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Labour MP Wes Streeting has proposed equalizing tax rates on income and capital gains as part of his pitch for the party leadership. This move aims to address perceived unfairness in the current system, where capital gains are often taxed…

Chancellor Rachel Reeves was heckled by a foul-mouthed Reform UK supporter during a visit to a factory. The individual shouted abuse at Reeves, prompting her to respond that good manners matter. The incident has sparked a mixed reaction from politicians.…

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has condemned a video posted by Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich, showing him verbally abusing bound activists. The activists were captured while attempting to sail an aid flotilla to Gaza. Wong described the footage as "appalling"…

Former Labour adviser Peter Hyman has criticized the current education system, stating it often fails to prepare students for the workforce. Hyman argues that schools can be a "pipeline" to joblessness for many young people. He believes the system prioritizes…

The Natural History Museum has launched a new exhibition, Jurassic Oceans, highlighting the diverse and often fearsome creatures that dominated the world's oceans during the Jurassic period, 200 million years ago. The exhibit features fossils of marine reptiles, including ichthyosaurs…

England's water supply is under threat, with peers warning of a potential shortage of 5 billion litres a day by 2055. The House of Lords has urged the government to take action on water usage and harvest rainfall more effectively.…

Spring is progressing in the Tamar Valley, with the beech foliage and cherry blossom that were prominent earlier now fading. Bluebells have reappeared, carpeting the woodland floor with their vibrant color. Ferns are also thriving, growing rapidly in the area.…

Queensland Olympics minister Tim Mander has been referred to the Australian Federal Police over allegations of incorrectly updating his electoral enrolment details. The referral comes amid growing pressure on Mander to address the claims. Mander's enrolment has been under scrutiny,…

Australia's unemployment rate has risen to 4.5%, up from 3.9% in the previous month. This surprise increase has sparked concerns that the labour market may be weakening. The Reserve Bank of Australia had been considering another interest rate hike at…

A former US Department of Justice prosecutor, Carmen Mercedes Lineberger, has been charged with mishandling sensitive documents. Lineberger is accused of sending a sealed report related to the Trump documents investigation, led by special counsel Jack Smith, to her personal…

The US has indicted Raúl Castro, the former president of Cuba, on multiple felony charges. Castro, 94, faces four counts of murder, among other charges. This move is likely to escalate tensions between the US and Cuba, which have been…

Everlee Wihongi, a New Zealand citizen, was detained at Los Angeles airport on 10 April. She had returned to the US from a family trip, but her re-entry was denied. Wihongi is now being held in Immigration and Customs Enforcement…

The UK's latest migration figures reveal a sharp drop in net migration, contradicting widespread public perception. Net migration has fallen to 173,000, down from 282,000 in the previous year. Despite this decline, a study suggests voters across parties believe migration…