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China's Jingye Steel has requested compensation from the UK government over its 2020 takeover of British Steel. The company claims it was not adequately informed about the steelmaker's pension liabilities and environmental costs. British Steel was sold to Jingye Steel…

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris has strongly condemned recent riots in Belfast, labeling them "racist thuggery". The violence resulted in 12 police officers being injured. Heaton-Harris' comments come as tensions rise in the region. Hilary Benn, a Labour politician, also…

The US has launched a series of airstrikes against Iranian-backed militias in Syria and Iraq. These strikes mark a significant escalation of tensions between the US and Iran. The attacks come after a period of relative calm following a ceasefire…

Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley is calling for legislation to render stolen mobile phones useless, effectively turning them into "unusable bricks." This move aims to combat the rising issue of phone theft in the UK. Rowley has urged the…

Violent crime rates are decreasing globally, but hate crime incidents are on the rise. This trend raises concerns about the safety of shared public spaces. Many cities are experiencing a surge in hate-motivated attacks, often targeting minority groups. Experts attribute…

The recent stabbing in Belfast has exposed deep-seated tensions and grievances within the community. The incident has been seized upon by far-right groups and some politicians to fan anti-migrant sentiment. Social media platforms have also played a role in spreading…

Mitie, a major Home Office contractor, is investigating claims of racism and hate speech among its staff. Whistleblowers have come forward alleging that some employees have made offensive remarks or liked abusive social media posts. The company provides services such…

The United States has launched a second round of airstrikes on Iranian targets, escalating tensions in the Middle East. This comes after US President Donald Trump warned Iran that it would "pay the price" for stalled talks. Iran has responded…

Australia's Labor government is taking steps to regulate the growth of datacentres and artificial intelligence, aiming to avoid the environmental and social pitfalls of the country's resources boom. Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Jenny McAllister, acknowledged concerns over…

Orijol Rukaj, a prisoner who escaped while attending his brother's funeral, is believed to be in Melbourne, police say. Rukaj was on pallbearer duties at the funeral when he evaded corrections staff six weeks ago. He has been on the…

The Albanese government's plan to reform the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has sparked concerns among states and territories. A proposed change could see 240,000 people moved off the scheme, prompting warnings that some may be shifted into hospitals. State…

A French man is on trial for allegedly raping his partner after sedating her, with prosecutors revealing he had contact with Dominique Pelicot. Pelicot was jailed in 2019 for drugging his wife and inviting men to rape her. The accused…

Gareth Evans, former Labor foreign affairs minister, has strongly criticized Australia's decision to join the Aukus pact. Evans described the move as among Australia's worst foreign policy decisions. He expressed concern that the agreement relies heavily on the United States…

US President Donald Trump has ordered fresh strikes against Iran, following through on threats made after a US Apache helicopter was downed over the Strait of Hormuz. The helicopter was shot down on June 8, and Trump has blamed Iran…