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UK Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is set to pledge the abolition of the public sector equality duty. This duty requires public bodies to consider the impact of their decisions on different groups, including ethnic minorities and women. Badenoch will argue…

Apple has unveiled a revamped version of its Siri AI voice assistant, set to be released widely in the fall. The upgrade was announced by CEO Tim Cook at his final WWDC keynote. The new Siri AI features enhanced capabilities…

Australian police forces have been using 'less lethal' weapons for crowd control, but details about these devices are not publicly disclosed. The lack of transparency has raised concerns among civil liberties groups. These weapons are designed to minimize harm, but…

Todd Blanche, a former lawyer for Donald Trump, has been nominated to serve as US Attorney General on a permanent basis. Blanche has held the role in an acting capacity since April, overseeing several high-profile and contentious moves at the…

Gordon S Wood, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, has died after being struck by a car in Rhode Island. Wood, a renowned academic, was hit while crossing a supermarket's parking lot. He later succumbed to his injuries. Wood was 89 years…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed hope that Reform UK councils will reconsider their decision to stop flying the Ukrainian flag. The councils had previously flown the flag in solidarity with Ukraine following Russia's invasion. Zelenskyy made the comments in…

A major fire broke out at a recycling centre in Bermondsey, south London, requiring scores of firefighters to bring it under control. The blaze sent huge plumes of smoke rising high over the city, disrupting train travel in the area.…

Israel and Iran have paused their recent escalation of hostilities. Tensions had risen significantly after a series of attacks and retaliations. US President Donald Trump intervened, calling for a halt to the violence. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged the…

Nithya Raman is currently leading Spencer Pratt in the Los Angeles mayoral election, as vote-counting continues. Raman, a progressive, and Pratt, a former reality TV star, are vying for the second spot. The top two candidates will face off in…

Hattie Llewelyn-Davies, a dedicated advocate for homeless and housing charities, has passed away. She served as an active board member for several organizations, working tirelessly to address housing issues. Llewelyn-Davies's efforts focused on providing support and shelter for vulnerable individuals.…

A US tourist has sparked outrage after being charged €44 for two ice creams in Rome. The tourist posted about the incident on Facebook, where it received over 900 comments. Many commenters expressed sympathy for the tourist, while others defended…

The UK government's proposed ban on social media for under-16s has been criticized by the Molly Rose Foundation, a charity that supports families affected by online harm. The charity argues that a blanket ban could be unworkable and ultimately "unravel".…

The Kennedy Center has removed references to "Trump Kennedy Center" from its website, complying with a US judge's order. This decision follows a lawsuit related to the use of the Trump name in association with the performing arts venue. The…