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Scottish Government announces team to examine Cass Review recommendations
THE SCOTTISH Government has announced that a team will be convened to examine the Cass Review recommendations...
3-min read - NewsThe Guardian
Russian forces make significant gains in eastern Ukraine
Regional armed forces admit ‘difficult situation’ as Kyiv awaits western military aid
5-min read - NewsEcho
'Severe' delays as major south Essex road partially blocked near Sadlers Farm
The A130 is partly blocked due to a crash between Saddlers Farm and Fairglen Interchange, according to Essex County Council's traffic control
1-min read - BusinessStoryful
VideoFlame-Throwing Robot Dog Available to Buy in US
An Ohio-based company, Throwflame, is selling robotic dogs with flamethrowers attached to consumers within the United States.The contraption, called the Thermonator, was first released last year but garnered more attention in April when Throwflame announced they were back in stock, selling for $9,420 apiece.New promotional footage published on April 19 shows Throwflame’s ARC Flamethrower, which the company says can “send streams of fire up to 30 feet with the push of a button,” attached to a Go2
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Norway calls on donors to resume funding to Palestinian UNRWA agency
Norway called on international donors on Tuesday to resume payments to the UN agency for Palestinians refugees (UNRWA) after a report found Israel had yet to provide evidence that some UNRWA staff were linked to terrorist groups. The United States, Britain and others earlier this year paused payments to UNRWA following Israel's claims, while Norway, also a major donor to the organisation, argued that funding cuts put the population of Gaza at risk.
1-min read - NewsThe Telegraph
Ukraine halts embassy support for military-age men who ‘do not care about the homeland’
Ukraine has stripped military-age men abroad of access to consular support except for help in organising their return home in an effort to boost conscription.
2-min read - EntertainmentEvening Standard
André Rieu claims he only takes 'three days of holiday' a year as he vows 'never' to retire
EXCLUSIVE The world’s hardest working violinist and conductor says he intends to live to 140 and hopes to appear on The Great British Bake Off
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