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The World Health Organization's director-general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has expressed deep concern over the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. At least 130 people are thought to have been killed by the virus. Cases and deaths continue to…

Labour party members believe Andy Burnham would be a more effective leader than Keir Starmer in securing a general election victory. A YouGov poll found that 46% of members think Burnham would win an election, compared to 28% who believe…

UK wage growth has slowed and the unemployment rate has risen to 5%, with employment falling by 100,000, the largest drop in six years. This decline in employment is a notable shift in the labor market. The slowdown in wage…

Energy bills in Great Britain are expected to increase by £209 in July, reaching £1,850 per year. This forecast, by Cornwall Insight, represents a nearly 13% rise in the price cap. The predicted increase is largely driven by higher gas…

Sierra Leonean singer and opposition figure Zainab Sheriff has been sentenced to four years in prison for incitement and threatening language. The sentence has sparked outrage among activists, who claim it is a crackdown on free speech. Sheriff, a popular…

Karl Stefanovic and Eddie McGuire have signed a radio deal with ARN, a move aimed at bolstering the network's lineup. The two high-profile personalities will host The Long Weekend, a new program. This development comes as ARN struggles to recover…

UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget had offered a glimmer of hope for economic recovery, but escalating tensions with Iran have derailed this optimism. The conflict has led to rising oil prices, threatening to undermine the UK's fragile economic upturn.…

The foreign affairs select committee convenes this week to discuss the Peter Mandelson scandal. Mandelson, a former UK cabinet minister, has faced scrutiny over his involvement with a company linked to a foreign government. The committee's meeting comes amid concerns…

Thames Water's rescue deal is under threat due to uncertainty over the next UK prime minister. Potential investors are hesitant to commit to the deal amid concerns that Labour leader Andy Burnham may push to bring utility companies into public…

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) will use its own hate speech guidance rather than adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism. This decision comes after the Bondi royal commission's use of the IHRA definition sparked controversy. The…

The Australian government's plan to reduce private health insurance rebates for people over 65 is expected to have minimal effect on the hospital system. This policy change will result in approximately three million older Australians paying an additional $250 per…

New South Wales police are set to adopt a UK model that prioritizes avoiding mental health incidents, following a series of fatal police shootings. The move aims to reduce the risk of such incidents by having health workers respond to…

Libyan militia commander Al-Werfalli is set to appear at the International Criminal Court, marking a significant milestone in efforts to hold accountable those responsible for human rights abuses. Al-Werfalli is accused of torture and other crimes committed against refugees attempting…