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Gorlenwi a phrinder staff yn tanseilio diogelwch yng ngharchardai Cymru, meddai adroddiad

Adroddiad gan Bwyllgor Materion Cymreig San Steffan yn tynnu sylw at orlenwi a phrinder staff yng ngharchardai Cymru sy'n tanseilio diogelwch a chanlyniadau adsefydlu.

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US Adds BYD, Alibaba to List of Chinese Firms with Alleged Military Links

The US Department of Defense has added Chinese firms including Alibaba and BYD to a list alleging military ties. The Chinese embassy calls the list discriminatory, while companies deny the claims and plan legal action.

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Getty Images A woman in a silver evening gown stands next to a grey electric vehicle made by Chinese automaker BYD displayed on media day at the Beijing International Auto Exhibition

Nithya Raman Advances in LA Mayoral Race as Spencer Pratt Falls Behind

Spencer Pratt is out of the LA mayoral race as progressive Nithya Raman advances to face incumbent Karen Bass in November amid ongoing vote counts and political challenges.

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Getty Images Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman are seen in a composite side-by-side image

Peru Presidential Election Remains Too Close to Call as Vote Counting Continues

Peru's presidential election remains extremely close with 94.9% of votes counted. Left-wing Roberto Sánchez leads narrowly over right-wing Keiko Fujimori amid ongoing vote tallying and expected recounts. Both candidates promise contrasting reforms amid concerns over crime and political instability.

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EPA/Reuters Composite image of Keiko Fujimori holding a microphone and Roberto Sánchez wearing glasses smiling in a crowd

New Driving Test Booking Rules Aim to Reduce No-Shows and Cut Wait Times

New UK driving test rules limit swaps to nearby centres to reduce no-shows and cut wait times, addressing a 3.2% no-show rate and waits over five months.

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Getty Images A young woman sitting behind the wheel of a car about the take her driving test. A male driving test examiner is going through a checklist first.

Zelensky Thanks UK for Strong Support After Meeting King Charles III

Ukrainian President Zelensky met King Charles III at Windsor Castle, thanking the UK for its strong support and planning to invite the King for a state visit amid ongoing talks with European allies.

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PA Media Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky stands side by side with King Charles after a private meeting at Windsor Castle.

Badenoch Calls to Scrap Public Sector Equality Duty in Upcoming Speech

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch plans to scrap the Public Sector Equality Duty, citing its role in promoting divisive agendas. Labour prepares a new strategy focusing on socio-economic equality in the civil service.

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Teacher Shortages Force Scottish Schools to Cut Subjects and Adjust Timetables

Scottish secondary schools face a crisis as teacher shortages force cuts to subjects like maths, science, and computing. Education leaders call for urgent national action to boost recruitment amid unfilled training places and timetable adjustments.

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PA Media Three female students sitting in a classroom with their back to the camera while a female teacher writes on a board in the distance. The pupils are wearing school uniform and two have their right hands raised.

Justice Pursued in Scottish Fishing Trawler Modern Slavery Case

After a nine-year legal battle, a Scottish fishing trawler case reveals modern slavery claims against TN Trawlers. Key figures admitted breaches of human trafficking and safety laws, highlighting systemic exploitation of migrant fishermen.

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BBC Two men shown side-by-side in a split portrait, both facing the camera outdoors in front of a blurred building. The man on the left has a short haircut with a grey beard and is wearing a light-coloured patterned shirt, while the man on the right has short hair, a trimmed beard, and is wearing a dark quilted jacket over a shirt.

Rare Pine Snakefly Spotted in Inverness Garden, a UK Rarity

A rare Pine Snakefly, Atlantoraphidia maculicollis, known for its snake-like movement, was spotted in an Inverness garden. This predatory insect lives high in pine tree canopies and is one of only four snakefly species recorded in the UK.

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Grace McKenzie The snakefly has a long body and a head that resembles an ant's head. It has long, delicate wings. It is resting on top of a black railing outside a back door. A brown garden fence is visible, but slightly blurred in the background.

Man Charged with Rape of Teen on Great Yarmouth Beach Appears in Court

A 34-year-old man, Madalin Ilinca, appeared in court charged with the rape of a teenage girl on a Great Yarmouth beach. Norfolk Police are investigating related sexual assault allegations and have arrested another man connected to the case.

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Facebook Madalin Ilnica, who has short dark hair and is wearing a dark jacket with a hood, which is down, looks at the camera.

Families Condemn Appeal by Paddleboard Owner Behind Four Fatalities

Families express distress after a failed appeal by paddleboard company owner convicted of gross negligence manslaughter causing four deaths in hazardous conditions in 2021.

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Darren Wheatley Nicola with Oscar and Ffion. Ffion is a baby in a yellow sun hat and t-shift being held in a baby carrier. Oscar has brown hair and is wearing a white t-shirt with a cactus on it. Nicola has a brown bob haircut and is wearing sunglasses. All are smiling.