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Ukraine's war with Russia has entered its 1,563rd day, with Sweden's minister for international development cooperation, Johan Forssell, stating that Ukrainian men fleeing the conflict should be turned back to fight. Forssell's comments reflect a growing concern among European leaders…

Stadium workers in the Los Angeles area are set to vote on a potential strike, just a week before the start of the World Cup. The workers, who are employed at various stadiums and event venues, are seeking better wages…

Senate Republicans have temporarily preserved a $1.8 billion fund that could potentially provide financial payouts to allies of former President Donald Trump, including those connected to the January 6 insurrection. The fund, touted as an 'anti-weaponization' measure, has sparked division…

Ahmed al-Ahmed, the 44-year-old man who gained recognition for disarming a gunman during the Bondi attack in December, has been charged with assaulting his father. Police allege al-Ahmed put his father in a headlock, leading to the charges. Al-Ahmed expressed…

US President Donald Trump has appointed Bill Pulte to a temporary intelligence role, tasking him with investigating claims of 'rigged elections'. Pulte, a staunch Trump loyalist, currently serves as director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. This new role is…

A report has found that a 5-year-old girl was traumatised after a GP assistant incorrectly prescribed a vaginal pessary. The girl's mother had taken her to see a doctor, believing she was consulting with a GP. However, it was a…

Microsoft will implement stricter human rights measures following an inquiry into Israel's use of its technology. The company's decision comes after the Guardian reported that its platform was used for mass surveillance of Palestinians. This revelation sparked widespread criticism and…

The US Department of Justice has launched an investigation into 15 medical schools over alleged discrimination in their admissions processes. This move follows recent findings that medical schools at UCLA and Yale illegally used race in admissions, violating federal civil…

Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has expressed her belief in the accounts of women who claim to have been sexually assaulted by Israeli troops. This statement comes amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Wong's comments have sparked a diplomatic…

California's newest wildlife bridge, a $20 million project, has already seen its first users despite being incomplete. Mule deer were spotted crossing the bridge, which aims to reduce collisions between wildlife and vehicles. The bridge, located in southern California, is…

Wildfire smoke has significantly impacted US air quality, reversing progress made in reducing ozone levels. Ozone, a key component of smog, is formed when pollutants from vehicles, industry, and other sources react with sunlight. The US had made substantial gains…

The City of London Corporation has decided to maintain existing rules at Hampstead Heath's swimming ponds, ensuring trans individuals can continue to use the facilities that align with their gender identity. The decision follows a public consultation on the policy.…

A family has accepted a £28m payout from the NHS after their daughter suffered brain damage at birth. The girl was born at Queen's Hospital in Romford in 2019, and her condition was caused by mistakes made during her delivery.…

Andrea Jenkyns, the mayor of Greater Lincolnshire, stormed out of a meeting with a cabinet minister after a heated discussion about the murder of Henry Nowak. The meeting was convened to address community tensions in the region. Jenkyns, a member…