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London weather: Heavy rain and 50mph winds set batter capital as Storm Nelson hits UK
The capital is facing more grim weather ahead of the Easter bank holiday
2-min read - NewsEvening Standard
Beckenham: Man, 19, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after train stabbing
A man in his 20s is in a critical but stable condition following the attack
2-min read - NewsThe Independent
British Museum poaches National Portrait Gallery boss after stolen artefacts scandal
Dr Nicholas Cullian will have to manage the diplomatic row over the Elgin Marbles
2-min read - PoliticsAssociated Press
US changes how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity. It's the first revision in 27 years
For the first time in 27 years, the U.S. government is changing how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity, an effort that federal officials believe will more accurately count residents who identify as Hispanic and of Middle Eastern and North African heritage. The revisions to the minimum categories on race and ethnicity, announced Thursday by the Office of Management and Budget, are the latest effort to label and define the people of the United States. This evolving process often reflect
5-min read - CelebrityThe Telegraph
Trevor McDonald: I took pills to calm myself before high-profile interviews
Sir Trevor McDonald said he took pills to calm himself down before high-profile interviews.
2-min read - NewsAssociated Press
In Mali, Russian Wagner mercenaries are helping the army kill civilians, rights groups say
The Russian mercenary group known as Wagner is helping government forces in central and northern Mali carry out raids and drone strikes that have killed scores of civilians, including many children, rights groups said in reports published this week that span the period from December to March. Mali, along with its neighbors Burkina Faso and Niger, has for over a decade battled an insurgency fought by jihadi groups, including some allied with al-Qaida and the Islamic State group. Following milit
2-min read - BusinessEvening Standard
How much is statutory sick pay? MPs call for 'modest' £63 rise
The DWP says the payment will rise by 6.7% from April, a £7.30 increase — far below the amount called for
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