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  Feed the Future: ‘In one of the richest countries in the world it is nothing short of scandalous that children go to school hungry’ Feed the Future: ‘In one of the richest countries in the world it is nothing short of scandalous that children go to school hungry’ 

Micheál Martin says electoral system ‘should not be one that constantly reinforces polarisation’ Ireland’s prime minister has said the unique system of sharing power between unionists and nationalists in Northern Ireland is no longer fit for purpose and should be reviewed. The system, which imposes a mandatory coalition of representation from the two communities, was devised 24 years ago as part of the Good Friday agreement under which paramilitaries on both sides swapped the bullet for the ballot box. Continue reading… ​Micheál Martin says electoral system ‘should not be one that constantly reinforces polarisation’Ireland’s prime minister has said the unique…

  There has been an outcry from some verified users after it was reported they may need to pay $20 a month to keep their status. ​There has been an outcry from some verified users after it was reported they may need to pay $20 a month to keep their status. 

World’s richest person plans revamp of social media platform, asking users if he should bring back Vine Elon Musk is considering charging Twitter users $20 (£17.30) a month or $240 a year for a blue tick on their account, as the world’s richest person prepares an overhaul of the social media platform. The Tesla chief executive is planning changes to Twitter’s Blue subscription service, according to tech newsletter Platformer, including raising the $4.99 a month fee to $19.99. Users verified by the platform – who carry a blue tick flagging them as a trustworthy source – would have 90 days…

The fire attack at a migrant centre in Dover is featured in several of Monday’s papers. There are reports on PM Rishi Sunak’s reported U-turn on attending Cop27 and a variety of UK stories across the tabloid front pages. 

 President Yoon has declared a one-week national mourning period and ordered flags at government buildings and public offices to fly at half mast. President Yoon has declared a one-week national mourning period and ordered flags at government buildings and public offices to fly at half mast. 

 Former chief whip Mark Spencer stressed that ministers must be ‘super-careful’ about where they access information. Former chief whip Mark Spencer stressed that ministers must be ‘super-careful’ about where they access information. 

  The gruesome medical procedure may have usefully served to reduce pressure on the brain – although the surgeons performing the act may have incorrectly thought they were letting out demons from the heads of the afflicted. ​The gruesome medical procedure may have usefully served to reduce pressure on the brain – although the surgeons performing the act may have incorrectly thought they were letting out demons from the heads of the afflicted. 

  Rishi Sunak has received a warning from Express.co.uk readers, 20,000 of whom have asked him to maintain the pension triple lock. ​Rishi Sunak has received a warning from Express.co.uk readers, 20,000 of whom have asked him to maintain the pension triple lock. 

  More than 150 people died in a horrifying incident during Halloween celebrations held in the capital city of South Korea, Seoul. ​More than 150 people died in a horrifying incident during Halloween celebrations held in the capital city of South Korea, Seoul.