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It was announced on Monday that Ingerson was dropped as a candidate, just two days before the close of nominations for the Holyrood elections on 7 May.

From BBC

In total the party has lost four candidates across Wales in one week - while two had pulled out before Reform's lists were published.

From BBC

The Chinese government has played the role of peacemaker in the Middle East before, with limited success.

From BBC

So policymakers are likely to want to see evidence of a pickup in wages before concluding they should raise borrowing costs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Under current procedures, urine samples must be cultured overnight so bacteria can grow before doctors can identify them and test antibiotics.

From Science Daily