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The teaching union is calling for urgent action because they say the Teachers' Pension Scheme has payment delays causing financial problems for many members.
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The teaching union is reacting to issues with the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
There are delays in pension payments according to the union.
These delays are said to cause financial problems for teachers.
The union demands action to address these problems.
The issue affects teachers relying on pensions for financial stability.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has committed to staying in the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), even without support from China or Russia. He emphasized regional unity with Arab Gulf nations against Israel, following recent conflicts. Iran also signed a deal with Russia for nuclear plants, and received military jets as part of new regional developments.
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Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian vows to remain in the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
The treaty aims to stop the spread of nuclear weapons.
Recent attacks by Israel have led to stronger ties between Iran and Arab countries in the Persian Gulf.
Iran recently faced military strikes from both Israel and the U.S.
Despite pressure, Pezeshkian stated that Iran will not leave the NPT, regardless of support from China or Russia.
Iran and Russia agreed on a $25 billion deal for Rosatom to build four nuclear plants in Iran.
Iran has received MiG-29 fighter jets from Russia to improve its air force.
Israel's attack in Qatar has heightened regional tensions and changed security perceptions.
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A 13-year-old boy was arrested in Lincolnshire for allegedly hitting three cyclists and an elderly man with a vehicle in four separate incidents. Police believe these incidents, which occurred over a few hours, involved a black Range Rover and are linked.
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A 13-year-old was arrested in Lincolnshire for allegedly causing multiple vehicle hits.
Three cyclists and an elderly man were reportedly hit in four different incidents.
The incidents happened between 6:44 AM and 10:04 AM on a Friday.
Locations affected included Boston, Maltby Le Marsh, Alford, and Calceby.
The boy is suspected of dangerous driving, driving on drugs, driving without a license and insurance, and taking a vehicle without permission.
A black Range Rover is believed to be involved in all incidents.
Police stated the vehicle did not stop after hitting the individuals.
Authorities are asking for any video or eyewitness information related to the incidents.
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Thousands of people in New York City protested against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he spoke at the United Nations. Many UN delegates walked out during his speech, and others discussed potential sanctions against Israel for its actions in Gaza. The protests reflected strong opposition to Netanyahu's visit and policies.
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Netanyahu spoke at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City.
Thousands of protesters in New York City demonstrated against Netanyahu's visit.
Some UN delegates walked out of the assembly during Netanyahu's speech.
Protesters marched from Times Square to the UN complex, calling for actions like an arms embargo.
Protesters criticized Israel's restrictions on food supplies in Gaza.
Diplomatic discussions considered sanctions against Israel for its actions in Gaza.
Security kept anti- and pro-Netanyahu protests separate at the UN location.
Netanyahu's UN speech received applause from a limited audience in the room.
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Assata Shakur, a black liberation activist involved with the Black Liberation Army, died at age 78 in Cuba. She had lived in exile there for decades after escaping a U.S. prison, where she was serving a life sentence for murder. Shakur had always maintained her innocence, and Cuba granted her asylum in 1984.
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Assata Shakur was an activist with the Black Liberation Army exiled in Cuba for over 40 years.
She was born JoAnne Deborah Byron in New York City in 1947.
Shakur was involved in a 1973 shootout in New Jersey that resulted in the deaths of a state trooper and a fellow activist.
She was convicted and sentenced to life in prison but escaped in 1979.
Shakur reappeared in Cuba in 1984, where former president Fidel Castro granted her asylum.
She was the first woman on the FBI's Most Wanted Terrorists list.
The U.S. and New Jersey offered $1 million rewards for information leading to her capture.
Shakur became a cultural figure, referenced in songs by artists like Public Enemy and Common.
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New documents released to a U.S. Congressional committee name Elon Musk and Prince Andrew in relation to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. The files allegedly show an invitation to Musk and a flight record involving Prince Andrew and Epstein. Both individuals have responded to past reports, and further details on other public figures involved were provided.
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New files name Elon Musk and Prince Andrew in connection with Jeffrey Epstein.
The documents were given to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
An invitation for Musk to visit Epstein's island in December 2014 is mentioned.
A flight log shows Prince Andrew traveled with Epstein in May 2000.
Other names in the files include Peter Thiel and Steve Bannon.
The documents include flight logs, phone logs, and financial records.
The release is part of ongoing investigations related to Epstein.
Epstein died in 2019 pending trial on sex trafficking charges.
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Assata Shakur, an American Black liberation activist who lived in exile in Cuba, has died at the age of 78. Shakur, originally named Joanne Chesimard, was known for escaping a U.S. prison in 1979 after being convicted of killing a police officer and later lived in Cuba with political asylum.
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Assata Shakur was born Joanne Deborah Chesimard.
She was a member of the Black Liberation Army (BLA).
Shakur escaped from a U.S. prison in 1979, where she was serving a life sentence.
She was convicted for the 1973 killing of a police officer in New Jersey.
Shakur was granted asylum in Cuba in 1984 by then-leader Fidel Castro.
The FBI later placed her on the "most wanted terrorist" list.
She lived in Cuba until her death on Thursday, attributed to health issues and age.
Shakur's case affected U.S.-Cuba relations, especially during Donald Trump's presidency.
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The United Nations Security Council voted against a proposal from Russia and China to delay reinstating sanctions on Iran. The sanctions are coming back due to concerns about Iran's nuclear activities, starting Saturday evening. France, Germany, and Britain say Iran has not stuck to the 2015 nuclear deal.
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The UN Security Council voted 4-9 against delaying sanctions on Iran, with two countries abstaining.
Russia and China wanted to push back the sanctions for six months, but their proposal was rejected.
Sanctions are being reinstated because Iran is accused of breaking a 2015 nuclear deal.
France, Germany, and Britain believe Iran violated the agreement intended to stop nuclear weapon development.
Russia claimed Iran tried to meet European demands, but Western countries disagreed.
The new sanctions will add to the existing Western sanctions on Iran.
The UN sanctions were originally in place before 2015.
There is little expectation of further negotiations on the issue.
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Moldova's electoral commission has barred two pro-Russian parties, the Heart of Moldova and Moldova Mare, from participating in upcoming parliamentary elections. These parties face accusations of illegal financing and voter bribery. The election results could influence Moldova's future direction, either aligning more with the European Union or moving closer to Russia.
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Moldova's electoral commission stopped two pro-Russian parties from being in the parliamentary elections.
The Heart of Moldova and Moldova Mare parties were accused of illegal financing and voter bribery.
Moldova used to be a Soviet republic and is now a candidate for joining the European Union.
The election results might affect whether Moldova joins the EU or gets closer to Russia.
The Central Electoral Commission acted after the Chisinau Court of Appeal limited Heart of Moldova's activities for 12 months.
The Heart of Moldova is part of a bloc that opposes the ruling pro-Western Party of Action and Solidarity.
The Moldova Mare party's leader was previously sanctioned by the EU for connections with a pro-Russian oligarch.
Russia has denied claims of interfering in Moldova's elections.
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The United Nations has updated its report, identifying 158 companies involved in activities related to illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The list includes well-known companies like Airbnb, Booking.com, and Expedia, and highlights the responsibility of businesses to avoid contributing to human rights abuses. The report aims to hold companies accountable for their involvement in disputed territories.
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The UN report lists 158 companies operating in illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
Companies mentioned include Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia, and TripAdvisor.
The report highlights that businesses should not contribute to human rights abuses.
68 new companies were added since the last update in June 2023, while 7 were removed.
Most companies listed are in sectors like construction, real estate, mining, and quarrying.
The report emphasizes corporate responsibility in conflict zones.
A separate UN inquiry alleges Israel is forcibly displacing Palestinians and expanding settlements.
Civil society groups use the database to pressure companies to leave these settlements.
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The U.S. Supreme Court decided to let the Trump administration continue holding onto more than $4 billion in foreign aid, which Congress had already approved. The decision overturned a federal judge's earlier order to release the money by the end of September 2025.
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The Supreme Court's decision was made with a 6-3 vote.
The aid funds were previously blocked by the Trump administration despite Congress's approval.
A federal judge had ordered the release of these funds, but the decision was appealed.
Conservative justices argued that Trump's foreign policy powers took priority.
Justice Elena Kagan disagreed with how quickly the decision was made, citing lack of time for proper deliberation.
President Trump informed House Speaker about not spending $4.9 billion using a process called pocket rescission.
A pocket rescission allows the president to not spend money near the end of a budget year, bypassing Congress.
This type of rescission has not been used since the 1970s.
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The New York City medical examiner reported that Shane Tamura, the gunman involved in a shooting at a Manhattan office, had a brain condition known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). CTE, often seen in people who have had repeated head injuries, was found in Tamura after his death. The shooter targeted the building because it housed the NFL offices, blaming the league for not disclosing CTE effects.
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Shane Tamura, 27, was the shooter in a Manhattan office building incident.
Tamura killed four people and then himself in July after driving from Las Vegas to New York City.
The New York City medical examiner found that Tamura had "low-stage CTE."
CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated head injuries, often seen in contact sports like football.
Tamura was a former high school football player, not in the NFL.
He intended to target the NFL offices due to grievances about CTE information but accessed the wrong part of the building.
Victims included an NYPD officer, and employees from Blackstone and Rudin Management, among others.
Tamura left a note requesting that his brain be studied posthumously, citing mental health issues.
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Holocaust survivor Ruth Posner and her husband Michael died at a Swiss clinic, choosing assisted death. The couple informed their close ones via email, explaining their decision due to aging and declining health.
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Ruth Posner was 96, and her husband Michael was 97.
They both died at the Pegasos clinic in Switzerland.
Ruth Posner was born in Poland and survived the Holocaust.
The couple sent an email to family and friends before their deaths, stating it was a mutual decision without outside pressure.
Ruth Posner had a career in dance and drama and joined the London Contemporary Dance Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Michael Posner worked as a chemist and with UNICEF, a United Nations aid agency.
The couple lived in London and had been together for almost 75 years.
UK Parliament is discussing whether to change the law on assisted dying, which is not currently allowed in England and Wales.
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The United Nations added 68 companies to a list of firms allegedly involved in human rights violations related to Israeli settlements in the West Bank. These companies, from 11 countries including Israel, are accused of having business activities that support settlements considered illegal under international law. The list's main goal is to publicly name businesses with ties to these settlements, though it lacks the legal power to enforce changes.
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The UN added 68 companies to a blacklist for alleged involvement in human rights issues in Israeli settlements.
The companies come from 11 countries, including Israel, the USA, Canada, and several European nations.
The blacklist aims to publicly identify businesses with ties to settlements deemed illegal by many under international law.
The list was created by the UN's Human Rights Council, which does not have legal enforcement power.
German company Heidelberg Materials and its subsidiary are among the new additions.
Companies like Expedia Group, Booking Holdings Inc., and Airbnb remain on the list.
Some companies argue their activities in the region are neutral or not related to human rights violations.
Seven companies were removed from the list in this update.
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Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has stated that military actions in Gaza will continue. Meanwhile, some U.N. delegates walked out in protest during a speech related to the situation.
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Benjamin Netanyahu is the Prime Minister of Israel.
Netanyahu announced continued military operations in Gaza.
Some delegates at the United Nations walked out in protest.
The protest was related to the situation in Gaza.
This event took place during a U.N. gathering.
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Slovakia's parliament amended its constitution to recognize only two sexes, male and female. The change also restricts adoption to married couples and requires parental consent for sexual education. The amendment has raised concerns over human rights and Slovakia's international commitments.
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Slovakia's parliament passed a constitutional amendment recognizing only two sexes: male and female.
The amendment needed a three-fifths majority and received 90 votes in the 150-seat parliament.
The change was proposed by Prime Minister Robert Fico's government.
The amendment restricts child adoption to married couples only.
It requires parental consent for children's access to sexual education.
The amendment guarantees equal pay for men and women.
Human rights groups have criticized the move, citing concerns about non-compliance with international obligations.
The Council of Europe and Amnesty International expressed concerns about the impact on human rights, especially for trans and intersex people.
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Scarlett Johansson, a well-known actress, has directed her first film, "Eleanor the Great," which is now in theaters. This marks her debut as a director after a successful acting career.
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Scarlett Johansson has been in nearly 40 films.
She is the highest-grossing lead actor in Hollywood.
"Eleanor the Great" is Johansson's first film as a director.
The film is currently available in theaters.
Johansson discussed this new career move in an interview for an arts and culture series.
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Assata Shakur, born Joanne Chesimard, was a Black liberation activist who passed away at the age of 78 in Cuba, where she had been granted asylum since escaping a U.S. prison in 1979. She had previously been convicted of killing a police officer in New Jersey but contended that the charges were either false or justified. Shakur lived in Cuba after her breakout, and the U.S. government had sought her extradition for decades.
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Assata Shakur was born as Joanne Deborah Chesimard.
Shakur was a member of both the Black Panther Party and the Black Liberation Army.
In 1977, she was convicted of murder in New Jersey and sentenced to life in prison.
She escaped from prison in 1979 with the help of the Black Liberation Army.
Cuba granted her asylum in 1984, where she lived until her death at 78.
The Cuban government viewed her as part of a global anti-imperialist struggle.
The U.S. had continuously requested her extradition, including during President Trump's term.
The FBI included Shakur on its "most wanted terrorists" list.
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New documents have been released by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, listing Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, and Steve Bannon in Jeffrey Epstein's schedules. The documents suggest these individuals had various interactions with Epstein, though they are not linked to any crimes. Republicans have criticized the release, saying Democrats are selectively sharing information.
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Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, and Steve Bannon are named in Jeffrey Epstein's schedules.
Musk was mentioned in relation to a possible trip to an "island" in 2014.
Thiel had a lunch noted with Epstein in 2017, and Bannon had breakfast with him in 2019.
The documents released are part of a large set given to the House Oversight Committee.
The documents include flight logs, daily schedules, and financial ledgers from Epstein's estate.
No evidence links Musk, Thiel, or Bannon to criminal activities in these documents.
Republicans accuse Democrats of selectively releasing documents and withholding others.
Epstein's connections with these figures were reported before, but not with these specific details.
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan visited the White House to meet with Donald Trump for the first time in six years. The meeting focused on improving relations, discussing topics like military deals and regional conflicts. Trump mentioned that lifting sanctions on Turkiye required further actions from Ankara.
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Turkish President Erdogan met with U.S. President Trump at the White House.
This was Erdogan's first visit to the White House in six years.
The meeting aimed to improve strained relations between Turkiye and the U.S.
Topics included military deals, such as fighter jets.
They discussed differences over issues in Gaza and Russia.
Trump expressed interest in lifting sanctions on Turkiye if conditions are met.
Specific actions needed from Ankara were not detailed in the meeting.
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