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US Senators have expressed concern over the Trump administration's website Moms.gov, which promotes anti-abortion facilities. The website is described as a resource for 'new and expecting mothers', but lawmakers argue it poses health and safety risks. A group of senators…

Scientists have successfully used artificial intelligence to decipher text on a papyrus scroll that was severely damaged during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The scroll, which was charred and brittle, was previously unable to be unrolled due…

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's resignation has led to a change in leadership, with Keir Starmer now set to become the new Prime Minister. Traditionally, outgoing leaders receive kind words from their successors and opponents alike. However, Conservative leader Kemi…

The Daily Show host Josh Johnson recently commented on the controversy surrounding the reflecting pool in Washington D.C.'s National Mall. The pool had turned a bright green color, prompting comparisons to a giant glass of Kool-Aid. Johnson jokingly referred to…

Labour leader Andy Burnham has appointed James Purnell as his chief of staff, sparking controversy among party members. Purnell previously served as the chief executive of Flint Global, a consulting firm that advised major corporations such as BP, Apple, and…

The UK has recorded its hottest June day, with a temperature of 35.7C recorded in Surrey. This surpasses the previous record of 35.6C, set in 1976 and matched in 2018. The new high also beats the 1957 record of 35.5C.…

Heidesee lake in Halle, Germany, has introduced a policy banning non-German speakers due to repeated instances of visitors disregarding rules and lifeguards' instructions. The lake's management cites safety concerns as the primary reason for the ban. Previously, visitors who did…

BT's pension scheme has incurred a £300m loss on its stake in Thames Water. The loss stems from a decision to write off the scheme's 8.7% equity stake in the water company. Thames Water is moving closer to nationalisation due…

The European Union has continued to evolve and strengthen its institutions since the UK's Brexit referendum in 2016. The EU has implemented significant reforms, including a unified coronavirus recovery fund and increased cooperation on defense and migration. Meanwhile, the UK…

Bosniaks are embracing the historic lily flag as their national soccer team competes in the World Cup. The lily emblem, a symbol of medieval Bosnia, is being displayed alongside the current flag, which was imposed by the international community after…

Bahrain Mujagata, 21, has become London's youngest licensed black-cab driver. He achieved this feat after passing the notoriously difficult Knowledge of London exam, which requires drivers to memorize thousands of streets and landmarks. Mujagata balances his driving work with university…

Gracie, a giraffe known for her tendency to wander, has been found safe after a search effort in a US community. The local sheriff's office had appealed for public assistance in locating Gracie, describing her distinctive rounded ears to distinguish…

The 2016 Brexit referendum exposed deep divisions within the UK, with families and friends often finding themselves on opposite sides of the debate. Remain voters have shared their experiences of navigating these rifts, revealing the lasting impact on their relationships.…

A woman and her accomplice have admitted to manslaughter charges after poisoning two men in Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire. The pair targeted their victims by posing as a sex worker, with the woman arranging to meet the men. Once with the…