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Ireland's parliament has voted to remove a mandatory three-day wait for women seeking abortion medication. The wait was introduced in 2018 as part of a draft law aimed at gaining support for a referendum to ban abortion. However, the referendum…

A dramatic rescue unfolded at a Louisiana beach when a driver, Jordan Matthew, saved a young boy and two women from a rip current. The incident occurred when the three tourists were swept away by the strong current. Matthew, who…

The Major Oak, a centuries-old tree in Sherwood Forest, has been a popular tourist destination for decades. This iconic tree, estimated to be around 800-1,100 years old, is steeped in legend and history, famously associated with the stories of Robin…

The Bank of England is set to announce its latest interest rate decision at noon today. Economists widely expect the central bank to leave interest rates unchanged. This decision comes as the UK jobs report was released, providing insight into…

Drax, the UK-based energy generator, has been cleared by regulators following an investigation into its sourcing of wood pellets. The company uses wood pellets as a sustainable alternative to coal in its power stations. Regulators had been examining whether Drax…

Gina Rinehart, Australia's richest person, has proposed giving Elon Musk islands to facilitate satellite launches into space. This suggestion was made at a recent summit, where Rinehart outlined her vision for Australia's economic development. She believes providing Musk with access…

The increasing integration of artificial intelligence in companies is expected to lead to a significant shift in the job market. As AI takes over routine and repetitive tasks, many firms are likely to reduce their workforce, opting instead to hire…

Cambridge University is commemorating the 'father of natural history', John Ray, by recreating his 336-year-old garden. Ray, a 17th-century botanist, coined terms such as 'petal' and 'pollen' and was a tutor at Cambridge. He created his first garden while at…

The Australian government has announced capital gains tax exemptions for small businesses, following weeks of criticism from industry groups. Prime Minister's move aims to alleviate financial pressures on small businesses. The exemptions will apply to businesses with annual turnover of…

The Labour Party has dropped plans to ban private equity firms from running social care services. Former minister Wes Streeting had proposed the ban, citing concerns over the impact of private equity ownership on care quality. Streeting accused his party…

Switzerland's recent referendum on capping the country's population at 10 million has been rejected by voters. The proposal, which aimed to limit immigration, garnered significant attention due to its potential implications on the country's economy and social landscape. Switzerland's population…

A major oil refinery in Moscow is on fire following a drone strike attributed to Ukraine. The refinery, located on the outskirts of the Russian capital, has sent flames and smoke billowing into the air. Moscow's mayor claims that approximately…

Dubai's property market has experienced a significant decline since the start of the Middle East war. Sales have dropped 19% in May compared to the previous month, with luxury villa sellers forced to slash asking prices. The downturn has resulted…

Ukraine is strengthening its northern defences due to concerns that Belarus may be drawn into the conflict. Belarus, a close ally of Russia, has been increasing its military cooperation with Moscow. Kyiv's move is a precautionary measure amid fears that…