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The US has indicted former Cuban president Raúl Castro, charging him with conspiracy to commit murder. The charges, filed in Miami, relate to the shooting down of two planes carrying Cuban exiles in 1996. The planes, operated by the anti-Castro…

UK Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has sparked criticism with her recent comments on fuel duty and sanctions. Badenoch's statements have raised concerns about her understanding of national and global politics. Fuel duty is a significant source of revenue for the…

Former minister Ashley Dalton, who has terminal cancer, is urging MPs not to reintroduce a bill on assisted dying. Dalton's comments come after a previous bill was rejected due to concerns over its provisions. The former minister had initially supported…

The NHS is facing a severe nurse shortage, with significant consequences for patient care. Former nurse Zoe Anderson attributes her decision to leave the health service to its inflexible working conditions. Anderson's experience is not unique, as many nurses have…

The mother of Nottingham killer Daniel Boulton, Celeste Calocane, has spoken out about the UK's mental health services. Her son was convicted of murdering a stranger in 2020. Calocane's comments highlight the struggles many families face in accessing adequate mental…

James Murdoch is set to acquire a 50% stake in Vox Media, a deal reportedly valued at $300 million. This significant investment marks the largest acquisition for Murdoch since his family resolved a dispute over control of their media holdings.…

The Australian Electoral Commission has rejected the White Australia group's bid to become a registered political party. The decision was made due to the group's refusal to disclose the identities of its members. Australian law requires political parties to provide…

UK researchers have conducted a trial on the use of immunotherapy to treat depression. Tocilizumab, a medication commonly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, was found to have potential benefits for patients with treatment-resistant depression. The trial, which involved a small…

Australia's housing market is expected to experience its first national decline in home values since 2022, following the latest budget announcement. Economists attribute this forecast to the Labor government's budget measures, which are seen as a brake on the market.…

Former Australian prime minister Paul Keating has criticized the Coalition and former leader John Howard over claims about the impact of capital gains tax (CGT) changes on the startup sector. Keating argues that the wealthy have benefited from a "distortion"…

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has faced criticism for issuing a $1,650 fine to a 97-year-old woman who failed to meet her tax obligations after her husband's death. The woman, who had previously relied on her husband to handle their…

Labor's proposed budget changes have sparked controversy, with some conservative media outlets claiming the reforms will lead to significant tax increases. However, these claims are largely unfounded and misrepresent the actual changes. The government is seeking to reform the tax…

Jimmy Kimmel criticized Donald Trump's recent IRS settlement, calling it the "most brazenly corrupt move by any president ever". Trump had sued the IRS, which is part of the executive branch he oversaw as president, and emerged victorious. The case…

Google DeepMind is engaging in talks with UK unions to address staff concerns about the use of artificial intelligence by US and Israeli governments. The company has agreed to talks mediated by the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) after…