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Fujitsu's chairman, Masami Yamamoto, has resigned due to allegations of "woman-related inappropriate conduct". The Japanese technology company is currently embroiled in a dispute with the UK government over its role in the Post Office IT scandal. Fujitsu supplied the faulty…

Andy Burnham is expected to win the Makerfield byelection, sparking speculation about his potential cabinet lineup if he were to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader. Burnham allies are already jostling for position, with some urging party members to "learn…

Oklahoma voters are heading to the polls to choose a new US senator and governor in a crowded primary election. The state's senior senator, Jim Inhofe, is retiring, leaving a vacant seat. The Republican primary for the Senate seat is…

US President Donald Trump has launched a multi-pronged attack on voting rights, sparking alarm among experts. Election denialists have been installed in key positions, enabling the implementation of measures to alter voting rules. These changes aim to restrict access to…

The US student debt repayment system is undergoing significant changes. Borrowers will face stricter payment timelines following the end of the Biden-era Save repayment plan. This plan, which allowed for more flexible repayment terms, was terminated by the Trump administration.…

Punjab police in Pakistan have faced criticism after a 9-year-old Australian girl, Hania Ahmed, was fatally shot during a police operation. Hania was visiting her family in Chakwal when police opened fire on suspected robbers, also targeting her family's vehicle.…

Luigi Mangione is set to appear in a New York state court in connection with the 2024 killing of healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione has pleaded not guilty to both federal and state charges related to the case. The federal…

The United States has intensified its airstrikes in Somalia as part of its campaign against al-Shabaab, a militant group affiliated with al-Qaeda. The group has been active in the country since 2006 and has been responsible for numerous attacks on…

Donald Trump is under pressure to condemn UFC fighter Josh Hokit for making a disparaging comment about Michelle Obama. Hokit's remark was made after a recent match at the White House, where he was a guest. The comment sparked widespread…

US Senator JD Vance has described the recent US-Iran deal as 'very general', indicating that many details still need to be negotiated. The deal aims to ease tensions between the two countries, which have been strained for decades. Vance's comments…

Japan's central bank has raised interest rates to their highest level since 1995, aiming to curb inflation fueled by rising energy costs and global instability, including the conflict in the Middle East. The move marks a significant shift in Japan's…

Victoria and NSW police have arrested two individuals as part of their investigation into the movements of Dezi Freeman, the man who shot and killed two police officers in Porepunkah. Freeman's actions on June 29 led to a large-scale manhunt.…

Thames Water's proposed £10bn rescue deal has hit a roadblock after the government expressed objections. Environment secretary, Therese Coffey, has reportedly raised concerns that customers would face an undue burden under the plan. The move brings nationalisation of the company…