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Turkey's main opposition party, the Republican People's Party (CHP), has been dealt a significant blow after a court ruled to remove its leader, Özgür Özel. The decision annuls the 2023 leadership contest that saw Özel elected as chairman. This move…

Sarah Kellen, a former assistant to Jeffrey Epstein, testified before lawmakers, denying allegations that she was an accomplice to his crimes. Epstein, a convicted sex offender, was found dead in his prison cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal…

Tui has ended its sponsorship of the reality TV show Married at First Sight following allegations of sexual misconduct. The decision comes after a BBC Panorama investigation revealed claims by three women against their on-screen husbands. The women alleged they…

Philip Kraven, a veteran IT specialist in the oil industry, has passed away. Kraven began his career as a geophysicist, applying his knowledge of the Earth's physical properties to the search for oil and gas. He later transitioned into IT,…

Israel has deported foreign activists who attempted to sail to Gaza as part of a flotilla protest. The move follows widespread criticism of Israel's treatment of the detained protesters. A video posted online showed the activists being taunted by Israeli…

Senate Republicans are likely to reject a $1 billion funding plan for renovations to the White House ballroom, a project initiated by former President Donald Trump. The plan, which was part of a broader spending bill, has sparked concern among…

The UK government has released documents showing no evidence of formal security vetting when Prince Andrew was appointed as a trade envoy. This role gave him access to sensitive information and high-level business contacts. The documents were released in response…

WiseTech, an ASX-listed logistics software company, has begun implementing redundancies as part of its restructuring plan. The company announced in February that it would lay off almost 30% of its 7,000-strong workforce across 40 countries. Employees in China have reported…

One Nation remains the sole Australian party to question climate science, despite overwhelming evidence supporting its existence. Climate change denial has become increasingly untenable, yet the party continues to dispute it. Pauline Hanson's party has resorted to conspiracy theories, selective…

The Australian government's budget has introduced changes to trust taxation, prompting opposition criticism. The Coalition claims these changes constitute a 'death tax', a label experts consider misleading. Trusts are structures used to manage and distribute assets, often for tax purposes…

Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has announced his intention to run for parliament, seeking to reform Westminster politics. Burnham, a former Labour cabinet minister, has gained popularity for his leadership in Manchester. His decision to enter national politics is seen as…

Hungary's parliament is set to consider a draft amendment that would limit prime ministers to a maximum of eight years in office. The proposal, put forward by Péter Magyar, a member of the ruling Fidesz party, aims to introduce term…

BT's CEO has warned of potential smartphone price rises due to a global shortage of memory chips. The shortage is being driven by tech firms buying up large quantities of chips to power datacentres that support artificial intelligence. These datacentres…