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Far-right Geert Wilders agrees deal for Dutch coalition government Wed 15 May 2024 18.22 BST The Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders has agreed the basis of his first rightwing coalition government in the Netherlands. Six months after his shock win of a quarter of parliamentary seats, his anti-Isl...

Royal Mail owner backs £3.5bn takeover offer by Czech billionaire Wed 15 May 2024 16.35 BST https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/8dff7f9ca1851a47b12b48cfd5c673b76e4ff9ad/0_2_3500_2100/master/3500.jpg?width=620&dpr=1&s=none The owner of Royal Mail has backed a £3.5bn offer for the postal company f...

Labour and unions reach agreement on workers’ rights proposals Tue 14 May 2024 17.56 BST Labour has reached agreement with the unions on its flagship workers’ rights proposals after weeks of tension over the prospect of the original plans being watered down. Keir Starmer and his senior team met uni...

Last summer hottest in 2,000 years, ancient trees reveal 1 hour ago Clues hidden deep in the trunks of ancient trees have revealed that last summer was the northern hemisphere's hottest in 2,000 years. Last year had already been confirmed as the world's warmest on record by a large margin, at least...

Georgia approves controversial law that sparked mass protests 2 hours ago Georgia's parliament has voted through a divisive "foreign agent" law that has sparked weeks of mass street protests. However, the bill now faces a likely veto by Georgia's president, which parliament can override b...

Ukraine in 'difficult situation' as Russian troops claim four more villages Sunday 12 May 2024 18:07, UK https://e3.365dm.com/24/05/1600x900/skynews-map-ukraine-russia_6549705.png?20240510202737 Russia claims its troops have seized control of four more Ukrainian villages as intense fighting continu...

Pause on new incinerator decisions extended by government 3 hours ago https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/29B7/production/_133297601_5e3df7c1-8742-466b-9342-886655b7b579.jpg.webp New large incinerators will not be granted planning permission in England until the government has finished cons...

Just Stop Oil protesters in their 80s target Magna Carta Friday 10 May 2024 13:54, UK Two climate activists in their 80s have targeted the Magna Carta at the British Library. Reverend Dr Sue Parfitt, 82, and Judy Bruce, an 85-year-old retired biology teacher, entered the library and tried to smash ...

Transport secretary considers ban on floating bus stops in UK cycle lanes Fri 10 May 2024 14.29 BST https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/821a7287eadd6eca689da5dc8f40cc12cea4dad3/0_302_4032_2419/master/4032.jpg?width=620&dpr=1&s=none Ministers are considering banning a standard design feature for ...