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Five Palestine Action activists have been convicted of damaging a Barclays bank in Burnley. The incident occurred in 2019, with the group causing significant damage to the bank's property. The prosecution argued that the act was intended to intimidate Barclays…

Girlguiding, the UK's leading charity for girls and young women, has redesigned its uniforms to prioritize self-expression and confidence. The new guidelines allow members to wear only a Guiding top to meetings and activities, giving them more freedom to express…

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has warned that the NHS could collapse without swift action to address the social care crisis. Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, has pledged to use his influence to push for reforms. Burnham's comments come…

Severe wildfires in Europe have been exacerbated by the formation of rare and destructive weather systems known as pyrocumulonimbus, or pyroCB, clouds. These "fire clouds" are essentially thunderstorms generated by the intense heat from wildfires. PyroCB clouds can reach heights…

Pakistan reported 470 cases of so-called 'honour killings' last year, where women were murdered by family members. These killings often occur due to perceived breaches of honour, such as refusing a marriage proposal or engaging in extramarital relationships. Rights groups…

Heathrow's proposed third runway would have significant implications for other UK airports. A Department for Transport economic paper reveals that airports in England and Wales could lose millions of passengers if the expansion goes ahead. The report suggests that the…

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet with former US President Donald Trump, amid speculation about a potential air ceasefire. The meeting comes as Ukraine marks 1,615 days of conflict with Russia. Romania has summoned the Russian ambassador after…

Families of the 29 people killed in the 1994 RAF Chinook helicopter crash on the Mull of Kintyre have requested that Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, support their call for an independent review. The crash occurred on June…

The Pentagon has updated its database to reflect more than 600 casualties from the Iran war. This revision comes days after the US defense department reduced its record of troops killed and wounded. The new figures include both fatalities and…

Victorian Minister Jacinta Allan has dismissed speculation that Premier Daniel Andrews is under threat, saying he is "not going anywhere". This comes after a Sunday-night meeting between Labor factions, which has sparked rumors of a potential leadership challenge. The meeting…

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's predecessor, Liz Truss, had invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to visit the UK. This meeting will now take place under new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's leadership, with Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, accompanying…

Three Israeli siblings have been granted permission to seek protection in Australia due to fears of persecution in Gaza. The decision acknowledges the risks they face in their home region. Meanwhile, in Europe, firefighters are battling massive wildfires in France…

Former FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb has weighed in on a report that Taylor Farms asked the White House to delay a recall announcement related to a cyclospora outbreak. Cyclospora is a parasite that can cause intestinal illness. Taylor Farms is…

Trisha Silvester, a businesswoman and charity chair, has passed away. She co-founded a refuge for women and children in rural Bangladesh, providing vital support to those in need. This refuge offered a safe haven for victims of domestic violence and…