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Tory manifesto to include triple lock, says Hunt
Jeremy Hunt has stated that if elected, the Conservatives will maintain the triple lock system for determining state pension increases. The pledge was ratified by the chancellor, thereby ensuring that the pension would increase in accordance with the greater of inflation, 2.5%, or average earnings growth. He expressed confidence on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg that the "expensive" promise would be recouped through economic expansion.
Army rescues kidnapped students after two weeks
The military has disclosed data indicating that more than half of the children who were abducted from the remote town of Kuriga earlier this month may still be unaccounted for. The army has rescued over a hundred students and staff who were abducted by militants from a Nigerian school over two weeks ago; however, it appears that many more remain unaccounted for.
Simon Harris: A man rushing to the top
Not only will Simon Harris succeed Leo Varadkar as taoiseach, but he will also do so as the youngest leader of the Republic of Ireland in its history. He is one year younger than Mr. Varadkar was when he began working in 2017 at the age of 37. Although Simon Harris rose to prominence in Irish politics very quickly, he did so very early on.
Marmite may be sold by Unilever?
A month ago, when the newly-appointed Dutch CEO of Unilever, Hein Schumacher, addressed analysts, his discontent with the largest ice cream company in the world was evident. Despite the worldwide warming phenomenon, iconic brands, including luxury connoisseur Magnum, eccentric Ben & Jerry's, and traditional Wall's, she endured a disastrous year. Although sales volumes had decreased by 6 per cent, the value had increased.
What Moscow attack footage reveals about its execution
A group of assailants attacked the Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk on Friday evening. A portion of the capacity of the venue, situated to the northwest of central Moscow, was occupied prior to the concert, which was sold out. As of Saturday evening, there have been reports of a minimum of 133 fatalities.
Jeremy Hunt: UK must worry about Islamic State post-Moscow
Islamic State Khorasan (IS-K) has issued a statement claiming accountability for the concert hall massacre, which resulted in the deaths of over 130 individuals. In the wake of the terrorist attack in Moscow, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has cautioned that the United Kingdom should "absolutely" be concerned about the threat posed by Islamic State.
Chelsea punish West Ham for misses to top WSL
Erin Cuthbert and Aggie Beever-Jones penalised a tenacious West Ham for their carelessness in the final third as Chelsea retook the Women's Super League lead over Manchester City with a 2-0 victory. The match was far from straightforward for the visiting Blues; in fact, it could have been an even more tense affair had Honoka Hayashi's attempt not been wrongfully flagged offside within 15 minutes.
Video shows French police aggressively handling migrant boats
There appears to be footage of French authorities intercepting small boats transporting migrants across the Channel using aggressive tactics. According to two video clips obtained by Lighthouse Reports and the Observer during an investigation, maritime police attempted to physically compel the vessels to turn around in an effort to prevent them from reaching the United Kingdom.
Moscow mourns concert shooting; Putin’s response awaited
New Arbat Avenue in Moscow is lined with some of the country's largest video displays. Today, each one is exhibiting an enormous candle accompanied by the Russian phrase "Skorbim" (which translates to "We mourn"). The casualties of the Crocus City Hall massacre are mourned in Russia. The ultimate death toll is unknown. An ongoing search for corpses ensues.
Four dead in single-vehicle crash near Armagh, police say
At the location on Ballynahonemore Road, the driver and three occupants of a Volkswagen Golf were pronounced deceased at the scene. Police report that a single-vehicle collision in Armagh, Northern Ireland, has claimed the lives of four individuals. This morning at approximately 2:10 a.m., a collision occurred on Ballynahonemore Road involving a grey Volkswagen Golf.
Boy, 12, charged with attempted murder after girl stabbed
A 12-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder in connection with the stabbing of a teenage female. At 3:55 p.m. on Friday, emergency services were dispatched to assist the 15-year-old victim in Adelaide Drive, Sittingbourne, Kent, who was suffering from injuries consistent with a knife wound.
Officials claim two Russian landing ships hit Crimea
Off the occupied coast of Crimea, Ukraine claims to have destroyed two landing ships, a communications facility, and other infrastructure utilised by the Russian Black Sea fleet. The Ukrainian general staff declared the destruction of the Yamal and Azov vessels in an announcement. Ten Ukrainian missiles, according to the governor of the port of Sevastopol, which was imposed by Russia, had been shot down.