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Billie Jean King, the renowned tennis champion, has graduated from California State University, Los Angeles, at the age of 82. King initially attended the university in the 1960s, but left to pursue her tennis career. During her time at Cal…

Russian rubles have been flowing into China's border towns, particularly Suifenhe, since the start of the Ukraine war. This influx of currency is a result of increased trade between the two nations. Suifenhe, a small city in China's economically depressed…

The Australian government is seeking updates on the welfare of 11 citizens taken from a Gaza aid flotilla. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is working to confirm the safety and whereabouts of the Australians. They were among those…

Nancy Pelosi has endorsed San Francisco supervisor Connie Chan to succeed her in Congress. Pelosi, the former House speaker, had been silent on the issue until now. Chan is running to represent California's 12th Congressional District, which includes much of…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reports that a Chinese ship was hit while en route to the port of Odesa. The incident occurred amidst ongoing Russian attacks on civilian vessels in the Black Sea. Kyiv has condemned recent nuclear drills in…

Australia's federal budget, delivered by Treasurer Jim Chalmers, has sparked controversy over its proposed measures. Critics have labeled some policies as a "death tax" and expressed concerns about the impact on startups. However, these claims have been disputed by experts,…

A wildfire on Santa Rosa Island in California's Channel Islands national park has burned 10,000 acres, making it the state's largest fire this year. The blaze is believed to have been sparked by a sailor's distress flare. The island is…

Sam Altman has emerged victorious in his dispute with Elon Musk, paving the way for OpenAI to pursue its ambitious goals. Musk, who co-founded OpenAI, had attempted to exert control over the company's direction. The outcome of this dispute clears…

Australia is witnessing a significant shift in psychiatry with the adoption of AI-powered note-taking tools. A Sydney-based psychiatrist has begun using an AI system to record patient sessions, aiming to increase efficiency and accuracy. This development reflects a broader trend…

The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against the Pentagon, challenging press restrictions imposed by the Trump administration last year. These restrictions limit the ability of journalists to cover the Department of Defense. The lawsuit argues that the rules…

A Jewish man in his 20s is being treated in hospital after being attacked by a group of men in Golders Green, north London. The incident occurred when the victim stepped outside to use his phone. He was beaten up…

Christian Castro, an ICE officer, has been charged with five counts related to the shooting of Julio César Sosa-Celis, a Venezuelan man, in Minnesota. The incident occurred during a 2019 immigration operation under the Trump administration's crackdown on undocumented immigrants.…

Golfer Aaron Rai's US PGA win has sent shockwaves of excitement through his hometown of Wolverhampton. Rai's victory is being hailed as an inspiration for the next generation of golfers in the area. His childhood coach, who taught him at…

Two former contestants of Married at First Sight UK have alleged they were raped during filming of the reality show. The women claim that producers did not provide adequate protection for cast members. The allegations relate to separate incidents involving…