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British house prices have experienced their largest August drop since 2018, with a 1.3% monthly decline. This decrease is reported by Rightmove, a property website, despite a recent 'Burnham bounce' in some areas. The 'Burnham bounce' refers to increased interest…

Tensions in the Middle East remain high as Hamas has urged the US to pressure Israel into accepting a Gaza peace plan. The call comes ahead of a meeting between Jared Kushner, US President Donald Trump's senior adviser, and Israeli…

A British Gas customer received an unexpected £38,000 payment after submitting a claim for £300 related to energy exported through their solar panels. The customer had been participating in the UK's Feed-in Tariff scheme, which compensates households for excess energy…

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has successfully rebranded himself as a leading leftwing figure in Europe. His approach may offer valuable lessons for UK politicians, including Labour leader Andy Burnham. Sánchez's Socialist Workers' Party has implemented progressive policies, such as…

The parents of Michaela Hall, who was killed by her partner after his early release from prison in 2021, are warning that more women will die if domestic abusers are released early. Michaela's partner had a history of violence and…

The 17th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (Cop17) begins this week, focusing on drought and land degradation. Extreme weather events have heightened the importance of this summit. Delegates will discuss how to utilize…

Vega, the brightest star in the constellation of Lyra, will be visible in the night sky. Lyra, shaped like a harp, is a prominent summer constellation in the Northern Hemisphere. The constellation represents the musical instrument played by Orpheus, a…

A partial solar eclipse occurred recently, visible in parts of the UK and Ireland. Despite cloudy conditions, a group of strangers gathered at Lisnabreeny in Co Down to witness the event. The eclipse was a rare celestial phenomenon, with the…

The UK's richest borough, Kensington and Chelsea, has seen a significant drop in asking prices for newly listed homes. Prices have fallen by £100,000 in just one month, a notable shift in the London property market. This decline is largely…

The UK government is set to loosen planning rules in England to facilitate the construction of more new homes near train stations. Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner will launch new guidance that adopts a "default yes" approach to developments near…

Alan Jones, a former prominent Australian radio broadcaster, is on trial for 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching. The 85-year-old has pleaded not guilty to all charges. A court has heard allegations that Jones kissed a young man…

A report recommending a social media ban for Australian teenagers has come under scrutiny after an analysis found it contains references to non-existent academic articles. The report, presented to the Senate, includes links to purported studies that do not appear…

The US will reduce the scale of its joint military drills with South Korea, a decision made by President Trump citing his "very good relationship" with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. US military officials have warned that North Korea is…

The Democratic Republic of Congo is grappling with its deadliest Ebola outbreak on record. Government data indicates that at least 2,325 people have lost their lives to the disease. This surpasses the death toll from the 2018-20 outbreak, which claimed…