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Labour Rebellion Over Starmer's Foreign Aid Stance

Sir Keir Starmer confronts a significant internal Labour Party revolt over his refusal to commit to reinstating the UK's 0.7% foreign aid budget, exposing a deep rift with his own MPs and backbenchers.

UK slashes Child Benefit for children living overseas

Exclusive: The UK government is implementing a major crackdown on Child Benefit claims for children living overseas. The new 'UK link' test could see thousands of families lose crucial financial support. Here's what you need to know.

Apple's 'Friend' App Fights Smartphone Addiction

Apple is reportedly developing a groundbreaking app, internally codenamed 'Friend', designed to help users reduce screen time and foster genuine social interactions, marking a significant shift in tech's approach to digital wellness.

Xi Jinping Makes Rare Official Visit to Tibet

Chinese President Xi Jinping makes a rare official visit to Tibet, emphasising stability, ethnic unity, and ambitious development plans for the strategic Himalayan region.

Children Sue Scottish Council in High Court Over Climate Inaction

In a groundbreaking UK legal challenge, a group of children and young adults from West Dunbartonshire are suing their local council in the High Court, demanding it scraps its current local development plan for failing to adequately address the climate cri

Sandbanks bungalow: Modest home on prime plot for £1.5m

A deceptively modest 1950s bungalow on Sandbanks, Dorset - one of the world's most expensive coastal strips - has hit the market for £1.5million, offering developers a golden opportunity to build a luxury waterfront home.

Brian Cox: UK Science Cuts a 'Catastrophic Failure'

Renowned physicist Brian Cox delivers a scathing critique of the UK government's science funding, warning of a 'catastrophic failure of ambition' that threatens to dismantle Britain's world-leading research reputation.

Pandemic's 'Profound' Toll on London's Children

Exclusive: Leading health experts from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine reveal the devastating and long-term impact of the pandemic on London's children, from mental wellbeing to physical health and development.

Aid ship sails from Cyprus to Gaza amid crisis

A humanitarian aid ship carrying food supplies has departed Cyprus for Gaza, offering a lifeline amid the escalating Middle East crisis. The latest updates on the situation.

Gravesham's 1,500-home plan sparks debate

Gravesham Borough Council's ambitious proposal to build 1,500 homes in Kent faces fierce opposition from residents and environmental groups. Discover the heated debate over greenbelt development.

Villagers battle housing development plans

Residents of a quaint village are up in arms over proposed housing developments that threaten to disrupt their rural idyll. Discover why locals are fighting back.

Sydney residents fight 'monstrous' Meriton tower plan

Residents in Sydney's Carlingford are up in arms over a proposed 29-storey Meriton development, branding it a 'monstrosity' that will overshadow the suburb. Local councillors and planners clash over the controversial high-rise project.

Why 90s Parenting Is Making a Comeback

Discover why modern parents are embracing the simpler, less tech-driven parenting styles of the 1990s and how it benefits children today.

Dallas suburb rocked by 'Indians-only' housing claims

A prestigious Dallas suburb faces controversy as residents claim a new luxury housing project is being marketed exclusively to Indian buyers, sparking debates over discrimination and cultural integration.

Arne Slot: Wirtz Should Follow Salah's Path

Liverpool's Arne Slot advises Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz to emulate Mohamed Salah's career trajectory for success. Discover the key insights from Slot's mentorship.

Israel accused of weaponising aid in Gaza

Humanitarian organisations claim Israel's new registration requirements for aid groups in Gaza are obstructing critical assistance, exacerbating the crisis.

UK may miss gender equality aid target

The UK government may fail to meet its pledge to allocate 80% of foreign aid to gender equality projects, raising concerns among development advocates.

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