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Colombia, a global leader in climate activism, is at a critical juncture as its presidential election approaches. The country has been a vocal advocate for environmental protection, with a strong focus on preserving its rich biodiversity. However, the influence of…

Republican senators are questioning a $1 billion proposal to fund a ballroom and other upgrades at former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. The proposal was included in a secret service request to add money to the Department for Homeland Security…

The Australian government's decision to list the White Australia party, also known as the National Socialist Network, as a hate group is being challenged in the high court. This neo-Nazi group is seeking to become a registered political party. The…

Bernie Sanders has endorsed Will Lawrence, a climate activist running in Michigan's 7th congressional district primary. Lawrence is a vocal opponent of large AI data centers, an issue relevant to the district where three mega complexes are planned. The primary…

Net migration to the UK has fallen by nearly 50% to 171,000 last year. This decline is likely to be seen as a positive development by the government, which has vowed to reduce migration numbers. The previous year's total was…

Lyme disease cases in England have increased by more than 20% over the past year, prompting growing concern over the spread of the disease. The rise is attributed to climate change, urbanization, and increased outdoor activities. Lyme disease is a…

The Green Party has selected Chris Kennedy, a nurse and local campaigner, as their candidate for the upcoming Makerfield byelection. Kennedy's selection is seen as a strategic move, given reports that the Greens aim to avoid splitting the progressive vote.…

Net migration into the UK has fallen to 171,000 in the year to December 2025, the lowest level since 2021. The Office for National Statistics released these figures, showing a significant decrease from previous years. This represents a drop of…

Labour MP Wes Streeting has proposed equalizing tax rates on income and capital gains as part of his pitch for the party leadership. This move aims to address perceived unfairness in the current system, where capital gains are often taxed…

Chancellor Rachel Reeves was heckled by a foul-mouthed Reform UK supporter during a visit to a factory. The individual shouted abuse at Reeves, prompting her to respond that good manners matter. The incident has sparked a mixed reaction from politicians.…

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has condemned a video posted by Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich, showing him verbally abusing bound activists. The activists were captured while attempting to sail an aid flotilla to Gaza. Wong described the footage as "appalling"…

Former Labour adviser Peter Hyman has criticized the current education system, stating it often fails to prepare students for the workforce. Hyman argues that schools can be a "pipeline" to joblessness for many young people. He believes the system prioritizes…

The Natural History Museum has launched a new exhibition, Jurassic Oceans, highlighting the diverse and often fearsome creatures that dominated the world's oceans during the Jurassic period, 200 million years ago. The exhibit features fossils of marine reptiles, including ichthyosaurs…

England's water supply is under threat, with peers warning of a potential shortage of 5 billion litres a day by 2055. The House of Lords has urged the government to take action on water usage and harvest rainfall more effectively.…