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UK forces have boarded a sanctioned Russian oil tanker in the English Channel, a first-time incident. The operation was carried out by British armed forces in the early hours of Sunday morning. The tanker is part of Russia's shadow fleet,…

The International Committee of the Red Cross warns that thousands of people buried under rubble in Gaza may never be identified. Recovery efforts are progressing slowly due to the scale of destruction and ongoing conflict. As time passes, the likelihood…

NHS staff are spending significant time debunking false information about food supplements, a cancer charity has revealed. The charity reports that clinicians now routinely address misinformation gleaned from social media. This trend is concerning, as it diverts healthcare professionals' attention…

Tom Honeyands, host of YouTube channel 'The Tech Chap', has lost £70,000 to scammers after falling victim to a simple phone call. The tech expert was targeted by fraudsters who used information he had shared on social media to gain…

The Dutch town of Houten is introducing a 12mph speed limit on its bike lanes. This trial aims to reduce accidents and improve safety, particularly with the growing number of e-bikes on the roads. The Netherlands is renowned for its…

A shark attack occurred at Coogee Beach in Australia, a popular destination for swimmers and tourists. The incident involved a swimmer being bitten by a shark, believed to be a white shark. This species is rarely seen at Coogee, differing…

New South Wales authorities have lifted a drone ban over a Sydney beach where a shark attack occurred. The ban was initially put in place to allow rescue operations to proceed without interference. A person was bitten by a shark…

The Australian government's proposed changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) have sparked opposition from Labor and the Greens. Mark Butler, the shadow health minister, has warned the Coalition against using NDIS cuts as a bargaining chip in negotiations.…

US President Trump is set to hold bilateral meetings with leaders from Qatar, the UAE, and India at the G7 summit. Notably, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is not on the list for a bilateral meeting with Trump. This development comes as…

US President Donald Trump has stated that Iran no longer wants to develop a nuclear weapon, fueling hopes for a potential peace deal. This development comes after weeks of intermittent negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Both sides have expressed increasing…

A massive fire at a 1 million-square-foot Medline warehouse in Tracy, California, has entered its third day. The warehouse, owned by medical supplier Medline, has been burning since Tuesday. Firefighters are struggling to contain the blaze due to its size…

The UK government is proposing to update its healthy eating guidelines, which could lead to certain breakfast cereals being reclassified as junk food. Bran flakes, a popular breakfast option, may fall under this category due to its high sugar content.…

Tommy Robinson, a far-right activist, was detained at Heathrow Airport under counter-terrorism laws. Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has been a prominent figure in British right-wing circles. His detention comes amid rising racial tensions in the UK. Robinson…