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A group of 19 Australian women and children, formerly linked to the Islamic State, have arrived in Melbourne and Sydney. The cohort, comprising 12 children and seven women, was previously held in a Syrian camp. They were repatriated to Australia…

Northern Territory police officers involved in the death of Kumanjayi Walker, a 24-year-old Warlpiri man, will not face charges. The decision follows an investigation into the 2019 incident. NT Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker acknowledged the outcome would cause significant distress…

France is experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring above 40°C in some areas. Seven people have died in heatwave-related incidents, including five drownings. The drownings occurred as people attempted to cool off in rivers, lakes, and other bodies of…

Ellen Roome, the mother of 14-year-old Jools Sweeney, is calling for the UK government to ban social media for under-16s. Jools died in 2020, and his mother believes his death may be linked to a TikTok challenge. Roome has written…

The next boss of the Social Mobility Commission, Katharine Birbalsingh, has warned of a significant decline in entry-level job opportunities in the UK. This decrease is expected to disproportionately affect young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. Birbalsingh's comments come ahead of…

Suresh Singh, a British Sikh, has created a walking tour based on his experiences growing up in east London's Spitalfields. The area has a long history of diverse communities, including immigrants from Bangladesh, Somalia, and Eastern Europe. Singh's tour reflects…

US college graduates have expressed discontent with commencement speakers who touted the benefits of artificial intelligence. This dissatisfaction stems from concerns that AI poses a threat to their career prospects. Many students feel that these speakers are out of touch…

A severe weather warning has been issued for Tasmania as heavy rain and storms are expected to hit Australia's south-east. The Bureau of Meteorology warns that thunderstorms could bring widespread rainfall and flash flooding to the region. The warning comes…

The UK has experienced a rare "tropical night" after recording its hottest ever May day. Temperatures on Monday reached a high of 27.5C in some parts of the country. Overnight, the mercury did not fall below 21.3C at Kenley airfield…

Tensions between the US and Iran remain high as negotiations for a deal stall. Iran has cited "contradictory statements" from the US as a major obstacle. This criticism comes after Donald Trump stated that any deal must be "great and…

Vladimir Putin's approval ratings are slipping, with unease spreading beyond the general public to the Kremlin itself. Russian citizens are increasingly expressing discontent with the government's handling of various issues. This shift in sentiment is significant, given Putin's long-standing grip…

Grimsby, a coastal town in northeast England, struggles with high unemployment rates, earning it the unfortunate title of Britain's 'worklessness capital'. The town's economic decline has left many young people without job opportunities. Cohen, a 19-year-old resident, is determined to…

UK security services played a role in drafting the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act, which grants amnesty to those involved in killings during the conflict. The act has been widely criticized by victims' groups. Figures from policing and…