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The Congressional Progressive Caucus held a hearing to champion Medicare for All, a single-payer healthcare system. Lawmakers emphasized that healthcare is a fundamental human right, not a privilege. The caucus argues that the current system is failing many Americans, leaving…

The US House of Representatives has passed a war powers resolution directing President Trump to withdraw US military forces from hostilities against Iran. This move follows a similar resolution passed in June. The resolution, which was approved with a vote…

Israeli security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir joined thousands of Jewish extremists as they stormed the al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem. The site is considered the third-holiest in Islam and the most sensitive holy site in Jerusalem. Ben-Gvir, a far-right politician, has…

Two Russian men have been sentenced to prison in Angola for terrorism and spying. The convictions stem from an alleged plan to stage a coup and organize deadly demonstrations over fuel prices in the country last year. The plot was…

The House Judiciary Committee, controlled by Republicans, has referred Jack Smith, a former prosecutor who investigated Donald Trump, for a criminal investigation. Smith, a veteran prosecutor, led the Justice Department's investigation into Trump's handling of classified documents and his role…

Oil prices have surpassed $100 a barrel, driven by escalating conflict in the Middle East. The benchmark price rise is attributed to concerns that the Houthi militia may disrupt Saudi oil exports. Tensions between the US and Iran have intensified,…

The British army has cancelled a training exercise in Kenya scheduled for September. Kenya had raised concerns over funding and jurisdiction for criminal offences committed by British soldiers during the exercise. The issue centers on a longstanding agreement between the…

The UK government's review of the prison early release scheme, led by Andy Burnham, is causing uncertainty among officials. Plans to release up to 6,000 offenders early are being reassessed, but details of the review's scope and potential changes are…

UK households will be allowed to install plug-in balcony solar panels from the end of August, following a law change. This move is expected to help renters and flat owners reduce their energy bills. The change comes as energy costs…

Jes Staley, former CEO of Barclays, is set to testify before a US congressional panel regarding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein, a convicted sex offender, was found dead in his prison cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on further…

A wildfire in southwestern France has prompted the evacuation of over 20,000 people. The blaze began in a pine forest approximately 45km west of Bordeaux. Reception centres have been set up to accommodate the evacuees. The fire is reported to…

Dubai is offering tourists benefits worth £610 in a bid to boost visitor numbers, which have plummeted amid the ongoing conflict with Iran. The city, known for its luxury tourism industry, has seen a significant decline in visitors. To counter…

New Jersey recently announced that over 5,800 noncitizens were wrongly enrolled to vote in the state. Republicans have seized on this news, citing it as evidence of widespread election fraud. However, experts say this claim is misleading. The data, compiled…

Protests have erupted across India over leaks of exam questions, prompting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to vow punishment for officials responsible. The scandal has sparked widespread anger, with demonstrators donning cockroach costumes to symbolize corruption. Leaks of entrance exams for…