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Ann Widdecombe, a former Conservative MP and member of Reform UK, has died at the age of 78. Widdecombe served as a Tory MP from 1987 to 2010, holding various ministerial positions. She was a prominent Eurosceptic and social conservative,…

House renovations in South Tyneside have sparked concern among conservationists after a swift nest was reportedly thrown in a skip. The incident occurred during work on council-owned houses in Jarrow. Swifts are protected under UK law, and it is an…

Apollo Global Management has made a surprise £5.7bn takeover offer for easyJet, the UK-based low-cost airline. The bid values easyJet at 430p per share, representing a 42% premium to the company's closing price on Friday. EasyJet's board has confirmed receipt…

Telstra CEO Vicki Brady has apologized for the company's recent network outage, acknowledging that Telstra was aware of the risks associated with its time-keeping systems. The outage, which affected millions of customers, was caused by a failure of these systems.…

The Democratic Republic of Congo is struggling to contain an Ebola outbreak, with the virus spreading rapidly across the country. Conflict in the region has hindered efforts to combat the disease, as health workers and treatment centres have been targeted…

The Guardian has been investigating Nigel Farage and the Reform party's financial dealings, uncovering a deepening scandal. Journalist Anna Isaac has been leading the inquiry, which has shed light on the party's financial transactions. Farage, a prominent British politician and…

The UK music industry has seen a significant boost with a record 25 million "music tourists" attending concerts last year. This surge is attributed to high-profile reunions and performances by prominent artists. The Oasis reunion, in particular, drew large crowds,…

The City of London is set to launch a "skills compact" to help financial sector workers develop skills in artificial intelligence. This initiative aims to improve the skills of thousands of employees in the financial sector. The compact will commit…

Derryn Hinch, a prominent Australian journalist and senator, has died. Hinch was known for his fearless and candid approach to reporting, particularly on issues related to sex offenders. His relentless pursuit of these offenders led to him being jailed twice…

The National Audit Office has warned that expanding electronic tagging in England and Wales could put the public at risk. Electronic tagging is used to monitor offenders in the community, aiming to reduce the strain on overcrowded prisons. However, the…

Derryn Hinch, a veteran Australian broadcaster and former senator, has died at the age of 82. He passed away overnight at his home, surrounded by family. Hinch was a prominent figure in Australian media, known for his outspoken views and…

Northern Territory children's commissioner Shahleena Musk has resigned, citing concerns over changes to child protection policies. The changes remove the Indigenous placement principle, which prioritizes placing Indigenous children with family or community members when they are removed from their homes.…

Telstra CEO Vicki Brady has apologized for the recent network outage that affected millions of Australians. The outage, which occurred on May 9, caused widespread disruptions to phone and internet services. Brady admitted that the risk of a time-keeping failure,…

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican man who had lived in the US for 35 years, was fatally shot by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has confirmed that Araujo was not the intended target…