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Delhi and its neighbouring regions are battling a toxic smog crisis as air quality has plummeted to “severe” levels, far exceeding WHO safety standards. AQI readings in several areas of Delhi, Noida, and Gurgaon have hit the maximum 500 mark, with pollution levels 30-35 times the WHO’s recommended limits.

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One former SNP minister questioned how Mr Flynn would be able to spend half his time in london and still be “a good MSP.“ The deadline for applications to be considered for selection as an SNP candidate for the Holyrood 2026 election closed on Monday. Mr Flynn aims to oust colleague Audrey Nicoll as the candidate in the Aberdeen South and North Kincardine. Stephen Flynn slammed by SNP colleagues over Holyrood bid Writing in the Press and Journal, Mr Flynn it “didn’t fill him with any great delight” to go up against the sitting MSP. He added: “I will not…

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VW has partnered with Rivian in a $5.8 billion joint venture aimed at accelerating EV innovation. The move will see both companies sharing advanced technologies to address slowing global EV demand and increasing competition from Chinese manufacturers.

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The Public Services Ombudsman for Wales (PSOW) report, ‘Living in Disrepair,’ highlighted key issues and learning points from complaints about housing disrepair, damp, and mould. The report identified several themes, including the need for occupiers to repeatedly chase public bodies to initiate complaints and the questionable quality of pre-letting inspections. It also highlighted the plight of occupiers in vulnerable situations who would have waited significantly longer for necessary works to be completed without the Ombudsman’s intervention. The report also pointed out the delay in complaint responses while some works were carried out. Damp and mould: Public Services Ombudsman for Wales…

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Men sent messages about ‘people smuggling business’ Dilshad Shamo, 41, and Ali Khdir, 40, both from Caerphilly, are accused of unlawfully moving hundreds of people through Europe, by arranging the movement of migrants in boats, lorries and cars from Iraq, Iran and Syria. Khdir, who was born in Iran, and Shamo, originally from Iraq, owned and operated the Fast Track Hand Car Wash in Caerphilly, where people trafficking is alleged to have been organised. Cardiff Crown Court was shown various messages allegedly from the defendants, including some referring to the “people smuggling business”. Both Khdir and Shamo deny five counts…

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Who will be the next Archbishop of Canterbury. Justin Welby’s resignation has left a power vacuum in the Church of England. as the Archbishop of Canterbury over his handling of historic abuse allegations leaves a vacancy at the top of the Church of England’s leadership. He had been facing growing pressure to stand down over his “failures” to alert authorities about John Smyth QC’s “abhorrent” abuse of children and young men. From the steady hand to those more outspoken on matters of gender, sexuality and climate, here are the names the prime minister could take to King Charles III. So…

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