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Welsh Rugby Union facing allegations of sexism and discrimination | News from the Rugby Union

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A number of former Welsh Rugby Union employees have taken part in an investigation by BBC Wales and have made allegations about their time with the governing body; Member of Parliament and former Wales international Tonia Antoniazzi has expressed “great concern” about the country’s women’s game Last updated: 22/01/23 10:15 PM The Welsh Rugby Union … Read more

China must ‘take action’ and drop import bans from Australia

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Shadow Immigration Minister Dan Tehan says if China were to drop its import bans on Australian barley and wine, there would be “no reason” to continue with disputes brought before the World Trade Organization. “The reasons we brought those two disputes to the WTO was because of the actions China took,” Tehan told Sky News … Read more

Israel’s envoy to Canada alludes to resignation over Netanyahu’s controversial new plans – National

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Israel’s ambassador to Canada says he plans to leave his post early after a change of government at home as protests escalate in Tel Aviv over controversial new policies. Ronen Hoffman said on Twitter late Saturday that he is making the switch because of a change of course under the new government. Read more: Israelis … Read more

Prince Harry brought King Charles III’s ‘honeymoon’ to a ‘screeching end’

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According to News.com.au Entertainment Reporter Bronte Coy, King Charles III’s “honeymoon period” has “came to a screeching halt” faster than he would have liked because of Prince Harry’s recent outbursts. Mrs Coy discussed details regarding the upcoming coronation of King Charles III. “We’re getting a three-day spectacle,” Ms Coy told Sky News Australia. “What’s important … Read more

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins vows to protect family from public abuse

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New Zealand’s new Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has vowed to protect his family from government abuse after being elected party leader by the country’s Labor caucus yesterday. The new leader says he intends to keep his children out of the spotlight and protect them from what he calls “abhorrent” abuse that his predecessor, Jacinda Ardern, … Read more

Russia warns West of ‘global catastrophe’ for arming Ukraine – National

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The speaker of the lower house of Russia’s parliament warned on Sunday that countries supplying Ukraine with more powerful weapons risk their own destruction, a message that followed new pledges of armored vehicles, air defense systems and other equipment, but not the main battle tanks that Kiev had requested. Ukraine supporters pledged billions of dollars … Read more

Protest against the government in Spain

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Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets in Spain to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. The demonstrations were led by the opposition party. The government is accused of eroding Spanish democracy and dealing with terrorists after the prime minister pardoned nine political leaders and struck down sedition as a crime. Thousands … Read more

Lisa Marie Presley funeral: Hundreds gather at Graceland to mourn singer-songwriter’s death – National

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Hundreds of people gathered in the front yard of Graceland on a gray, chilly Sunday morning in Memphis to mourn the death and remember the life of Lisa Marie Presley, who passed away earlier this month. Some mourners held flowers as they waited for the service to begin under the tall trees on the lawn … Read more