians wonder if US deal can be done 8 hours ago ShareSave Add as preferred on Google Lyse DoucetChief International Correspondent, Iran Watch: BBC's Lyse Doucet in Iran as 'uncertainty' remains On the plains of northwestern Iran, edged by snow-ribboned ridges, spring nudges almond trees into frothy bloom and a […]
Daniel Duggan: Australian citizen and ex-US Marine pilot loses extradition appeal
Former US Marine pilot loses appeal against extradition from Australia 4 hours ago ShareSave Add as preferred on Google Lana LamSydney Reuters A former US Marine wanted by Washington over allegations he illegally trained Chinese pilots is set to be extradited, after losing a bid to remain in Australia. Daniel Duggan, 57, was arrested in […]
Migrants are making false domestic abuse allegations to stay in the UK, BBC investigation finds
Migrants making false domestic abuse claims to stay in UK, BBC investigation finds 1 hour ago ShareSave Add as preferred on Google Billy Kenber,Politics investigations correspondentand Phil Kemp,Politics reporter Watch: BBC reporter told to fake domestic abuse claim to stay in the UK Migrants are falsely claiming to be victims of domestic abuse in order […]
BBC reporter told to fake domestic abuse claim to get asylum
Some migrants are being encouraged to fabricate abuse allegations in order to stay in the UK.
The challenge of closing asylum loopholes while protecting genuine cases
Chris Mason: The challenge of closing asylum loopholes while protecting genuine cases 58 minutes ago ShareSave Add as preferred on Google Chris MasonPolitical editor Getty Images At the heart of the arguments that rage around immigration and asylum are two of the most potent ideas in politics: fairness and control. A perceived absence of either, […]