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Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is facing a lawsuit from former employee Sarah Wynn-Williams, a whistleblower who claims the company attempted to silence her. Wynn-Williams, who worked as a product manager, has filed a complaint alleging Meta…

The UK's National Health Service is facing a heatwave crisis, with doctors describing extreme temperatures in hospitals. Temperatures have soared above 30°C in some wards, making infection control nearly impossible. Four doctors have spoken out about the conditions, citing concerns…

Andy Burnham, potential future Prime Minister, is facing calls to reconsider the UK's net zero targets. Environmental groups and experts warn that abandoning these goals would have severe consequences. The UK has committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2050,…

The UK has seen an outpouring of support for refugees fleeing war-torn countries. Individuals and communities are providing aid, shelter, and emotional support to those displaced by conflict. This grassroots response is a testament to the kindness of strangers in…

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, has concluded her visit to the Middle East with a call for an end to the Israeli occupation of Palestine. Mullally emphasized the need for a two-state solution, allowing both Israelis and Palestinians to…

The US Supreme Court has upheld a Trump administration policy allowing asylum seekers to be turned back at the US-Mexico border. This decision enables the government to block migrants from entering US soil and claiming asylum. The policy, which was…

The UK government has introduced a draft bill to ban conversion practices in England and Wales. These practices aim to change someone's sexual orientation or gender identity, often using coercive or abusive methods. The proposed law would make it an…

A 16-year-old boy has been found not guilty of murdering nine-year-old Aria Thorpe in Somerset. The jury delivered its verdict after considering the evidence in the case. Aria died from a single stab wound. The trial was held at Bristol…

The United States will mark its 250th anniversary on 4 July 2026. As the country prepares to celebrate this milestone, we are seeking stories from individuals born on this significant date. Sharing a birthday with the US can be a…

Andy Haldane, director-general of the British Chambers of Commerce, has proposed restricting pension tax relief to savers who invest in UK-based assets. This "home bias" approach aims to direct more funding towards small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK.…

Russia used a tool developed by Israeli firm Cellebrite to extract data from the phone of opposition activist Andrei Pivovarov. This occurred months after Cellebrite had severed ties with Russia. Pivovarov was arrested in 2021 and his phone was seized…

California lawmakers are considering the Thrive Act, a bill aimed at addressing the mental health needs of young survivors of gun violence. Gun violence affects thousands of young people in the US each year, with many experiencing long-term psychological trauma.…

Ryanair has introduced a new family seating policy, allowing parents to reserve seats together with their children at no extra cost. This change comes after a UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation into the airline's seating practices. The CMA…