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Australia prohibited the advertising of vapes in 2020, yet promotional posts for these products remain prevalent on social media platforms. TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube are among the sites where these ads continue to appear, often targeting young people. Experts say…

US Senator Elizabeth Warren has questioned JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon about the bank's interactions with convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Warren's inquiry focused on whether Dimon sought advice from Epstein while lobbying against a UK tax on bankers'…

Puerto Rico is facing a severe water crisis after a pipeline rupture triggered widespread shortages. Weeks without access to running water have left many residents at their breaking point. The situation has driven up costs for households, which are now…

Families of workers on the Del Monte farm in Kenya have reported three killings over the past year, allegedly involving security guards employed by G4S. The multinational security company was hired to provide security services on the farm after a…

A pilot fighting the Gold Mountain wildfire in Colorado has died after crashing a plane into Silver Jack reservoir. The incident occurred while the pilot was conducting aerial operations to combat the fire. Divers have recovered the pilot's body from…

UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman is expected to introduce changes to the asylum system, proposed by Minister for Immigration Robert Jenrick and backed by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's ally, Lord Chancellor Alex Chalk, but largely devised by Tory peer and…

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has pledged to ban social media platforms from using "predatory algorithms" that target children. This commitment follows a report by a panel of experts recommending restrictions on under-13s. The panel's call to action…

The UK government has announced plans to list Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation. This move is a significant escalation of diplomatic tensions between London and Tehran. The Home Office decision bans support for the IRGC,…

The United States has launched a new wave of strikes against Iran, escalating tensions between the two nations. The attacks targeted Iranian military installations and were reportedly in response to Iranian aggression in the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait of…

Donald Trump's administration has taken an aggressive stance against the media, suing news organizations, cutting off access to information, and issuing subpoenas. This approach is part of a broader effort to discredit and intimidate the press. Despite these challenges, media…

Chatsworth House, a historic estate in Derbyshire, is piloting a "community membership" scheme offering free entry to local residents. The initiative is run in partnership with Derbyshire Libraries, aiming to increase access to cultural experiences for disadvantaged groups. The scheme…

The concept of one-day choirs is gaining popularity worldwide as people seek communal experiences. These events bring together strangers who share a day of singing, fostering a sense of connection and community. The trend is attributed to a growing desire…

France's nuclear power plants are facing challenges due to unusually warm rivers. The country's nuclear energy output has been reduced to prevent overheating of rivers used for cooling. High temperatures and below-average rainfall have raised water temperatures, prompting concerns about…

China's job market is facing a severe challenge as a record number of graduates enter the workforce. This year, over 11 million students are expected to graduate from Chinese universities, adding to the existing pool of young job seekers. However,…