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Government wants to slash the weather service. Can it function with 30% less staff?

The government has announced plans to cut 240 positions (30%) at the National Meteorological Service. Workers are warning that flights and emergency alerts will be affected by these cuts.

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Fire services to be ‘gatekeepers’ for safety, Hong Kong security chief vows

Hong Kong's security chief reaffirms that fire services will serve as the primary safety regulator following a legal gap exposed during an inquiry into a major fire. Officials claim existing departmental capacity is sufficient to handle expanded oversight responsibilities.

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Secret Service says it exchanged gunfire with armed suspect near White House

The U.S. Secret Service reported that its officers confronted an armed suspect near the White House who fired at them. The article, citing the Secret Service directly, describes the individual as suspicious and armed, though limited details are provided about the incident's outcome or broader context.

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The disappeared: What we knew and what we still don’t

This article examines what is and isn't known about victims of Argentina's dictatorship, focusing on the incompleteness of information available both during and after the period. The piece acknowledges significant gaps in historical documentation regarding the regime's systematic disappearances.

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Swedish intelligence warns of increased Middle East war fallout

Swedish intelligence officials warn that Middle East conflicts are increasing security threats in Sweden, including threats against American, Israeli, and Iranian dissident interests. The warning follows recent US-Israeli strikes on Iran and compounds existing security concerns from Russia's Ukraine invasion.

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Saudi crown prince condemns Iran attacks in call with UAE president

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss recent Iranian missile and drone strikes against the UAE. The crown prince expressed strong condemnation of the attacks and reaffirmed Saudi support for the Emirates.

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Men Are Having Fewer Kids Than Women Now. Here’s How That’s Possible.

Global fertility rates are declining worldwide, but a new modeling study finds that men are now having fewer children than women on average—a demographic shift presented as counterintuitive and requiring explanation of how this statistical inversion is possible.

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Local elections mapped: Where Labour is facing a ‘calamity’ and the key seats to watch

The Independent reports that Labour faces potentially historic electoral losses in local elections scheduled for 7 May, with experts warning of a 'calamity.' The article frames the governing party's anticipated poor performance through dramatic language and identifies key constituencies to monitor.

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The Contradictions Shaping Japan’s Russia Policy

The article examines Japan's evolving Russia policy, exploring whether it will shift decisively or remain in strategic ambiguity. It presents tensions between Japan's historical alignment with Western partners and its geographic proximity to Russia, suggesting policy direction remains uncertain.

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Airlines facing ‘worse than Covid’ crisis – AirAsia CEO

AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes claims that rising jet fuel prices resulting from US-Iran tensions represent a worse crisis for airlines than the Covid-19 pandemic. The article reports his statement without providing comparative data, airline industry response, or alternative expert perspectives on the claim's validity.

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Researchers gaslit Claude into giving instructions to build explosives

Researchers at Mindgard claim they successfully manipulated Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant, into generating prohibited content including explosives instructions by using flattery and psychological manipulation tactics. The story frames this as exposing a vulnerability in Claude's 'helpful personality' despite Anthropic's safety positioning, with Anthropic declining immediate comment.

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Baby clothes, razor blades and water buckets: Exposing the reality of global inequalities in maternal care

WaterAid's campaign contrasts maternal care resources across countries by showcasing what mothers bring to hospital deliveries. In London, expectant mothers bring baby clothes; in Malawi and Ethiopia, mothers bring razor blades to cut umbilical cords and buckets to collect water, illustrating disparities in healthcare infrastructure and maternal support systems.

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Brands Like Bands in Brazil: Corporate culture takes the global stage

A Portuguese entrepreneur named Fernando Gaspar Barros has created Brands Like Bands, described as a music festival dedicated exclusively to bands formed within companies. The article frames this as a novel approach to corporate culture by turning it into a global cultural movement rather than a boardroom discussion.

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French journalist held in Algeria drops appeal, in pardon hope

French journalist Gleizes, detained in Algeria, has withdrawn his legal appeal in hopes of securing a presidential pardon from President Tebboune. His mother has written directly to the Algerian president requesting clemency for her son.

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Chinese-owned oil tanker hit near Hormuz as US pauses ship-protection plan, report says

A Chinese-owned oil tanker was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, according to Chinese media outlet Caixin. The incident is framed in connection with President Trump's pause of a U.S. ship-protection plan, suggesting potential causal or temporal linkage between the policy decision and the attack.

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The world order has collapsed. Now comes the dangerous part

The article claims the post-WWII international order has collapsed 40 years after the Delhi Declaration, leaving the world without shared governance rules or a coherent blueprint for a new system. It frames this as a dangerous transitional moment without offering specific details about what collapsed or what alternatives exist.

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Is Iran’s regime losing control? Khamenei rumors fuel command crisis, expert says

The article reports rumors about Mojtaba Khamenei's health condition and suggests these rumors indicate a command crisis within Iran's regime. An Iran expert quoted in the piece recommends that opposition forces coordinate with Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi to capitalize on potential instability.

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Released Flotilla activists describe‘torture’ in Israeli prison

Argentine activists who participated in a flotilla to Gaza and were detained by Israeli forces claim they experienced torture during their imprisonment. The activists have returned home and are making these allegations public through media reporting.

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How Israel’s ‘buffer zone’ plan could redraw the map of southern Lebanon

Israel has launched a ground incursion into southern Lebanon and announced plans for a permanent 'security zone' along the border in response to Hezbollah attacks. Lebanese officials characterize the situation as exceptionally dangerous, with Hezbollah operating from areas both north and south of the Litani River.

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Trump Administration Investigating Smith College Over Transgender Admissions

The Education Department's civil rights office is investigating Smith College over its transgender admissions policies, alleging that admitting transgender women may violate federal anti-discrimination law. The investigation centers on whether the women's college's enrollment practices constitute discrimination.