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UK Labour leader Keir Starmer has pledged to impose new sanctions on Russia if his party comes to power. He made the commitment during a speech at the G7 summit, where he reiterated support for Ukraine. Starmer stated that a…

Alaska's elections chief has ruled that a former teacher named Dan Sullivan cannot run against the incumbent US Senator Dan Sullivan in the upcoming election. The decision was made due to concerns that the similar names would confuse or mislead…

Australian police will investigate allegations made by Gaza flotilla activist Mick Palmer, who claims he was assaulted by Israeli forces in 2010. Palmer's case has been reopened following a review of new evidence. Separately, the Victorian government is set to…

A Guardian Australia investigation has raised concerns about the lack of an inquest into the death of Baby Justin, a two-year-old boy who died in 2018. The case remains unsolved, with no one held accountable for his death. Baby Justin's…

Eric Trump, son of President Donald Trump, has denied allegations of cheating related to UFC fights held at the White House. The allegations stem from screenshots that appear to show him asking UFC analyst Daniel Cormier for information about upcoming…

Jamie Varley, a UK man, has been convicted of abusing and murdering his 23-month-old adopted son, Preston Davey. Varley presented himself in court as a loving father, but the prosecution painted a different picture. They alleged he used the child…

Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis faced questions from MPs regarding the seizure of a Russian oil tanker. The vessel was tracked by UK authorities for several days prior to its detention. Opposition MPs have suggested the timing of the seizure may…

US President Donald Trump has announced a peace deal between the US and Iran, stating that all terms have been agreed upon. The agreement reportedly includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane, from Friday. Trump…

The US and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire, bringing a temporary halt to hostilities. This development follows weeks of escalating tensions between the two nations. The ceasefire is seen as a welcome respite, but analysts warn that lasting peace…

Chris Elliot, a patient at Cheltenham General Hospital, died after being exposed to a lethal dose of bacteria while showering during his chemotherapy treatment. Gloucestershire NHS trust has admitted liability for his death. An investigation found that the shower head…

Raphaël Dubois has written to explain the reasoning behind humans' tendency to walk anticlockwise. This phenomenon was recently highlighted in a report on experiments demonstrating a left-turn bias among humans. Dubois attributes this behavior to the fact that most people…

A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent was struck by a car in New Jersey, prompting the agent to open fire at the vehicle. The incident occurred in Stafford Township, where the agent was conducting an operation. The car…

A plane crash in Butler, Missouri, has claimed the lives of 12 people, including 11 skydivers and a pilot. The aircraft, operated by Skydive Kansas City, was taking off on Sunday when the incident occurred. The cause of the crash…