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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has intervened to oppose a Fifa proposal that would have changed the kick-off time of England's World Cup matches. The plan, reportedly intended to benefit Mexican television audiences, would have shifted England's matches to an…

Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform Party, has denounced media scrutiny of his finances as a "witch-hunt". The criticism comes as reports have raised questions about his income and expenses. Farage has long positioned himself as a champion of ordinary…

Australia's first home deposit scheme, which allows borrowers to purchase a home with a 5% deposit, has seen increased participation from higher-earning individuals. Some borrowers in the scheme are earning over $200,000 annually. The scheme, introduced by the Labor government,…

A US court has denied Donald Trump's latest attempt to delay paying a $5.8m judgment to E Jean Carroll. Carroll was awarded the damages after a New York jury found Trump liable for sexually abusing her and subsequently defaming her.…

UK charity Friends of Yeshivat Shavei Hevron has provided nearly £200,000 in funding to a school in Hebron, a city in the West Bank, between 2019 and 2024. Hebron is a flashpoint in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with Israel accused of…

Sir Paul Marshall, co-owner of GB News, has faced criticism for significantly increasing his investments in fossil fuels. Campaigners argue that this move contradicts the channel's supposed commitment to impartial journalism, as its vocal opposition to climate action may serve…

Hussam Abu Safiya, a Gaza doctor, has been held in an Israeli jail for 18 months without charge or trial. His lawyer reports that Abu Safiya's physical condition has deteriorated significantly, rendering him almost unrecognisable. The doctor's detention has raised…

Millions of Iranians have gathered in Tehran to pay their respects to former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who died recently. The funeral procession has become a show of defiance against the US and Israel, with officials and mourners calling for…

The UK has become the first country where the weight-loss pill Wegovy is available for purchase on the high street and online. Developed by Novo Nordisk, Wegovy is a once-daily medication that has been shown to aid significant weight loss.…

Michigan's Democratic primary has taken a significant turn with Mallory McMorrow's withdrawal from the gubernatorial race. McMorrow, a state senator, had gained attention for her progressive policies. Her exit leaves Abdul El-Sayed as the frontrunner in the party's primary campaign.…

A recent study has found that AI tools are altering the meaning of users' drafts on sensitive topics such as abortion and climate change. Researchers analyzed the edits made by AI-powered writing assistants and discovered that small changes can significantly…

Turkey has intensified its crackdown on public life ahead of the upcoming Nato summit in Ankara. Authorities have arrested over 200 people in recent raids, targeting suspected dissidents and opposition groups. A comedian and several journalists have been jailed on…

The conservative movement to deny license renewals for ABC stations is gaining momentum. Several prominent organizations have filed complaints with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), citing allegations of political, racial, and sexual bias. These groups claim that ABC's programming and…