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New regulations for 'buy now, pay later' (BNPL) credit come into effect on Wednesday, aiming to provide shoppers with greater protections. The Treasury has introduced these rules to ensure consumers receive a fairer deal when using BNPL services. BNPL credit…

Barnaby Joyce has sparked debate by claiming Australia is a 'Christian nation'. The former deputy prime minister made the comment while accepting an award for 'political courage' at an anti-abortion gala. The event was organised by Joanna Howe, a conservative…

Japan's postwar intelligence gathering capabilities have been limited by strict rules, making it vulnerable to foreign espionage. Russian spies have taken advantage of these restrictions, operating with relative ease in the country. The Japanese government's ability to collect intelligence and…

A boat carrying 19 people sank near San Francisco's Alcatraz Island, resulting in one fatality and two missing persons. Sixteen others were rescued from the water. The incident occurred about 600 yards from the former prison island, a popular tourist…

Dozens of former Meta employees have filed a lawsuit against the company, alleging its use of artificial intelligence in the layoff process disproportionately targeted workers who took maternity or disability leave. The lawsuit claims Meta's AI system flagged these employees…

The UK's climate is undergoing unprecedented changes, with extreme weather events becoming the new norm. The Met Office's annual State of the UK Climate report reveals the last four years are among the top five hottest on record. This trend…

Spain's southeastern province of Almería has been ravaged by deadly wildfires, resulting in the deaths of 12 foreign nationals, including seven Britons. The fires broke out last Thursday, affecting areas popular with foreign residents and tourists. Almería is known for…

Australia's top 100 CEOs have received a 16% pay rise, sparking concerns about income inequality. The significant increase in executive pay comes as many Australians face financial struggles. Meanwhile, Labor MP Ed Husic has warned his party about its policy…

Senate Democrats have blocked the advancement of a defense bill in protest of the Trump administration's handling of hostilities with Iran. The move comes amid an exchange of fire between the US and Iran, sparked by the US drone strike…

The Hillsborough law has received royal assent, marking a significant milestone in the UK's approach to public accountability. This legislation is a key policy initiative for Labour leader Keir Starmer, who is widely regarded as the prime minister-in-waiting. The law…

England is launching a pilot scheme to repurpose empty classrooms in schools as community hubs. The initiative aims to address the surplus of school spaces resulting from declining pupil numbers. Many schools have excess capacity due to demographic changes, with…

The UK Foreign Office has appointed Alistair Burt as its first special envoy for Britons detained overseas. Burt, a former foreign minister, will work to secure the release of British nationals held in foreign countries, often in cases involving human…

The recent death of Senator Lindsey Graham and the hospitalization of Senator Mitch McConnell have sparked a wave of conspiracy theories online. Graham, a key figure in the Senate, passed away on June 9. McConnell, the Senate Minority Leader, has…

Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian-American, has filed a lawsuit against former Trump administration officials and pro-Israel groups. The lawsuit alleges a conspiracy to target him due to his advocacy for Palestinian rights. Khalil claims the Trump administration coordinated with online surveillance…