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China has conducted a missile test in the Pacific, prompting criticism from neighboring countries. The Australian government expressed concern, stating that insufficient notice was given prior to the test. Taiwan's government has released details of the missile's path, which reportedly…

Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for the US Senate in Maine, has been accused of sexual assault by a woman. The allegation was reported by Politico, citing an interview with the accuser. Platner denies the claim, calling it "completely false"…

Andrea Shaw, an Idaho woman, has been charged with murder in connection with the deaths of her 18-month-old twin infants. The twins died in May last year. Shaw had previously claimed that the twins' deaths were caused by vaccines. She…

Consultant doctors in England have voted in favor of striking over pay and working conditions. The British Medical Association (BMA) announced the result, which gives a year-long mandate for industrial action. The decision follows a recent dispute between the NHS…

Prosecutors have begun presenting their case against Tyler Robinson, the 23-year-old man accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk in 2025. Robinson faces charges of first-degree murder and could face the death penalty if convicted. The case is being closely watched…

England's World Cup win has led to an estimated 300,000 pupils being absent from school. The initial figures, which are yet to be confirmed by the Department for Education (DfE), suggest a significant number of students stayed home following the…

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has intervened to oppose a Fifa proposal that would have changed the kick-off time of England's World Cup matches. The plan, reportedly intended to benefit Mexican television audiences, would have shifted England's matches to an…

The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Italy must compensate a woman who was told by a prosecutor that her rape allegations were 'normal'. The court found that the prosecutor's remarks perpetuated sexist stereotypes and downplayed the severity…

Australia's first home deposit scheme, which allows borrowers to purchase a home with a 5% deposit, has seen increased participation from higher-earning individuals. Some borrowers in the scheme are earning over $200,000 annually. The scheme, introduced by the Labor government,…

US President Trump has rung the New York Stock Exchange bell to mark the first trading day for 'Trump accounts', a new initiative aimed at promoting financial literacy among children. The president participated in the ceremony remotely from the White…

UK charity Friends of Yeshivat Shavei Hevron has provided nearly £200,000 in funding to a school in Hebron, a city in the West Bank, between 2019 and 2024. Hebron is a flashpoint in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with Israel accused of…

Haircut 100's hit single Fantastic Day was a pivotal moment in the band's career, securing them a record deal. However, lead vocalist Nick Heyward has revealed he was not a fan of the final version. The song underwent significant changes…

Hussam Abu Safiya, a Gaza doctor, has been held in an Israeli jail for 18 months without charge or trial. His lawyer reports that Abu Safiya's physical condition has deteriorated significantly, rendering him almost unrecognisable. The doctor's detention has raised…