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US to end gun sales without background checks

The Biden administration has announced a significant tightening of regulations around firearm sales, targeting the so-called "gun show loophole" that has previously allowed thousands...

UK: Universal credit to make disabled people ‘poorer’

According to a recent report, the ongoing implementation of universal credit (UC) in the UK is projected to have a detrimental financial impact on...

UK: Weather-related insurance claims hit record high £573m

In 2023, the UK experienced a significant increase in weather-related home insurance claims, surging by over a third from the previous year to reach...

Australian air tickets now cheaper as flights run with pre-Covid capacity

Airlines have finally managed to rebound from the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, with flight capacity reaching pre-pandemic levels for the first time,...

UK-EU can soon seal post-Brexit Gibraltar border deal

The Chief Minister of Gibraltar has expressed optimism about the progress made towards a post-Brexit deal between the UK, the EU, and Spain, ensuring...

Threats over Iran attack on Israel: Qantas pauses Perth to London flight

Qantas has made the decision to temporarily halt its direct flights from Perth to London due to concerns regarding potential threats in Iranian airspace,...

Tennessee bans marriage between first cousins

The Tennessee legislature, under Republican leadership, has overwhelmingly passed a bill to prohibit marriage between first cousins, which now awaits approval from Republican Governor...

EXPLAINED: Do Canadians want Quebec separation?

The idea of Quebec separation, long thought dormant, has resurfaced in Canadian political discourse, sparking renewed interest in the Parti Québécois (PQ) among Quebecers....

Amazon deforestation surges in Colombia

Deforestation rates in the Colombian Amazon are reaching alarming levels, potentially reaching historic peaks due to a confluence of factors, including the exploitation of...

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Australia’s overseas-born population highest since 1893

Australia's overseas-born population has exceeded 30% for the first time since 1893, following a record influx of migrants in the year leading up to...

England tops globally in child alcohol use

According to a recent report by global health experts, England ranks highest among 44 countries in terms of alcohol consumption by adolescents. The study...

TikTok to fight against ban in US

TikTok plans to contest a new US law it considers "unconstitutional," as it could force the sale or ban of the popular social media...

Ryanair cancel over 300 flights across Europe

Ryanair has urged the European Union to reform its air traffic control system after being forced to cancel over 300 flights across Europe scheduled...