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Labour leader Andy Burnham has appointed three members of the Socialist Campaign Group as ministerial aides. This marks a significant shift, as it is the first time members of Labour's most leftwing faction have held government positions. The Socialist Campaign…

The Salamanca City Central school district in New York has halted plans to introduce a humanoid robot into its classrooms. The robot, developed by Realbotix, was intended to aid student learning, but the project has been put on hold due…

The UK's new prime minister has announced plans to decentralise power, a key aspect of which is devolution. This agenda has sparked debate, with various stakeholders weighing in on its potential impact. Rabbi Jeff Newman, David Williams, and Tom Carr…

Mark Bergfeld and Derrick Joad have written to express their views on the need to counter corporate power. Bergfeld argues that the weakness of current organisations cannot be overcome by nostalgic references to a past era. Instead, he emphasizes the…

The Labour government can draw valuable lessons from the 1970s on improving housing, says Dr Stephen Battersby. During that decade, local councils played a significant role in delivering high-quality, affordable housing. Councils were able to build homes quickly and efficiently,…

Matthew Torbitt, a pundit for GB News, has pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud by false representation. The charges relate to his time as a Labour aide, during which he submitted fraudulent parliamentary expenses claims. Torbitt's admission of guilt…

London's temporary housing for homeless families has sparked concern after residents were instructed not to use in-built air conditioning units. The directive, which deemed air conditioning "not offered as an amenity," has raised questions about the living conditions of vulnerable…

Britain is preparing for its fourth heatwave of the year, with temperatures expected to reach up to 35C. The Met Office has issued heat health alerts, warning of potential health risks, particularly for vulnerable individuals. Fire chiefs have issued a…

California resident Kai Sato has been rescued after spending 30 days stranded at sea. Sato's sailboat suffered a broken mast, leaving him adrift. To survive, he used PVC pipes and kayak paddles to attempt repairs and a plastic bag to…

The NSW anti-corruption watchdog has launched a public inquiry into allegations of branch stacking and illegal donations within the New South Wales Liberal Party. Secret tape recordings and evidence of 'sham' payments have been presented as part of the investigation.…

Victoria's Labor party is bracing for a potential leadership spill, with Deputy Premier Jacinta Allan's position under threat. The state's opposition has been calling for Premier Daniel Andrews to resign over a series of controversies. If a contest for the…

Allan Grimson, a convicted murderer, will remain in prison after a journalist's investigation led to new allegations of sexual assault. Grimson was already serving a life sentence for murder when Gibraltar-based journalist Ros Astengo began investigating his past. Astengo's work…

Mayo has won the All-Ireland men's Gaelic football championship, defeating Kerry in the final. This victory ends a 75-year wait for the title, often referred to as a 'curse' by fans. Mayo last won the championship in 1951, since then…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will attend the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham in Washington. The visit coincides with a critical juncture in US foreign policy, particularly regarding the ongoing conflicts in Iran and Ukraine.…