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Everlee Wihongi, a New Zealand citizen, was detained at Los Angeles airport on 10 April. She had returned to the US from a family trip, but her re-entry was denied. Wihongi is now being held in Immigration and Customs Enforcement…

Israeli security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has sparked diplomatic outrage by sharing a video of himself taunting international activists detained after attempting to breach Israel's naval blockade of Gaza. The footage shows Ben-Gvir, a far-right figure, mocking and verbally abusing the…

Manchester has seen the largest decrease in inner-city deprivation among major UK cities, a new report reveals. The city's improvement is a significant boost for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham. Between 2010 and 2025, Manchester made a substantial contribution to…

Nvidia reported quarterly revenue of $7.19 billion, exceeding Wall Street expectations of $6.86 billion. The company's strong financial performance is largely attributed to the growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Nvidia's graphics processing units (GPUs) are widely used in…

Thousands of Mississippians gathered at the state capitol in Jackson to rally for voting rights. The demonstration was held at the same location where the 'Mississippi Plan' was enacted in 1890, a set of laws that effectively disenfranchised Black voters.…

Chancellor Reeves is set to unveil a living costs package, dubbed the 'Great British Summer Savings Scheme'. The scheme includes free summer bus rides for children, aiming to alleviate financial burdens on families during the holiday season. Additionally, food tariff…

The Australian Taxation Office has faced criticism for fining a 97-year-old woman for a late tax return. The woman's husband had recently passed away, and she was dealing with the aftermath. The fine has sparked outrage, with many calling for…

A man has been charged with stealing camera equipment from a 61-year-old victim of a terror attack in Bondi. The attack occurred during a Hanukah event, where the 61-year-old man was fatally shot. Police allege the accused, who attended the…

A murder inquiry has been launched in London after a 64-year-old bus driver was fatally assaulted. The incident occurred near Battersea Bridge, where the driver was attacked following a confrontation. Police were called to the scene and the driver was…

A group of young Americans has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, seeking to block its rollback of key pollution protections. The suit claims the administration's actions are violating their constitutional rights to life and liberty. The plaintiffs argue…

Canada is facing calls for an investigation into the death of 22-year-old international student Rodiyat Alabede. Alabede, a Nigerian student, died after donating plasma at a clinic in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Advocates claim her death was the result of a 'perfect…

The UK government is working to reassure Ukraine after a recent announcement on easing sanctions on Russian oil sparked concern in Kyiv. Ukraine had been pushing for tougher measures against Russia. The UK's decision to allow certain Russian oil products…

Documents have revealed that top advisers to UK Labour leader Keir Starmer were aware of an investigation into journalists who wrote about Labour Together, a group affiliated with the party. The probe has been described as 'indefensible' and targeted journalists…

Chester zoo has announced the birth of an aardvark calf, a rare event in captivity. The calf, named Womble, is only the second aardvark to be born at the zoo. Aardvark births are extremely rare in zoos due to the…