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The annual ARC conference, dubbed the 'anti-woke Davos', recently took place, featuring hard-right figures from around the world. UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband was a target of criticism, with Conservative MP Kemi Badenoch labeling him a 'villain'. Badenoch's remarks were…

Canadian police are warning of possible copycat attacks after a deadly shootout in Montreal left three people dead. The gunman, who also died, had written a manifesto with themes similar to the "incel" movement, which advocates for violence against women.…

HMRC has introduced a 22% tax on cash interest held in stocks and shares Isas, affecting investors who hold cash within these accounts. This change aims to prevent tax avoidance by individuals using Isas to earn tax-free interest on cash.…

The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has publicly denounced Jeffrey Donaldson, its former leader, following his conviction for child sexual offences. Donaldson, who led the party from 2008 to 2009, was found guilty of the charges and is awaiting sentencing. The…

US President Trump had planned to renovate the reflecting pool in Washington DC ahead of the 4 July holiday, which also marks America's 250th birthday. The pool, a popular tourist attraction, has been plagued by algae growth. Trump's goal was…

A Miami jury has acquitted George Pino, a prominent Florida real estate broker, of manslaughter and felony vessel homicide charges. Pino was accused of causing a fatal boat crash in 2019. The incident occurred when Pino's boat collided with another…

A Texas court has sentenced two anti-ICE protesters to at least 50 years in prison on terrorism charges. The protesters, identified as members of the anarchist collective, were accused of firebombing a federal immigration detention center in 2019. The case…

German Minister of Labour Hubertus Heil and Chancellor Olaf Scholz's ally, Friedrich Merz, have endorsed plans to increase Germany's retirement age to 70. The proposal, put forth by a government-appointed commission, suggests a gradual rise in the retirement age by…

A major incident has been declared in west Wales following a bus crash on the outskirts of Kidwelly. The collision occurred on a roundabout, resulting in the bus flipping onto its side. Emergency services are at the scene, with multiple…

Chilean court convicts three former Pinochet agents in 1976 car bomb attack Three former agents of Augusto Pinochet's secret police have been convicted in Chile for their role in a 1976 car bomb attack in Washington DC. The attack killed…

The Australian federal government has identified over 150 native and unique bird species, including swift parrots and black swans, as being at 'very high risk' if bird flu were to spread in the country. Ten mammal species, such as the…

Hundreds of schools in England and Wales will close due to the ongoing heatwave. Teaching unions have warned that high temperatures pose a risk to students' health and safety. The National Education Union and National Association of Head Teachers have…

US stocks with significant artificial intelligence exposure have plummeted, sparking a global market sell-off. The Dow Jones and S&P 500 indices fell sharply, with tech stocks leading the decline. Investors are reassessing the lofty valuations of AI-focused companies, citing concerns…