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China’s population falls for first time in 60 years China’s population has fallen, hitting a record low – 6.77 births per 1,000 people. The new figure marks a fall in population for the first time in 60 years. The 2022 population – 1.4118 billion – fell by 850,000 from 2021. China’s birth rate has been declining for years, promoting a series of policies to slow the trend. But seven years on from ditching the one-child…

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Another storm batters California amid flooding and evacuations California is preparing for a final round of storms that are expected to bring more rain and snow to the state. Rain and snow were expected Monday overnight and into early Tuesday morning in parts of the state. So far at least 19 people have died due to weather-related incidents. There is some relief for Californians however, as the weather should improve this week. But many areas…

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Dozens indicted over Brazil’s January 8 riot An incitement has been filed against 39 people by Brazil’s attorney general for their alleged involvement in the storming of the Senate building on 8 January. The January riot saw thousands of supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro storm three government buildings following his election loss. The indictment says the individuals used violence and threats to try to abolish democracy. The indictment accuses the 39 unnamed people of…

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Exclusive: Charities and activists call on PM to follow through on pledge to allow families to resettle in UK More than 100 charities and activists are calling on the prime minister to facilitate the resettlement of family members of thousands of Afghans who came to the UK under a government scheme. The government pledged to resettle family members in the UK but at the moment there is no mechanism for them to do this. Campaigners…

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Charities and non-profit bodies urge Jeremy Hunt to introduce discount tariff from April 2024 Jeremy Hunt is facing calls for a “social energy tariff” providing cheaper gas and electricity for low income households to be introduced when government support ends next year. In an open letter to the chancellor, 95 charities and non-profit organisations have urged the government to move quickly to legislate for a change in energy bills for “those in greatest need to…

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