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Tax revenues lost thanks to offshore arrangements are said to have hampered India’s ability to meet its child rights obligations. In an effort to shut down the loophole, the Indian government renegotiated its tax treaty with Mauritius last year. However, because IMM invested before 2017, it should still benefit from the terms of the previous treaty, experts said. … [Read more...] about Rishi Sunak’s wife owns part of firm that funnelled money through Mauritius

Dawid Malan returned to the scene of his first-class debut to help England claim a low-scoring four-wicket win over South Africa, sealing the Twenty20 series with one match to spare and further underlining his own value to the side. England’s Autumn Nations Cup final against France on Sunday is in danger of descending into farce after Les Bleus named a desperately depleted squad for the Twickenham showdown. Wales’ Nick Tompkins has apologised to supporters for the lack of attacking rugby in the tournament. Diego Maradona’s personal physician has denied responsibility for the former footballer’s death after police raided his home and surgery on Sunday, seizing laptops, medical records and mobile devices. And Papa Bouba Diop, the former Senegal midfielder who scored the first goal of the 2002 World Cup against France, has died at the age of 42. … [Read more...] about Monday briefing: ‘Worst is over,’ Johnson tells MPs

International biodiversity day: Asia's most threatened species Sumatran orangutan The IUCN has classified the Sumatran orangutan, originally from Indonesia, as a critically endangered species. The Sumatran orangutan population is threatened by hunting and habitat loss. "Of the nine existing populations of Sumatran orangutans, only seven have prospects of long-term viability, each with an estimated 250 or more individuals," according to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). … [Read more...] about ‘World’s loneliest elephant’ Kaavan arrives in Cambodia, greeted by Cher

Improving awareness Still, it is victims who must take the first step. "Help options often aren't visible enough to those in need," says Tanja.* The 67-year-old from Hesse was a victim of domestic violence for years before she could free herself from the abusive relationship she was living in. She says if she had been aware of the many avenues available to domestic abuse victims she would have reached out for help sooner. … [Read more...] about Lockdowns, Christmas holidays and domestic violence: A dangerous mix

Biden’s pride in his Irish heritage reinforces his hostility to Johnson’s cavalier jeopardising of the valued Good Friday peace ­agreement. Theresa May was the ninth world leader Trump telephoned when he took over as President in 2016. … [Read more...] about Kevin Maguire: Special relationship can’t reset until Nobby No Mates Boris Johnson is gone