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The recent stabbing in Belfast has exposed deep-seated tensions and grievances within the community. The incident has been seized upon by far-right groups and some politicians to fan anti-migrant sentiment. Social media platforms have also played a role in spreading…

Mitie, a major Home Office contractor, is investigating claims of racism and hate speech among its staff. Whistleblowers have come forward alleging that some employees have made offensive remarks or liked abusive social media posts. The company provides services such…

The United States has launched a second round of airstrikes on Iranian targets, escalating tensions in the Middle East. This comes after US President Donald Trump warned Iran that it would "pay the price" for stalled talks. Iran has responded…

Australia's Labor government is taking steps to regulate the growth of datacentres and artificial intelligence, aiming to avoid the environmental and social pitfalls of the country's resources boom. Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Jenny McAllister, acknowledged concerns over…

Orijol Rukaj, a prisoner who escaped while attending his brother's funeral, is believed to be in Melbourne, police say. Rukaj was on pallbearer duties at the funeral when he evaded corrections staff six weeks ago. He has been on the…

The Albanese government's plan to reform the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has sparked concerns among states and territories. A proposed change could see 240,000 people moved off the scheme, prompting warnings that some may be shifted into hospitals. State…

A French man is on trial for allegedly raping his partner after sedating her, with prosecutors revealing he had contact with Dominique Pelicot. Pelicot was jailed in 2019 for drugging his wife and inviting men to rape her. The accused…

Gareth Evans, former Labor foreign affairs minister, has strongly criticized Australia's decision to join the Aukus pact. Evans described the move as among Australia's worst foreign policy decisions. He expressed concern that the agreement relies heavily on the United States…

US President Donald Trump has ordered fresh strikes against Iran, following through on threats made after a US Apache helicopter was downed over the Strait of Hormuz. The helicopter was shot down on June 8, and Trump has blamed Iran…

Nauru, a small Pacific island nation, is considering a name change to Naoero, its Indigenous name. This move is part of the country's efforts to distance itself from its colonial past. Nauru was a German colony from 1888 to 1914,…

Northern Ireland police deployed a water cannon to disperse a crowd of approximately 300 people in a riotous disturbance. The incident occurred near a hotel that has been hosting migrants. Rioters had set a truck on fire and were reportedly…

The Australian government has announced plans to increase funding for arthritis research, allocating $100m to support new studies and treatments. This move aims to improve the lives of millions of Australians affected by the condition. Arthritis is a significant health…

Federal prosecutors have unsealed an indictment against pro-Palestinian activists accused of waging an intimidation campaign against University of Michigan officials. The activists allegedly sought to force the school to cut financial ties to Israel. The indictment charges six individuals with…