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Fewer women among top earners in UK finance since pandemic,…
Women make up less than 20 percent of top earners in sector, university research finds.Women make up a smaller proportion of top earners in financial and profes
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 822
As the war enters its 822nd day, these are the main developments.Here is the situation on Monday, May 27, 2024. Fighting The death toll in Russia’s weekend a
Lithuania’s Gitanas Nauseda declares victory in presidential election
Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte conceded defeat in the final round of the Baltic nation’s presidential election.Lithuania’s President Gitanas Nauseda has de
More than 100 killed in two weeks of fighting in…
Charity says more than 900 wounded in the capital of North Darfur province in fighting between Sudan’s army and the RSF.More than 100 people have been killed
Has democratic South Africa lost its way?
Governing African National Congress faces its toughest test yet in national election.South Africa is preparing for a milestone election. The governing African N
At least 11 killed in US tornadoes, storms
Tornadoes and storms leave a trail of destruction in parts of Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.Powerful storms in the United States have killed at least 11 people i
Macron makes rare state visit to Germany to boost ties,…
For the first time in nearly a quarter of a century, a French president visits Berlin to warm frosty ties.Emmanuel Macron has begun the first state visit to Ger
Cyclone Remal slams into Bangladesh coast
At least 800,000 people evacuate their homes in low-lying coastal areas of Bangladesh as intense cyclone makes landfall.Cyclone Remal has smashed into the low-l
Leclerc ends Monaco jinx with dream F1 home victory
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, the only Formula One driver born and raised in the area, finally wins his home race in Monte Carlo.Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc won
Why is the West divided over Palestinian statehood?
Despite talk of two states, historian Yazid Sayigh says the US has no real plans leading to Palestinian independence.More Western states are recognising Palesti
Hamas launches rockets towards Tel Aviv
The Israeli army has said that eight rockets were fired from Gaza, targeting central Israel, including Tel Aviv.Hamas says it has launched rockets at Tel Aviv,
Remembering Palestinian journalist Amna Homaid
On April 24, Amna Homaid’s torn body lay in the rubble of a house in Shati camp, in the Western part of Gaza city, as rescuers tried to find survivors. An Isr
