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Covid commission chief distances himself from leaked report on massive gas expansion
The former Fortescue Metals chief running Scott Morrison’s Covid-19 coordination commission, Nev Power, has distanced himself…
Pedal power: Zambia’s female farmers go further by bike – in pictures
Anick Lubinda rarely stands still. In her day job she is a dairy farmer but she…
Boris Johnson under pressure to ensure green recovery in UK
Boris Johnson and his cabinet are coming under increasing pressure to ensure the economic stimulus helps…
Cleaner air during UK lockdown relieves asthma for millions
Two million people in the UK with respiratory conditions such as asthma have experienced reduced symptoms…
House Judiciary panel to hold police brutality hearing next week
Rep. Karen Bass. | Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures The House Judiciary Committee will hold…
Republicans urge Trump to keep Esper
Defense Secretary Mark Esper. | Alex Brandon/AP Photo Senate Republicans have a clear message for President…
‘This is the same damn fight’: Lawmakers join protesters as Congress stuck in paralysis
Lawmakers are frustrated that they can’t bring their fight over the killing of George Floyd to…
House chairmen press Cabinet secretaries for answers on clearing protesters ahead of Trump’s photo op
President Donald Trump walks past police in Lafayette Park after visiting outside St. John’s Church across…
Senate passes small business loan revamp, overcoming resistance
The legislation would give small businesses flexibility in how they use loans from the Paycheck Protection…