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A suspected gunman has died after a shootout near the White House. The incident occurred when a volley of gunshots was heard, prompting a brief lockdown. Secret Service agents returned fire, and a bystander on the street was also shot.…

California Governor has declared a state of emergency due to a potential chemical disaster in Orange County. The order aims to support 40,000 residents who have been instructed to evacuate the area. A chemical fire at a facility is threatening…

The Martuwarra Fitzroy River in Western Australia is a crucial habitat for sawfish, with four of the world's five species found in the catchment. Sawfish rely on large groundwater-fed pools to survive the dry season. A plan to double water…

Candace Owens' Australian tour has been cancelled, leaving 15,000 ticket holders without refunds. The rightwing commentator claims she is hundreds of thousands of dollars out of pocket due to the cancellation. Owens alleges she was misled by promoter Rocksman, who…

Australia's homelessness crisis is escalating, with councils taking a more assertive approach to managing the issue. Homeless individuals are being threatened with fines and confiscation of their belongings by local authorities. This trend is observed across various councils nationwide, sparking…

A designer has launched court proceedings against Australian Shopify, alleging the e-commerce platform hosted thousands of "ghost stores" that copied his work. The lawsuit claims 3,929 instances of copyright infringement, with the designer seeking damages and an injunction to stop…

Gisèle Pelicot, a French campaigner, has spoken publicly about finding love and trust again after a decade-long rape ordeal. Pelicot was drugged by her ex-husband and sexually assaulted by dozens of men. Her ex-husband, who has been convicted and jailed,…

The US has implemented a temporary ban on green-card holders entering the country from certain African nations. This measure is intended to prevent the spread of Ebola to the US. The ban affects travelers who have visited Guinea, Democratic Republic…

The Greater London Authority is considering an investigation into Zack Polanski, leader of the Green party, over allegations related to council tax on his houseboat. A formal complaint has been made, prompting an official assessment into potential breach of conduct…

Iran has hosted a high-level Pakistani delegation as part of a diplomatic effort to avert potential new US strikes. The visit comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and the US. Pakistani Army Chief General Asim Munir met with Iranian officials,…

The White House has temporarily halted the removal of detainees to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) due to a widening Ebola outbreak. The DRC is currently experiencing its second-largest Ebola outbreak on record, with over 2,000 cases reported. The…

Michael Wolff, author of several books about the Trump administration, had a lawsuit dismissed by a judge. Wolff's suit was an attempt to preempt a potential billion-dollar lawsuit from Melania Trump. The potential lawsuit stems from statements made by Wolff…

Travellers at the Port of Dover are experiencing significant delays due to high volumes of traffic and hot weather. Wait times of over two hours have been reported at the terminal for the cross-Channel ferry to France. To alleviate congestion,…

Cornwall's newest high street, Nansledan, has been hailed as a model for community-focused retail. This extension of Newquay is designed to be a thriving hub with shops, cafes, and homes. Nansledan's development is part of a larger plan to create…