Trump ditched plans to avoid civilian casualties before Iran strikes: report

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Starmer overruled warning of ‘reputational risk’ over Mandelson appointment, files show

[ad_1] Keir Starmer overruled officials who warned of a “reputational risk” in making Peter Mandelson US ambassador, despite being handed a dossier of evidence about the peer’s relationship with the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, documents reveal. The disclosure in newly released files will raise fresh questions about Starmer’s judgment – as well as about the […]

DWP to end two benefits for all claimants from March 31

[ad_1] The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is in the final stages of moving claimants from older so-called ‘legacy’ benefits onto Universal Credit Linda Howard Money and Consumer Writer and Ashlea Hickin Content editor 20:20, 11 Mar 2026 The DWP is set to complete the final stage of moving claimants from two legacy benefits […]

Toronto police officer facing several charges: special victims unit | Globalnews.ca

[ad_1] Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Toronto police officer has been charged following an investigation by Peel Regional Police’s special victims unit. Peel police say Farhan Ali, a 39-year-old officer of Markham, was arrested and charged with three counts of assault, three counts of sexual assault and four counts of mischief. […]

Questions raised about plan to amalgamate Ontario’s conservation authorities | CBC News

[ad_1] Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Some managers in eastern Ontario are raising questions about the province’s plan to significantly consolidate its conservation authorities. Conservation authorities […]

Mandelson documents raise questions about Starmer’s decision-making

[ad_1] Four months after Peter Mandelson was sacked as UK ambassador to Washington over his links with Jeffrey Epstein, he sat down for a primetime BBC interview. A less hubristic individual would have long since slunk away into the shadows. But despite all the condemnation and humiliation surrounding his departure, Mandelson seemed intent on maintaining […]