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Sydney: Heatwave conditions have affected large parts of Australia, with authorities issuing widespread warnings as temperatures climb to dangerous levels across several states. The heatwave has coincided with Australia Day celebrations, placing additional pressure on emergency services and public health systems as millions gather for outdoor events. The Bureau of Meteorology has said temperatures are expected to peak in many regions, with forecasts suggesting highs approaching 50 degrees Celsius in some parts of the country. Western Australia, particularly the Pilbara and interior regions, has been placed under extreme heatwave alerts, while South Australia and Victoria continue to face severe to…

Washington: Gold has reached a historic milestone after the price climbed above $5,000 (£3,659) an ounce for the first time, reinforcing its status as a leading safe-haven asset during periods of uncertainty. The surge has added to a rally that has already seen gold gain more than 60 percent during 2025, reflecting heightened investor concern about geopolitical risks, trade tensions and economic stability. The latest rise has coincided with renewed friction between the United States and NATO allies over Greenland, which has added to wider worries about global security and diplomacy. Market sentiment has also been unsettled by US President…

Nuuk: Greenland has become the focal point of renewed diplomatic engagement after Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has travelled to Nuuk for talks with Greenlandic leader Jens-Frederik Nielsen. The visit has followed a volatile period marked by threats from US President Donald Trump, which were later rolled back in favour of negotiation and diplomatic discussion. Frederiksen has arrived in the Greenlandic capital directly from Brussels, where meetings with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte have focused on strengthening Arctic security cooperation. Discussions have included enhanced deterrence and defence in the region, reflecting the strategic importance of Greenland within transatlantic security frameworks.…

London: Keir Starmer has come under mounting scrutiny as senior Labour figures and trade union leaders have urged that Andy Burnham should be allowed to contest the Gorton and Denton byelection without interference from party leadership. The developing situation has placed Starmer at the centre of a growing debate over whether Labour’s candidate selection process remains transparent and democratic. Angela Rayner has been expected to support Burnham’s right to stand, with indications that the deputy prime minister will argue at Labour’s north-west regional conference that no candidate should be blocked from participating. Rayner’s stance has added to internal pressure on…

London: Bird migration to the UK has intensified following a wave of cold and unsettled weather across parts of continental Europe, increasing the likelihood of sightings of species such as fieldfares and redwings during the winter season. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) has highlighted that harsher temperatures in regions such as Poland and Scandinavia have encouraged more birds to move westwards in search of food, shelter, and milder conditions. Bird migration patterns typically see these species spend much of the year on the European continent before crossing into the UK during winter. The movement is influenced…

Washington: TikTok has confirmed that a new entity, TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, has been established to run its business in the United States, serving more than 200 million American users and around 7.5 million businesses. TikTok has stated that the move is designed to strengthen trust, enhance operational independence, and ensure tighter safeguards around data protection, cybersecurity, content moderation, and the recommendation algorithm that powers the platform. TikTok has structured the joint venture so that US and international investors collectively hold 80.1 percent of the company, while ByteDance, the Chinese parent firm, has retained a 19.9 percent stake. This…

Melbourne: Novak Djokovic has continued the Australian Open campaign with a dominant performance, underlining the focus on efficiency and physical management at the age of 38. The Serb great has entered the tournament knowing that careful energy conservation remains essential after facing injury concerns during major tournaments in recent seasons. With a historic 25th Grand Slam title in sight, Djokovic has aimed to finish matches quickly and avoid unnecessary strain in the opening rounds. Novak Djokovic has dropped only seven games in a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Italian qualifier Francesco Maestrelli, producing another composed display on a warm Melbourne…

London: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) treatment patterns across Europe have changed significantly over the past decade, with the UK showing the sharpest rise in medication use. A study led by researchers from the University of Oxford has analysed electronic health records from Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain and the UK, tracking prescriptions between 2010 and 2023. The findings have revealed that the proportion of people in the UK using ADHD medication rose more than threefold, from 0.12 percent to 0.39 percent. The research has shown that increases were recorded in all five countries, but the scale of growth in the…

Wellington: New Zealand has entered a decisive phase of its political calendar after Prime Minister Christopher Luxon confirmed that the country will go to the polls on November 7. The election date has set the stage for what is expected to be a closely fought contest between the ruling coalition and a resurgent opposition, with economic management, cost of living pressures and stability in uncertain global conditions dominating public debate. Prime Minister Luxon has stated that the election will give citizens an opportunity to decide which leadership is best positioned to guide the nation through a volatile international environment. Since…

Columbia: Measles has become a growing public health concern in South Carolina after at least 88 new cases were reported, taking the total number of infections in the state to 646 since October. Health officials have confirmed that more than 500 people, including students from 15 schools, have been placed under quarantine after exposure to the virus. The outbreak is now considered the most serious in the state in decades and is the worst since Texas recorded more than 700 cases in 2025. Measles is one of the most contagious diseases in the world and spreads easily through the air…