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'Now is the time to ensure it is no longer acceptable anywhere' Via: Welsh government plan to ban smacking children goes to public consultation

Far-right leader to face trial on same day as his deputy Jayda Fransen Via: Britain First leader Paul Golding to deny inciting hatred with Belfast speech on Islam

Customers have slammed Just Eat for tacking a service charge onto every payment just days before the European Union bans fees that solely apply to people paying on card. Via: Just Eat under fire over 'rip-off' 50p fee on ALL orders

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) – The Olympics are coming to one of the most remote, ruggedly beautiful parts of South Korea, an area known for icy winds, a… Via: Q&A: As Olympics approach, things to know about…

Joe Root is expected to be fit to play in Sunday’s opening one-day international against Australia in Melbourne, as he recovers from the illness that… Via: Root expected to be fit for opening ODI

Lorraine Pacey (pictured), from Brisbane, tried to update her marital status using the Centrelink website before applying for a childcare rebate this week. Via: Centrelink told lesbian mother her marriage was not legal

British model Roxy Horner has starred in one of Australian luxury lingerie label Honey Birdette’s raciest campaigns yet. However, she revealed that she does struggle with confidence due to bullying. Via: Roxy Horner sizzles Honey Birdette's racy new campaign

Firefighters rescued 14-year-old girl as mud reported up to 5ft deepMud and boulders slid down hills stripped of vegetation by recent wildfiresAt least 13 people were killed and homes were swept from their foundations on Tuesday as heavy rain sent mud and boulders sliding down hills stripped of vegetation by Read more

Reduction on two-lane highways from 90km/h to 80km/h follows 3,500 fatalities on roads in 2016The French government said on Tuesday it would lower the speed limit on two-lane highways to 80km/h (50mph) from 90km/h, hoping to reverse an alarming rise in road deaths.Several previous governments had toyed with the idea Read more

Consultation to include option for shops to join levy on a voluntary basis Via: Plastic bag charge to be extended to all shops as Government tackles 'throwaway culture'