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UK summer job listings have seen a significant increase, driven by a busy calendar of sports and music events. The hospitality and tourism sector has experienced a notable boost, with exceptionally warm weather also contributing to the rise. Industry trackers…

A head-on collision on the M9 motorway in County Kildare, Ireland, has resulted in the deaths of five teenagers. The incident occurred when a car driven on the wrong side of the motorway collided with another vehicle. Four other people…

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has launched his bid for a historic fourth term in office. Lula, 80, aims to prevent the return of far-right politicians to power. He faces a challenge from Flávio Bolsonaro, son of jailed…

A large wildfire in south Wales has been burning for several days, with emergency services and the military working to contain the blaze. The fire, located near Blaenavon, has proven difficult to control due to strong winds and dry conditions.…

US Senator Ruben Gallego has expressed concern over the prolonged deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln, an aircraft carrier that has been at sea for months. The Democrat from Arizona described the situation as a "deep problem" that raises wellbeing…

US Attorney General Todd Blanche has declined to pledge independence from the White House, citing the need for collaboration with the administration. This decision comes amid concerns that former President Donald Trump exerted undue influence over the Department of Justice.…

Moscow reports at least six people have been killed in a Ukrainian drone attack on Russian territory. The attack, which may be Ukraine's largest of the war, targeted several locations, including a warehouse near the Russian capital. Fires broke out…

The UK government is set to recommend a significant expansion of onsite internships for young people with special needs. This proposal is part of a government review led by former minister Alan Milburn, aimed at addressing the youth jobs crisis.…

A 19-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with a shooting at Virginia State University that left five people injured. The suspect, who is not a student at the university, was found hiding in a dorm closet. Authorities took the…

Olga Soffer, a renowned professor of anthropology, has passed away. Her research focused on the role of women in prehistoric societies, particularly in the execution of crafts 40,000 years ago. Soffer's work challenged traditional views of early human societies, highlighting…

Nazi artefacts continue to be sold online in Australia, despite a national ban on the trade. The prohibition, introduced several years ago, aims to prevent the dissemination of hate symbols and ideologies. However, some sellers claim that exemptions to the…

Australian health experts are concerned that US-style vaccine scepticism is gaining traction in the country. New data shows a 3% decline in one-year-olds fully immunised against hepatitis B, continuing a downward trend. This decrease has experts worried, as high vaccination…

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been quietly securing key legislative victories amidst the recent controversy surrounding a viral video of a politician handling a melon. Several significant bills are set to pass, including reforms to the National Disability Insurance…