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New funding for researchers and streamlined regulation part of roadmap for phasing out use of animals in scienceAnimal testing in science would be phased out faster under a new plan to increase the use of artificial intelligence and 3D bioprinted human tissues, a UK minister has said.The roadmap unveiled by the science minister, Patrick Vallance, backs replacing certain animal tests that are still used where necessary to determine the safety […]

Chris Minns reveals plan to give police new move-on powers one month after supreme court struck down similar legislationGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales government will introduce fresh laws restricting protests outside places of worship, a month after the state’s supreme court struck down legislation giving police expanded powers to move on protesters.In question time on Tuesday, the NSW premier, Chris Minns, […]

Division remains half a century on from Gough Whitlam’s historic dismissal, but there was a spark of common groundGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHalf a century on from Gough Whitlam’s historic dismissal, the rage and rancour remains.Paul Keating said he would have arrested governor general Sir John Kerr over what he called a “coup”, while John Howard said the Senate deadlock needed to be broken. […]

With his name linked to Persian, Arabic and Ghanian, New York's newest mayor reflects the city he will govern.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article

Since the ceasefire took effect one month ago, Israeli attacks have killed at least 242 Palestinians and injured 622.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article

Explosion occurred near the entrance of the district court, which is typically crowded with a large number of litigants.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article

Company failed to effectively operate, maintain and upgrade its wastewater assets, Ofwat findsBusiness live – latest updatesWessex Water has been ordered to pay £11m over wastewater failures and told to spend it on improvements to reduce sewage spills and other measures.Ofwat, the industry regulator for England and Wales, said that Wessex Water and its shareholders would fund a total enforcement package of £11m, none of which will be paid for […]

Prices are rising fastest in markets such as chocolate confectionery, fresh meat and coffee, new figures showBusiness live – latest updatesThe pace of grocery inflation in Britain slowed last month as retailers ramped up promotions before Christmas, providing a little relief for consumers bracing for further tax rises in this month’s budget.Grocery inflation stood at 4.7% in the four weeks to 2 November, easing from 5.2% in the previous four […]