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UN Environment Assembly Reaffirms Commitment to Multilateral Action for a Resilient Planet

More than 6,000 participants from 186 countries gathered at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) headquarters in Nairobi for the week-long UN Environment Assembly (UNEA). UNEA-7 concluded on 12 December with the adoption of 11 resolutions, three decisions, and a Ministerial Declaration focuse...

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When Power Replaces Law: Venezuela, the United States, and the Fragility of the International Legal Order

This intervention is not merely controversial or politically debatable; it is unlawful under the core rules governing the international use of force. That conclusion holds regardless of arguments based on U.S. domestic law, moral claims about Maduro’s governance, or strategic interests in the regi...

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The Traitors' Harriet breaks silence after sealing own banishment and Claudia Winkleman responds

Harriet has shared a message after her chaotic exit from The Traitors castle

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La Voix responds to 'opportunity' in Strictly Come Dancing job 'update'

The drag performer has been quizzed following her stint on the BBC dance show

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Man charged with possession of firearm and knife after 'attack' on hotel staff in Manchester

The man is due to appear in court next month

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The Traitors fans say 'there must be something' as they're convinced of 'missing' scenes

The Traitors viewers were confused by the latest chaos in the castle

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Everything we know about changes to Grok following backlash on sexualised images

Elon Musk has announced a U-turn on Grok's usage on social media platform X following pressure from the UK government

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Heavy traffic and delays in Stockport after three-vehicle crash on busy road

Police responded to the incident this morning

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Lack of coordination is leaving modern slavery victims and survivors vulnerable, say experts

Researchers at The University of Manchester are calling for stronger, coordinated partnerships to tackle modern slavery and human trafficking, warning that gaps between organisations risk leaving victims and survivors without consistent protection and support.

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'Excellent' Netflix crime drama declared a must-watch for all mafia movie fans

The crime series has gone under the radar but is a hidden gem on Netflix.

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Manchester Arena families hit out over planned 'Hillsborough Law' legislation

'We can't trust the Bill if not everybody is accountable to it'

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Vicky Pattison declares 'big news is out' in Strictly Come Dancing announcement

Fans were thrilled by Vicky's update as she makes her Strictly return

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John Alford's dark descent from London's burning heartthrob to jailed paedophile

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Former Grange Hill and London's Burning actor John Alford has been jailed for eight and a half years after being found guilty of sexually assaulting two teenage girls aged 14 and 15

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Where was Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials filmed?

Netflix’s adaptation of the murder mystery features some stunning backdrops

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Loose Women's Frankie Bridge says 'I feel gross' in candid 'depression' admission

The Loose Women star has been open about her mental health struggles in the past

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Alcohol treatment twice as likely to fail in adolescents who are NEET

Alcohol treatment for adolescents in England who are not in employment, education or training (NEET) is more than twice as likely to fail than compared to those who are, University of Manchester researchers have found.

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Everything we know about the M60 closure amid flooding on the motorway

Part of the motorway is fully shut on the anticlockwise carriageway

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Emma Willis 'floored' by health diagnosis she knew nothing about for 48 years

The presenter had spent her whole life unaware that she had a congenital heart condition

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M6 LIVE: Lanes shut on motorway due to 'broken down cherry picker' - latest traffic updates

Three lanes have been shut off this morning

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Plans for gold tower in Manchester city centre ditched amid tower redesign

A previous planning proposal has been amended