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Image copyrightGETTY IMAGES The US labour market barrelled forward in January, as employers added more jobs than expected and wage growth accelerated. American payrolls swelled by 200,000 last month, driven by hiring in construction, food services and health care. The average hourly wage for private sector workers crept up 2.9% compared to January 2017. TheContinue reading “US jobs and wages rise in January”

Media captionFirst Minister Carwyn Jones says the European market is hugely important New trade deals with countries such as the United States cannot replace the UK’s current trading relationship with the EU, the Welsh Government has said. Ministers in Cardiff accept there are “significant trading opportunities” outside the EU and support the “merits of internationalContinue reading “Carwyn Jones warns over international Brexit trade deals”

Image copyrightMET POLICEImage captionDarren Osborne was found guilty of murder and attempted murder, at Woolwich Crown Court A man who drove a van into a crowd of Muslims near a north London mosque has been sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum term of 43 years behind bars. Darren Osborne, 48, was found guiltyContinue reading “Finsbury Park attacker Darren Osborne jailed for minimum of 43 years”

Image copyrightGETTY IMAGESImage captionCorporal punishment is banned in Indian schools Police in India have lodged a complaint against a school principal after she allegedly forced 13 pupils to hold their hands over a candle flame. The head teacher, Sushanti Hembrom, was trying to find out if one of the nine-year-olds had stolen money from anotherContinue reading “India principal ‘puts students through trial by fire’”

Image copyrightAFPImage captionA file picture of the MV Butiraoi in the harbour The Pacific nation of Kiribati is mourning the biggest loss of life ever to hit the archipelago. The sinking of the MS Butiraoi just over two weeks ago is thought to have claimed at least 81 lives, among them many children and teenagers.Continue reading “Kiribati ferry disaster: Islands mourn 81 presumed victims”

Image copyrightWILD BLUE MEDIA/CHANNEL 4Image captionThe Mayan city of Tikal was surrounded by a complex network of previously undiscovered structures and causeways Researchers have found more than 60,000 hidden Mayan ruins in Guatemala in a major archaeological breakthrough. Laser technology was used to survey digitally beneath the forest canopy, revealing houses, palaces, elevated highways, andContinue reading “Sprawling Mayan network discovered under Guatemala jungle”

Media captionThe building was evacuated and trains were cancelled A woman has been arrested on suspicion of arson over the huge fire that closed Nottingham railway station. British Transport Police said the 33-year-old from Derby was arrested earlier and is being questioned by officers. Ten fire crews were needed to bring the fire under controlContinue reading “Nottingham railway station fire: Woman arrested”

Image copyrightREUTERS The King of Norway has paid tribute to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at a gala dinner in their honour in Oslo. Speaking at the Royal Palace, King Harald described the couple as “family” while Prince William celebrated the UK’s relationship with Norway. Crown Prince Haakon and Princess Mette-Marit had greeted theContinue reading “Duke and duchess attend gala dinner in Norway”

Image copyright@PEMBSRPUImage captionThe car had no tyre on the wheel on the driver’s side Police have stopped a motorist for driving a car with a front tyre missing. The Peugeot was also missing the front panel on the driver’s side and leads appeared to be dangling on to the road. Officers stopped the 2001-registered carContinue reading “Police in Pembrokeshire stop car driven without tyre”

Media captionPM: The UK will not have to choose between EU deal and one with the rest of the world. Theresa May is coming under increasing pressure to set out where she stands on Britain’s future trade agreements. Speaking at the end of a trade visit to China, the PM said Britain would not faceContinue reading “Theresa May under pressure over Brexit position”