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Russian strikes on Ukraine's city of Zaporizhzhia have resulted in at least six fatalities and 20 injuries, Ukrainian officials reported. The attacks occurred overnight, targeting the city in southeastern Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims the strikes utilized missiles supplied…

Reporters Jillian Ambrose and Damian Carrington recently published an article exposing the significant profits made by major oil companies. The piece revealed that the biggest oil firms generated $93bn in profits over a three-month period, coinciding with the war in…

Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, has expressed growing confidence that the early release of PC Andrew Harper's killers can be prevented. PC Harper was killed in 2019 while on duty. Three teenagers were convicted of his manslaughter and sentenced…

The court service in England and Wales has banned Meta glasses from its buildings due to concerns over their ability to record video and audio. This decision aims to maintain the privacy and security of court proceedings. Meta glasses, which…

Minnesota's primary elections are underway, featuring a diverse range of candidates that could signal a shift in direction for both Democrats and Republicans. The state's Democratic primaries include progressive and moderate candidates, while Republicans are fielding election deniers and traditional…

Russia has taken steps to suppress dissent ahead of September's elections, banning all candidates from Yabloko, the country's last remaining anti-war party. This move effectively silences opposition to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Yabloko had been vocal in its criticism…

Trump Media & Technology Group, the company behind Truth Social, has reported a significant loss of $238 million. The company, founded by former US President Donald Trump, has struggled to gain traction in the competitive social media landscape. Truth Social,…

Jackie, a bald eagle at California's Big Bear Lake, has died from a mysterious illness. The eagle's life was closely followed by thousands via livestream, making her a beloved figure in the community. Jackie had been living in a nest…

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is seeking clarification on the presence of a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agent at a town hall meeting in her Minnesota district. The agent, allegedly from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), was reportedly stationed outside…

Australian parliament has resumed, with the Labor government seeking to negotiate key legislative reforms. The government aims to secure bipartisan support for its proposed changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Labor also hopes to pass laws restricting gambling…

US President Donald Trump has demanded that Iran pay compensation for the deaths of American soldiers over the past few decades. This statement comes amid stalled negotiations to end the ongoing conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The president's…

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, resulting in over 100 fatalities. The quake caused widespread destruction, with multiple buildings and homes reduced to rubble. Rescue efforts are underway, with emergency responders working to locate survivors. Colombia's government has…

President Trump has signed an executive order aimed at altering the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine schedule. The order specifically targets the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine, seeking to break it up into separate shots. Trump and Health…

Todd Blanche, a former personal lawyer for Donald Trump, has been sworn in as US attorney general. The Senate voted 51-49 in favor of his confirmation on Saturday morning. Blanche's nomination was contentious, with many Democrats opposing his close ties…