A 60-day truce has taken effect between Israel and Hezbollah, marking a significant milestone in the 14-month-old war in Lebanon. The agreement stipulates a 60-day truce during which Israeli forces will withdraw from southern Lebanon, and Hezbollah fighters are expected to...

Revolutionizing urban forestry with artificial intelligence is gaining momentum. Scientists are developing AI-driven insights to support natural ecosystems, promote global sustainability, and benefit the health of our planet. The Importance of Urban Trees Urban trees improve air quality, lower temperatures, and enhance well-being....

Labour’s net-zero plans are in chaos due to electric car sales targets, leading to the closure of a Vauxhall factory and prompting an urgent review of the policy. The government is also set to water down electric vehicle rules amid a...

The UK government's plan to increase NHS dental treatments by 1.5 million in 2024-25 is unlikely to meet its goal, according to a report by the National Audit Office (NAO). The £200m rescue package aimed at boosting access to NHS dentistry...

The Federal Court has ruled that over $144 million in compensation will be distributed to West Australian First Nations people who had their wages withheld or were underpaid on stations between the 1930s and 1970s. This landmark judgement brings an end...

Ireland’s prime minister, Simon Harris, has estimated that the country could lose €10 billion in corporate tax if three US multinationals were repatriated to America under a hostile Donald Trump administration. This risk is due to ten multinationals accounting for 60%...

Russia has expelled the British envoy amid espionage claims. The relationship between Russia and the UK has been strained since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, leading to a series of tit-for-tat expulsions of diplomats. Tensions escalated when Ukraine used...

Irish PM Simon Harris’s party Fine Gael drops six points in pre-election polls amid ‘Simon slump’. The party is now under pressure after a disastrous interaction with an angry care worker Charlotte Fallon. Harris has apologized repeatedly for his handling of...

The Australian federal government has announced plans to cut student loans by 20% if Labor wins the election next year, while thousands of union members are preparing to march on Queensland parliament against a decision to cancel safety rules. The headline...

Australia and China are seeking to strengthen diplomatic ties despite their differences. Ties between the two countries have stabilized since the former Coalition government under Scott Morrison broke down, but there are still points of contention over territory disputes in south-east...