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70 Convictions in NY Public Housing Bribery Case

A decade-long New York public housing bribery scheme concludes with 70 convictions after the largest single-day bribery takedown in US Justice Department history. Discover the full story.

Assisted Dying Bill Could Spark NHS Exodus

A leading KC warns the assisted dying Bill offers no legal protection for objecting GPs, risking an NHS staff exodus. Read the full legal analysis and its implications.

Mandelson Under Investigation for Public Urination

Lord Peter Mandelson faces a £300 fine after being caught urinating in a London street. The former Labour minister cites age-related prostate issues and lack of public facilities as mitigating factors.

Australian Public Service Wages Jump 3.4%

New data reveals Australian public servants are enjoying their fastest wage growth in 15 years, outstripping private sector increases and raising questions about economic fairness.

Hero bystander confronts knife-wielding man in London

A courageous member of the public risked his own safety to disarm a man allegedly threatening people with a knife during a terrifying incident in central London, with dramatic footage capturing the entire confrontation.

Why Rachel Reeves Must Gamble on Tax Hikes

Exclusive analysis reveals why the Chancellor faces an impossible choice between fiscal responsibility and crumbling public services as economic pressures mount.

Victoria to ban NDAs silencing sexual harassment victims

Victoria is poised to become Australia's first state to outlaw non-disclosure agreements that silence victims of workplace sexual harassment in groundbreaking legislation set to transform workplace protections.

US Senate Passes Landmark Essential Workers Bill

In a historic move, the US Senate has approved the Essential Workers Bill, granting new protections and benefits to frontline employees who kept America running during the pandemic. Discover how this legislation will transform workers' rights.

UK government blocks Welsh conversion therapy ban

The UK government has prevented Wales from implementing its own ban on conversion therapy, sparking a major constitutional dispute over devolved powers and LGBTQ+ rights protections.

Trans people risk exclusion from UK public spaces

A leading human rights expert reveals how transgender people face increasing barriers to accessing hospitals, shops, and public services across the UK, creating 'invisible walls' in daily life.

The False Economy of Public Service Cuts

New economic analysis reveals how short-term spending cuts on essential services create massive long-term costs for taxpayers and communities across Britain.

Brits trust AI more than politicians, poll reveals

A groundbreaking survey shows Britons now place greater trust in artificial intelligence and Google search results than in government ministers and MPs, signalling a dramatic crisis of confidence in Westminster.

Public Decorum Crisis: Aggression Surges at UK Events

Exclusive investigation reveals how swearing, spitting and physical intimidation are becoming commonplace at British public gatherings, with experts warning of a dangerous new normal for civic behaviour.

Town Fury Over $22k Giant Eggplant and Peach Statues

Westminster, Maryland, faces a fierce public backlash after the local council approved $22,000 for controversial giant sculptures of an eggplant and a peach, sparking a heated debate about fiscal responsibility and public art.

Public Officials Face Jail in New UK Misconduct Law

A landmark new bill will introduce criminal sanctions, including imprisonment, for public officials who breach official codes of conduct, marking the UK's toughest-ever anti-corruption measure.

WA's Double Public Holiday Bonanza After AFL Win

Western Australia's Premier Mark McGowan gifts Perth and Peel residents two surprise public holidays following the West Coast Eagles' historic AFL Grand Final victory, sparking celebration and economic debate.

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