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US, UK, Germany Warn Against Travel to Lebanon as Tensions With Israel Mount
Several countries have urged their citizens to leave Lebanon while commercial options remain available.
Blair Tells Podcast Host Lockdowns in Developing World ‘Did More Harm Than Good’
The former Labour leader previously advocated for strict COVID-19 policies but acknowledged the severe disruptions that lockdowns caused in poorer countries.
Met Police Arrest Just Stop Oil Organisers Over Airport Disruption Plans
Protesters were detained under the Public Order Act after claims actvists were going to disrupt ’thousands of holidaymakers this summer.’
Harms Children Face from Social Media and How to Prevent them
Concern about young people’s social media use is escalating, with suggestions of age-restricted bans emerging. However, a ban may not be the solution.
House Prices to Increase Another 5 Percent by Year’s End: KPMG
KPMG expects a rise of 5.3 percent across capital cities and 4.5 percent across the country by December.
Mobile Wallets Overtake Cash as Preferred Payment Method in Australia
The Australian Banking Association said between 2019 and 2023, the value of mobile wallet transactions soared by 18 times to $126 billion.
Treasurer Approves Major $4.9 Billion Banking Merger, But With Several Conditions
The new entity must commit to keeping jobs, maintaining a strong Queensland presence, and supporting climate change initatives.
US Calls on CCP to Open Up for Independent Probe of ‘Depraved’ Organ Harvesting
The State Department called on Beijing to ‘cease its depraved actions against prisoners of conscience.’
Pentagon, USAID Inspectors Launch Reviews of Gaza Humanitarian Pier
The Pentagon and USAID inspectors general are reviewing humanitarian aid distribution to Gaza through a temporary pier that has faced sporadic disruptions.
