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The UN General Assembly has officially recognized the transatlantic slave trade as a grave crime against humanity, despite opposition from the US and European countries.

Peers vote to back Australian-style social media ban for under-16s, rejecting Keir Starmer's proposal for public consultation on the issue.

Liberal MP Andrew Hastie open to 25% tax on gas profits, saying multinationals have 'had a really good run' on Australian wealth. Supports Scandinavian-style sovereign wealth fund.

Trump housing chief Bill Pulte is pushing for a criminal investigation into New York AG Letitia James, alleging potential mortgage insurance fraud.

ICE agents have begun inspecting traveler IDs at security lines in select airports, raising concerns over privacy and civil liberties. Learn how these new measures impact air travel.

The new government administration is overhauling Whitehall's consultation culture to accelerate decision-making and better serve the public's interests.

British government to prioritize domestic contracts for critical industries like shipbuilding, steel, AI, and energy infrastructure to safeguard national security.

Islamic community condemns spate of Islamophobic incidents after former church being converted into mosque in Victoria is set ablaze in suspicious fire.

Republican members of Congress raise worries about the Trump administration's approach to tensions with Iran, citing risks of military escalation and failed policies.

The U.S. Justice Department has agreed to pay $1.25 million to settle a lawsuit filed by former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn, who claimed he was wrongfully prosecuted in the Russia investigation.