Renter groups say the plans are a positive step but warn more action will be needed to tackle unaffordable rents.
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‘Undemocratic overkill’ in Pakistan as Imran Khan’s followers push to free him
Protests and arrests mark the latest flashpoint in a fierce game of cat and mouse between Pakistan’s political parties.
Farmers and students star in China’s viral new football league
The Guizhou Village Super League is a small football festival that has grown in popularity in China
Laura Loomer: Who is conspiracy theorist travelling with Trump?
She joined Trump at an event on Wednesday, and travelled to the presidential debate the day before on his plane.
Two women guilty of slandering Brigitte Macron
Brigitte Macron sued the two women who falsely claimed in 2021 that she was transgender.
Mystery tremors were from massive nine-day tsunami
Scientists launched an investigation after being baffled by seismic signals picked up across the world
Thousands gather as Peru’s late leader lies in state
Alberto Fujimori, who ruled Peru with an iron fist during the 1990s, died aged 86 on Wednesday.
Israeli special forces ‘raid missile site in Syria’
US media say the operation included special forces who rappelled down from helicopters.
Russia can end war now, says Starmer as Putin warns West
The British PM was speaking as he travelled to Washington for talks with US President Joe Biden.
Russia squares up to Ukraine in battle for control of chess
A vote at Fide general assembly in Hungary could fully reinstate Russia in international competition.