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Iran accuses Trump of plotting new escalation in ongoing war
Iran has claimed that Donald Trump is planning a new escalation in the ongoing conflict, according to The Telegraph. No further details on the nature of the alleged escalation were provided in the report....
Louisiana Gunman Kills Eight Children Across Two Homes in Deadliest US Mass Shooting in Years
A gunman in Shreveport, Louisiana killed eight children — seven of whom were his own — and wounded two other people in an early-morning domestic violence attack carried out across two homes. Authorities described it ...
North Korea Tests Ballistic Missiles with Cluster-Bomb Warheads for Second Time This Month
North Korea has conducted a second test-launch this month of ballistic missiles equipped with cluster munitions warheads. Leader Kim Jong Un attended the launch alongside his daughter, according to state media....
US Energy Secretary Admits Gas Prices May Not Fall Until Next Year
US Energy Secretary told CNN he does not know when gas prices will come down, acknowledging they might not decrease until next year. The admission underscores the economic pressure Americans face amid ongoing geopolitica...
Tennessee to Nearly Double School Voucher Programme to 35,000 Students
Tennessee plans to expand its universal school voucher programme to cover approximately 35,000 students in the next academic year, directing around $260 million in public funds toward private schools. The move nearly dou...
UK Risks Recession and 250,000 Job Losses Amid Iran War Fallout, Forecasters Warn
Two forecasting groups have warned that the UK economy faces severe strain due to the Iran war. The Independent's report citing unnamed forecasters says the UK will 'flirt' with recession and suffer its 'biggest hit to t...
Hong Kong Fire Victims Begin Returning Home Five Months After Deadly Blaze
Thousands of people displaced by Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades have begun returning to their homes five months after the disaster to assess the damage and retrieve belongings. Many are still grappling with signif...
Montevideo's La Rueda de Candombe Draws Hundreds Every Monday Night
Hundreds of people gather weekly in a Montevideo public plaza for La Rueda de Candombe, a gathering centred on drums, guitars, and voices that has seen a significant surge in popularity. The tradition reflects the growin...
DNA project reveals UK soldier fathers to children born near Kenya army base
A DNA and legal project has identified the fathers of 20 children born near a British military base in Kenya, the BBC reports. The children, who had been told their fathers were dead or had otherwise been kept from the t...
UK Universities Face Fines Up to £500,000 for Failing to Protect Free Speech
The UK government is set to introduce a scheme under which universities can be fined up to £500,000 for failing to uphold free speech on campus. The Office for Students (OfS) will oversee the programme, which is expecte...
Teddy Bear Marking Queen Elizabeth's 100th Birthday Recreates Paddington Moment
A limited-edition teddy bear commemorating what would have been Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday has been created, recreating her iconic meeting with Paddington Bear. The bear is set to be released on 21 April....
Doddie Weir MND Fundraising Surpasses £2 Million Milestone
Fundraising in memory of rugby legend Doddie Weir for motor neurone disease research has passed the £2 million mark. Weir's widow Kathy said she was 'incredibly grateful' for the public's continued support....
'Exercise Granite Resolve' Tests UK Response to Offshore Energy Threats
UK authorities have launched a major exercise to assess how the offshore energy industry and government agencies would respond to a complex emergency involving vessels and drones. The drill, named 'Exercise Granite Resol...
England's Public Toilet Shortage Causing Health Crisis and Economic Harm
A growing shortage of public toilets across England is leading to public urination, dehydration, and reduced footfall at local businesses, according to a new report. Campaigners warn the crisis disproportionately affects...
UK House Prices Rise £3,000 in April, Rightmove Data Shows
Average asking prices for UK homes rose by 0.8% in April, equivalent to approximately £3,000, according to new data from Rightmove. The figures suggest continued upward pressure on the housing market despite broader eco...
US Seizes Iranian Ship as Strait of Hormuz Standoff Pushes Oil Prices Higher
Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated sharply, with President Trump announcing that US Marines seized an Iranian vessel that allegedly attempted to evade a blockade, warning any Iranian ships approaching would ...
FBI Director Kash Patel Files Defamation Lawsuit Against The Atlantic
FBI Director Kash Patel has filed a defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic following the outlet's report alleging he is paranoid about being fired and frequently drinks to excess. Patel had previously threatened legal a...
Around 25 Arrested as 1,000 Activists Storm Wisconsin Beagle Breeding Facility
Wisconsin authorities arrested approximately 25 protesters after around 1,000 animal welfare activists attempted to enter a beagle breeding and research facility. The clashes represent one of the largest actions by anima...
Marjorie Taylor Greene Raises Conspiracy Theories About Trump Assassination Attempt
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has publicly questioned the circumstances of the 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump, claiming 'there are a lot of questions' about the would-be shooter Thomas Crooks. The FBI ...
Migrant children's shelter investigated over restraints and isolation in 'red room'
A shelter for migrant children is under investigation following claims that children were beaten, restrained, and placed in isolation in a so-called 'red room'. According to a report cited by The Independent, one child w...