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The UK government has tightened rules for early prisoner release, resulting in approximately 1,000 fewer inmates being eligible. Justice Secretary Andy Burnham announced the changes, citing a need to balance rehabilitation with public safety. The previous system allowed for automatic…

NSW shadow attorney general Damien Tudehope has admitted to leaking a confidential report to young conservative powerbrokers. The admission was made during an inquiry into the NSW Liberal Party. Tudehope stated that he had provided the report to Jean-Claude Perrottet,…

Daphne Caruana Galizia, a Maltese journalist, was probing suspected corruption when she was killed in 2017. Her son, Matthew Caruana Galizia, testified that she was investigating a leak from Electrogas, a company part-owned by Yorgen Fenech. Fenech is currently on…

Metro Bank is facing a dispute over a £14,000 refund for a customer who claims to have been a victim of AI-linked fraud. The customer reported to the bank that money was being taken from their account without authorisation. An…

Climate change remains a contentious issue among right-leaning politicians and critics. A small but vocal group is attempting to persuade politicians that taking action on climate change is unpopular with voters. This faction downplays the seriousness of climate change, contradicting…

Alan Jones, a former prominent Australian radio broadcaster, is on trial for 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching. The 85-year-old has pleaded not guilty to all charges. The trial has heard that Jones paid a student athlete he…

German politicians are calling for greater protection for cancer survivors from discrimination in various aspects of life. Cancer survivors often face challenges when applying for bank loans, adopting children, and obtaining insurance. Campaigners argue that these individuals are being unfairly…

Côte d'Ivoire's pop culture scene is experiencing a resurgence with the emergence of biama battles, a dynamic offshoot of the coupé-décalé dance style. Characterized by acrobatic moves, goofy humor, and super-fast-paced choreography, biama is captivating young Ivorians and gaining international…

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a £2bn contract to a consortium that includes Skyral, a company developing virtual gaming worlds. This technology will be used to train British soldiers in complex decision-making scenarios. The virtual world, likened to…

European farmers are warning of another price increase for olive oil due to high temperatures, drought, and wildfires affecting crops. The region's olive oil production has already been impacted by adverse weather conditions in recent years. This summer's heatwave has…

Seoul is bracing for its first severe heat warning as a heatwave sweeps across South Korea. Temperatures are expected to soar, prompting authorities to take measures to mitigate the effects. Trucks are spraying water on the capital's roads to lower…

Crews constructing the Trump border wall in New Mexico have been ordered to cease drilling wells due to concerns over water depletion. The region is experiencing severe drought, and local residents and farmers rely heavily on the aquifers for irrigation…

Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback is facing criticism for failing to pay a student debate champion $8,000. Briana Whatley won a debate tournament sponsored by Fishback's organization in 2020. Fishback has acknowledged the debt, calling it 'an oversight'. Whatley's family…

The US Senate has reached a deal to confirm Blanche, a key nominee, after an agreement was struck to halt a Trump-era slush fund. Democrats have criticized the deal, calling it "completely hollow" as it makes promises that President Biden…