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Argentina and Paraguay sign historic defence pact

In a landmark move for South American security cooperation, Argentina and Paraguay have signed a comprehensive defence agreement allowing military forces to operate across borders during joint operations.

Japan's ex-defence minister visits Philippines

In a landmark diplomatic mission, Japan's former defence chief Shigeru Ishiba travels to the Philippines to strengthen bilateral ties and discuss regional security cooperation.

Vanuatu open to Australia pact but rejects bullying

Vanuatu's Prime Minister signals willingness to sign security agreement with Australia while asserting Pacific nation won't be pressured by larger countries in delicate regional negotiations.

UK's 25,000-home mega-town: Sustainable community revealed

Discover the ambitious plans for Britain's largest new settlement in decades - a revolutionary 25,000-home community complete with schools, healthcare facilities, and sustainable transport networks set to redefine modern living.

Starmer plans biggest ever UK power transfer

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer reveals ambitious constitutional reforms to redistribute power across Britain, promising the 'biggest ever transfer of power' from Westminster.

Sydney Council Backs Plan for 31,000 New Homes

A landmark decision by a Sydney council paves the way for up to 31,000 new homes in Waterloo, promising to tackle the housing crisis while facing significant local opposition over density and infrastructure concerns.

Burnham demands radical devolution for Manchester

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham calls for unprecedented powers and funding transfer from Westminster in landmark speech, positioning the region as trailblazer for English devolution.

Burnham: UK Needs Political Overhaul to Avoid Decline

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham delivers powerful critique of Westminster's centralised power, calling for radical devolution and political reform to rebalance the nation and tackle regional inequality.

GOP Spokeswoman's Airport Escalator Demand Goes Viral

Republican National Committee spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt confronted airport staff in a heated exchange after an escalator was turned off, with the incident captured on video and sparking debate about privilege and public conduct.

Queenstown's Last Bank Closes, Isolating Tasmanian Town

The historic mining town of Queenstown on Tasmania's remote west coast is set to lose its last bank, as Bendigo Bank confirms the permanent closure of its local branch, leaving residents and businesses facing a 180km round trip for essential financial ser

Climate 200 Appoints Kate Hook for Regional Expansion

Climate-focused fundraising group Climate 200 names former independent candidate Kate Hook as its new co-convener, signalling a strategic push to support community-backed independents in regional Australia ahead of the next federal election.

Pride of Britain 2024: Meet the Regional Heroes

Discover the heartwarming stories of the 2024 Pride of Britain regional winners, from life-saving children to community champions, as they await the national awards ceremony.

Nandy's Devolution Ultimatum to Starmer's Labour

Senior Labour MP Lisa Nandy issues a stark ultimatum to Keir Starmer, demanding radical devolution of power from Westminster to avoid repeating past election failures and truly 'take back control' for communities across Britain.

West African Nations Forge Historic Cooperation Pact

In a landmark move for regional stability, Ghana, Senegal, and The Gambia have signed a pivotal cooperation agreement covering security, economic development, and cross-border collaboration, signalling a new era of West African diplomacy.

Bank CEO Warns of Appalachian Economic Disaster

Huntington Bancshares CEO Brad Smith sounds the alarm on the economic crisis unfolding in Appalachia, calling for urgent investment and national attention to reverse the region's decline.

UN: Global Gender Equality Progress Grinds to a Halt

A stark UN report reveals the world is failing to meet its 2030 gender equality targets. Discover which critical areas are seeing regression and what this means for the Sustainable Development Goals.

UK faces Trump-style economic disruption, warns MP

Senior Labour MP Liam Byrne cautions that Britain's economy is vulnerable to a populist shock akin to Trump's 2016 victory unless the government addresses deep-seated regional inequalities and implements radical productivity reforms.

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