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Two men convicted of killing PC Andrew Harper may be released from prison early under a government scheme to ease overcrowding, sparking outrage from his family … Read more
The relocation of six beluga whales from Marineland of Canada to U.S. aquariums marked the first phase of an international rescue operation in 2026, following the … Read more
The U.S. Central Command confirmed strikes on Iran for the 11th consecutive night, targeting military operations centers, drone storage facilities, and maritime infrastructure in the Strait … Read more
The House narrowly approved a stopgap spending bill on Thursday to keep the federal government operating through February 16, but Senate Democrats’ refusal to back the … Read more
Ann Widdecombe, 78, was struck 21 times with a hammer during a home invasion on July 8, 2026, prosecutors said at a London court hearing on … Read more
Kathleen MacMahon’s novel Other People’s Lives uses the metaphor of a motorway tunnel to explore how women’s lives are shaped by others’ needs. The quote, It’s … Read more
Donald Trump’s latest remarks on July 22, 2026, signaled a sharp escalation in U.S. military posture toward Iran, with the president vowing to target a suspected … Read more
The Senate Intelligence Committee advanced Jay Clayton’s nomination to lead U.S. intelligence agencies on a party-line vote, with Democrats condemning his refusal to affirm Joe Biden’s … Read more
Japanese authorities are urging male workers to wear shorts in summer, sparking debate over leg hair harassment and workplace norms. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s “Tokyo Cool … Read more
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced intense scrutiny at a Senate hearing on Tuesday as he estimated the U.S. war with Iran has cost $37.5 billion so … Read more
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s “Tokyo Cool Biz” initiative, an expansion of Koike’s 2005 national “Cool Biz” energy-saving campaign, has prompted a heated debate over workplace dress … Read more
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth revealed the US military conflict with Iran has cost $37.5bn so far, citing an $8bn increase since May, as he urged … Read more