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	World Daily update ⋅ February 28, 2025
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	BBC News Israel confirms Hamas handed over hostages' bodies as Palestinian prisoners released BBC News Israel has completed forensic tests confirming the identities of four dead Israeli hostages whose bodies were handed over by Hamas in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners. On Wednesday night, without a ceremony, Hamas passed four coffins ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News More councils agree tax increases of up to 13% BBC News Councils with a combined population of more than a million people have agreed council tax rises of up to 13% following the lifting of a nationwide freeze. Councillors in Stirling, Renfrewshire, East Ayrshire, South Ayrshire, Dundee, Argyll and Bute, ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Thailand deports dozens of Uyghurs to China BBC News At least 40 Uyghurs have been deported to China,Thai authorities have confirmed, despite warnings from rights groups they could face possible torture and even death. The group is thought to have been flown back to China's Xinjiang region on Thursday, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Ban pornography depicting strangulation, review urges UK ministers The Guardian "The evidence is overwhelming that allowing people to view legal but harmful pornography like choking sex, violent and degrading acts, and even content that could encourage child sexual abuse, is having a damaging impact on children and society," Bertin ... Flag as irrelevant
	OHCHR Haiti: Immediate action is needed to address the human rights crisis OHCHR Why is violence so persistent in Haiti? There's just massive impunity for crime, including serious human rights violations and abuses, partly due to corruption and poor governance. So that has led to people having ... Flag as irrelevant
	GOV.UK 11 years since Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea: UK statement to the OSCE GOV.UK Thank you, Mr Chair. This month marks 11 years since Russia illegally annexed Crimea —a violation of international law. Yesterday marked the Day of Resistance, commemorating the courage and resilience of Ukrainians who continue to stand against Russian ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Council Tax rise proposed to support investment in Highland www.highland.gov.uk A 7% increase for 2025/26, represents a 5% core increase to balance the budget for the year, plus 2% earmarked for capital investment through the Highland Investment Plan. This is in line with an approach agreed by Council in its approval of a £2bn ... Flag as irrelevant
	Unite the union Retired workers meet communities' minister Gordon Lyons demanding reversal of winter fuel payment cuts Unite the union Campaigners hand over thousands of submissions demanding restoration of universal payment and criticising after the fact DfC Equality Impact Assessment. Thousands of consultation responses demanding the restoration of the universal Winter Fuel Payment ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News On Thailand's Forced Return of Uyghurs to China Department of State China, under the direction and control of the Chinese Communist Party, has committed genocide and crimes against humanity targeting predominantly Muslim Uyghurs and other members of ethnic and religious minority groups in Xinjiang. We call on Chinese ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sky News Australia $25 million to power-up apartment solar and bring down power bills Prime Minister of Australia The Albanese Labor Government is working with the Minns NSW Government to deliver a new $25 million program to help apartment residents save up to $600 on their energy bills annually. The Solar for Apartment Residents incentive is the first-of-its-kind ... Flag as irrelevant
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