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The African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Family has been widely criticized by human rights groups. This draft treaty claims that sexual and reproductive health and rights pose an existential threat to the African family. Rights groups…

UK house prices have fallen for the third consecutive month, with a 0.1% drop in May. The average price of a typical home now stands at £298,806, according to lender Halifax. This decline is unexpected, given the usual seasonal trends.…

The US government has expressed concern over the state of UK policing, describing it as 'two-tier', following the murder of American student Henry Nowak. Nowak, 20, was stabbed to death in Nottingham. The US State Department offered condolences to his…

The Middle East conflict continues to escalate, with Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran caught in a cycle of violence. Global powers are preoccupied with oil markets and upcoming elections, diverting attention away from the region's humanitarian crisis. Civilians in these areas…

James Handy, a veteran character actor, has died at the age of 81. He was found unconscious in the front yard of his home in Tarzana, Los Angeles, with fatal stab wounds. Handy was known for his roles in films…

Japanese authorities are searching for a highly intelligent brown bear that has attacked four people in the country's rural west. The bear's victims, all of whom survived, reported being bitten or clawed in separate incidents. Police describe the bear as…

UK shoppers have returned to the high street, with footfall increasing in May. British Retail Consortium figures show a rise in the number of people visiting stores, following a period of decline. The warm weather is thought to have contributed…

A university professor in Australia has admitted to using artificial intelligence to write an opinion piece, sparking debate about transparency and trust in the technology. The professor's decision to use AI without disclosure has raised concerns about the potential for…

A towering beech tree in Eggesford Forest, Devon, has been observed holding a secret. The tree, described as the 'queen of trees', stands tall in the chilly wood. Its grandeur is not just a product of its size, but also…

European Union leaders will meet with their counterparts from the western Balkans in Montenegro to reaffirm the region's prospects for EU membership. The summit will bring together leaders from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. French…

Pope Leo's upcoming visit to Spain is expected to provide a significant boost to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The Pontiff's strong stance on migrant rights has created a common ground between him and Sánchez, who has been facing intense scrutiny…

The Daily Telegraph's editor, Ben English, has sparked debate with his recent comments on the potential shift towards communism in Australia. This follows the paper's post-budget front page, which featured a hammer and sickle emblem. English suggested that the budget's…

El Niño, a complex weather pattern, is projected to occur this year, potentially with greater intensity than usual. This phenomenon involves warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures in the eastern Pacific Ocean, affecting global climate patterns. Asia, still reeling from recent heatwaves,…