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Rights groups condemn new record number of executions in Saudi Arabia
At least 347 people have now been put to death this year, according to the UK-based campaign group Reprieve. Source link
Charity welcomes living wage rise in January
The new rate will come into effect at the beginning of January, Caritas Jersey says. Source link
Trail hunting to be banned as part of new animal welfare strategy
The government says the practice is being used as a “smokescreen” for the hunting of wild animals. Source link
Cricket-themed bar chain Sixes goes into administration
The chain, which is backed in part by England captain Ben Stokes, is remaining open for business except at one venue. Source link
Minute's silence held to remember Bondi Beach attack victims
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is booed as he arrives at the memorial event. Source link
Postcode glitch freezes pensioners out of winter heating benefit
Customers living in a specific Glasgow postcode were unable to apply for the Warm Home Discount. Source link
Call for time limits on public inquiries as costs soar
MSPs have recommended changes as they revealed almost £260m has been spent on Scotland’s public inquiries since 2007. Source link
Takeaway owner delivers 1,000 gifts to children
Arfan Mohammed, the owner of Sizzlers Fastfood, delivers 1,000 Christmas gifts to local children. Source link
Gunmen kill nine in South Africa tavern attack
Police say another 10 people were injured in the township shooting near Johannesburg, and a manhunt is under way. Source link
How Israel's grassroots hostage families group became a powerful international force
With just one hostage left in Gaza, members of the forum reflect on its influence in Israel and abroad. Source link