Australian injured in fatal Swiss New Year's Eve bar fire
An Australian national is among the injured after a deadly fire at a Swiss ski resort bar killed 40. Read the latest on the tragedy and consular response.
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Australian injured in deadly Swiss New Year's Eve fire
An Australian national was injured in the devastating fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, which killed 40 people. The Australian government is providing consular support. Read the latest updates.
Australian injured in deadly Swiss ski resort blaze
An Australian is injured in a Swiss ski resort fire that killed 40. DFAT confirms consular assistance. Witnesses describe harrowing scenes as flashover trapped revellers.
US States Ban Soda and Candy for Food Assistance Recipients
Five US states have begun restricting what food assistance recipients can buy, banning soda and candy. Critics warn of chaos at checkouts and a $1.6bn cost to retailers.
US states ban junk food from SNAP benefits
Five US states begin restricting SNAP food stamp purchases of soda and candy in a controversial health push. Critics warn of chaos at checkouts and soaring costs.
Australian killed in Ukraine a week before wedding
Russell Allan Wilson died fighting in Ukraine's Donetsk region on his final mission before leave to get married. At least eight Australians have died in the conflict. Read the full tribute.
US SNAP junk food ban starts Jan 1, warnings issued
Five US states ban soda and candy from food aid purchases from Thursday, a move experts warn will impact all shoppers with longer queues and higher costs.
Daycare at Centre of Minnesota Fraud Scandal Defends Itself
A Minneapolis daycare, accused of fraud after footage showed it empty, has defended itself as staff were seen 'trucking in' children. The FBI warns this is 'the tip of the iceberg'. Read the full investigation.
Beauty Salon Lawyer Rejoins Trump to Oversee US Visas
Mora Namdar, a lawyer and salon owner, is confirmed as Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs. She will oversee US visa approvals, aligning with Trump's hardline immigration stance. Read the full story.
Trump Appoints Project 2025 Author to Senior Visa Role
President Trump promotes Mora Namdar, a former Project 2025 author, to a key State Department role overseeing US visa approvals and passport issuance. Discover the implications for immigration policy.
British boy, 13, stabbed to death in Portugal
A 13-year-old British boy has been killed in Portugal. The suspect, his mother's ex-partner with a violent past, also died in a gas explosion. Read the full report.
British boy, 13, stabbed to death in Portugal
A 13-year-old British boy was stabbed to death in Tomar, Portugal, by his mother's ex-partner, a convicted killer, before a gas explosion tore through the house. Read the full report.
Claim up to £2,000 in energy debt help this winter
Struggling households can apply for grants of up to £2,000 to clear energy debt. Find out if you're eligible for support from the British Gas Energy Trust this winter.
256,000 pensioners set for higher payments in DWP change
Over a quarter of a million UK pensioners are in line for higher payments following a major DWP update on pre-1997 indexation. Find out who benefits.
How to Pay Less for Your Prescription Medications
Pharmacists share crucial advice on reducing prescription drug costs, from new Medicare caps to discount cards and assistance programmes. Learn how to navigate the pharmacy to save money.
Kayak Looters Target Flooded Washington Homes
Thieves are using kayaks to burgle evacuated homes in Washington's historic floods. One resident confronted them and recovered stolen goods. Stay informed on the crisis.
UK Aid Diverted to Hamas, Houthis, Boko Haram
A shocking report reveals UK cash aid, up to £300m annually, is being siphoned by terror groups in conflict zones. Read the full investigation and demand transparency now.
AA and RAC target £5bn valuations for London listings
The AA and RAC, Britain's roadside giants, are each pursuing £5bn valuations via potential sales or London stock market flotations. Explore the financial drivers behind this major market move.
Trump Officials Threaten SNAP Funds in Clash with States
The Trump administration warns it will withhold SNAP administrative funds from Democratic-led states refusing to share recipient data, citing fraud concerns. Critics call it a political weaponisation of hunger.
US to Withhold SNAP Food Aid from Democrat-Led States
The Trump administration announces it will withhold SNAP food assistance from several states unless they provide recipient data. Read the full story on the escalating political clash.
South Africa arrests four men en route to fight for Russia
South African police arrest four men suspected of being recruited to fight for Russia. Investigation launched into a wider alleged recruitment network. Read the latest.
$3.6B Heating Aid Released After Delay
The US government has released $3.6 billion in overdue LIHEAP funding, providing crucial heating assistance for low-income households this winter. Learn more about the relief.
Labour MPs demand Reeves U-turn on foreign aid cuts
Senior Labour MPs demand Chancellor Rachel Reeves provides a roadmap to restore the UK's foreign aid budget to 0.7% of GNI, warning current cuts risk lives and UK influence.
Mouse 'Midwives' Dramatically Increase Birth Survival
Groundbreaking study reveals experienced female mice act as midwives, pulling out stuck pups. Survival rates soar from 0% to 90%, showing animal caregiving is more common than thought.
GOP Senator Challenges McDonald's SNAP Funding
A Republican senator aims to close a loophole allowing millions in SNAP benefits to be spent at fast-food chains like McDonald's. Discover the political battle over nutrition assistance.
DWP Updates on Universal Credit Support for Families
The DWP has responded to MPs on Universal Credit plans and support for families. Discover the new eligibility tools and how the benefit provides a financial safety net.
States Scramble to Restore Full SNAP Benefits
Millions of Americans await full November SNAP benefits as states work to restore payments after the longest US government shutdown. Discover the impact and timeline.
Americans queue at food pantries amid shutdown
As the US government shutdown continues, federal workers and families, including their pets, face food insecurity with delayed aid. See the human impact.
Judge blocks Trump food stamp restrictions
A US federal court has struck down controversial Trump administration regulations that would have stripped food stamp benefits from hundreds of thousands of Americans, delivering a major victory for anti-poverty campaigners.
Court blocks Trump's SNAP benefits crackdown
A federal appeals court delivers major setback to Trump administration's attempt to restrict food stamp eligibility for thousands of Americans in landmark ruling.
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