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The United States has urged Palestinian leaders to withdraw their bid for a vice-presidency role at the United Nations. A state department cable instructed the US embassy in Jerusalem to issue a protest to Palestinian Authority leaders. The cable warned…

Labour's Wes Streeting has urged his party to be bolder in its policies, warning that failure to do so will result in electoral defeat. Streeting made these comments in his first speech since resigning from the cabinet. He emphasized the…

Amin Abdullah, a 51-year-old security guard, was fatally shot at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday. He is being hailed as a hero for his actions during the attack. Abdullah was one of three victims of the deadly…

Severe storms in Texas have led to canceled flights and flash flood warnings, with multiple school districts closing due to the weather. The National Weather Service issued warnings for several counties, citing heavy rainfall and potential flooding. Meanwhile, the north-east…

The UK's Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been criticized for pursuing a woman's employer over a nonexistent "benefit debt". The woman, who cares for her disabled mother, had previously won a court ruling that she did not owe…

US President Donald Trump faces a lawsuit from 20-year-old climate activist Kelsey Juliana, who claims his executive orders have exacerbated the climate crisis. Juliana, along with 20 other young Americans, argues that the president's actions have violated their constitutional rights…

Channel 4's CEO, Priya Dogra, has apologised for the distress caused to participants of reality TV show Married at First Sight. The apology comes after allegations of sexual misconduct were made against a crew member. Dogra stated that she believes…

The Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing an ongoing Ebola outbreak, with multiple cases reported. US doctor Peter Stafford, who contracted Ebola while working in the DRC, has been flown to Germany for treatment. Stafford's wife and four children are…

Donald Trump's influence in the Republican party has been reinforced by a primary victory in Kentucky. His endorsed candidate won the gubernatorial primary, demonstrating Trump's continued sway over his loyal base. This win has given Trump allies hope for his…

Thomas Massie, a seven-term Republican congressman from Kentucky, has lost his primary bid for re-election. Massie was known for his outspoken criticism of former President Donald Trump and his administration's policies. He had opposed US involvement in the Iran war…

Federal immigration agents have raided the homes of several activists with VC Defensa, a group that organizes neighborhood patrols to monitor Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in Ventura County, California. The group also runs a hotline and provides community…

Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has lost the Kentucky primary to Trump-backed challenger. The contest was the most expensive House primary in US history, with over $20 million spent. Massie, a libertarian-leaning Republican, had been a thorn in the side of…

A recent UK study suggests that at least 80% of the factors contributing to ill health in old age are within an individual's control. This finding implies that people have a greater degree of agency over their longevity than is…