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US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism about the possibility of a deal with Iran to end the ongoing conflict. Trump's comments come after recent tensions between the two nations. Iran, however, appears less certain about the prospects of an…

A suspected gunman has died after a shootout near the White House. The incident occurred when a volley of gunshots was heard, prompting a brief lockdown. Secret Service agents returned fire, and a bystander on the street was also shot.…

US President Donald Trump has announced that a peace deal with Iran is largely in place. The agreement would see the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping route, reopened. This development follows a series of airstrikes and drone attacks…

The Martuwarra Fitzroy River in Western Australia is a crucial habitat for sawfish, with four of the world's five species found in the catchment. Sawfish rely on large groundwater-fed pools to survive the dry season. A plan to double water…

Angus Taylor, Australia's opposition leader, has sparked controversy by stating that access to welfare is a "privilege of citizenship". This stance has significant implications for individuals like Deepa, who hold dual citizenship. Many people, including migrants and expatriates, may be…

Australia's homelessness crisis is escalating, with councils taking a more assertive approach to managing the issue. Homeless individuals are being threatened with fines and confiscation of their belongings by local authorities. This trend is observed across various councils nationwide, sparking…

The UK has experienced its hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures in Kent reaching 30.5C. This marks the first time since 2012 that the UK has exceeded 30C in May. The high temperature was recorded at Gravesend…

Gisèle Pelicot, a French campaigner, has spoken publicly about finding love and trust again after a decade-long rape ordeal. Pelicot was drugged by her ex-husband and sexually assaulted by dozens of men. Her ex-husband, who has been convicted and jailed,…

Labour leader Keir Starmer has requested that TNT Sports make the upcoming Champions League final available to view for free. The match, between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain, is significant as it marks the first time a Champions League final will…

The Greater London Authority is considering an investigation into Zack Polanski, leader of the Green party, over allegations related to council tax on his houseboat. A formal complaint has been made, prompting an official assessment into potential breach of conduct…

Three people have died and 18 first responders have been sickened by apparent fentanyl exposure in New Mexico. The incident occurred when emergency responders were called to a scene where four people were found apparently overdosing. The first responders, including…

The White House has temporarily halted the removal of detainees to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) due to a widening Ebola outbreak. The DRC is currently experiencing its second-largest Ebola outbreak on record, with over 2,000 cases reported. The…

US President Donald Trump has reversed his stance on a proposed safety review of new AI models, abandoning a key provision in his recent executive order on artificial intelligence. The order, aimed at promoting AI development in the US, initially…

Travellers at the Port of Dover are experiencing significant delays due to high volumes of traffic and hot weather. Wait times of over two hours have been reported at the terminal for the cross-Channel ferry to France. To alleviate congestion,…