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NGO criticises UK government welfare cuts, says children to go hungry
NGO The Human Rights Watch accused the government of carrying out welfare cuts that had seen tens of thousands of poor families left without food and thus failing in its responsibility to ensure adequate sustenance for its citizens.
Trump threatens to 'end Iran' as tensions escalate
Trump warned Iran to stop threatening the US and not to contemplate instigating a conflict or it would “end” the Islamic Republic.
Greenpeace blockades BP's global HQ
The global headquarters of BP has been shut down by Greenpeace, after the campaigning charity blockaded the oil giant’s west London office.
May touts 'bold' Brexit offer as Tories face Euro election hiding
Prime Minister Theresa May started the week of the European elections touting a “bold” new offer to MPs on her Brexit withdrawal plan.
Liberal-National coalition scores surprise Australia election win
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison's Liberal-National coalition defied expectations over the weekend, beating out Bill Shorten's Labor Party in a shock federal election victory.
Google to curtail Huawei's Android access after US blacklisting
Google has restricted mobile phone giant Huawei from some features of its Android operating system following the Trump administration's blacklisting of the Chinese outfit.