EU warns Spain over expanding irrigation near prized wetland
The European Union has warned Spain that it won’t tolerate renewed plans by regional politicians in the country’s south to expand irrigation near its endangered Doñana wetlands.
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Opposition files petition against Nigerian election result
Nigeria’s opposition has filed a petition in court against the ruling party’s victory in the West African nation’s presidential election.
Just Eat planning to make 1,700 couriers redundant in the UK
Takeaway delivery firm shifts back to gig-economy model and ditches sick pay and holiday payJust Eat is planning to make 1,700 couriers redundant in the UK as the takeaway delivery firm shifts back towards a gig-economy model and ditches guaranteed mi…
Scottish Mortgage chair quits after governance row
Fiona McBain’s independence was questioned by Amar Bhidé, who has also left board of FTSE 100 trustThe chair of one of the UK’s biggest tech investors is standing down after a corporate governance row.Fiona McBain, who has chaired Scottish Mortgage Inv…
Hunt’s pensions tax break expected to help ‘nearly as many bankers as doctors’
Head of Resolution Foundation says other measures to retain NHS staff could have offered better value for moneyJeremy Hunt’s pensions tax break for the highest 1% of savers in Britain stands to benefit almost as many bankers as doctors, an economist ha…
NATO to hold Ukraine meeting despite Hungary’s objections
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says he will call a high-level meeting of the military organization’s main forum for cooperation with Ukraine next month despite objections from Hungary.
Peaky Blinders creator launches construction of new film and TV studio
Steven Knight’s Digbeth Loc. Studios in Birmingham will house ska drama This Town, UB40 and Peaky Blinders filmBy order of the Peaky Blinders’ creator Steven Knight, construction has begun on his new multimillion-pound TV and film studio in Birmingham …
Kenya police say 1 killed in opposition-led protests
Police in Kenya say that one person died, 31 officers were injured and more than 200 protesters were arrested in anti-government protests led by opposition leader Raila Odinga.
US home sales surged in February as mortgage rates dipped
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes surged in February to the fastest pace in six months as homebuyers seized on a modest drop in mortgage rates and slight pullback in prices.
Putin hosts Xi in the Kremlin with imperial palace pageantry
Russia and China are showcasing their “no limit friendship” during a pomp-laden Kremlin ceremony intended to further cement ties amid the fighting in Ukraine.