Kenya police: Much-criticised security force to get big pay boost
The 40% salary rise over three years is designed to increase morale as well as tackle corruption. Read More
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Netanyahu says Israel ‘not successful’ at minimising Gaza casualties but blames Hamas
Israel’s PM says efforts to spare civilians “not successful”, but says Hamas puts them in harm’s way. Read More
Italy bans lab-grown meat in nod to farmers
The government has hailed the new law, which came as a farmers’ group scuffled with two MPs. Read More
Bouncy castle tragedy: Firm charged after six children killed
Wind gusts blew away a castle during a primary school fair in Tasmania, Australia, almost two years ago. Read More
Tata Steel worker fears for home as job cuts loom
Owen Midwinter says he should be looking forward to Christmas but is worried he’ll lose his house. Read More
Nottingham maternity units still failing some patients, says review leader
Senior midwife Donna Ockenden says her ongoing review had found criticism of interpretation services. Read More
Myanmar: Eight children killed in military strike on school in Chin State
Insurgents have fought elsewhere in Chin State but not in the village targeted by the army on Wednesday. Read More
Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: The race to save 40 trapped workers
Since Sunday, 40 workers have been trapped in a tunnel they were building in the Himalayan region. Read More
Snoop Dogg: I’ve decided to give up smoke
The hip hop star, who’s built a public persona around his copious marijuana use, says he’s quitting. Read More
Netanyahu says Israel ‘not successful’ at minimising casualties but blames Hamas
PM says Israel warns civilians to leave areas which it will target, but says Hamas “fires at the safe corridors”. Read More