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Feral horse numbers have increased significantly in Kosciuszko national park, following a pause in aerial culling. A recent survey found the population has surged, prompting concerns from conservationists. The park is home to a diverse range of native species, and…

The Democratic Party has released its 2024 election autopsy report, a post-mortem analysis of the party's performance in the last election. The report highlights significant shortcomings in spending, media strategy, and organizing efforts, which contributed to the party's defeat. It…

Former US President Donald Trump has endorsed reality TV star Spencer Pratt in the Los Angeles mayoral election. Trump described Pratt as a "big Maga person" in a post on social media. Pratt, known for his appearances on The Hills,…

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published an updated code of practice, providing guidance on the Equality Act 2010. This revision is particularly notable for its inclusion of guidance on single-sex spaces, a topic of ongoing debate. The…

The UK government has announced plans to introduce performance-related bonuses for senior civil servants. This move is part of a broader effort to reform the civil service, focusing on rewarding tangible results rather than just attendance or seniority. Senior staff…

The US supreme court has dismissed Alabama's bid to execute a man convicted of murder, upholding a lower court's ruling that he is intellectually disabled. The inmate, whose name has not been released, was sentenced to death for a murder…

Labour's potential leadership race has sparked intriguing developments, with Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting defying traditional left-right categorizations. Burnham, often seen as a figure of the party's left, has adopted a pragmatic stance on key issues. Meanwhile, Streeting, viewed as…

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has criticized the US ban on travellers from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan due to Ebola concerns. This ban, the organization argues, is not an effective…

Sarah Kellen, a former assistant to Jeffrey Epstein, testified before lawmakers, denying allegations that she was an accomplice to his crimes. Epstein, a convicted sex offender, was found dead in his prison cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal…

King Charles has conferred a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order (LVO) on James Roscoe, a diplomat who recently left his post at the British embassy in Washington. Roscoe had been serving as the chargé d'affaires, effectively the acting ambassador,…

Philip Kraven, a veteran IT specialist in the oil industry, has passed away. Kraven began his career as a geophysicist, applying his knowledge of the Earth's physical properties to the search for oil and gas. He later transitioned into IT,…

A Virginia judge has dismissed charges against Ebony Parker, an assistant principal accused of ignoring warnings about a six-year-old boy who shot and wounded his teacher in 2023. The shooting occurred at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Virginia. Parker…

Senate Republicans are likely to reject a $1 billion funding plan for renovations to the White House ballroom, a project initiated by former President Donald Trump. The plan, which was part of a broader spending bill, has sparked concern among…