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Lee Anderson Rejects 'Late Converter' Label in Push for £1.2bn Miners' Pensions

Reform UK MP Lee Anderson has firmly rejected accusations that he is a 'late converter' to the campaign for ex-miners' pension justice, defending his personal history and political record. The dispute intensifies as campaigners and opposition parties urge Chancellor John Healey to transfer the £1.2 billion pension surplus before Christmas, with fears growing that elderly miners will not live to see the funds released.

ネパール土石流とCOP31開幕：気候危機への国際的責任と日本の姿勢

ネパールで発生した土石流により7千人を超える死者・行方不明者が出たことを受け、同国の首相は「ヒマラヤ津波」と表現し、温室効果ガス排出量の少ない国が究極の代償を払っていると指摘しました。一方、気候変動対策を議論するCOP31がトルコで開幕していますが、日本首相の欠席が続くなど国際的な対応に格差が見えています。

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Trump urges 'violent' police crackdown as Harris campaigns in Nevada

Donald Trump on Sunday used a speech in key swing state Pennsylvania to urge a "violent" police crackdown on crime in the United States, while his White House rival Kamala Harris emphasized the need for immigration reform at a rally in Nevada.

Israel hits apartment block in first strike on heart of Beirut

Israel carried out an air strike on a Beirut apartment block on Monday, a Lebanese security source said, killing four people in its first such raid on the heart of the city since the outbreak of the Gaza war last year.

Trump to Putin: the key challenges facing Rutte at NATO

Dutch former prime minister Mark Rutte will take the reins as NATO's new secretary general on Tuesday at a perilous time for the Western military alliance.

China megacities ease homebuying rules to boost property market

Three Chinese megacities on Monday eased restrictions on buying homes and Beijing's central bank said it would ask financial institutions to lower mortgage rates, as the country seeks to pull itself out of a housing slump.

Tokyo stocks dive on strong yen as Hong Kong, Shanghai extend rally

Stocks plunged more than four percent in Tokyo on Monday after the yen surged in reaction to Shigeru Ishiba's election last week as the head of Japan's ruling party, which boosted expectations the Bank of Japan will continue hiking interest rates.

Austria far-right supporters toast historic victory

As jubilant Austrian far-right supporters celebrated their party's historic win in Sunday's national elections with beers, they knew forming a government would not be easy.

Israel carries out first strike on heart of Beirut: security source

An Israeli strike on a Beirut apartment block killed four people on Monday, a Lebanese security source said, the first such raid on the heart of the city since the outbreak of the war in Gaza last year.

US VP debate pits hillbilly energy against 'Minnesota nice'

US vice presidential candidates J.D. Vance and Tim Walz will face off Tuesday in a debate that promises to be a feisty battle to win over voters in middle America, who could decide the cliffhanger 2024 election.

In US VP contenders, rival visions of masculinity

Donald Trump's running mate J.D. Vance and Kamala Harris's vice-presidential pick Tim Walz -- set to debate each other Tuesday -- embody different versions of masculinity in an election that is dividing American men and women like never before.

Lebanon says over 100 killed in new Israeli strikes

Lebanon's health ministry said Israeli strikes killed more than 100 people on Sunday, after Israel's military said it had kept up its bombardment of Hezbollah targets there and also struck Yemen.

Lebanon says nearly 60 killed in new Israeli strikes

Lebanon's health ministry on Sunday said Israeli strikes killed nearly 60 more people, after Israel's military said it kept up its bombardment of Hezbollah targets there and also struck Yemen.

Ukraine says struck Russian ammo depot with drones

Ukraine on Sunday said it sent more than 100 drones deep inside Russia to hit a major weapons depot, as it stepped up attacks further inside Russian territory.

Thousands protest 'uncontrolled immigration' to Portugal

Thousands of protesters waving Portuguese flags and roaring the national anthem rallied in Lisbon on Sunday to express their anger at "illegal" and "uncontrolled" immigration.

Herbert Kickl: sharp-tongued leader of Austria's far right

Austria's far-right leader Herbert Kickl does not exactly cut a dashing figure but he has skilfully tapped into voter anxieties over migration, the war in Ukraine and the Covid pandemic.

Lebanon says nearly 50 killed in fresh Israeli strikes

Lebanon's health ministry on Sunday said Israeli strikes killed nearly 50 more people, after Israel's military said it kept up its bombardment of Hezbollah targets there and also struck Yemen.

Austria far right scores historic win in national vote

Austria's far right topped Sunday's national elections, marking a historic victory by beating the ruling conservatives in the Alpine EU nation.

Austria far right set for historic win in vote: projections

Austria's far right was ahead of the ruling conservatives in Sunday's national vote, according to projections published by public broadcaster ORF, setting them up for a historic win in the Alpine EU nation.

US touts 'robust' military presence in Mideast as crisis grows

The United States said Sunday that it had a strong military presence in the Middle East after deploying reinforcements amid Israel's widening of the war to include hundreds of targets in Lebanon.

Where Israel killed Nasrallah, silence and destruction remain

An eerie calm on Sunday engulfed the rubble-strewn Beirut site where an Israeli air strike killed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, flattening buildings in the Iran-backed group's stronghold.

Israel says 20 Hezbollah members killed in Nasrallah strike

Israel's military said on Sunday its air strike on Beirut that killed Hassan Nasrallah also "eliminated" another 20 Hezbollah members, as its forces kept pounding Lebanon.

UK's Sunak tells Conservatives 'learn lessons' of defeat as party gathers

Former UK prime minister Rishi Sunak on Sunday urged his Conservative Party to "learn the lessons" of their crushing election defeat as it gathered to begin electing a new leader.

Israel says killed another top Hezbollah official in Lebanon strike

Israel said Sunday it killed another senior Hezbollah official in an air strike after dealing the Iran-backed group a seismic blow by assassinating its leader, Hassan Nasrallah.

Pope denounces abuse cover-ups as he wraps thorny Belgium visit

Pope Francis implored bishops not to cover up the sexual abuse of children, during an open-air mass on Sunday capping a three-day visit to Belgium, which is still struggling with the legacy of past scandals.

Israel pounds Lebanon after killing Hezbollah chief

Israel said it struck "dozens" more Hezbollah targets in Lebanon on Sunday, after dealing the Iran-backed group a seismic blow by killing its leader, Hassan Nasrallah.

Israel strikes 'dozens' of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon after Nasrallah killing

Israel said on Sunday it was carrying out new air raids against "dozens" of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, after killing the Iran-backed group's leader, Hassan Nasrallah.

Austrians vote with far-right in sight of historic win

Austrians began voting on Sunday in a general election that could see the far-right narrowly beat the conservatives for a historic win in the Alpine EU nation.

UK Conservatives assemble to find a new leader and future direction

Britain's opposition Conservatives gather for an annual conference on Sunday, licking their wounds from an historic election defeat and locked in battle over the party's future direction.

The three contenders vying for power in Austrian election

A combative far-right marathon-runner is up against a mild-mannered chancellor and a left-wing former warehouse worker in Austria's national election on Sunday.

Austrians to vote with far-right in sight of historic win

Austrians are voting Sunday in a general election, which could see the far-right narrowly beat the conservatives for a historic win in the Alpine EU nation.

Mexico's Sheinbaum to take reins of nation facing huge challenges

Claudia Sheinbaum will be sworn in on Tuesday as Mexico's first woman president, taking charge of the violence-plagued Latin American nation at a time of mounting security, economic and diplomatic challenges.

Venezuela opposition marks two months since disputed vote

Small groups of opposition protesters rallied Saturday in Venezuela, joined by supporters outside the country, marking two months since the country's disputed election that President Nicolas Maduro claimed to have won.

'Partial peace' with Armenia not an option, Azerbaijan says at UN

A "partial peace" with Armenia is not a possibility, Azerbaijan's foreign minister said Saturday at the UN General Assembly's annual gathering, after Yerevan offered a more optimistic message.

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