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At a time of high inflation and a pending general election, the move has been praised by unions but criticised by employer groups.

Switzerland's largest party wants to see asylum procedures relocated abroad, which its leader says will 'defend our legal system, our values and our culture'.

By a margin of 78%-13%, constituents in New York's third district believe Representative George Santos, whose tenure in Congress has been bogged down by a series of lies, should resign.

US President Joe Biden announced federal support for a $16.1 billion underwater tunnel project serving 200,000 people on 2,200 daily trains, contributing billions to America's economy.

The accusation from Beijing follows news reports that the US might raise pressure on tech giant Huawei by blocking all access to American suppliers.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it was investigating reports that windshield trim panels on the vehicles can detach while driving at high speeds.

UK police chiefs have apologised to the families of 97 victims of the 1989 Hillsborough football disaster and unveiled plans for 'essential reform'.

The US Justice Department has requested documents from the electric vehicle maker related to its Autopilot and 'Full Self-Driving' features, according to a regulatory filing.

The figure is the highest since at least March 31, 2019 – as far back as current records go – when the number was 6,795, a rise of 34 per cent.

Constance Marten, 35, and sex offender Mark Gordon, 48, vanished with the baby in early January and are believed to be sleeping rough in southern England.