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Britain is experiencing poor air quality due to particle pollution from global wildfires. Scientists have found that 10% of the UK's particle pollution comes from these international blazes. This phenomenon is not unique to the UK, as global wind patterns…

Afghanistan's Taliban rule has led to a surge in femicides, with men increasingly empowered to commit these crimes with impunity. An investigation into 231 cases of women being killed reveals a dire situation where perpetrators often face no punishment. The…

Australia's Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has confirmed that Immigration Minister Tony Burke's speech on the government's new immigration policy is still scheduled to proceed. The speech is expected to outline key aspects of Labor's revised approach to immigration, which…

US airline workers are increasingly refusing to assist federal agents in identifying and detaining migrants, amid a significant expansion of immigration enforcement at airports. The Trump administration aims to make 2,000 daily arrests, putting pressure on airlines and their employees…

The UK government has pledged to prevent local councils from restricting standing in pubs. Westminster council's draft licensing policy proposes banning 'vertical drinking', where customers order at the bar. This move aims to reduce noise and disorder in the area.…

Violence erupted in Thetford, Norfolk, over two nights as protests against asylum plans turned ugly. Two men have been arrested in connection with the unrest, which saw homes of people believed to be asylum seekers attacked. Norfolk police officers were…

Scientists have successfully created the first viruses designed entirely by artificial intelligence, sparking both excitement and concern. This breakthrough has potential applications in the development of new medicines, such as tailored vaccines and therapies. The AI system used machine learning…