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Mexico's cartel wars have left tens of thousands of people disappeared, with many families searching for their loved ones. Relatives of the disappeared are now being targeted by organised crime groups, who threaten and kill those seeking to uncover the…

The UK's media regulator, Ofcom, is set to get a new chair, Ian Cheshire, who has pledged to tackle the issue of online safety. Cheshire aims to address the perception that Ofcom has been complacent and slow in regulating online…

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…

A Russian Su-27 jet has been involved in a near miss with a Royal Air Force (RAF) spy plane over the Black Sea. The incident occurred when the Russian jet flew within six metres of the unarmed RAF plane. UK…

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 decline of general practice in the UK has led to an increase in patients seeking health advice from artificial intelligence chatbots. Richard Eltringham and Barbara Riddell highlight this trend in response to recent discussions on the role of AI…

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.…

Two law enforcement officers, a retired Capitol police officer and a DC officer, have filed a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump. The suit alleges that Trump's $1.8bn fund is being used to unlawfully reward individuals involved in the January…

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…

The Australian government's $2.5 billion deal with Nauru to house asylum seekers has been challenged by a Hazara man who claims he was sexually abused by a carer while in detention. Lawyers for the man, who is an alleged child…

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"…

Plastic food and drink packaging is the most common type of litter found on coastlines worldwide, a global study has found. Researchers analyzed data from 93% of countries and discovered that wrappers, bottles, and lids from food and drink items…

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…