GPs are calling on the government to protect them from tax rises for employers announced at the Budget, warning it could hit services for patients. The NHS and rest of the public sector are due to be shielded from a hike in National Insurance (NI) contributions from April next year. But GP practices, which deliver…
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The United States said on Thursday that up to 8,000 North Korean troops had reached Russia’s border region with Ukraine ready for combat, after Pyongyang’s firing of a long-range missile ramped up tensions days before the US election. Seeking advantage in his grinding invasion of Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin has brought in troops from North…
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CNN — It felt like the beginning of the end of an era at the French Open when Rafael Nadal announced his absence from the tournament earlier this month. Having struggled with a hip injury since the Australian Open, Nadal – a 14-time champion at Roland-Garros – is missing the second grand slam of the…
Gold prices in Pakistan experienced a notable decline on Friday, mirroring a decrease in international rates. The price of gold per tola dropped by Rs2,500, settling at Rs284,700 in the local market. In addition, the price for 10 grams of gold fell by Rs2,144, bringing it to Rs244,084, according to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers…
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Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm throughout India and among Indian communities worldwide. It is a time marked by the illumination of lamps, family gatherings, vibrant fireworks, and the preparation of delicious traditional sweets. However, amid the festive cheer, the impact of post-Diwali pollution on health…
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A representational image of a clutter of cosmetics on a table. — Unsplash/file HELSINKI: The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) said Wednesday that it had found hazardous and banned chemicals in hundreds of cosmetic products sold across Europe. The Helsinki-based agency has inspected almost 4,500 cosmetic products in 13 European countries and found that 6% of…
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Combination of images show US President Joe Biden (left) and former president Donald Trump (right). — Reuters US President Joe Biden, who faced criticism over calling former president Donald Trump’s supporters “garbage”, has attempted to clarify his comments. “The only garbage I see floating out there is his supporters,” remarked Biden in response to the…
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Last Updated:October 30, 2024, 12:47 IST Elcid Investments on October 29 overtook MRF to become India’s most expensive stock Elcid Investments If you believe MRF Ltd is the highest-priced shares in the Indian stock market, then one must be proved wrong. The Rs 1.2 lakh tyre maker’s stock is dwarfed by a microcap player with…
Teri Garr, the quirky comedy actor who rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as “Young Frankenstein” and “Tootsie,” has died, CBS News confirmed. She was 79. Garr died Tuesday of multiple sclerosis “surrounded by family and friends,” publicist Heidi Schaeffer said in a statement. Garr battled…
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