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Counsellors and psychotherapists call for UK statutory regulation in ‘watershed moment’
Exclusive: Professional bodies call for regulation to boost confidence and protect public from abuse in ‘landmark’ report
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UK making up China policy ‘as it goes along’, MPs warn
Commons committee says lack of coherent strategy is hampering business and leaving national security risks unaddressed
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‘They have schedules to follow’: how fast ferries can threaten endangered whales in the Mediterranean
A Guardian investigation has found that despite a recommendation to slow down, leading shipping companies continue to travel above advised speeds in a key habitat for cetaceans
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Entertainment
‘They said we incited riots’: explosive punks Bad Brains on drugs, self-destruction and recording from jail
Young, black and fuelled by self-help mantras, they were reputedly the best live band on Earth. As their wild first sessions are rereleased, the group talk about scaring club owners – and getting kicked out of the UK Old punks might not agree on much – who was first, who was fastest, where to file the Faith/Void split LP in their record collection – but for those who saw them in their prime, Bad Brains were, unequivocally, the best live band on the planet. YouTube footage bears this out: frontman HR, born Paul D Hudson, is equal parts straining sinew and raw electricity as he bucks and contort
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‘It’s far too late for me to go to the gym every 10 minutes’: Jo Brand on ageing, raging, fitness and grief
The comedian turns 70 soon, and in her new book, she contemplates the years ahead. She explains why she loves a work in progress, the importance of anger in mourning, and how she gave up smoking – only to become a champion vaper
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Politics
Radical-right youth groups are at the root of Europe’s populist surge | Cas Mudde and Duncan McDonnell
From France’s Jordan Bardella to Italy’s Giorgia Meloni, organised youth politics has produced many rightwing leaders. Democrats must catch up The leaders of the most successful populist radical right parties in western Europe have one thing in common that is often overlooked. Italy’s Matteo Salvini, Jordan Bardella from France, Jimmie Åkesson from the Sweden Democrats, and Tom Van Grieken from Belgium’s Vlaams Belang all led the youth wing of the parties they now run. These movements shaped the politicians they are today, and they are now shaping Europe’s political future. As Italy’s prime mi
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International
South Korea plans record AI budget in 2027
South Korea plans record investments of 21.3 trillion won (14.3 billion euros) for artificial intelligence and semiconductors in its budget for 2027, announced Monday...
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A protest against rising living costs in Germany turns into a mob and loots shops.
Protests over rising living costs took place in several major German cities on October 31st, leading to some clashes with authorities. On the same night, rioters attacked stores and looted goods in central Frankfurt, the financial capital.
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ਕੁੰਵਰ ਵਿਜੇ ਪ੍ਰਤਾਪ ਵਿਧਾਇਕੀ ਛੱਡ ਭਾਜਪਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ, ਜਾਣੋ ਇਸ ਆਈਪੀਐੱਸ ਅਧਿਕਾਰੀ ਬਾਰੇ ਜੋ ਪਾਰਟੀ ਖ਼ਿਲਾਫ਼ ਦਿੱਤੇ ਕਈ ਬਿਆਨਾਂ ਕਰਕੇ ਚਰਚਾ 'ਚ ਰਹੇ - BBC News ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
ਆਪਣੇ ਅਸਤੀਫ਼ੇ ਦੀ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ ਦਿੰਦਿਆਂ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੇ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਸਰ ਦੇ ਲੋਕਾਂ ਦੇ ਨਾਂ ਇੱਕ ਸੰਦੇਸ਼ ਜਾਰੀ ਕਰਦਿਆਂ ਕਿਹਾ ਕਿ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੇ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਵਿਧਾਨ ਸਭਾ ਦੀ ਮੈਂਬਰਸ਼ਿਪ ਤੋਂ ਅਸਤੀਫ਼ਾ ਦੇ ਦਿੱਤਾ ਹੈ।
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International
Forty percent of "mainland spouses" were eliminated from the election. How does the "legal and legal knot" of identity hinder the road to political participation?
How to calculate the "10 years after deregistration" has become the focus of controversy for many mainland Chinese spouses who were disqualified from running in this election. This year, there are 25 "mainland spouses" running for election, and more than 40% of the candidates are not qualified to run.
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International
Martha Stewart says she ‘really screwed up’ after dressing as homeless person for Halloween
Multimillionaire lifestyle mogul says her costume was ‘insensitive and not funny’ after provoking furious backlash
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ExxonMobil urged to re-think Papua New Guinea gas project
One of the world's rarest bats could be at risk if ExxonMobil forges ahead with a Papua New Guinea gas project, a law firm working with impacted landowners warned Monday.
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