UK: Expect longer sentences under new law
Magistrates in England and Wales may soon be granted the authority to impose longer prison sentences, a measure aimed at reducing the backlog in...
Zimbabwe to cull 200 elephants to meet food shortages
Zimbabwe plans to cull 200 elephants as it faces a severe drought, leading to food shortages and a growing elephant population, according to the...
Afghanistan: Taliban now bans women from speaking in public
The UN and human rights organizations have condemned new Taliban laws that prohibit women from showing their faces or speaking outside their homes. These...
Boeing workers reject 25% salary hike, continue strike
Boeing workers have initiated a strike after overwhelmingly rejecting a proposed deal between union representatives and the company, which included a 25% pay increase....
England’s biggest school to ban phone use
One of England's largest school academy trusts is preparing to prohibit the use of phones during the school day. Ormiston Academies Trust confirmed to...
780,000 pensioners in England to lose winter fuel allowance
Approximately 780,000 pensioners in England and Wales are set to lose their winter fuel allowance due to a failure to apply for benefits they...
US shipping rules to target China’s Shein, Temu
The US has introduced new rules that would impose taxes on many low-value shipments from China, targeting the influx of packages from e-commerce platforms...
The rivers that make New York city!
As New York City turns 400, one of the best ways to grasp its rapid growth is by paddling the very rivers that shaped...
Microsoft announces more lay offs from gaming
Microsoft, the owner of Xbox, plans to lay off approximately 650 employees from its gaming division following its $69 billion (£54.3 billion) merger deal....