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A tuberculosis outbreak has been detected on a farm in Tebay, Cumbria, prompting concerns for the local cattle population. The farm, which had previously been TB-free, is now under restriction. Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection that can spread between animals,…

A judge has found that Sky News Australia published "misleading" statements regarding the Cairo Takeaway restaurant. The statements were based on information provided by lawyer Rebekah Giles to Sky News journalist Sharri Markson. This led to a pro-Israel activist breaching…

A portrait of Angela Merkel has been unveiled at a museum in Berlin, depicting the former German chancellor in her trademark blazer. The painting, by Swiss artist Jérémie Queyras, captures Merkel's characteristic stoic expression. Merkel, who served as chancellor from…

New South Wales has recorded its first suspected case of H5 bird flu, with a migratory giant petrel found near Hawks Nest, north of Newcastle, testing positive for the virus. The discovery marks the arrival of the H5 strain on…

Christian Brothers, a Catholic order, kept nine child abusers within its ranks, citing a Gospel imperative to help "the needy". Court documents reveal the order's rationale for retaining these individuals, despite their history of abuse. This decision has raised concerns…

Chinese authorities have released a statement on the recent incident in which a man flew a small plane into a skyscraper in Beijing, resulting in his death. The statement attributes the man's actions to mental health problems. This incident has…

The Australian Federal Police have received a brief from the Australian Centre for International Justice regarding alleged war crimes in Gaza. This development comes as tensions in the region remain high. The brief is part of a global effort to…

A severe heatwave is affecting the eastern United States, with temperatures expected to soar ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. The National Weather Service has issued warnings for the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and East Coast, where the heat index…

US Olympian David Hearn, a canoeist, has been indicted on charges related to an incident at the National Mall's reflecting pool in Washington, DC. The incident occurred in June, when Hearn touched a peeling piece of liner in the pool,…

The UK government's decision to redirect infrastructure funds to the Ministry of Defence will result in significant job losses. Analysis reveals that approximately 10,000 jobs will be cut as a consequence of this reallocation. This move is expected to affect…

New research highlights the health risks associated with prolonged periods of sitting. Adults who sit for more than 30 minutes at a time have a higher risk of dying from cancer. This link is independent of overall physical activity levels,…

UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has announced that her department will cease using X, citing concerns over the platform's failure to address far-right content. Nandy's decision comes amid growing fears that the Musk-owned site is facilitating the spread of abuse…

Yorgen Fenech, the man accused of masterminding the murder of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, has been revealed to have paid the legal fees of the hitmen convicted of her killing. The court heard that Fenech spent approximately €400,000 on…

The Office for Environmental Protection has found that the UK's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) breached the law by granting emergency authorisations for the use of a bee-killing pesticide in 2023 and 2024. The pesticide, which contains…