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Experts warn that opening new oil and gas fields in the UK's North Sea would undermine international climate goals and encourage fossil fuel exploitation worldwide.

The England and Wales prisons inspector says major drug dealers in jails should be isolated and 'assertively managed' like radical extremists to curb the flow of drugs into prisons.

US politicians from both parties respond to Trump's Iran ceasefire, with Democrats welcoming the truce and Republicans voicing skepticism about talks with Tehran.

As petrol and diesel prices climb again, the Australian government cautions that a ceasefire between the US and Iran will not lead to cheaper fuel for drivers.

A Democrat has won the mayoral race in the Republican-leaning city of Waukesha, Wisconsin, defying expectations in this conservative stronghold near Milwaukee.

Gina Rinehart questions the investigation into Ben Roberts-Smith, a decorated war veteran facing charges over alleged war crimes in Afghanistan.

In a surprising upset, Democrats make significant gains in the Georgia 14th Congressional District special runoff election, shifting the district 25 points to the left.

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle express relief at Iran ceasefire while raising critical questions about the long-term implications and path forward.

Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle respond to the announced ceasefire between the US and Iran, expressing relief but also concerns about the long-term implications.

Ben Roberts-Smith, a highly decorated Australian soldier, has been charged with five counts of war crimes stemming from his service in Afghanistan. He will remain in jail during his trial.