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Labor MP Ed Husic has been hospitalized with fractures and concussion following a car accident on a Sydney motorway. The incident occurred on Tuesday. Husic, who represents the New South Wales seat of Chifley, will take a short period of…

Google's AI team is undergoing a significant restructuring as Demis Hassabis, chief executive of DeepMind, steps down. Hassabis co-founded DeepMind, a leading AI research organization, in 2010. Google acquired the company in 2014. His departure is part of a larger…

The White House has confirmed plans to build a new helipad to accommodate the upcoming supersized Marine One helicopter. The current helipad has been in use since 1976. The new helipad is necessary due to the larger size of the…

The Trump team is seeking to block a court order that would grant the BBC access to the former president's financial records. This move comes as part of a $10bn lawsuit filed by Trump against the broadcaster. The lawsuit claims…

Australia's first home buyers' scheme has taken an unexpected turn, with many properties purchased under the 5% deposit program being turned into investment rentals. The scheme, designed to help low-deposit buyers enter the market, has seen a significant number of…

Thomas Smith has won the Republican primary for Michigan's eighth district, despite withdrawing from the race last month. Smith's name remained on the ballot and he garnered enough votes to defeat his opponents. The seat is currently held by a…

UK Health Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that the National Health Service (NHS) must prepare for increased pressure during the summer months due to rising temperatures. Global heating is expected to lead to more frequent and severe heatwaves, resulting in…

The UK's National Health Service has been instructed to prepare for extreme weather conditions as global heating intensifies. Rising temperatures pose significant challenges to various public services, including healthcare, transport, and agriculture. The NHS is taking measures to mitigate the…

The US Senate has confirmed Erica Schwartz as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Schwartz, a veteran public health official, was nominated by President Trump to lead the top US public health agency. The…

Cambridge University's sociology professor Jason Arday has resigned from his position. The decision comes after the university launched an investigation into his qualifications and career. Arday faced accusations of plagiarism, prompting the university to review his work and credentials. He…

A federal judge has indicated that Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal may be dismissed. The lawsuit, filed by Trump, also names Rupert Murdoch and other defendants. The case centers on a 2021 Wall Street Journal editorial…

Iran and Oman have agreed on the coordinates of a route through the Strait of Hormuz, the Iranian foreign ministry announced. The joint announcement comes as tensions remain high in the region. The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial waterway,…

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is auctioning off its last MetroCard machines as New York City transitions to a contactless fare payment system. These machines, weighing up to 1,050lb, are being sold to make way for newer technology. The MTA has…

Top Democrats have put aside their reservations and thrown their support behind Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive candidate. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand issued a joint statement expressing their endorsement. El-Sayed's candidacy has sparked both enthusiasm and concern within the party…