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The decline of the welfare state has boosted the rise of the far right

Europe’s much-vaunted welfare states are in trouble. One United Nations expert thinks they should double down on welfare programs.

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The ‘Client List’, Mar-A-Lago, and celebrity parties: All the biggest Trump-Epstein revelations from Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir

The ‘Client List’, Mar-A-Lago, and celebrity parties: All the biggest Trump-Epstein revelations from Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir

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Ukraine hits Russian chemical plant with British Storm Shadow missiles

Ukraine hits Russian chemical plant with British Storm Shadow missiles

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Driver arrested after vehicle slams into White House security gate

Driver arrested after vehicle slams into White House security gate

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Lazarus does what Harlan Coben does best – mediocrity

Lazarus does what Harlan Coben does best – mediocrity

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At 29, I’m cutting back on friendship – it costs too much money

At 29, I’m cutting back on friendship – it costs too much money

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Is Van Dijk finished? This list of Premier League greats will give you a clue

Is Van Dijk finished? This list of Premier League greats will give you a clue

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Freed prisoners who pose threat could be ‘neutralised’ by Israel, says ex-spy

Freed prisoners who pose threat could be ‘neutralised’ by Israel, says ex-spy

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Rise in families facing fines for inheritance tax late payments over pension delays

Rise in families facing fines for inheritance tax late payments over pension delays

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The three ways Prince Andrew could be ejected from Royal Lodge

The three ways Prince Andrew could be ejected from Royal Lodge

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Chris Packham: I would be dead if it weren’t for my dogs

Chris Packham: I would be dead if it weren’t for my dogs

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I walked the original Camino – it’s a challenge, but short and blissfully quiet

I walked the original Camino – it’s a challenge, but short and blissfully quiet

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In Cornwall, I saw why Labour won’t build 1.5m homes

In Cornwall, I saw why Labour won’t build 1.5m homes

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Viktor Gyokeres is owed an apology at Arsenal

Viktor Gyokeres is owed an apology at Arsenal

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AI experts push to pause superintelligence

AI experts push to pause superintelligence

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Vehicle crashes into White House security gate, Secret Service says

Vehicle crashes into White House security gate, Secret Service says

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Huge drone, missile attack on Ukraine’s capital kills at least 2, officials say

Huge drone, missile attack on Ukraine’s capital kills at least 2, officials say

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Airport halts flights after balloons used by cigarette smugglers breach airspace

Airport halts flights after balloons used by cigarette smugglers breach airspace

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Japan's exports and imports grow in September despite Trump's tariffs

Japan's exports and imports grow in September despite Trump's tariffs

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Western Balkans leaders meet in London for talks on migration and security

Western Balkans leaders meet in London for talks on migration and security

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Peru's president declares state of emergency in capital

Peru's president declares state of emergency in capital

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Why Trump made breakthrough in Gaza but can't with Putin over Ukraine

Why Trump made breakthrough in Gaza but can't with Putin over Ukraine

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Ukraine hits Russian chemical plant with UK-made Storm Shadow missiles

Ukraine hits Russian chemical plant with UK-made Storm Shadow missiles

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Gaza health crisis will last for 'generations', WHO chief warns

Gaza health crisis will last for 'generations', WHO chief warns

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Mosquitoes found in Iceland for first time after record heat

Mosquitoes found in Iceland for first time after record heat

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Spanish league cancels plans for Barcelona to play regular-season match in Miami

Spanish league cancels plans for Barcelona to play regular-season match in Miami

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Kelowna mom turns grief into mission to increase plasma, blood donations in honour of deceased son

Kelowna mom turns grief into mission to increase plasma, blood donations in honour of deceased son

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Oilers, Senators finding groove after rough starts

Oilers, Senators finding groove after rough starts

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Keefe picks up first win over Leafs with Devils

Keefe picks up first win over Leafs with Devils

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ICE and other federal agents raid NYC’s Canal Street vendors following complaint from MAGA influencer: ‘Check this corner out’

ICE and other federal agents raid NYC’s Canal Street vendors following complaint from MAGA influencer: ‘Check this corner out’

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump explains why he is cancelling ‘wasted’ Putin meeting

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump explains why he is cancelling ‘wasted’ Putin meeting

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HBO Max is increasing all of its subscription prices. Here’s how much more you’ll have to pay each month

HBO Max is increasing all of its subscription prices. Here’s how much more you’ll have to pay each month

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Cracker Barrel CEO explains failed logo redesign which prompted MAGA backlash and a massive drop in customers

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South Carolina man accused of keeping four vulnerable adults captive in his basement charged with murder

South Carolina man accused of keeping four vulnerable adults captive in his basement charged with murder

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Miankina amin’ny ranomasina izy ireo mba hivelomany. Saingy ankehitriny, miharava ny aina velona ao an-dranomasina.

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How to see "beautiful" Orionid meteor shower at its peak best

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America takes centre stage in show of diplomatic power in Israel

America takes centre stage in show of diplomatic power in Israel

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Dublin riots near asylum seeker hotel sees police van set on fire and officers hurt

Dublin riots near asylum seeker hotel sees police van set on fire and officers hurt

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Hughes nets hat trick, Devils top Maple Leafs

Hughes nets hat trick, Devils top Maple Leafs

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View Royal mayor tears into B.C. government’s ‘one-size-fits-all approach’

View Royal mayor tears into B.C. government’s ‘one-size-fits-all approach’

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While they smear ‘No Kings’ rallies, Trump and his GOP can’t escape their own ‘Nazi’ problem

While they smear ‘No Kings’ rallies, Trump and his GOP can’t escape their own ‘Nazi’ problem

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Trump Office of Special Counsel nominee accused of admitting ‘Nazi streak’ withdraws amid GOP backlash

Trump Office of Special Counsel nominee accused of admitting ‘Nazi streak’ withdraws amid GOP backlash

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Trump administration claims it will blow past deportation records with 500,000 already removed from US

Trump administration claims it will blow past deportation records with 500,000 already removed from US

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North Korea has fired a ballistic missile toward the east, Seoul says

North Korea has fired a ballistic missile toward the east, Seoul says

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Trump treats Bill Ackman, Steve Wynn and other big donors to White House dinner

Trump treats Bill Ackman, Steve Wynn and other big donors to White House dinner

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Musk rages at Trump's Transportation head on X: He "is trying to kill NASA!"

Musk rages at Trump's Transportation head on X: He "is trying to kill NASA!"

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Reviving California’s Kelp Forests, One Dive at a Time

Reviving California’s Kelp Forests, One Dive at a Time

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Helping to Save the Bees With Plants in Kansas

Helping to Save the Bees With Plants in Kansas

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Roundabouts in Keene Help Cut Emissions and Air Pollution

Roundabouts in Keene Help Cut Emissions and Air Pollution

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On the Menu in New York: One Repair, Coming Right Up

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PQ insists Quebec needs another referendum, despite lack of public support

PQ insists Quebec needs another referendum, despite lack of public support

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Charities hit hard as Canada Post labour dispute disrupts donations

Charities hit hard as Canada Post labour dispute disrupts donations

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Jeromy Farkas wins neck-and-neck race over Sonya Sharp to be Calgary's next mayor

Jeromy Farkas wins neck-and-neck race over Sonya Sharp to be Calgary's next mayor

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Communities First Calgary mayoral candidate Sonya Sharp requests ballot recount

Communities First Calgary mayoral candidate Sonya Sharp requests ballot recount

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Surrey councillor says entertainment district plan should be on election ballot

Surrey councillor says entertainment district plan should be on election ballot

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers receiver Nic Demski expected to miss 2nd straight game

Winnipeg Blue Bombers receiver Nic Demski expected to miss 2nd straight game

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Saskatchewan groups step up to help the homeless this fall

Saskatchewan groups step up to help the homeless this fall

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Diwali fireworks safety stressed after 2 Edmonton townhomes heavily damaged

Diwali fireworks safety stressed after 2 Edmonton townhomes heavily damaged

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Police praise family for turning over suspect accused of plotting mass shooting at Atlanta airport: ‘They saved lives’

Police praise family for turning over suspect accused of plotting mass shooting at Atlanta airport: ‘They saved lives’

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Arizona sues to force House Speaker Mike Johnson to swear in new rep - and likely trigger the release of the Epstein files

Arizona sues to force House Speaker Mike Johnson to swear in new rep - and likely trigger the release of the Epstein files

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Trump administration’s strikes against Venezuela amount to ‘extrajudicial executions’, UN experts say

Trump administration’s strikes against Venezuela amount to ‘extrajudicial executions’, UN experts say

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