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Swedish MEP Abir Al-Sahlani has filed a police complaint against a Danish colleague, alleging racist hate speech. The complaint stems from social media posts targeting Al-Sahlani after she condemned anti-immigration chants in the European parliament. Al-Sahlani, who has Iraqi Kurdish…

A wildfire is sweeping through the Fontainebleau forest near Paris, prompting evacuations and disrupting transportation. The blaze has already burnt over 800 hectares of land. Fire bomber planes have been deployed to combat the fire. Several villages in the area…

Jakarta, the world's most populous city, is struggling to manage its massive waste problem. Bantar Gebang, the city's largest landfill, is a sprawling garbage mountain that supports the livelihood of thousands of waste pickers. These individuals, known as "pemulung", scour…

The US has launched a new wave of strikes on Iran, targeting military facilities and infrastructure. This escalation comes amid heightened tensions between the two nations. Iran has responded by stating that such attacks render diplomacy "futile". The crisis began…

The UK Home Office has announced a £250m investment to enhance security for Jewish communities in England and Wales. This three-year plan aims to bolster protection in the face of rising antisemitism. An additional 500 officers will be deployed to…

Homelessness in England may increase by 25% by 2030, adding 50,000 people to current record levels. This projection is based on a report warning of a significant rise in homelessness without radical policy changes. The current record figure stands at…

Lindsey Graham, the Republican senator from South Carolina, has died at the age of 67. Tributes from Israel and Ukraine highlight his significant influence on global affairs. Graham was a key figure in shaping former President Donald Trump's worldview, particularly…

The Australian aged care sector is facing scrutiny over excess fees charged to residents. The regulator has launched an investigation into the practice of charging for services that residents cannot use or do not understand. This issue affects many elderly…

US Congressman Ro Khanna has accused the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) of lying about his detention by settlers and soldiers in the West Bank. Khanna, a Democrat from California, was visiting the region to assess the humanitarian situation. He claims…

Police have warned against speculation during the investigation into the murder of Andrew Widdecombe, citing its potential to cause distress and hinder the inquiry. A former chief constable stated that politicians should refrain from commenting on the case until facts…

A tragic incident occurred at Seaton Carew beach in County Durham, where two men lost their lives attempting to rescue children in distress. The children, who were in difficulty in the sea, were successfully rescued and confirmed safe. However, the…

Martha Lillard, the last known US polio survivor using an iron lung, has died at the age of 78. Lillard, from Oklahoma, contracted polio at the age of five and relied on the cylindrical metal device to help her breathe…

The Liberal Democrats received significant donations last year, with an average registered donation of £137,496. This amount is almost six times that of Labour or the Conservatives. A proposed reform would cap donations at £100,000. Analysis suggests this cap would…