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Ontario's top court has ruled that the province has the authority to remove bike lanes in Toronto. The decision is a significant win for Premier Doug Ford, who has long argued that protected bike zones contribute to the city's traffic…

Luigi Mangione has testified about the planning and execution of the killing of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare's commercial group. Thompson was shot outside his home in February 2022. Mangione's testimony was part of a federal case, in which he…

Construction on the US-Mexico border wall has begun in Big Bend national park, with bulldozers clearing land in Santa Elena Canyon. The work is part of the Trump administration's efforts to expand border infrastructure. The canyon, located in southwest Texas,…

A national emergency alert was sent to mobile phones in England and Wales due to an increased risk of wildfires during the current heatwave. The alert, issued by the UK government, warns of a high fire risk across the region.…

A woman has been arrested in Washington DC for vandalizing a Second World War memorial. The memorial was filled with bubbles and spray-painted with the phrase 'Clean hands Dirty $'. The incident occurred at the National World War II Memorial,…

Hawaii is preparing for a direct hit from Tropical Storm Lala, which is expected to strengthen into a hurricane. A state of emergency has been declared due to the danger of "life-threatening" floods. Governor Josh Green issued the declaration, citing…

Wildfires are sweeping across Europe, fueled by hot weather and strong winds. France has seen the most significant response, with hundreds arrested over suspected arson. The blazes have prompted evacuations and emergency declarations in several countries. Croatia has reported one…

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is facing renewed scrutiny from the standards watchdog over his failure to declare donations. The inquiry was initially put on hold due to a byelection in Clacton, which Farage's party did not win. Farage has…

A train has derailed near the Essex town of Wickford, disrupting services on the Greater Anglia network. The incident occurred a day after a separate derailment in East Sussex, where two passengers were seriously injured. The latest incident did not…

Scottish police anticipate significant public resistance to a proposed datacentre in Larbert. The facility, currently under planning consultation, has sparked concerns among local residents. Police have warned that "robust security measures" will be necessary to mitigate potential risks. The datacentre's…

Thames Water is planning to restart its desalination plant, despite the recent drought having ended. The plant, located in Beckton, East London, has only operated five times since its completion in 2010. Initially estimated to cost £250m, the total cost…

A well-known orca in the Iberian region has been spotted with suspected gunshot wounds. The orca, recognized for its aggressive behavior of ramming boats, was seen by marine conservationists who expressed concern over its condition. The Iberian orca population is…

Abbas, a former Afghan soldier, fought alongside US and Australian troops against the Taliban. He was part of the Afghan National Army's elite special forces unit. After the fall of Kabul in 2021, Abbas fled to Iran, where he remains…

The Trump administration has petitioned the US Supreme Court to intervene in a dispute over construction of a new ballroom at the White House. Plans for the project have been on hold since a federal appeals court ruled that the…