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Thai rescuers have joined the effort to free seven people trapped in a flooded cave in central Laos. Heavy rain caused landslides, blocking the cave entrance and trapping the group inside for five days. The rescue operation is ongoing, with…

The Mekons, a British post-punk band, reflect on their 1978 single Where Were You? as an anti-thesis to the dominant rock music mentality of the time. Band members cite David Bowie's comparison of their sound to T Rex as a…

Hundreds of homes in Kent and Sussex have been left without water due to supply outages. The villages of Charing, Challock, and Molash are among the worst affected areas. South East Water has attributed the outages to a technical failure…

Aunty Lorraine, an 88-year-old Stolen Generations survivor, is advocating for a national plan to support survivors like herself. At four years old, her head was shaved and her clothes burned as part of a forced assimilation policy. This traumatic experience…

The UK government's plan to increase the qualifying period for settled status from five years to 10 may drive out higher-earning immigrants. A report highlights the potential consequences of this policy change, which could impact the country's economy. Currently, immigrants…

Tom Kopke, a YouTuber from Germany, has won the annual cheese-rolling race in Gloucestershire, defeating local favorite Chris Anderson. Anderson, the all-time champion, had previously won the event numerous times. The race, held on a hot day, involves competitors chasing…

Labour market expert Alan Milburn is set to release a report stating that a "system reset" is necessary to address rising youth unemployment. Milburn, who is leading a government-commissioned review, believes the current strategy is ineffective. Youth unemployment rates have…

Iran has denied that a deal with the US is imminent, citing "contradictory statements" from Washington as a major obstacle. Negotiations between the two countries have been ongoing, with some progress reported. However, Tehran claims that inconsistent messaging from the…

The Trump Organization is set to build a Trump Tower in Tbilisi, Georgia, on land part-owned by the son of Bidzina Ivanishvili, a billionaire and former prime minister. Ivanishvili has been sanctioned by the US for allegedly undermining Georgia's democracy.…

Yolanda Saldana Feliz, a UK mother, was brutally murdered by Miguel Angel Florentino, who had been stalking her daughter, Lauris Saldana. Florentino stabbed Feliz 40 times in the attack. Lauris Saldana had previously reached out to the Metropolitan Police for…

Michigan is experiencing severe climate-related events, with 33 tornadoes and significant flooding occurring last year. This trend is part of a larger pattern of extreme weather in the state. Researchers have found undeniable links between these events and climate change.…

Pope Leo has spoken out against the unchecked development of artificial intelligence, citing a "culture of power" that prioritizes technological advancement over human well-being. He called for the implementation of "most rigorous" ethical constraints on AI development to prevent its…

Oil prices have dropped below $100 a barrel, with Brent crude futures falling 5.5% to their lowest level in two weeks. This decline is attributed to renewed hopes of a peace deal between the US and Iran, which could lead…