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  • NewsFrance 24

    Georgian lawmakers debate controversial 'foreign influence' bill as opponents call for mass protests

    Georgian lawmakers on Tuesday agreed an early draft of a controversial "foreign influence" bill, sparking fears of protests against the legislation criticised for mirroring repressive Russian law. The law has sparked outrage in Georgia and concern in the West, with many arguing it undermines Georgia's bid for European Union membership.Lawmakers voted 78 to 25 to approve the draft bill for further debate and are expected to pass the law on first reading later Tuesday.The ruling Georgian Dream par

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  • NewsAFP

    UK parliament debates law phasing out smoking

    The UK parliament on Tuesday kicked off its first debate on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's planned flagship legislation to prevent young people from  smoking, despite opposition from many in his own Conservative Party.Smoking is the UK's biggest preventable killer and opinion polls show that around two-thirds of people in the UK back a phased smoking ban.

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  • NewsThe Independent

    Chad Daybell trial live: Court hears sappy jail call with lover Lori Vallow on day children’s bodies found

    Chad Daybell’s trial comes one year after Lori Vallow was convicted over the murders of Tylee Ryan, JJ Vallow and Tammy Daybell

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  • NewsThe National

    Labour-run council to have 'worst library service in Scotland' if cuts go ahead

    A LABOUR-LED council is facing backlash after announcing a series of cuts which would leave the local authority with the “worst public library provision in Scotland”.

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  • NewsStoryful

    Cars Swept Away as Deadly Floods Impact Oman

    At least 18 people have been killed in flash floods in Oman, state media reported on April 16.Among the dead were 10 children heading to school in al-Mudhaibi province on Sunday, April 14, local media said.Heavy rain was expected to continue to impact the country on Tuesday, the Oman Observer said.Footage here shows stranded cars and floodwaters surrounding al-Rawda School in North al-Sharqiyah. Local media reported that the school’s students were rescued by police. Credit: @Man99One via Storyfu

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  • NewsGlasgow Live

    Teen killer behind bars after stabbing man at Cumbernauld shopping centre

    Michael McKeown was just 18 when he struck James Ross - in a court hearing, prosecutor Greg Farrell asked him: "You were trying to show your friends who the big man was here?"

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  • NewsEssex Live

    Colchester Borough Council elections: Who's standing and where

    Local elections will be held on Thursday, May 2 202

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