United States President Joe Biden is scheduled to address the Cop27 climate talks in Egypt today. It is anticipated that he will announce a crackdown on emissions of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas that considerably contributes to global warming and has a greater immediate impact than even carbon dioxide.&nbsp;

His administration is&nbsp;intensifying&nbsp;efforts to limit methane emissions, targeting the oil and gas industry.&nbsp;

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Scientists warned today that the world's ability to prevent catastrophic levels of climate change will be hampered by the projected 1 per cent&nbsp;increase in global carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels this year.

According to White House national climate adviser Ali Zaidi, the Biden administration will pursue "a relentless focus to root out emissions wherever we can find them."&nbsp;

Oil and gas corporations have requested that the Environmental Protection Agency waive the methane rules for hundreds of thousands of the tiniest wells in the US.&nbsp;

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The President will urge nations to maintain their focus on limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius in his speech in Sharm el-Sheikh.&nbsp;

He will also go into detail on US efforts to decarbonize and the significance of public-private partnerships.

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United States President Joe Biden is scheduled to address the Cop27 climate talks in Egypt today. It is anticipated that he will announce a crackdown on emissions of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas that considerably contributes to global warming and has a greater immediate impact than even carbon dioxide.

United States President Joe Biden is scheduled to address the Cop27 climate talks in Egypt today. It is anticipated that he will announce a crackdown on emissions of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas that considerably contributes to global warming and has a greater immediate impact than even carbon dioxide. His administration is intensifying efforts to limit methane emissions, targeting the oil and gas industry. Tomorrow, I'll join other global leaders at the COP27 in Egypt. We're living in a decisive decade – one in which we have an opportunity to prove ourselves and advance the global climate fight. Let this be a moment where we answer history’s call. Together. — President Biden (@POTUS) November 11, 2022 × Scientists warned today that the world's ability to prevent catastrophic levels of climate change will be hampered by the projected 1 per cent increase in global carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels this year. According to White House national climate adviser Ali Zaidi, the Biden administration will pursue "a relentless focus to root out emissions wherever we can find them." Oil and gas corporations have requested that the Environmental Protection Agency waive the methane rules for hundreds of thousands of the tiniest wells in the US. Also Read: Earthquake of magnitude 7.1 strikes Tonga, tsunami warning issued The President will urge nations to maintain their focus on limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius in his speech in Sharm el-Sheikh. He will also go into detail on US efforts to decarbonize and the significance of public-private partnerships. (with inputs from agencies)

US President Joe Biden to address COP27 climate summit in Egypt

Saman Yasin, a&nbsp;young Kurdish rapper and artist&nbsp;is facing execution three weeks after being forcibly taken into custody at his house by Iranian security forces.&nbsp;

He was accused of declaring war against God in response to his social media posts showing his sympathy for anti-regime demonstrators, &nbsp;&nbsp;

Human rights organisations have warned that the regime may launch a brutal campaign of retribution in an effort to put an end to ongoing protests.&nbsp;

His destiny, which will be decided by the Iranian courts in the coming days, may be shared by thousands of other young demonstrators who are being detained.

The UN estimates that since the protests started more than eight weeks ago when the 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died in jail after being taken by Iran's morality police, 14,000 people, including children, have been detained by the regime.

Javaid Rehman, the special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran told The Guardian on Wednesday, “Over the past six weeks, thousands of men, women and children – by some accounts over 14,000 persons – have been arrested, which includes human rights defenders, students, lawyers, journalists and civil society activists.”&nbsp;

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“In another most disturbing development, Iranian authorities have announced earlier this week that they will be holding public trials for over 1,000 arrested persons in Tehran and a similar number outside the capital … The charges against these persons will include charges … carrying the death penalty. In the absence of any domestic channels of accountability, I would stress the significance of the role and responsibility of the international community in addressing impunity for human rights violations in Iran,” he added.

According to the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, the Iranian government may utilise well-known inmates like Yasin to try to frighten people who are still protesting.

(with inputs from agencies)

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Saman Yasin, a young Kurdish rapper and artist is facing execution three weeks after being forcibly taken into custody at his house by Iranian security forces. He was accused of declaring war against God in response to his social media posts showing his sympathy for anti-regime demonstrators, Human rights organisations have warned that the regime may launch a brutal campaign of retribution in an effort to put an end to ongoing protests.

Saman Yasin, a young Kurdish rapper and artist is facing execution three weeks after being forcibly taken into custody at his house by Iranian security forces. He was accused of declaring war against God in response to his social media posts showing his sympathy for anti-regime demonstrators, Human rights organisations have warned that the regime may launch a brutal campaign of retribution in an effort to put an end to ongoing protests. His destiny, which will be decided by the Iranian courts in the coming days, may be shared by thousands of other young demonstrators who are being detained. The UN estimates that since the protests started more than eight weeks ago when the 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died in jail after being taken by Iran's morality police, 14,000 people, including children, have been detained by the regime. Javaid Rehman, the special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran told The Guardian on Wednesday, “Over the past six weeks, thousands of men, women and children – by some accounts over 14,000 persons – have been arrested, which includes human rights defenders, students, lawyers, journalists and civil society activists.” Also Read: Sandy Hook defamation: Infowars' Alex Jones ordered to pay USD 473 million “In another most disturbing development, Iranian authorities have announced earlier this week that they will be holding public trials for over 1,000 arrested persons in Tehran and a similar number outside the capital … The charges against these persons will include charges … carrying the death penalty. In the absence of any domestic channels of accountability, I would stress the significance of the role and responsibility of the international community in addressing impunity for human rights violations in Iran,” he added. According to the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, the Iranian government may utilise well-known inmates like Yasin to try to frighten people who are still protesting. (with inputs from agencies)

Iran: Young Kurdish rapper who protested over Amini's death faces execution

In a United Nations&nbsp;review of its human rights record, the United Kingdom was subjected to a torrent of inquiries and criticism on its immigration and anti-poverty measures on Thursday&nbsp;amid claims that it is regressing on freedoms.&nbsp;

Even though criticism is a regular part of the UN process that occurs every few years, observers said the level of scrutiny of one of the most well-known democracies in the world from such a wide spectrum of nations, including allies, was noteworthy.&nbsp;

The London plan to transfer asylum seekers who arrive in Britain to Rwanda to combat an inflow of refugees and migrants on its southern coast was one of the problems brought up at the UN meeting in Geneva.

The deal, according to Luxembourg's ambassador Marc Bichler, violates international law and "risks causing irreversible injury to persons seeking international protection."&nbsp;

In written comments, the close ally United States questioned the practise and questioned how it could guarantee the safety of those sent to other nations.

"The fact that so many states made recommendations addressing the UK's backsliding on human rights at home and abroad, its treatment of people seeking asylum, and its undermining of international standards shows their grave concern," Emilie McDonnell from Human Rights Watch told Reuters.

"We can only hope this global spotlight leads the UK to change course."

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The government of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is "totally dedicated" to defending and upholding human rights both at home and abroad, according to Mike Freer, a junior minister in the British Justice Department.&nbsp;

Freer added that Rwanda was a safe, secure nation with a history of assisting refugees.&nbsp;

After a last-minute injunction from the European Court of Human Rights prevented the first scheduled flight in June, no deportations have yet occurred. The High Court in London is currently conducting a judicial review of the policy.

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In a United Nations review of its human rights record, the United Kingdom was subjected to a torrent of inquiries and criticism on its immigration and anti-poverty measures on Thursday amid claims that it is regressing on freedoms.

In a United Nations review of its human rights record, the United Kingdom was subjected to a torrent of inquiries and criticism on its immigration and anti-poverty measures on Thursday amid claims that it is regressing on freedoms. Even though criticism is a regular part of the UN process that occurs every few years, observers said the level of scrutiny of one of the most well-known democracies in the world from such a wide spectrum of nations, including allies, was noteworthy. The London plan to transfer asylum seekers who arrive in Britain to Rwanda to combat an inflow of refugees and migrants on its southern coast was one of the problems brought up at the UN meeting in Geneva. The deal, according to Luxembourg's ambassador Marc Bichler, violates international law and "risks causing irreversible injury to persons seeking international protection." In written comments, the close ally United States questioned the practise and questioned how it could guarantee the safety of those sent to other nations. "The fact that so many states made recommendations addressing the UK's backsliding on human rights at home and abroad, its treatment of people seeking asylum, and its undermining of international standards shows their grave concern," Emilie McDonnell from Human Rights Watch told Reuters. "We can only hope this global spotlight leads the UK to change course." Also Read: United States: Five most expensive contests in midterm elections The government of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is "totally dedicated" to defending and upholding human rights both at home and abroad, according to Mike Freer, a junior minister in the British Justice Department. Freer added that Rwanda was a safe, secure nation with a history of assisting refugees. After a last-minute injunction from the European Court of Human Rights prevented the first scheduled flight in June, no deportations have yet occurred. The High Court in London is currently conducting a judicial review of the policy. (with inputs from agencies)

UK faces criticism at United Nations for its migration policies

While waiting to see how Russia's retreat from Kherson plays&nbsp;out, NATO leader Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday that if confirmed, it would be "another victory" for Ukraine.&nbsp;"We have to see how the situation on the ground develops in the coming days. But what is clear is that Russia is under heavy pressure and if they leave Kherson, it would be another victory for Ukraine," he said in Rome.

A day after Russian troops received a withdrawal order from the city, Ukraine announced on Thursday that its forces regained a dozen villages in the southern Kherson area.

"We have seen how the Ukrainian armed forces have been able to push back Russian forces and liberate territory," said Stoltenberg, adding,&nbsp;"These gains belong to the brave courageous soldiers of Ukraine."&nbsp;

"At the same time, the unprecedented support that NATO allies, including Italy, have provided is making a difference on the battlefield every day and remains vital for the Ukrainian progress."

Giorgia Meloni, the new Italian prime minister who took office late last month, was the subject of Stoltenberg's remarks following their initial in-person meetings.&nbsp;

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Despite the fact that she herself has often emphasised her support for Ukraine and for sanctions against Russia, her cabinet includes a large number of supporters of Moscow.&nbsp;

Working to deepen the alliance and make it "even more capable of responding to threats coming from all directions" was one of Meloni's stated priorities.

"The alliance is indispensable for security and the prosperity of our countries," she told reporters.

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While waiting to see how Russia's retreat from Kherson plays out, NATO leader Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday that if confirmed, it would be "another victory" for Ukraine.

While waiting to see how Russia's retreat from Kherson plays out, NATO leader Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday that if confirmed, it would be "another victory" for Ukraine. "We have to see how the situation on the ground develops in the coming days. But what is clear is that Russia is under heavy pressure and if they leave Kherson, it would be another victory for Ukraine," he said in Rome. A day after Russian troops received a withdrawal order from the city, Ukraine announced on Thursday that its forces regained a dozen villages in the southern Kherson area. "We have seen how the Ukrainian armed forces have been able to push back Russian forces and liberate territory," said Stoltenberg, adding, "These gains belong to the brave courageous soldiers of Ukraine." "At the same time, the unprecedented support that NATO allies, including Italy, have provided is making a difference on the battlefield every day and remains vital for the Ukrainian progress." Giorgia Meloni, the new Italian prime minister who took office late last month, was the subject of Stoltenberg's remarks following their initial in-person meetings. Also Read: United States: Five most expensive midterm elections Despite the fact that she herself has often emphasised her support for Ukraine and for sanctions against Russia, her cabinet includes a large number of supporters of Moscow. Working to deepen the alliance and make it "even more capable of responding to threats coming from all directions" was one of Meloni's stated priorities. "The alliance is indispensable for security and the prosperity of our countries," she told reporters. (with inputs from agencies)

Russia's withdrawal from Kherson 'another victory for Ukraine': NATO chief

Kirill Stremousov, the Russian-installed deputy head of Ukraine's Kherson region has died&nbsp;in a car crash, officials said on Wednesday.&nbsp;"Kirill Sergeyevich Stremousov has died," the head of Russia-annexed Crimea, Sergei Aksyonov, said on the messaging app Telegram. He said Stremousov was a "true fighter" and a "Russian patriot."&nbsp;

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Stremousov was one of the most well-known public representatives of Russia's occupation of Ukraine. He&nbsp;frequently made&nbsp;inflammatory statements on social media, with the most recent one appearing on Wednesday morning.&nbsp;

The specifics of the accident&nbsp;were not known. The regional governor's press office reportedly verified his death, according to the TASS news agency.&nbsp;

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Russia attempted to seize Kherson, one of Ukraine's southernmost regions, as well as three other regions last month by&nbsp;staging what it called referendums that were dismissed by Kyiv and the West as illegal shams.

In light of the escalating Ukrainian counteroffensive to retake land taken by Russian forces in the early stages of the conflict, Stremousov&nbsp;had recently been advising residents to leave the western bank of the Dnipro river.&nbsp;

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Kirill Stremousov, the Russian-installed deputy head of Ukraine's Kherson region has died in a car crash, officials said on Wednesday. "Kirill Sergeyevich Stremousov has died," the head of Russia-annexed Crimea, Sergei Aksyonov, said on the messaging app Telegram.

Kirill Stremousov, the Russian-installed deputy head of Ukraine's Kherson region has died in a car crash, officials said on Wednesday. "Kirill Sergeyevich Stremousov has died," the head of Russia-annexed Crimea, Sergei Aksyonov, said on the messaging app Telegram. He said Stremousov was a "true fighter" and a "Russian patriot." Also Read: US midterm elections: Historic milestones marked by winning candidates in 2022 Stremousov was one of the most well-known public representatives of Russia's occupation of Ukraine. He frequently made inflammatory statements on social media, with the most recent one appearing on Wednesday morning. The specifics of the accident were not known. The regional governor's press office reportedly verified his death, according to the TASS news agency. Also Read: 'Sorry to those impacted': Facebook's parent company Meta fires more than 11,000 workers Russia attempted to seize Kherson, one of Ukraine's southernmost regions, as well as three other regions last month by staging what it called referendums that were dismissed by Kyiv and the West as illegal shams. In light of the escalating Ukrainian counteroffensive to retake land taken by Russian forces in the early stages of the conflict, Stremousov had recently been advising residents to leave the western bank of the Dnipro river. (with inputs from agencies)

Russian-installed official in Ukraine's Kherson region dies in car crash

Shortly after making landfall on Florida's east coast with a mix of powerful winds and heavy rains, Hurricane Nicole deteriorated into a tropical storm on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.&nbsp;

Six weeks after the last significant hurricane, Nicole had threatened coastal regions that were still in shambles.&nbsp;

At the Kennedy Space Centre in Cape Canaveral, where NASA's new moon rocket was left out in the elements and anchored to its launch pad to weather the storm, a hurricane warning had been issued for a 240-mile coastline area.

As Nicole travelled inland from Florida's coast on Thursday, it was reduced from a Category 1 hurricane to a tropical storm.&nbsp;

The National Hurricane Centre reported that the storm, which made landfall along the east coast of Florida north of Miami at 3 a.m. EST, was packing sustained winds of up to 75 mph (120 kph). Later, the speeds decreased to 70 mph.&nbsp;

The hurricane centre had issued storm-surge advisories for a large portion of Florida's Atlantic coast, advising that wind-driven waves would rush inland and flood low-lying communities far from the coastline.

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When Hurricane Ian made landfall on September 28 and ploughed across the Florida Peninsula to the Atlantic, leaving an estimated $60 billion in damage and killing more than 140 people, storm surges wreaked havoc throughout the state's Gulf Coast and its eastern seaboard.&nbsp;

Nicole was anticipated to be less powerful when it made an impact than Ian, which made landfall in Florida as a major Category 4 storm. Authorities cautioned, however, that Nicole remained a serious threat, particularly to the buildings and coastline foundations that Ian had weakened.

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Shortly after making landfall on Florida's east coast with a mix of powerful winds and heavy rains, Hurricane Nicole deteriorated into a tropical storm on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.

Shortly after making landfall on Florida's east coast with a mix of powerful winds and heavy rains, Hurricane Nicole deteriorated into a tropical storm on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. Six weeks after the last significant hurricane, Nicole had threatened coastal regions that were still in shambles. At the Kennedy Space Centre in Cape Canaveral, where NASA's new moon rocket was left out in the elements and anchored to its launch pad to weather the storm, a hurricane warning had been issued for a 240-mile coastline area. As Nicole travelled inland from Florida's coast on Thursday, it was reduced from a Category 1 hurricane to a tropical storm. The National Hurricane Centre reported that the storm, which made landfall along the east coast of Florida north of Miami at 3 a.m. EST, was packing sustained winds of up to 75 mph (120 kph). Later, the speeds decreased to 70 mph. The hurricane centre had issued storm-surge advisories for a large portion of Florida's Atlantic coast, advising that wind-driven waves would rush inland and flood low-lying communities far from the coastline. Also Read: United States: Five most expensive midterm elections When Hurricane Ian made landfall on September 28 and ploughed across the Florida Peninsula to the Atlantic, leaving an estimated $60 billion in damage and killing more than 140 people, storm surges wreaked havoc throughout the state's Gulf Coast and its eastern seaboard. Nicole was anticipated to be less powerful when it made an impact than Ian, which made landfall in Florida as a major Category 4 storm. Authorities cautioned, however, that Nicole remained a serious threat, particularly to the buildings and coastline foundations that Ian had weakened. (with inputs from agencies)

Hurricane Nicole weakens from category 1 to tropical storm after making landfall in Florida

A new visit to Tehran is scheduled for this month, but the UN nuclear watchdog said Thursday that there had been no progress in talks with Iran regarding the presence of undeclared nuclear material at three locations.&nbsp;

The matter has come up in intermittent talks between Tehran and international powers to resurrect a historic 2015 agreement that intended to rein in Iran's nuclear programme in exchange for the lifting of sanctions.

"The director general (Rafael Grossi) is seriously concerned that there has still been no progress in clarifying and resolving the outstanding safeguards issues," the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said in a report seen by AFP.

Before the end of November, senior agency representatives will travel to Tehran for a technical visit, the report stated.

"The agency has reiterated that at this meeting, it expects to start receiving from Iran technically credible explanations on these issues, including access to locations and material, as well as taking the samples as appropriate," it added.

The director general "reiterates that these issues... need to be resolved for the agency to be in a position to provide assurance that Iran's nuclear programme is exclusively peaceful," it added.

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Grossi stated in an interview with AFP on Thursday that the IAEA had been "trying to help them focus their answers so that we can have something in our hands" in meetings with Iranian officials ahead of the COP27 climate summit in Egypt.&nbsp;

A major issue that caused the IAEA board of governors to pass a resolution criticising Iran in June was the UN watchdog's pressure on Iran to provide information regarding the presence of nuclear material at three unannounced sites.&nbsp;

The IAEA's reports on Iran will be considered as usual at the board's upcoming regular meeting, which is scheduled for the following week.

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A new visit to Tehran is scheduled for this month, but the UN nuclear watchdog said Thursday that there had been no progress in talks with Iran regarding the presence of undeclared nuclear material at three locations.

A new visit to Tehran is scheduled for this month, but the UN nuclear watchdog said Thursday that there had been no progress in talks with Iran regarding the presence of undeclared nuclear material at three locations. The matter has come up in intermittent talks between Tehran and international powers to resurrect a historic 2015 agreement that intended to rein in Iran's nuclear programme in exchange for the lifting of sanctions. "The director general (Rafael Grossi) is seriously concerned that there has still been no progress in clarifying and resolving the outstanding safeguards issues," the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said in a report seen by AFP. Before the end of November, senior agency representatives will travel to Tehran for a technical visit, the report stated. "The agency has reiterated that at this meeting, it expects to start receiving from Iran technically credible explanations on these issues, including access to locations and material, as well as taking the samples as appropriate," it added. The director general "reiterates that these issues... need to be resolved for the agency to be in a position to provide assurance that Iran's nuclear programme is exclusively peaceful," it added. Also Read: United States: Five most expensive contests in midterm elections Grossi stated in an interview with AFP on Thursday that the IAEA had been "trying to help them focus their answers so that we can have something in our hands" in meetings with Iranian officials ahead of the COP27 climate summit in Egypt. A major issue that caused the IAEA board of governors to pass a resolution criticising Iran in June was the UN watchdog's pressure on Iran to provide information regarding the presence of nuclear material at three unannounced sites. The IAEA's reports on Iran will be considered as usual at the board's upcoming regular meeting, which is scheduled for the following week. (with inputs from agencies)

IAEA says 'no progress' in discussions with Iran over undeclared nuclear material

As living expenses rise, tens of thousands of nurses in the UK will go on strike for the first time in order to seek fairer pay.&nbsp;The Royal College of Nursing (RCN)&nbsp;announced on Wednesday that majority of nurses employed by state-run National Health Service (NHS) nationwide have approved the action.&nbsp;

After the first vote in its 106-year history to authorise strike action, the RCN, which has more than 300,000 members, announced that industrial action would start before the end of the year.

RCN General Secretary Pat Cullen said in a statement, “Anger has become action – our members are saying enough is enough.”&nbsp;

“This action will be as much for patients as it is for nurses. Standards are falling too low,” he added.

According to the RCN, NHS nurses' salary has decreased by up to 20 per cent&nbsp;in real terms over the past decade, making it difficult for members to support their families and pay their bills.&nbsp;The union is requesting a wage increase of 5 per cent&nbsp;over inflation.&nbsp;

In September, NHS executives said that nurses were skipping meals in order to clothe and feed their kids and were finding it difficult to pay for growing transportation costs.

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According to NHS Providers, a group that advocates for hospital organisations in England, one in four hospitals has established food banks to help staff.&nbsp;

The UK has experienced a surge of industrial discontent this year in a variety of sectors, including the law and railways since pay has not kept pace with inflation, which is currently running at 10 per cent, and rising energy prices.&nbsp;

The strike action poses a serious threat to the health system, which is already under pressure from ongoing government underinvestment, the COVID-19 pandemic, and a critical staffing shortage.

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As living expenses rise, tens of thousands of nurses in the UK will go on strike for the first time in order to seek fairer pay. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) announced on Wednesday that majority of nurses employed by state-run National Health Service (NHS) nationwide have approved the action.

As living expenses rise, tens of thousands of nurses in the UK will go on strike for the first time in order to seek fairer pay. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) announced on Wednesday that majority of nurses employed by state-run National Health Service (NHS) nationwide have approved the action. After the first vote in its 106-year history to authorise strike action, the RCN, which has more than 300,000 members, announced that industrial action would start before the end of the year. RCN General Secretary Pat Cullen said in a statement, “Anger has become action – our members are saying enough is enough.” “This action will be as much for patients as it is for nurses. Standards are falling too low,” he added. According to the RCN, NHS nurses' salary has decreased by up to 20 per cent in real terms over the past decade, making it difficult for members to support their families and pay their bills. The union is requesting a wage increase of 5 per cent over inflation. In September, NHS executives said that nurses were skipping meals in order to clothe and feed their kids and were finding it difficult to pay for growing transportation costs. Also Read: United States: Five most expensive midterm elections According to NHS Providers, a group that advocates for hospital organisations in England, one in four hospitals has established food banks to help staff. The UK has experienced a surge of industrial discontent this year in a variety of sectors, including the law and railways since pay has not kept pace with inflation, which is currently running at 10 per cent, and rising energy prices. The strike action poses a serious threat to the health system, which is already under pressure from ongoing government underinvestment, the COVID-19 pandemic, and a critical staffing shortage. (with inputs from agencies)

Thousands of nurses in UK to go on strike for the first time ever in history

The European Union announced on Thursday that it would not recognise Russian passports obtained in Ukrainian regions that Moscow has annexed.&nbsp;

Russian travel credentials issued to residents of certain territories cannot be used to get visas or enter the Schengen area as a result of the decision, which also applies to two Georgian regions under the jurisdiction of the Russian Federation.

"This decision is a response to Russia's unprovoked and unjustified military aggression against Ukraine and Russia's practice of issuing Russian international passports to residents of the occupied regions," the European Council said in a statement.

The European Parliament and EU member states still need to formally approve the move.&nbsp;

Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, unilaterally claimed four areas of Ukraine in September. This announcement was highly denounced by the world community. In 2014, Moscow also annexed the Crimean Peninsula of Ukraine.&nbsp;

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The Kremlin's control over some of the occupied territory has been waning as Kyiv's forces mount a resistance.&nbsp;

A significant blow to Putin's attempt at annexing Ukrainian territory was dealt on Wednesday when the Russian defence minister ordered troops to leave the crucial city of Kherson.

(with inputs from agencies)

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The European Union announced on Thursday that it would not recognise Russian passports obtained in Ukrainian regions that Moscow has annexed. Russian travel credentials issued to residents of certain territories cannot be used to get visas or enter the Schengen area as a result of the decision, which also applies to two Georgian regions under the jurisdiction of the Russian Federation.

The European Union announced on Thursday that it would not recognise Russian passports obtained in Ukrainian regions that Moscow has annexed. Russian travel credentials issued to residents of certain territories cannot be used to get visas or enter the Schengen area as a result of the decision, which also applies to two Georgian regions under the jurisdiction of the Russian Federation. "This decision is a response to Russia's unprovoked and unjustified military aggression against Ukraine and Russia's practice of issuing Russian international passports to residents of the occupied regions," the European Council said in a statement. The European Parliament and EU member states still need to formally approve the move. Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, unilaterally claimed four areas of Ukraine in September. This announcement was highly denounced by the world community. In 2014, Moscow also annexed the Crimean Peninsula of Ukraine. Also Read: United States: Five most expensive contests in midterm elections The Kremlin's control over some of the occupied territory has been waning as Kyiv's forces mount a resistance. A significant blow to Putin's attempt at annexing Ukrainian territory was dealt on Wednesday when the Russian defence minister ordered troops to leave the crucial city of Kherson. (with inputs from agencies)

EU won't recognise Russian passports from occupied regions in Ukraine

In an election that saw none of the much-expected&nbsp;'Red Wave' but instead&nbsp;turning of the tide towards Republicans, several Indian-Americans&nbsp;were elected to&nbsp;state legislatures as well. In other news, in a strange coincidence, after having rolled out conscription that drew wide condemnation and protests within&nbsp;the country, Moscow has rolled out an apparent Soviet-era training in schools that is aimed at training kids in weapon assembly.&nbsp;

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In an election that saw none of the much-expected 'Red Wave' but instead turning of the tide towards Republicans, several Indian-Americans were elected to state legislatures as well.

In an election that saw none of the much-expected 'Red Wave' but instead turning of the tide towards Republicans, several Indian-Americans were elected to state legislatures as well. In other news, in a strange coincidence, after having rolled out conscription that drew wide condemnation and protests within the country, Moscow has rolled out an apparent Soviet-era training in schools that is aimed at training kids in weapon assembly. Click on the headlines to read more: Indian-Americans script history in US midterms with record wins, re-elections The fortunes of Indian-American lawmakers from the ruling Democrat Party showed a remarkable upsurge during Wednesday's mid-term polls in the United States. A record five Indian-American lawmakers from the ruling Democrat Party, including Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ro Khanna, Pramila Jayapal and Ami Bera have been elected to the US House of Representatives. Is Russia preparing kids for war? Moscow rolls out Soviet-era 'training' to teach children how to use weapons On the Western front, Russia is embattling the Ukrainian troops since it announced the invasion of its neighbouring country over eight months ago and seems to be stuttering, having failed to gauge the kind of support West would pile up against it in the war. Iran says it has developed a hypersonic missile that can ‘penetrate advanced air defence system’ Iran on Thursday claimed that it has developed a hypersonic ballistic missile, that can neutralise sophisticated air defence system, semi-official Tasnim news agency quoted the Revolutionary Guards' aerospace commander as saying. COP27, a 'fossil fuel industry trade show'? Deluge of industry delegates at summit shocks many The number of COP27 summit delegates with links to fossil fuel-related entities is up by 25 per cent since the last summit in Glasgow last year, reports said. According to the campaign group Global Witness, over 600 delegates at the talks in Egypt are linked to fossil fuel industries. This is more than the total number of delegates from the 10 countries most vulnerable to climate change, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Mozambique. UK faces criticism at United Nations for its migration policies In a United Nations review of its human rights record, the United Kingdom was subjected to a torrent of inquiries and criticism on its immigration and anti-poverty measures on Thursday amid claims that it is regressing on freedoms. COP27: Barbados PM calls to reform IMF and World Bank, finds support from US, France Seventy-seven years after the end of the second world war, the world leaders gathered at the UN's climate change Conference of Parties (COP27) in Egypt, are considering reforms in two of the world's most significant financial institutions: the World Bank and International Monetary Fund. Russia's withdrawal from Kherson 'another victory for Ukraine': NATO chief While waiting to see how Russia's retreat from Kherson plays out, NATO leader Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday that if confirmed, it would be "another victory for Ukraine." Chinese authorities destroy fake goods worth $69 million Authorities in China destroyed 3,000 tonnes of counterfeit products valued at 500 million yuan ($69 billion) at an event held across 17 provinces and cities, state broadcaster CCTV reported. The products were either burnt, dismantled, or thrown into landfill. The counterfeit products were purported to be from the brands such as Nike and Louis Vuitton. France suspends plan to welcome 3,500 refugees currently in Italy: Interior Minister France will suspend the plan to welcome 3,500 refugees currently in Italy after Rome's refusal to let a charity ship disembark 234 migrants rescued at sea, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said Thursday. Hurricane Nicole weakens from category 1 after making landfall in Florida Shortly after making landfall on Florida's east coast with a mix of powerful winds and heavy rains, Hurricane Nicole deteriorated into a tropical storm on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.

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With disputed Senate races drawing the highest costs, the amount spent on the midterm elections is anticipated to set a new record this year.&nbsp;According to the website Open Secrets, the two most expensive elections in 2022 were for the Senate seats in Georgia and Pennsylvania.&nbsp;
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Republicans are currently spending far more than Democrats, by a margin of about 5 per cent, the research states. 2018's most recent midterm elections saw more money going to Democrats.

In a fight for an open seat in Pennsylvania, former lieutenant governor John Fetterman will face off against Mehmet Oz, a former talk show personality who has Trump's support.&nbsp;

Herschel Walker, a former Trump administration appointee, is competing against Raphael Warnock, the current incumbent, who was elected to the Senate in a special election in 2021.&nbsp;

The Fetterman vs. Oz contest is notable in particular for the quantity of outside funding, which accounts for 61 per cent&nbsp;of all expenditures in the contest.

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Only 55 per cent&nbsp;of the total expenditures in the Warnock vs. Herschel race were made with outside funds.&nbsp;

All of the six most costly contests this year were for the Senate, and the only one that the Cook Political Report did not rate as a toss-up was the one in Ohio.&nbsp;

Another spending record is anticipated at the state level, where Republicans are predicted to outspend Democrats by a bigger margin (57 vs. 43 per cent).

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With disputed Senate races drawing the highest costs, the amount spent on the midterm elections is anticipated to set a new record this year. According to the website Open Secrets, the two most expensive elections in 2022 were for the Senate seats in Georgia and Pennsylvania.

With disputed Senate races drawing the highest costs, the amount spent on the midterm elections is anticipated to set a new record this year. According to the website Open Secrets, the two most expensive elections in 2022 were for the Senate seats in Georgia and Pennsylvania. Republicans are currently spending far more than Democrats, by a margin of about 5 per cent, the research states. 2018's most recent midterm elections saw more money going to Democrats. In a fight for an open seat in Pennsylvania, former lieutenant governor John Fetterman will face off against Mehmet Oz, a former talk show personality who has Trump's support. Herschel Walker, a former Trump administration appointee, is competing against Raphael Warnock, the current incumbent, who was elected to the Senate in a special election in 2021. The Fetterman vs. Oz contest is notable in particular for the quantity of outside funding, which accounts for 61 per cent of all expenditures in the contest. Also Read: Musk ends remote work for Twitter staff in his first email to employees Only 55 per cent of the total expenditures in the Warnock vs. Herschel race were made with outside funds. All of the six most costly contests this year were for the Senate, and the only one that the Cook Political Report did not rate as a toss-up was the one in Ohio. Another spending record is anticipated at the state level, where Republicans are predicted to outspend Democrats by a bigger margin (57 vs. 43 per cent). (with inputs from agencies)

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Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter, informed his staff via email that remote work would no longer be permitted and that they should plan to spend at least 40 hours a week in the office.&nbsp;As per reports, Musk also informed staff members that he wants subscriptions to generate 50 per cent&nbsp;of Twitter's revenue.

Two new verification tools were introduced by Twitter on Wednesday, but one of them was "killed" a few hours later, marking a chaotic beginning to owner Elon Musk's effort to modernise the significant platform after his $44 billion acquisition.&nbsp;

The long-awaited Twitter Blue membership service, which charges users $7.99 a month for a coveted blue tick and a second grey "official" badge for some high-profile accounts, was unveiled by the social networking platform.&nbsp;

However, the introduction of Twitter Blue, which is now only accessible on the mobile app on iPhones and in the United States, was overshadowed by the almost immediate cancellation of the new grey designation.

A week after firing thousands of employees, Musk made a U-turn that sparked criticism of his plans for Twitter and led to a sharp decline in spending from advertisers who were concerned about the site's trajectory.&nbsp;

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There have been questions about whether public personalities or media outlets would pay for the blue tick, which has been used to indicate an account's validity. Observers perceived the official grey tag as a solution for that issue.&nbsp;

Wednesday marked the start of the new 'official' label's rollout, with accounts from businesses like Apple and BMW as well as public ones like the White House and prominent media outlets being the benificiaries.&nbsp;But it vanished just hours later.

(with inputs from agencies)

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Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter, informed his staff via email that remote work would no longer be permitted and that they should plan to spend at least 40 hours a week in the office.

Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter, informed his staff via email that remote work would no longer be permitted and that they should plan to spend at least 40 hours a week in the office. As per reports, Musk also informed staff members that he wants subscriptions to generate 50 per cent of Twitter's revenue. Two new verification tools were introduced by Twitter on Wednesday, but one of them was "killed" a few hours later, marking a chaotic beginning to owner Elon Musk's effort to modernise the significant platform after his $44 billion acquisition. The long-awaited Twitter Blue membership service, which charges users $7.99 a month for a coveted blue tick and a second grey "official" badge for some high-profile accounts, was unveiled by the social networking platform. However, the introduction of Twitter Blue, which is now only accessible on the mobile app on iPhones and in the United States, was overshadowed by the almost immediate cancellation of the new grey designation. A week after firing thousands of employees, Musk made a U-turn that sparked criticism of his plans for Twitter and led to a sharp decline in spending from advertisers who were concerned about the site's trajectory. Also Read: COP27, a 'fossil fuel industry trade show'? Sharp rise in industry delegates shocks many There have been questions about whether public personalities or media outlets would pay for the blue tick, which has been used to indicate an account's validity. Observers perceived the official grey tag as a solution for that issue. Wednesday marked the start of the new 'official' label's rollout, with accounts from businesses like Apple and BMW as well as public ones like the White House and prominent media outlets being the benificiaries. But it vanished just hours later. (with inputs from agencies)

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