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New Jersey has filed a lawsuit against Geo Group, the private operator of the Delaney Hall ICE facility. The state is seeking access for health inspectors to investigate reports of "inhumane conditions" at the detention center. Delaney Hall has been…

New York police are investigating a series of incidents where people have been seen emerging from manholes across the city. Videos circulating on social media show groups of individuals climbing out of sewer systems at night. The footage has raised…

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at granting the government early access to new artificial intelligence releases. The order applies to tech companies developing AI models, which will be shared with the government for review before…

BP's board has decided to part ways with its chair, a move that may come as a surprise to some given the company's recent turmoil. However, this decision is a demonstration of the board's ability to take decisive action when…

US President Donald Trump has appointed Bill Pulte, a businessman and staunch supporter, as the new head of national intelligence. Pulte, nicknamed 'Little Trump' by some, lacks experience in national intelligence. This move has raised concerns among lawmakers and intelligence…

A clinical trial led by the London-based Institute of Cancer Research has yielded promising results for bladder cancer patients. The trial tested the effectiveness of durvalumab, an immunotherapy drug, in treating muscle-invasive bladder cancer. Currently, standard treatment for this type…

A murder conviction in the UK has sparked debate about ceremonial blades carried by some Sikhs. The case involved the stabbing of Henry Nowak, who was killed by a man carrying a small kirpan, a ceremonial dagger, in addition to…

Wes Streeting, former UK health secretary, has expressed frustration over raising concerns about Gaza within the government. He likened the experience to "hitting up against a brick wall", suggesting his concerns were repeatedly dismissed. This comes after private messages from…

Pope Leo has made a significant appointment, naming Maria Montserrat Alvarado as the head of the Vatican's communications department. This marks the first time a lay woman has been appointed to a top position in the Vatican. Alvarado will oversee…

Downing Street has confirmed that Labour leader Keir Starmer's WhatsApp messages automatically delete, a function in line with official guidance. This revelation comes as scrutiny of papers relating to Peter Mandelson, a former Labour minister, continues. The automatic deletion of…

Late-night hosts have been weighing in on Donald Trump's recent cognitive assessment, with Jimmy Kimmel noting that no president has undergone as many brain exams. Trump's cognitive faculties have been subject to scrutiny in recent months. Kimmel's comment comes after…

UK student groups have expressed concerns that graduates are being treated as 'cash cows' to fund older people's lifestyles. This criticism was raised during an inquiry into the student loan system. Graduates are facing ballooning debt, with the average student…

Australia's consumer watchdog has been alerted to the sale of hazardous products on online retail platforms. Choice, a leading consumer group, has lodged a complaint with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) after uncovering fake cigarettes and toys that…