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مباشر: استهداف مركز الملك عبدالله المالي في الرياض حسب شهود في هجوم الحوثيين

نقلت وكالة الأنباء الفرنسية ورويترز، عن شهود عيان ومصادر مطلعة، أنّ مركز الملك عبدالله المالي في الرياض استُهدف صباح الأحد، في هجوم للحوثيين، مع تضرر مبنى أرامكو في المنطقة. ولم ‌ترد السلطات السعودية بعد…

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International

Banana producers in Latin America want better pay to cope with effects of climate crisis

Farmers face big drop in production from extreme weather during this year’s super El Niño event Banana producers in Latin America are calling for better pay to help cope with the impact of the climate crisis, as they face big drops in production resulting from extreme weather during this year’s super El Niño event. High winds in parts of Colombia, one of the biggest suppliers to the UK market where droughts are predicted in some regions this year, and heavy rainfall in Peru and Ecuador are already affecting production, according to the Fairtrade Foundation ethical trade body. In the Dominican

The Guardian
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Politics

‘Windrush’ accusations over sharp rise in Turkish nationals facing removal from UK

David Lammy among those raising concerns after errors found in rejected applications for indefinite leave to remain Concerns have been raised over the sudden rise in number of Turkish nationals facing removal from the UK as a result of mistakes, prompting accusations that the Home Office has failed to learn the lessons of the Windrush scandal. Since the start of the year, there has been a sharp rise in the number of rejected applications for indefinite leave to remain for those on European Community Association Agreement (ECAA) visas, a longstanding route to residency for Turkish nationals see

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Finance

‘Free grand piano’: the scam playing on music lovers’ heartstrings

Emails claim to come from a woman whose husband has died – but the offer isn’t what it seems An email pops up in your inbox: a woman whose husband has died is giving away his grand piano for free. She says she would love it to go to someone “who will truly appreciate and care for it”. The piano “is in excellent condition and has brought joy to our home”. The email ends: “If you know of a dedicated student, teacher, family or church that would cherish this piano, please feel free to forward this message to them.” Continue reading...

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