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Rape has a profound and lasting impact on survivors, but describing it as an experience that inevitably "ruins" lives or prevents healing can be unhelpful. This language can perpetuate negative stereotypes and create unrealistic expectations about recovery. Many survivors of…

Israel has taken control of Beaufort Castle, a historic fort in southern Lebanon, for the first time in 26 years. The move is seen as a demonstration of Israel's military capabilities. Beaufort Castle has strategic importance, offering a commanding view…

Vickrum Digwa, 23, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 18-year-old student Henry Nowak. The fatal stabbing occurred in Southampton, with Digwa using a knife engraved with a religious phrase. Nowak, a student at the time, died…

US Senate Democrats plan to challenge a $1.8 billion fund included in the recent government spending bill, which they claim is a "Maga slush fund" for former President Donald Trump. The fund, intended for anti-weaponization efforts, has raised concerns among…

Peter Garrett, a former Australian Labor minister, has been appointed to head an independent inquiry into the Aukus submarine pact. The community-based investigation aims to examine the implications of the pact on Australia's security, economy, and international relations. Garrett, who…

Australia's anti-abortion movement is gaining momentum, buoyed by the rising popularity of Pauline Hanson's One Nation party. The party's growing support has emboldened a network of activists seeking to restrict reproductive rights. One Nation's stance on social issues, including abortion,…

Australia's property market may experience a decline in prices, but experts attribute this trend to decades of policy failure rather than the recent budget. The country's housing market has long been driven by tax-enhanced speculation, with investors prioritizing potential gains…

The Australian government faces a potentially challenging week as the Senate estimates hearings resume. Labor's budget measures will be under scrutiny, with the Coalition seeking to capitalize on contentious issues. The opposition will need to ask targeted questions to effectively…

Protesters gathered outside the Delaney Hall ICE facility in Newark, New Jersey, resulting in multiple arrests. The arrests occurred when demonstrators defied a curfew, with dozens taken into custody. Tensions have been escalating at the facility due to ongoing hunger…

Australia's billionaires have seen their collective wealth increase by $25.7 billion over the past year, with 178 individuals now holding this status. This growth in wealth contrasts with the 3.7 million Australians living in poverty. Oxfam's analysis reveals that the…

Silicon Valley tech billionaires are investing heavily in California state races, with Google co-founder Sergey Brin spending $66m to oppose a proposed billionaire tax. This level of spending is unprecedented and reflects the tech industry's growing concern about its political…

The Bluetones' 1996 single Slight Return peaked at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart. Lead vocalist Mark Morriss recalls receiving the news while doing laundry. Morriss did not have a washing machine at the time and was at a…

A recent clinical trial involving 410 cancer survivors in the US has found that yoga can reduce anxiety and insomnia in people living with cancer. The study, the first of its kind, also reported reductions in distress and fatigue. Cancer…