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Ukraine's capital city has seen thousands of protesters gather outside the presidential office for a second day, demonstrating against the dismissal of Kyiv's mayor, Vitali Klitschko's, deputy, Oleksiy Fedorov, and other officials. The surprise government reshuffle has sparked widespread criticism.…

Memphis is rallying behind Justin Pearson, a progressive Democrat running for Congress, after four fatal shootings by a police taskforce sparked widespread outrage. The killings have fueled demands for police reform and social justice. Pearson's campaign has gained momentum, with…

Millions of Australians living in apartments are unable to install rooftop solar systems due to various barriers. The main obstacles include strata regulations, lack of control over common areas, and higher upfront costs. Rooftop solar adoption has been strong in…

India's film censors have sparked controversy by blocking the release of a movie depicting the government's crackdown on Punjab's separatist movement in the 1980s. Director Honey Trehan's film, titled "Rustum", sheds light on a tumultuous period in Indian history. The…

US Republicans have threatened Canada with sanctions due to drifting wildfire smoke entering American airspace. The smoke is a result of intense wildfires burning across Canada. However, the US is also experiencing its own wildfires, with numerous blazes reported across…

Cuban dissident artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara has been cleared to travel to the US. Otero Alcántara was imprisoned after participating in the 2021 protests against the Cuban government. His whereabouts had been unknown since the end of his prison…

Two US Forest Service employees were released unharmed after being held hostage for over 12 hours in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Authorities reported that the employees were taken hostage by two individuals on Tuesday. The incident occurred in a remote…

Darline Graham, sister of late South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, has received an endorsement from former President Donald Trump for a full Senate term. Lindsey Graham passed away last Saturday. Trump's endorsement comes as Darline Graham prepares to run for…

Jeffrey Donaldson, former leader of the Democratic Unionist party, is appealing his conviction for child sexual offences. His legal team has submitted documents to the Court of Appeal in Belfast, initiating the appeal process. Donaldson's conviction has significant implications for…

Andy Burnham is being considered as a potential successor to Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader. Burnham, currently Mayor of Greater Manchester, has experience in national politics, having served as a cabinet minister under Gordon Brown. His team believes he…

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has reiterated baseless claims about the 2020 US presidential election, echoing statements made by former President Donald Trump. At a recent press conference, Mullin repeated unverified allegations that have been widely debunked by…

Ribena's manufacturer is investing £200,000 to develop more resilient blackcurrant varieties. The move follows a series of extreme weather events that have impacted blackcurrant harvests in Britain. Wet winters, spring frosts, hail, and heatwaves have all taken a toll on…

The UK's plans for carbon capture and storage have been criticized as a means to justify fossil fuel expansion. Andrew Boswell argues that the predicted £264bn cost by 2050 may be an underestimate. He notes that renewable energy sources can…

John Humphrys' recent criticism of the Radio 4 programme Today has sparked a response from readers. Humphrys, a former presenter of the show, stated that the programme has become "really annoying" since his departure. Readers have written to express their…