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Heatwaves pose a significant risk to babies and children due to their unique biological characteristics. Children's bodies heat up faster than adults, making them more susceptible to heat-related illnesses. This is because their core temperature rises more quickly, and their…

The UK economy grew by 0.4% in the second quarter, driven in part by businesses that benefited from the World Cup and hot weather. This growth follows a period of stagnation in May. The increase in GDP was recorded in…

Israeli militants have besieged two Palestinian families in their West Bank homes, cutting off essential services and blocking medical care. The homes, located in the Hebron district, have had their water and electricity supplies severed. Israeli soldiers are reportedly accompanying…

Students across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland are receiving their A-level results, a crucial milestone for those seeking university admission. This year's results are significant, as universities are under pressure to fill gaps left by a decline in overseas students.…

Alan Jones's lawyers have been accused of intimidating a witness in his indecent assault trial. The prosecution made the claim after the complainant's ex-girlfriend was cross-examined by the defence team. However, the judge rejected the intimidation allegation. The trial is…

Voters in Clacton are heading to the polls for a byelection, with Reform Party leader Nigel Farage standing as a candidate. The ballot features a record 23 candidates, making it the longest in UK voting history. Farage is seeking to…

Octopus farming has sparked intense ethical debate due to the animal's high intelligence. Spain had planned to establish a large-scale octopus farm, touted as a sustainable meat source. The project has now been dropped, but concerns about the practice remain.…

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema is seeking re-election, but his campaign is being overshadowed by a long-standing feud with the family of his predecessor, Edgar Lungu. Lungu, who died in 2025, was a dominant figure in Zambian politics for many years.…

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) has faced criticism over a comedy segment that sparked outrage from mining magnate Gina Rinehart. The controversy has led to calls for the ABC to revise its editorial policies. The segment, "Race Around the World",…

Victoria's corruption watchdog, the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (Ibac), has charged a police officer over an incident in Melbourne last year. The officer is accused of repeatedly hitting an Indigenous man with a Taser during an arrest. Ibac alleges the…

A surrogate mother, McKenna West, has given birth to a baby with a severe heart defect in Texas. The baby's biological parents had reportedly requested an abortion after the defect was diagnosed. However, West, who was initially cooperative, changed her…

Dallas McInerney, chief executive of Catholic Schools NSW, has testified at the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) inquiry. McInerney stated that a Christian faction within the NSW Liberal Party, aiming to take control, was "spectacularly unsuccessful". This faction, driven…

David McBride, a former Australian army lawyer, has been released from prison on parole after serving 27 months for leaking classified documents related to the war in Afghanistan. McBride was convicted of breaching the Defence Act by disclosing the documents,…