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UK manufacturers and unions are warning that high electricity prices are threatening the viability of industries. Make UK and the Trades Union Congress (TUC) are calling on the government to develop a comprehensive strategy to reduce energy costs. The warnings…

President Donald Trump hosted a UFC event on the White House lawn, a rare occurrence. The event was intended to showcase Trump's support for the mixed martial arts organization. However, the gathering was marred by chants from attendees targeting former…

The Catholic church has faced criticism for its handling of Anthony Odiong, a priest accused of preying on female congregants. An inquiry by the Guardian has shed light on the church's response to allegations against Odiong. Reports of Odiong's misconduct…

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (Daca) program, established in 2012, allows certain undocumented immigrants who arrived in the US as minors to remain in the country without fear of deportation. Under the program, recipients, often referred to as 'Dreamers',…

The Catholic church was aware of allegations against Texas priest Anthony Odiong for years before taking action. Odiong was recently convicted of sexual assault. Women had come forward with allegations of abuse, yet church officials extended his temporary term. This…

UK Prime Minister has announced plans to ban social media for children under 16. The ban aims to address concerns that social media is negatively impacting children's mental health and safety. This decision follows growing concerns about the effects of…

EU leaders are convening an emergency meeting to address the escalating situation in Ukraine. Recent strikes have resulted in significant damage and loss of life, including an attack on a Unesco-listed religious site in Kyiv. The meeting comes as G7…

A heatwave is expected to sweep across Europe, driven by a mass of hot air from the Sahara Desert. Temperatures are forecast to rise significantly, with some areas potentially reaching record highs. This heatwave is not unusual for the region,…

Mike Ashley's Frasers Group has made a £166m offer to acquire the remaining 77.1% of shares in Australian shoe company Accent Group. Frasers already holds a significant stake in Accent. The bid follows Frasers' recent offer for German fashion brand…

UK investors lost over £220m to investment scams last year, a significant increase. The majority of these scams involved unregulated investments, such as gold, cryptocurrencies, and wine. Fraudsters are using advanced technology, including artificial intelligence, to carry out larger-scale scams.…

The United States and Iran have reached a peace deal, with details to be discussed at the upcoming G7 Summit in France. US President Donald Trump is scheduled to attend the summit, where French President Emmanuel Macron will facilitate talks…

Victoria has become the first state in Australia to restrict technology use in high school classrooms, limiting it to two hours a day. The policy aims to promote more traditional teaching methods and reduce distractions. Laptops and tablets have become…

A surprise peace deal between the US and Iran was announced overnight, following months of diplomatic efforts. The agreement aims to reduce tensions between the two nations, which have been heightened since 2018 when the US withdrew from the Joint…

Disabled people with lifelong conditions are being subjected to repeated assessments for Personal Independence Payments (Pip), a process deemed unnecessary by charities. Pip is a UK government benefit designed to support individuals with disabilities. The reassessments are intended to determine…