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A charter boat has sunk in the strait of Georgia, off the Canadian coast, with six people feared dead. The vessel was carrying 10 people when it went down. No mayday call was issued before the boat sank. The incident…

Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, recently outlined his vision for Britain at the People's History Museum in Manchester. His speech sparked a range of reactions from readers. Some have expressed support for his proposals, while others have raised…

Professor Costas Milas has written to highlight the relationship between the next prime minister and the bond markets. Google search activity is being used as an indicator of market sentiment. The data shows that Andy Burnham, a potential candidate for…

Professor Anne-Marie Kilday of the University of Northampton has emphasized the crucial role of higher education in fostering economic resilience and civic wellbeing. Universities, she argues, provide individuals with skills and knowledge that enhance their employability and earning potential. This,…

David Lammy, Shadow Foreign Secretary, plans to query the US government about the case of a woman strangled by a US fighter in the UK. The incident occurred in 2019, and the perpetrator was tried at a court martial on…

Smaller countries' climate efforts are often dismissed as insignificant by leaders of wealthy nations. The UK and Germany have made this argument in the past, citing their relatively small contribution to global emissions. However, these countries' total emissions may be…

Italian MEP Cristina Guarda has accused the Albanian government of attempting to conceal the truth about conditions at a migrant detention centre. Guarda, part of a European Parliament delegation, reported that they were denied access to cells at the offshore…

Colorado's Democratic primary has become one of the state's most expensive, driven by significant donations from Silicon Valley. Manny Rutinel's House campaign has drawn millions from big tech, with pro- and anti-AI factions sparring over regulation. The influx of tech…

House prices have declined in four Australian capital cities, with Sydney experiencing the largest drop. Median house prices in Sydney have fallen by nearly $50,000 this year, reflecting a cooling market. The cities of Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth also saw…

Shetland Islands Council has endorsed plans to construct tunnels linking some of the archipelago's largest islands. The proposed subsea tunnels would significantly improve connectivity and reduce reliance on ferry services. Initial plans focus on connecting Mainland with Yell and Unst,…

The US Supreme Court has upheld the principle of birthright citizenship, ruling that people born in the United States are automatically citizens. This decision is a significant blow to the Trump administration's efforts to restrict citizenship. The court's ruling affirms…

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, received £270,000 from Direct Bullion, a gold marketing company he promotes. This payment is nearly double his annual fee from 2025. Farage has been a long-time advocate for investing in gold and has frequently…

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced plans to increase competition in mobile app stores. Apple and Google currently dominate the market, with their app stores being the primary means of downloading apps on mobile devices. The CMA…

Trains on the UK's busiest intercity line were disrupted after cows wandered onto the tracks, blocking the west coast mainline for over three hours. The incident affected several routes, including London to Manchester. Services were delayed or cancelled as a…