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A federal court judge has ruled that pro-Israel activist Ofir Birenbaum breached parts of a settlement with Cairo Takeaway, a Middle Eastern restaurant. The settlement was reached after an incident in which Birenbaum was involved while working with the Daily…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has criticized Russia's military campaign, stating that President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly set and postponed deadlines to capture the eastern Donbas region. The Donbas area has been a key objective for Russian forces since the invasion…

Stacey Warnecke, a US advocate for 'freebirthing', has long claimed that the movement has not been linked to any maternal deaths. However, her assertion is now being questioned. Warnecke's claims have been scrutinized following a Guardian investigation into a US…

The Alaska Supreme Court has ruled that Dan Sullivan, a Republican challenger, can compete in the state's primary election. Sullivan had been removed from the ballot due to a technical issue with his residency paperwork. He is challenging incumbent Senator…

England's health secretary has announced the appointment of a powerful maternity commissioner to oversee improvements in childbirth and neonatal care. This move follows the Amos review, which highlighted "shocking" failings in the country's maternity services. The review found that urgent…

The UK government has published the Amos review, a comprehensive examination of maternity services. Led by Baroness Julia Cumberlege, the review was prompted by concerns over poor care and high rates of baby and mother deaths. The report sets out…

An explosion occurred at a residential building in Monaco, injuring three people. Two of those injured are reported to be in critical condition. The blast happened in the lobby of the building, where a man was seen dropping a backpack…

Labour's new leader, Andy Burnham, brings a fresh perspective to the party, offering an opportunity to reconnect with voters. His down-to-earth approach has resonated with many, providing a contrast to the previous leadership. Burnham's ability to communicate effectively will be…

The UK government has increased the minimum sentence for domestic murder in England and Wales by 10 years. Offenders who kill their current or ex-partners will now face a minimum of 25 years in prison, up from 15 years. This…

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended the government's tax reforms, stating they aim to create a fairer system. The reforms have been met with criticism from some quarters, but Albanese asserts they will benefit the majority of Australians. Albanese…

Andy Burnham, the likely next Labour leader and prime minister, has outlined his vision to transform Britain. He aims to restore faith in politics and address the cost of living crisis. Burnham's speech emphasized the need to fix a 'broken'…

A US man has died of a heart attack while attempting to dispose of his girlfriend's body in a wooded area of Alabama. The man had allegedly strangled his girlfriend before transporting her body to the remote location. Police discovered…

Resident doctors in England have accepted a government offer on pay and jobs, the British Medical Association (BMA) has announced. The deal includes a pay increase and improvements to working conditions. The BMA had called off a planned strike at…

Venezuela has been hit by a strong aftershock, measuring 4.6 magnitude, just days after devastating twin earthquakes struck the country. The aftershock has affected Caracas, the capital, and the port city of La Guaira. The twin quakes, which occurred earlier,…