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Ex-Brazilian President Bolsonaro Exhausts Appeals, To Serve 27-Year Sentence

Brazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that former president Jair Bolsonaro's coup conviction was final, with no more appeals allowed, clearing the way for him to begin serving a 27-year sentence.

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NSW weather: schools closed as state faces worst bushfire risk in years amid extreme heat

Catastrophic conditions forecast in lower central west plains district and total fire bans for millions across state, with elevated fire danger in southern QueenslandFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastForecasts of soaring temperatures and damaging wind gusts have prompted authorities in New South Wales to raise bushfire alerts to their highest levels in more than two years.More than 20 public schools across central NSW were to be closed on Wednesday after the state’s Rural Fire Service issued a warning for catastrophic fire danger. Continue reading...

UK budget to target cost of living crisis as Reeves battles to keep Labour MPs on side

Chancellor’s fiscal statement billed as decisive moment for fate of Starmer government as she tries to fill £20bn spending gapRachel Reeves will promise to tackle Britain’s cost of living crisis and deliver fiscal stability in Wednesday’s budget, which is billed as a decisive moment for the fate of Keir Starmer’s beleaguered government.The chancellor will say she is taking the “fair and necessary choices” to shore up the economy as she raises billions of pounds worth of taxes to help offset lower than expected growth forecasts. Continue reading...

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Wear Jeans, Not Pajamas: US Transport Secretary Calls For 'Air Civility'

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has urged travellers to dress formally, as it would make people behave better at airports.

Floods Swamp Homeless Palestinians' Tents In Gaza As Winter Looms

Heavy rain caused flooding in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, swamping the tents of thousands of homeless Palestinians facing the prospect of harsh winter storms without sturdy shelter.