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Jim Churm obituary
Jim Churm, a D-day veteran and Royal Navy medic who later had a distinguished career in nursing and physiotherapy, has died aged 102.
Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School investigated over hidden fees
UK regulators opened formal investigations into Trainline, Virgin Atlantic, and Red Driving School over allegations they displayed misleadingly low prices by hiding mandatory fees from customers.
Ebbw Vale secondary school criticised for toilets chaperone policy
A Welsh secondary school’s policy of escorting some pupils to toilets has drawn criticism from a campaigner who warns it may discourage students from seeking help for periods and other health issues.
Republican Susan Collins dismisses allegations of corruption as ‘completely false’
Republican Senator Susan Collins denies allegations she traded federal contracts for campaign contributions, calling them “completely false” and recycled from prior investigations that found no wrongdoing.
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Kempton Park killings: South Africa’s president vows justice as more women’s bodies found near Johannesburg
South Africa’s president vows to find those responsible for killings of seven women discovered in Kempton Park over recent weeks, with one arrest made and investigation ongoing.
Family income rose and poverty fell in 2025 — but safety net cuts could erase gains
Family income rose 2.6% in 2025 and poverty declined slightly, according to Census Bureau data, though upcoming cuts to social safety net programs could reverse these gains.
Nigeria arrests alleged Mexican drug kingpin at international airport
Nigerian authorities arrested an alleged Mexican drug kingpin at Lagos airport last month and discovered a suspected industrial-scale methamphetamine laboratory, marking the third such facility allegedly linked to Mexican nationals in four months.
People from ethnic groups feel racial equality is worsening, UK study shows
A British thinktank study shows people across ethnic groups believe racial equality is worsening in Britain, with nearly half of ethnic minorities reporting discrimination over the past year.
Carney says Canada will pursue ‘unique security and economic alliance’ with EU amid US trade spat
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced plans to build a unique security and economic alliance with Europe, positioning Canada as a safe haven for investment amid deteriorating US trade relations.
Ferocious fight among Brazil’s supreme court erupts on eve of presidential election
Brazil’s supreme court faces its gravest crisis since democratization as rival judges clash publicly weeks before the presidential election, roiling the nation’s political landscape.
‘We hear your voices’: inside the Church of England’s debate over Palestine
The Church of England’s General Synod voted to formally hear a Palestinian Christian document describing Israel as a “colonial enterprise,” marking a significant moment for Palestinian Anglican communities but drawing concerns from Jewish leaders about interfaith relations.
Taxpayers could pay millions to abuse survivors if Christian Brothers goes bankrupt, court documents reveal
Australian taxpayers could be forced to cover up to $65 million in compensation payouts to hundreds of abuse survivors if the Christian Brothers Catholic order goes bankrupt, according to newly released court documents.
UK’s largest Muslim event goes ahead with added security as hate crime rises
The UK’s largest Muslim convention, Jalsa Salana, proceeded with enhanced security measures amid rising anti-Muslim hate crimes, drawing approximately 50,000 attendees from over 100 countries.
‘Free up the ganja’: Rastafarians in Kenya fight to decriminalise marijuana
A Kenyan court dismissed a petition to decriminalize marijuana for Rastafarian spiritual use, prompting followers to plan an appeal and continue advocating for religious rights.
Jerusalem’s most important Muslim religious site facing ‘imminent’ threat of Israeli takeover, says Jordan
Jordan convenes emergency foreign ministers meeting over what it characterizes as an imminent threat to al-Aqsa mosque and Dome of the Rock, citing recent Israeli incursions that it says violate longstanding agreements.
‘A Bible-sized blind spot’: congressman sounds alarm on rising Christian nationalism
Congressman Jared Huffman, the only current non-believing member of Congress, has written a book arguing that Christian nationalism poses a significant threat to American democracy and has grown more powerful since January 6.