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This census, postponed several times due to conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic, represents a significant milestone for Iraq. [Getty]Iraq has announced preliminary results from its long-awaited national census, revealing that the country’s population has surpassed 45 million. The announcement, made by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani during a televised briefing on Monday, marks the first nationwide census since 1987 to include the Iraqi Kurdistan Region. “The population of Iraq has reached more than 45,407,895 people, including foreigners and refugees,” al-Sudani stated. He further noted that urban residents account for 70.3 percent of the population, with the remaining 29.7 percent living…

What’s on the front page of the Metro? The Metro leads on another pledge from the prime minister, this one regarding his promise to make spiking a specific criminal offence, so when it’s reported the police will “take cases more seriously.” The PM says venue staff would get training, with a pilot scheme starting before Christmas, followed by a UK roll-out from March, the paper notes. Elsewhere, the front page reports on Elton John who has lost sight in one eye putting his music plans on hold. What’s on the front page of the Metro?  The Metro leads on another…

The investigation into a round of certifications sent from Taranto to the rest of Italy by a network of 118 rescuers, ASL employees and anti-vax customers: the Prosecutor’s Office had asked for them to be archived but the investigating judge ordered otherwise Fake green passes worth 350 euros, forced indictment for 55 people: “To the limits of a procured massacre” https://bari.repubblica.it/cronaca/2024/11/26/news/green_pass_falsi_covid_taranto_processo_procurata_strage-423733383/?rss

What’s on the front page of The Guardian? The Guardian says teenagers will get skills training at the Premier League, the Royal Shakespeare Company and Channel Four as part of a government drive to get hundreds of thousands into jobs or education. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall told the paper: “Almost 1 million young people are neither earning nor learning.”Donald Trump’s criminal court cases have been dropped the paper reports, saying the prosecutors ‘bowed’ to the reality they won’t be able to proceed to trial before Trump returns to office in January. Israel is reportedly close to signing a ceasefire deal…

What’s on the front page of The Independent? The Independent reports that the CBI boss has said the chancellor’s measures will make it harder for firms to ‘take a chance’ on hiring new people. The paper says a CEO food giant has accused the chancellor of making Britain ‘uninvestable’. The front page features a large image of the former British soldier captured by Russian forces. He had joined a Ukriane combat unit. He is pictured on the front page holding a jumper with a union flag knitted on it.Two Britons are among 16 people missing after a tourist boat sank in the Red…

Tuesday’s headlines report on a mix of domestic news and politics. Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered a speech to business leaders yesterday in which she promised no more tax rises amid backlash over her October Budget. By 2026, the public can expect to endure more public spending cuts.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed he will not leave young people behind in his bid to get more people into work. The Premier League and other cultural and sporting institutions in Britain have joined the government scheme to get the jobless back into work or education.

Only a handful of front pages have any meaningful coverage of international news, with the capture of a British soldier by Russia covered on one and reports Israel and Lebanon are edging closer to a ceasefire on another.

BOLZANO – The Trento general prosecutor’s office wants to see clearly about the death of skier Matilde Lorenzi, which occurred last October 28 following a training accident. Corrado Mistri, who heads the office, invited the interim chief prosecutor of Bolzano, Axel Bisignano, to inform him about the dynamics of the death of the 19-year-old, former Italian super-G champion, and how the initial investigations were conducted. Death of Matilde Lorenzi, the general prosecutor’s office of Trento wants to see clearly https://www.repubblica.it/cronaca/2024/11/25/news/morte_matilde_lorenzi_procura_generale_trento-423726176/?rss

In a phone call on Friday 18 October, President Ursula von der Leyen discussed with President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) the current geopolitical situation and ways to further strengthen EU-UAE relations. President von der Leyen expressed her concerns about the rising tensions in the Middle East and the risk of further escalation. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to securing an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and in Lebanon, and emphasized the need to protect all civilians. President von der Leyen called once again for the release of all hostages and reaffirmed the continued support of the European Union to civilians…

How the far right is weaponising AI-generated content in Europe Experts say fake images raising fears around issues such as immigration have proliferated since EU elections From fake images designed to cause fears of an immigrant “invasion” to other demonisation campaigns targeted at leaders such as Emmanuel Macron, far-right parties and activists across western Europe are at the forefront of the political weaponisation of generative artificial intelligence technology. This year’s European parliamentary elections were the launchpad for a rollout of AI-generated campaigning by the European far right, experts say, which has continued to proliferate since. Continue reading… How the far…

Home-grown coffee chain Bob & Berts has reported a record £21.5 million turnover in its latest financial year, following the opening of four new stores.The business, which established its first coffee shop in Portstewart in 2013, opened its 30th site during the year to June 30 2024.The latest accounts for the coffee chain, published on Companies House, show its turnover increased by 9.75% in the past year.The group narrowed its losses in the 2023/24 trading period, but still ended the year with a pre-tax loss of just under £395,000.Bob & Berts said the loss was due to a combination of…