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Europe · London650 children aged 10 to 17 strip-searched in London between 2018 and 2020. Children's Commissioner for England says she is "deeply shocked." Data also reveals ethnic disparities, with 58% of those searched black. In nearly a quarter of cases the search took place without a third adult.See the Story
Hundreds of children subjected to ‘traumatising’ strip-searches by Met
52% Left coverage: 25 sources
Business · MascotQantas has asked senior executives to work as baggage handlers for three months. Up to 200 management and office staff would sort and scan bags, and also drive tugs. The re-deployments would be for up to five days per week for three months. Last month, the Australian carrier fell out of the top five rankings for the world's best airlines.See the Story
Qantas executives asked to volunteer as baggage handlers to alleviate chaos
34% Center coverage: 21 sources
Europe · ParisAnyone wanting to summit Europe's tallest peak, Mont Blanc, may soon have to put up a $15,300 deposit. Mayor of Saint-Gervais-les-Bains says too many unqualified climbers are gambling with their lives. Climbing Mont Blanc has been made riskier by large rockfalls and a period of drought and heat waves.See the Story
French Mayor Asks Mountain Climbers To Pay €15K Ahead For Their Own Funerals
57% Left coverage: 14 sources
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Europe · Thornton HeathOne person is still missing and four people have been rescued as a house collapsed after a fire and explosion in Croydon, south London.See the Story
One person missing and four rescued as terraced house collapses after fire and explosion in Croydon
55% Right coverage: 11 sources
Europe · Thornton HeathLondon Ambulance Service confirmed the child had died after the incident in Galpin's Road in Thornton Heath on Monday morning. A resident has described the children who lived in the house as 'lively' and 'happy' A 50-metre cordon is in place and 40 properties have been evacuated.See the Story
Child dies in house explosion in south London
45% Center coverage: 9 sources
Europe · LondonRishi Sunak has launched a fresh attack on his Conservative leadership rival Liz Truss’s plan for tax cuts in an emergency budget, describing it as a “big bung” for large businesses and the better-off which would do little to help those most in need over the winter. On Saturday, Truss rejected “handouts” as a way of helping people affected by the cost of living crisis. Rather, Truss said that she would go ahead with her proposed tax cuts, which would be her primary way of helping people with the cost of living crisis.See the Story
Sunak says Truss’s cost of living plan is ‘big bung’ to wealthy and large firms
71% Left coverage: 7 sources
Europe · LondonA burst water main has caused flooding up to 4ft deep in Islington. Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters in place on Hornsey Road. A member of staff at the Tollington Arms said "within minutes there was flooding like a tsunami" Firefighters are using flood barriers to divert water.See the Story
Burst water main causes 4ft flood in London borough of Islington
Coverage: 8 sources
Ryan GiggsRyan Giggs, 48, denies a charge of coercive behaviour and assaulting his ex-girlfriend and her sister. Former Manchester United player's trial began on Monday at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court. Mr Giggs' relationship with Kate Greville was "punctuated by acts of violence and volatility", court told.See the Story
Ryan Giggs: Ex-Man Utd and Wales star has uglier sinister side
Coverage: 2 sources
Europe · LondonPeople across the UK have been warned by Ofgem not to take part in Don't Pay, a campaign against the soaring gas and electricity costsSee the Story
Serious consequences for not paying energy bills, warn UK charities
Coverage: 5 sources
Wildfires · SpainSeveral countries across Europe have been gripped by drought following a series of extreme heatwaves after an unusually dry winter. Parts of Spain are the driest they have been in 1,000 years due to an atmospheric high-pressure system driven by climate change. France is braced for a fourth heatwave this summer as its worst drought on record left villages without safe drinking water.See the Story
In pictures: Drought hits parts of Europe
67% Center coverage: 3 sources
Oceania · FranceFire services across the west are battling to get a number of fires under control as temperatures soar. Avon Fire said crews are currently responding to an incident on Hall Lane, Horton near Chipping Sodbury, South Gloucestershire. A combine harvester and surrounding field are "well alight"See the Story
Wildfire warnings as another blaze starts in the West
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
