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Laboratory Technician Dies at Siberian Plague Research Institute; US Monitors Situation
New comments from President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio say the US is closely monitoring the death of a technician at a Siberian plague research centre. Rubio said there was no cause for alarm, while Trump said the US had not discussed the case with…
Restored film captures the first Battle of Hastings re-enactment in 1966
A restored film of the first Battle of Hastings re-enactment in 1966 will be shown publicly this weekend for the first time. Created by Alan Wootton and his wife Mary, the footage captures hundreds of re-enactors in armour with weapons, revealing notably relaxed health and safety standards compared…
Maidstone hotel could become co-living studios for 65 people
Plans have been submitted to convert a former hotel in Maidstone into co-living studios for up to 65 people, prompting concern among nearby residents about parking, local services and the effect on their neighbourhood. Some fear the site could later be used to house asylum seekers, although no…
Greens for Palestine-backed candidates win places on nearly every contested party committee
Greens for Palestine-backed candidates won places on nearly every Green Party committee they contested after the group urged members to support its recommended slate at the party conference in Brighton. Critics said the results showed growing factional influence and raised concerns about antisemitism; the group said its campaigning…
Tory MP Jack Rankin urges lower tobacco duty to curb illicit trade
Jack Rankin, the Conservative MP for Windsor and Parliamentary Private Secretary to party leader Kemi Badenoch, has suggested the Tories should consider cutting tobacco duty if they return to power. He argues that the tax is so high it has fuelled a black market, meaning the Treasury is…
One Nation proposes barring face veils in all Australian schools
Pauline Hanson's One Nation party has proposed banning burqas, niqabs and other full-face coverings in Australian schools, applying the restriction to all educational institutions including Islamic and private schools. The party justifies the policy as necessary for children to develop social skills, read facial expressions and learn about…
Watch shocking new video of Trump-backed congressman Max Miller: Leaked footage of vulgar display… as photos of his girlfriend’s lewd shirt cause storm
Leaked deposition video shows Trump-backed Ohio congressman Max Miller making vulgar outbursts during a custody dispute with his ex-wife Emily Moreno. The case has become significant because Moreno has accused Miller of domestic violence, which he denies, and the scandal has transformed what should be a safe Republican…
Whistleblower Andriesz dies as UK immigration crackdown escalates
British whistleblower Simon Andriesz, 57, who exposed undisclosed links between US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Jeffrey Epstein, has died. Meanwhile, UK immigration officers arrested 18 workers in a raid on a Wolverhampton depot.
Two Gold Coast junior rugby league players die six days apart
Two young boys from a junior rugby league club on Queensland's Gold Coast have died following separate mental health battles, just six days apart. Treyvon Te Tahi Bradshaw, 13, and Kaiyah Kennedy, 12, both played for Coomera Cutters Rugby League Club, and their deaths have devastated their families,…
One Nation leads Labor on primary vote as Albanese’s favourability falls
Pauline Hanson’s One Nation has edged ahead of Labor in primary vote polling, while Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s net favourability has fallen to its lowest level as prime minister. The results point to mounting pressure on the government amid voter concerns about the economy and cost of living.…
MCP flaws could let malicious instructions spread between trusted AI agents
Security researcher Syed Anas Mohiuddin found that weaknesses in the Model Context Protocol (MCP), used by AI agents to communicate, can let malicious instructions pass from one trusted agent to another. The attacks could lead agents to make unauthorised network requests and expose sensitive information, showing how gaps…
Young father-of-four collapses and dies while running his first ever half-marathon
John Meise, a 36-year-old father of four, died after collapsing during the Milwaukee Lakefront Half Marathon in Wisconsin on Sunday. His death is being investigated by the county medical examiner, and the race organisers said participant safety remained a priority. It was Meise’s first half-marathon, though his wife…
Barnaby Joyce’s message to critics after One Nation moved into Gina Rinehart-owned office: ‘If they want to support One Nation, knock yourself out’
One Nation is moving its national and Queensland offices into a Brisbane building owned by Gina Rinehart’s company as the party expands its operations across Australia. Barnaby Joyce defended the arrangement, saying the party would pay commercial rent and that Rinehart should be free to support One Nation.…
Biden-era FBI tracked Melania and teenage Barron’s travel and targeted Susie Wiles’ phone in bombshell Trump probe
Recently released files say the FBI tracked Melania Trump and her son Barron’s travel in 2022 as it investigated Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents. The disclosures also say the FBI later monitored calls from Susie Wiles, then leading Trump’s political operation and now his White House chief…
JB Hi-Fi faces landmark legal action in the Supreme Court with eight million Australians potentially eligible for compensation
JB Hi-Fi is defending itself against a landmark class action lawsuit in Victoria's Supreme Court, with more than eight million customers potentially eligible for compensation. The electronics retailer is accused of misleading customers into purchasing extended warranties that offered little additional protection beyond what Australian Consumer Law already…
Survivor star ‘wanted by FBI’ breaks silence after vanishing with son, 16… then puts him on the phone
Jaime Dugan, a former Survivor contestant, has broken her silence after an arrest warrant was issued for her failure to return her 16-year-old son, Harper, to his father following a custody exchange in August. The situation escalated when a South Carolina judge found her in contempt of court…
Most TV and laptop extended warranties offer poor value for consumers
Extended warranties on televisions and laptops are largely unnecessary upsells that can be safely skipped for most consumers. Retailers aggressively push these extended protection plans to boost profits, but evidence suggests they rarely offer genuine value, particularly given the manufacturer warranties already included with most electronics. A durability…
California couple arrested after 21 surrogate-born children found at properties
Guojun Xuan, aged 65, and his partner Silvia Zhang, 38, were arrested in May 2025 on suspicion of child abuse and neglect at their $4.1 million Arcadia mansion. Authorities discovered 21 surrogate-born children, ranging from two months to 13 years old, across multiple properties owned by the couple.…
Riverdance dancer Niamh O’Brien dies aged 52 after lung illness
Michael Flatley has said he is heartbroken after his wife, Irish dancer Niamh O’Brien, died aged 52 following an illness affecting her lungs. Her death came days before the couple were due to mark their 20th wedding anniversary, and leaves their son, Michael Saint James, without his mother.…
Damning audit reveals just how few of the 25 ‘OPW Sweetheart Deal’ homes are occupied by staff, with ex-civil servants and in some cases their surviving families enjoying insanely low rent deals at YOUR expense
A State audit has found that the Office of Public Works has grossly mismanaged 25 residential properties in Phoenix Park, with only five occupied by current staff and 16 by retired employees or their families paying negligible rent. The investigation, triggered by reporting from the Irish Daily Mail,…