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Hungarian police have granted approval for Budapest Pride to take place, reversing a previous ban. This decision follows the ousting of the rightwing nationalist government in April, which had held power for 16 years. The former government, led by Viktor…

An inquest has been held into the deaths of three sisters found in the sea at Brighton. The sisters' bodies were discovered on December 28, 2022. Post-mortem examinations have been conducted, but the cause of death remains unclear. Medical investigations…

The Makerfield byelection has sparked a heated exchange between Reform and Restore Britain, two right-wing parties. The tensions escalated after Elon Musk tweeted his support for Reform, prompting a backlash from Restore Britain. Reform's leader described Restore Britain as "pathetic"…

Former US Attorney-General William Barr's successor, Jeffrey Rosen, and his deputy, Richard Donoghue, previously testified about the Epstein case. Now, Jeffrey Epstein's former prosecutor, Jeffrey Bossert Clark, and former Associate Attorney-General, Jeffrey Rosen's deputy, are also set to testify. However,…

Canadian authorities have declined to extradite Kenneth Law, a supplier of suicide kits, to the UK. Law is expected to plead guilty to charges related to sending his products internationally, knowing they would likely be used to end lives. The…

Nato has reaffirmed its commitment to defend its territory after a Russian drone struck apartments in Romania. The incident occurred during a Russian attack on Ukraine, sparking concerns about the conflict's escalation. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte condemned Russia's actions,…

The UK government's plan to house asylum seekers in former army barracks has been dealt a significant blow. A court judgment has ruled that forcing survivors of torture, trafficking, and other forms of violence to share rooms is unlawful. This…

Labour's Torsten Bell has clarified the party's stance on introducing a living wage for all over-18s. The Labour manifesto had pledged to raise the living wage to £15 per hour, but did not specify a timeline for implementation. Bell's comments…

Global stocks have risen as investors react to renewed hopes of a peace deal between the US and Iran. The potential agreement has eased tensions in the Middle East, a key oil-producing region. As a result, oil prices have slipped,…

Oil prices have fallen sharply, poised for one of the largest monthly declines, as hopes rise for a potential US-Iran peace deal. The commodity's price drop is attributed to easing tensions between the two nations. Global stock markets have rallied…

The Victorian government is seeking to amend electoral laws to double the cap on political donations to $10,000. This move comes after the current laws were deemed unconstitutional by the Court of Appeal. The government aims to introduce legislation to…

UK supermarket chain Asda has struck a deal with Ocado to use its software for home deliveries. The partnership will commence next year, enabling Asda to utilize Ocado's technology for online orders, click-and-collect services, and third-party app orders. Asda is…

NASA's plan to return humans to the moon by 2025 is under threat after a rocket owned by Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin exploded on a launchpad in Texas. The incident occurred during a test of the rocket's uncrewed escape system.…