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Most schools affected by strikes, figures suggest The historic strike action that swept Britain on Wednesday impacted more than half of schools in England, with either restricted attendance or closed schools during the teacher’s strike.  Teachers in England and Wales were among thousands of workers across many industries that walked out in what was the biggest strike day for a decade. Most taking part in the industrial action are striking over pay not keeping pace…

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Russia planning 24 February offensive – Ukraine  Russia is preparing a major new offensive that could begin as soon as 24 February, according to Ukraine’s defence minister Oleksii Reznikov. Mr Reznikov said Moscow had amassed thousands of troops and could “try something” to mark the one-year anniversary of the start of the Russian invasion. Meanwhile, three people have died in an attack on the city of Kramatrosk. Eights others were wounded in the city of…

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Nikki Haley poised to enter 2024 presidential race Nikki Haley is set to announce she is seeking the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, reports suggest. Haley is a former US ambassador to the UN and two-term governor of South Carolina. Her campaign is poised to start on 15 February in Charleston, South Carolina and would become the second major Republican candidate for the presidency, after Donald Trump launched his bid in November. She would be the…

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King Charles will not appear on new Australia $5 note King Charles will not appear on Australia’s new five-dollar note, the country’s central bank announced. After the Queen’s death, Australia hinted the new monarch might not feature on their new notes. The new design will pay tribute to “the culture and history of the First Australians,” the RBA said. “This decision by the Reserve Bank Board follows consultation with the Australian government, which supports this…

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