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A powerful earthquake struck the Flores region of eastern Indonesia on Saturday, killing dozens of people. The quake, which had a magnitude of 7.0, occurred early in the morning and was followed by several aftershocks. Thousands of residents fled to…

Rhoda Roberts, a proud Widjabul Wieybal woman of the Bundjalung nation, has been posthumously awarded the lifetime achievement award at the Naidoc awards. Roberts was a renowned promoter of First Nations culture, dedicating her life to sharing the stories and…

A California teenager has pleaded guilty to attacking a sea lion in an incident that was captured on video and widely shared online. Tyler Muehl, 18, admitted to kicking the marine animal four times on the La Jolla coast. The…

A shooting at Virginia State University has left multiple people injured. The incident prompted a lockdown of the campus as police responded to the scene. University officials reported that the shooting involved multiple suspects. Details about the suspects and the…

US immigration judges are increasingly using "mega master" calendar hearings to process large numbers of cases simultaneously. These hearings often involve scheduling multiple cases on short notice, sometimes without notifying the individuals or their lawyers. As a result, many people…

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has launched his campaign for a fourth term from the site of his political origins. Lula began his career as a union chief, leading metalworkers' strikes in 1979-80 that played a significant role…

Jason Arday, a former Cambridge professor, has passed away, prompting an outpouring of tributes from across the UK. Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, described his death as "a tragedy on so many levels" and called for reflection. London mayor…

Middletown, Ohio, the hometown of US Senator JD Vance, has been quiet about his new memoir. Vance's book has garnered significant attention nationwide, but locals seem reluctant to discuss it. The town, which was also the setting for Vance's bestselling…

The use of large, unstable boats to transport migrants across the English Channel has become a concerning trend. These vessels, often referred to as "mega-dinghies," can carry hundreds of people. The origin of these boats is largely attributed to Turkey…

A 17-year-old Irish teenager, Alex McKee, has died from electrocution while taking a shower on the Greek island of Kimolos. The incident occurred in an outdoor, rudimentary bathroom where McKee was staying. McKee was electrocuted when he picked up the…

The fashion industry has long been notorious for its harsh treatment of interns. Many young people, eager to break into the field, accept unpaid positions in hopes of gaining experience and making industry connections. However, the reality of these internships…

US navy veterans and military health experts are raising concerns about the well-being of sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln. The aircraft carrier has been on a prolonged deployment, exacerbating existing issues. Reports have emerged of water shortages and plumbing…

Heatwaves have left hospital wards unsafe, with temperatures exceeding the 28C limit set by NHS England. Data from 33 NHS trusts reveals that wards regularly breached this threshold during July. The highest recorded temperature was 32.4C, significantly above the recommended…