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Inquiry into role of Budget watchdog launched by MPs
It comes after intense scrutiny of the Office for Budget Responsibility in the run-up to the Budget. Source link
Myanmar's army says it wants to eradicate scam compounds. Is it really doing that?
The junta has been demolishing buildings in KK Park, one of the largest and most notorious scam compounds. Source link
'It's amazing' – the wonder material very few can make
Just a handful of companies can make cadmium zinc telluride, a material with powerful properties. Source link
Reddit launches High Court challenge to Australia's social media ban for kids
It said the landmark policy has serious implications for Australians’ privacy and political rights. Source link
Chief of S Korea's high-stakes exam quits over 'insane' English test
Some critics say the questions were unnecessarily complex, while others argue that’s their intended purpose. Source link
US sanctions six more ships after seizing oil tanker off Venezuela
The White House plans to move the tanker to a US port and seize the oil on board, a move Caracas has labelled as an act of “international piracy”. Source link
Rangers 'as bad as I've seen' as Keane revels in Ferencvaros win
Rangers were comfortably second-best as they slumped to yet another Europa League defeat, according to victorious Ferencvaros boss Robbie Keane. Source link
Villa defeat 'reality check' for struggling Liverpool
Under-pressure Liverpool manager Gareth Taylor says his side have had a “real reality check” as their winless start to the Women’s Super League season continues. Source link
Kearney senses 'big opportunity' at Ballymena
New Ballymena United manager Oran Kearney says he wants to see his side make gradual progression and senses “a big opportunity” as he prepares to take charge of the Sky Blues for the first time against Portadown on Saturday. Source link
Councils to get £3bn for thousands more school spaces for Send pupils
The government is promising 50,000 more places for children with special educational needs in schools in England. Source link