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Nauru, a small Pacific island nation, is considering a name change to Naoero, its Indigenous name. This move is part of the country's efforts to distance itself from its colonial past. Nauru was a German colony from 1888 to 1914,…

Northern Ireland police deployed a water cannon to disperse a crowd of approximately 300 people in a riotous disturbance. The incident occurred near a hotel that has been hosting migrants. Rioters had set a truck on fire and were reportedly…

The Australian government has announced plans to increase funding for arthritis research, allocating $100m to support new studies and treatments. This move aims to improve the lives of millions of Australians affected by the condition. Arthritis is a significant health…

Federal prosecutors have unsealed an indictment against pro-Palestinian activists accused of waging an intimidation campaign against University of Michigan officials. The activists allegedly sought to force the school to cut financial ties to Israel. The indictment charges six individuals with…

The UK government has declined to take action against Elon Musk's social media platform, X, over posts that incited violence in Belfast. These posts were reported to have promoted sectarian violence in the city. The government's decision means that any…

Misty Roberts, the former mayor of a small town in Louisiana, has been sentenced to 90 days in jail for the rape of a 16-year-old boy. Roberts, 44, was convicted of two felonies, including statutory rape. The sentence is significantly…

FBI agents have conducted a search of a southern California facility where a chemical incident occurred in May. The incident involved an overheated chemical tank that prompted the evacuation of 50,000 nearby residents. Authorities feared an explosion could occur, posing…

Keir Starmer's team is preparing for a potential leadership contest with Andy Burnham. Sources close to the Labour leader indicate that his aides are 'war-gaming' scenarios in anticipation of a challenge. This comes as speculation mounts about Starmer's future, despite…

Reform UK leader Richard Tice has declined to answer questions about a £5 million donation to the party. This lack of transparency has sparked controversy and raised concerns about the party's funding. The issue has led to several high-profile speakers…

Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated, with both sides exchanging fire overnight. US President Donald Trump has vowed to launch fresh strikes against Iran, accusing the country of "playing us for suckers". This development comes a day after…

UK universities minister Lucy Rigby has defended changes to student loans amid growing criticism. The government plans to increase the repayment period for existing loans from 30 to 40 years. Rigby argues that the heavily subsidised system gives the government…

Recent primary elections in four states have yielded mixed results for the two major US parties. Democrats in Maine have rallied behind Jared Golden's challenger, Craig Platner, in the state's 2nd Congressional District. This development comes as former President Donald…

US President Donald Trump's efforts to shape the narrative on Iran have been inconsistent and unreliable. Trump has repeatedly threatened military action against Iran, only to backtrack and pursue diplomatic channels. This cycle of escalation and detente has become a…