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Teenagers convicted of raping young girls have been given fines of just £26 by UK courts. The lenient sentences have sparked outrage among campaigners and victims' groups, who are calling for urgent reform. The cases involve youths who pleaded guilty…

An inquest has been held into the deaths of three sisters found in the sea at Brighton. The sisters' bodies were discovered on December 28, 2022. Post-mortem examinations have been conducted, but the cause of death remains unclear. Medical investigations…

Pam Bondi, former attorney general of Florida, will appear before a House panel to discuss her role in the release of Jeffrey Epstein's files. Bondi was subpoenaed in March after being removed from the Department of Justice. Her testimony is…

Former US Attorney-General William Barr's successor, Jeffrey Rosen, and his deputy, Richard Donoghue, previously testified about the Epstein case. Now, Jeffrey Epstein's former prosecutor, Jeffrey Bossert Clark, and former Associate Attorney-General, Jeffrey Rosen's deputy, are also set to testify. However,…

The UK's Institute for Public Policy Research has released a report advocating for greater employee influence over the development and implementation of artificial intelligence in the workplace. The report, supported by the Trades Union Congress, suggests that workers should have…

Nato has reaffirmed its commitment to defend its territory after a Russian drone struck apartments in Romania. The incident occurred during a Russian attack on Ukraine, sparking concerns about the conflict's escalation. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte condemned Russia's actions,…

Romania's president has condemned a Russian drone strike that hit an apartment block near the border with Ukraine, calling it the most serious security incident since the start of the war. The strike occurred in the town of Satu Mare,…

Labour's Torsten Bell has clarified the party's stance on introducing a living wage for all over-18s. The Labour manifesto had pledged to raise the living wage to £15 per hour, but did not specify a timeline for implementation. Bell's comments…

Australian diver Josh Richards has joined an international rescue team in Laos to help extract people trapped in a flooded cave. Five people have been found alive, but two remain missing. The group was trapped after heavy rainfall caused the…

Oil prices have fallen sharply, poised for one of the largest monthly declines, as hopes rise for a potential US-Iran peace deal. The commodity's price drop is attributed to easing tensions between the two nations. Global stock markets have rallied…

A Queensland man has been jailed for a racially motivated attack on a Tamil family in Biloela. Jessie Newton, 40, pleaded guilty to assaulting Priya Nadesalingam and Nades Murugappan. The family, who are of Sri Lankan descent, have been at…

UK supermarket chain Asda has struck a deal with Ocado to use its software for home deliveries. The partnership will commence next year, enabling Asda to utilize Ocado's technology for online orders, click-and-collect services, and third-party app orders. Asda is…

A memorial service was held in Sydney to honor the late James Valentine, a beloved ABC radio host. The event drew a large crowd of mourners, including Governor-general Sam Mostyn. Television personalities Richard Roxburgh, Julia Morris, and Gretel Killeen were…