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US President Donald Trump has warned Oman that it could face severe consequences if it does not "behave" regarding the Strait of Hormuz. The strait, located between Oman and Iran, is a critical waterway for international oil shipments. Trump's comments…

Former US President Donald Trump has refiled a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal. The lawsuit stems from a report published by the Journal regarding Trump's ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Trump's original lawsuit was…

The UK faces a potential annual loss of £125bn due to youth unemployment, a landmark report warns. Former Labour minister Alan Milburn authored the report, highlighting the economic and social costs of failing to address this issue. More than 1…

Australia's Treasury secretary has released modelling showing that 90% of young Australians will benefit from Labor's proposed tax reforms. The reforms include a $1,000 tax deduction, a $250 'working Australians tax offset', and changes to capital gains tax (CGT) and…

Alan Milburn, former UK minister for schools, has released the first part of his report on Neet (not in education, employment or training) young people. The report highlights the struggles of approximately 1 million young individuals in the UK who…

The south east of England is experiencing water supply disruptions due to warm weather. Prolonged dry spells have led to decreased water levels in reservoirs and rivers. As a result, households and businesses are facing water restrictions and supply issues.…

Geoffrey Dalton, a Victorian greyhound trainer, has escaped a ban despite one of his dogs testing positive for cocaine. The Victorian Racing Tribunal imposed a $1,000 fine on Dalton, citing a lack of evidence that he intentionally administered the substance.…

BP's boardroom turmoil has intensified as former chair Albert Manifold denies allegations of misconduct. Manifold was ousted from his position following an investigation into his behaviour. He claims reports about his conduct are "lies" and maintains he always tried to…

European Union foreign ministers are meeting to discuss the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Estonia's Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has warned against falling into a Russian "trap" by focusing on personalities rather than strategy. EU chief diplomat Josep Borrell…

US President Donald Trump has warned that he may have to 'finish the job' in the Middle East, amid ongoing tensions with Iran. The comments suggest a potential escalation of conflict between the two nations. Trump's remarks come after a…

The government-commissioned report on young people not in employment, education or training is set to be published today. Review chair Alan Milburn will release the report, which examines the challenges faced by young individuals outside of the workforce or education…

A federal court has ruled that pro-Israel activist Ofir Birenbaum made "misleading and deceptive" comments about Sydney's Cairo Takeaway restaurant. Birenbaum had previously settled with the restaurant after accusing it of boycotting Israeli products. The court found that Birenbaum's statements…

The Australian Border Force has declined to disclose the amount of a fine imposed on a US firm for security failures related to the country's immigration system. The firm, which provides services to the Australian government, was found to have…