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Extreme heat waves are highlighting deep-seated inequalities worldwide. Rising temperatures are disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations, including the poor, elderly, and those in informal settlements. Many of these communities lack access to basic amenities like air conditioning, cool drinking water, and…

Teachers in England will receive a 6.6% pay rise over two years, exceeding forecast inflation. The increase is higher than expected and has been welcomed by teaching unions. However, nearly a third of the rise will be funded by schools…

Dr Bill Kirkup, an adviser to the England maternity care review, has expressed concerns that the final report may not accurately represent the views of all stakeholders. The review, led by Valerie Amos, aimed to improve maternity care in England.…

Exeter University's plan to cut dozens of humanities posts has sparked widespread criticism. The proposed redundancies, affecting arts and social sciences departments, have drawn opposition from prominent figures including former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams and film critic Mark Kermode.…

Andy Burnham, Labour's Mayor of Greater Manchester, has stated that "nothing is off the table" regarding the case of a Rochdale grooming gang leader who cannot be deported due to human rights laws. The individual, a convicted sex offender, has…

The British Museum has put tickets on sale for the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition, sparking a surge in demand. By mid-afternoon, up to 80,000 people were waiting online to purchase tickets. This has resulted in online queues of up to nine…

Australia has confirmed cases of bird flu, specifically the H5 strain, which poses a significant threat to the country's poultry industry. The outbreak has raised concerns about the potential impact on egg production and prices. If the virus spreads, farms…

Australia is experiencing a surge in demand for AI datacentres, driven by the country's growing tech industry. Experts warn that this rapid expansion could contribute to inflation and exacerbate the nation's housing shortage. Datacentres require large tracts of land, which…

A small plane crash in Essex has resulted in the deaths of two people. The incident occurred on Tuesday in a field in Ongar. Police confirmed a two-seat Cessna aircraft was involved in the crash. The plane was being used…

Venezuelan authorities have arrested several police officers accused of looting in areas affected by recent earthquakes. The earthquakes struck the western region of Venezuela, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with local people, volunteers, and…

US Senator Elizabeth Warren and colleagues are calling for stricter regulations on cryptocurrency dealings by political figures. This follows disclosures that former President Donald Trump has earned over $1 billion since his return to office, largely from crypto investments. The…

Millions of US student loan borrowers must select new repayment plans within 90 days. The Save plan, introduced by the Biden administration, was ruled unconstitutional by a federal court. This plan allowed borrowers to cap monthly payments at a percentage…

US President Trump's financial disclosures reveal he earned over $1bn from cryptocurrency investments last year. This figure is part of his total earnings of $2.2bn for the year. The president has been a proponent of deregulating the crypto industry. His…