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Tensions have escalated in the Middle East with Iran's Revolutionary Guard claiming attacks on an oil tanker and two other ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait is a vital waterway for international oil shipments, with approximately 20% of…

The Ripon Museum in North Yorkshire has reopened after a major revamp, offering visitors a glimpse into life in a Victorian workhouse. The museum's new immersive experience aims to tell the "national story" of poverty and welfare during the 19th…

A recent study examined the reliability of AI chatbots in providing voting advice during the Hungarian election. Researchers found that the AI systems often gave inaccurate and unreliable recommendations. In some cases, the chatbots suggested voting for parties that were…

A review into the death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby has found his mother was not adequately supported to protect her children while escaping domestic violence. The interim report, released recently, examined the circumstances surrounding the alleged murder. Kumanjayi died…

Mark Cocker reflects on the vibrant ecosystem of Hartington Meadows in Derbyshire. This summer meadow is characterized by a diverse array of flora, including various stalks, stems, blooms, and leaves. The complex interplay of these components creates a rich, chromatic…

The Australian Conservation Foundation and Friends of Australian Rock Art are challenging the Albanese government's approval of Woodside's North West Shelf gas extension in federal court. This project, valued at $12 billion, aims to extract gas from the North West…

New South Wales has experienced significant land clearing, with almost 90 football fields of woody habitat bulldozed daily. This trend continues despite government pledges to reduce land clearing. Data shows a decline in tree and shrub clearing, but this is…

The White House has announced plans to impose a 50% tariff on most Canadian goods. This move is expected to cause significant turmoil in trade relations between the two countries. Trump officials claim Canada has unfairly discriminated against US autos,…

Former Australian Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce appeared on ABC's 7.30 program, where he unexpectedly yelled at his dog offscreen. The moment, which has gone viral online, has raised questions about what prompted Joyce's outburst. Joyce was being interviewed when…

Qantas has apologised for a four-hour delay on the Sydney tarmac that left passengers stranded. The incident occurred when a flight was diverted to Sydney due to bad weather. Passengers were forced to wait on board for an extended period…

Pauline Hanson has shared a pitch from the Seven network for a Spotlight special that would explore "uncontrolled immigration" in the UK. The proposed program would feature Hanson and Reform UK leader Richard Tice traveling to the UK to examine…

United Airlines is investigating an incident at San Francisco airport where a staff member threatened to call Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on a customer. The confrontation occurred over a wait time dispute. A video of the incident has gone…

US President Donald Trump is facing mounting pressure from Democrats to end the escalating conflict with Iran. The recent deaths of three US troops in Iranian military strikes have sparked widespread concern. Democratic lawmakers have accused Trump of losing control…