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Iraq Parliament Elects New Speaker to Face Challenges

Iraq's parliament elects Haibet Al-Halbousi as speaker, breaking a political deadlock. He faces urgent tasks: managing Iran-US ties, a key militia bill, and a massive public debt crisis. Read the full analysis.

Iraq's Tigris River in danger of disappearing

The Tigris River, Iraq's lifeline for millennia, is heavily polluted and drying up. Urgent action is needed to save the waterway and the ancient communities, like the Mandaeans, who depend on it for survival and faith.

Dick Cheney funeral brings Washington elite together

Washington's political establishment gathered at the National Cathedral to honour Dick Cheney, but the ceremony overlooked the controversial legacy of the Iraq War. Read our analysis of this significant political moment.

First UK state school opens fee-paying branch in Dubai

Historic Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet becomes the first UK state school to launch an overseas branch in Dubai. The venture aims to generate funds for its British counterpart amid funding shortages.

Trump pressure threatens US government shutdown

Former President Donald Trump's pressure on Republican lawmakers threatens to trigger a massive federal government shutdown, putting millions of workers and essential services at risk.

Police Scotland demands extra £140m amid budget crisis

Police Scotland faces its most severe financial crisis since its creation, with chiefs warning they need an additional £140 million annually just to maintain current service levels amid rising operational costs.

Taxpayer Millions Funded UK Film Flops

Exclusive investigation uncovers how obscure production companies received substantial public funding for films that failed to achieve commercial success or critical acclaim, raising serious questions about film funding accountability.

Cheney Admits Error on Iraq Interrogation Methods

Former US Vice President Dick Cheney makes stunning confession about enhanced interrogation techniques during Iraq War, admitting errors in judgement that sparked global controversy.

Scottish NHS boards get £135M emergency bailout

NHS Lanarkshire and NHS Ayrshire & Arran receive staggering £135.5 million in emergency funding, raising serious concerns about patient safety and the sustainability of Scotland's healthcare system.

Dick Cheney Death Rumours Debunked - Former VP Alive

Contrary to viral online speculation, former US Vice President Dick Cheney remains alive. The 83-year-old Republican figure continues his recovery from various health challenges that have marked his later years.

Cheney's Deathbed Confession: Iraq War About Oil

In a shocking deathbed revelation, former US Vice President Dick Cheney reportedly confessed that the 2003 Iraq invasion was primarily motivated by oil interests, contradicting years of official denials about Halliburton's role.

Dick Cheney, Former US Vice President, Dies at 93

Dick Cheney, the influential but divisive US vice president under George W. Bush known for his hawkish foreign policy and the Iraq War, has passed away at 93, leaving a complex political legacy.

Dick Cheney, Former US Vice President, Dies at 83

The political world mourns as Dick Cheney, one of America's most influential and divisive vice presidents, passes away at 83. His legacy spans from the Iraq War to reshaping executive power.

Former US Vice President Dick Cheney Dies at 83

Dick Cheney, the formidable former US Vice President who shaped American foreign policy after 9/11, has passed away at 83. Remembered as one of Washington's most powerful Number Twos.

Iraq bans PKK in major security shift with Turkey

In a significant diplomatic move, Iraq has officially designated the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) as a banned organisation, marking a potential turning point in regional security cooperation with Turkey.

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