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Paxton has won the Republican nomination for a Texas Senate seat, defeating incumbent John Cornyn. Paxton secured the nomination after a runoff election. He has praised Donald Trump's endorsement as the "most powerful force in politics". Trump had endorsed Paxton…

Former BP chair Albert Manifold has disputed the oil company's claims of poor conduct, stating he was removed from his position without warning. Manifold's departure was announced by BP, citing unacceptable behavior. However, Manifold denies these allegations, saying he will…

Humza Yousaf, former Scottish first minister, has expressed hope that Peter Murrell receives a "hefty" sentence for embezzlement. Murrell, the former chief executive of the Scottish National Party, pleaded guilty to stealing £400,000 from the party. Yousaf stated that the…

Ed Husic, the federal member for Chifley, has urged the Labor government to take a stronger stance on Israel's actions. He called for the establishment of a 'red line' that Israel must not cross, including its treatment of flotilla activists.…

Lebanon is experiencing intense bombardment by Israel, resulting in significant civilian casualties. Unicef reports that nearly 14 children are being killed daily. The ongoing conflict has raised concerns about suspected war crimes, with incidents occurring almost daily. The situation is…

Lord Howe Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site located about 600 kilometers northeast of Sydney, has seen a significant resurgence of invertebrates after a successful eradication program removed rats and mice from the island. The rodents, introduced over a century…

Spanish police have searched the headquarters of the ruling Socialist party in Madrid. The operation is part of a broader investigation into corruption and influence peddling. This comes as Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez faces growing pressure over separate allegations. The…

Calaminarian grassland, a rare habitat, has emerged in areas where lead mining has contaminated the soil over the past 1,000 years. This unique ecosystem supports plants such as pansies and pennycress that have adapted to thrive in toxic conditions. Heavy…

Israel has launched one of its heaviest bombing campaigns on Lebanon in weeks, straining a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. The strikes come amid heightened tensions in the region. A ceasefire had been in place, but recent attacks have…

Millions of households in the UK will see their energy bills rise by over £200 a year. Ofgem, the energy regulator, has increased the price cap on default energy tariffs. This change will affect around 22 million households. The new…

The Nursing and Midwifery Council has acknowledged a significant failure in its regulatory processes, allowing nurses and midwives who should have been banned to continue working in the UK for the past 12 years. This lapse occurred due to the…

Europe is experiencing unseasonably high temperatures in May, with several capitals recording record-breaking heat. Madrid, Paris, London, Dublin, and Berlin are among the cities affected. Residents and tourists alike are struggling to cope with the heat, which is expected to…

Australia's Minister for Social Services, Amanda Rishworth, has announced reforms to the jobseeker program, ending the requirement for jobseekers to submit multiple job applications per month. This change aims to reduce the burden on jobseekers and focus on more meaningful…

Gina Rinehart has acquired a 10% stake in Southern Cross Media, owner of the Seven network, through a $26 million deal. The purchase was made possible with the assistance of media executive Bruce McWilliam. Rinehart, a mining billionaire, has previously…