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Anthony Kasozi, a seasoned leadership coach, has passed away. Kasozi had a distinguished career, working with prominent firms such as PwC and Ashridge. His expertise in leadership development and coaching was highly regarded in the industry. Prior to setting up…

EasyJet has agreed to a £5bn takeover by US investment firm Castlelake. The deal follows several rejected offers and will see the UK's biggest low-cost carrier taken private. EasyJet's board has unanimously recommended the offer, which values the company at…

The FBI has seized over 600 drones flying over World Cup games in US cities. The seizures occurred across all 11 US host cities since the tournament began. Drones were found in restricted airspace, prompting concerns over safety and security.…

Britain's medieval heritage is a treasure trove of richly woven tapestries, beyond the famous Bayeux tapestry. Readers have responded to an article by Jonathan Jones, highlighting other notable works of medieval art. The Opus Anglicanum, a type of embroidery, is…

UK Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has intervened in a planning dispute involving Conservative MP Nigel Adams. Jenrick's decision has raised eyebrows due to his past involvement in a similar controversy. In 2020, he overruled council planners to approve a development…

Gaza's musicians have reopened the city's conservatory, which was severely damaged in recent conflicts. The conservatory, now operating in tents, aims to provide music classes to local residents. Many instruments were destroyed in the bombings, but teachers are determined to…

Spectacle Island, a Sydney Harbour landmark, is being sold after being off-limits to the public for over a century. The island is one of 67 Defence-owned properties slated for sale. Its heritage-listed buildings, described as 'falling down', require significant restoration.…

Australia's largest superannuation fund, AustralianSuper, has reversed its stance on coal investments. The fund had sold its shares in Whitehaven Coal in 2020, citing climate change concerns and a commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. However, AustralianSuper now…

The New South Wales government's pledge to restore the Murray-Darling rivers is under scrutiny amid concerns over mass fish deaths. Graziers and local communities are worried about the lack of progress in improving water flows. The Murray-Darling Basin is a…

Iran has increased its military presence in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane, amid heightened tensions in the region. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued warnings to ships passing through the strait, forcing some to turn…

Former US President Donald Trump has amassed a $2 billion fortune since leaving office, largely through fundraising and merchandising efforts. This windfall has sparked concerns about the growing trend of politicians leveraging their public profiles for personal gain. Trump's success…

Prof Simon Baron-Cohen, a leading autism researcher, has distanced himself from the "extreme male brain" theory of autism he previously advocated. This theory suggested that autistic individuals have an overdeveloped "male" brain, characterized by strong systemizing skills but weak empathizing…

UK education experts warn that reducing language courses at universities threatens social mobility, particularly for working-class pupils. Language exam entries have been declining, with a notable drop in entries for French and German. This trend is concerning, as language skills…

Protests against two Democratic lawmakers, California state senator Scott Wiener and New York congressman Dan Goldman, have sparked debate about tactics and highlighted the Israel-Palestine conflict's growing role in US elections. The incidents involved demonstrations against the politicians' stances on…