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  • France reiterates its support for the OPCW teams

    France reiterates its support for the OPCW teams0

    Mr. President, I would like to thank the Deputy to the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Mr. Adedeji Ebo, for his briefing. I welcome the presence among us of the Permanent Representative of Syria. Mr. President, The political transition that began 13 months ago in Syria with the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime generates tremendous hope. France is

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  • McMaster community members appointed to Order of Canada 

    McMaster community members appointed to Order of Canada 0

    Eight outstanding McMaster community members are among the 80 recipients recently appointed to the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest civilian honours. “To see so many members of the McMaster community recognized for their significant contributions to life in Canada is sincerely inspiring,” says McMaster President Susan Tighe. “On behalf of McMaster, I

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  • Heatwave hits Australia as officials warn of ‘catastrophic’ fire risk

    Heatwave hits Australia as officials warn of ‘catastrophic’ fire risk0

    Parts of Australia will face catastrophic fire conditions on Friday, when heatwaves are expected to hit most of the country. Severe to extreme heatwaves have been declared in every state and territory in Australia, except for Queensland, with high temperatures forecast for days. The state of Victoria has declared a total fire ban for Friday,

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  • Mudeford beach hut owners look into legality of council tax rise

    Mudeford beach hut owners look into legality of council tax rise0

    Beach hut owners say they are looking into the legal basis of plans to reclassify their huts as second homes for the purposes of council tax. More than 300 owners will have to pay full council tax from April on huts at Mudeford Spit in Dorset, if plans by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council

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  • Winter storms upended thousands in Gaza

    Winter storms upended thousands in Gaza0

    “Tents were blown away or damaged, homes collapsed under storm conditions, and personal belongings were soaked,” according to its latest update.  “In several locations, entire displacement sites were flooded due to inadequate drainage and low-lying terrain.”  The storms also damaged temporary learning spaces and roads used to bring much-needed supplies into Gaza, where humanitarian efforts continue.  Better shelter

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  • Days left to choose preferred primary school

    Days left to choose preferred primary school0

    Application details can be found on the website of the local council where you live, external, even if you want to apply for a school in a different authority. This year’s process is for children who turn five between 1 September 2026 and 31 August 2027. Councils manage the process across their area, but individual

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  • Bristol arrests after police break up multiple illegal raves

    Bristol arrests after police break up multiple illegal raves0

    Police were called to a warehouse in Aztec West at about 22:45 GMT following complaints about noise. Between 400 to 500 are estimated to have been present, police said, and the majority of the crowd had dispersed by 03:30 on Thursday. Just one person was arrested on suspicion of offences including drug possession and supply,

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