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Pregnant Sri Lankan care worker fears separation from family as Home Office letters target dependents

A pregnant Sri Lankan care worker living legally in the UK fears she could be separated from her husband and daughter after the Home Office reportedly ordered her dependents to leave the country, in what critics say is a contentious fallout of Britain's immigration crackdown.

The Times of India · Jun 11

Fancy owning your own town? Australia’s smallest settlement is on the market for €243,000

With just two residents, a four-bed roadhouse and an unofficial mayor’s job description that includes running the post office and pouring pints, the outback town of Cooladdi is searching for new owners willing to embrace an unconventional way of life.

Euronews · Jun 11

"You can’t save everything you love." Soundgarden's Kim Thayil on the loss of his friend and bandmate Chris Cornell

"I could never have anticipated the vacuum, the absence, and how profound it is"

Metal Hammer · Jun 9

Jack White’s panned exhibition: Which musicians found success in fine art?

Jack White’s debut exhibition has divided opinion. Here’s how other music icons fared in the court of public opinion and the eyes of critics.

Euronews · Jun 5

Former Minister rings warning bell for public safety after recent SA sentences focus on perpetrator vulnerabilities rather than victims

If true, this could feel like impunity for the attackers.

We Got This Covered · Jun 4

Chinese spies posing as job recruiters to target Western officials, Five Eyes warns

Chinese intelligence operatives are reportedly using fake job offers on professional platforms to ensnare government and military personnel. The Five Eyes alliance warns these tactics aim to extract sensitive information, with targets pressured to provide confidential details for financial rewards. Western nations urge vigilance against these sophisticated espionage efforts.

The Times of India · Jun 4

New Cancer Treatments Show Promise Against Some of the Deadliest Tumors, Researchers Report

The developments were highlighted during presentations at major oncology meetings and reported by The Guardian on June 1, as researchers unveiled data suggesting that several next-generation treatments may improve outcomes for patients who have exhausted standard options.

Medical Daily · Jun 4

Louisiana church sparks backlash by soliciting prayers for pastor convicted of sexual assault - but nothing for his victims

Anthony Odiong, a Roman Catholic priest who served in Texas and Louisiana, was found guilty of sexual assault in Waco

The Independent UK · Jun 3

Global media join forces to confront AI challenges

Around 30 European and North American media outlets on Wednesday joined a coalition launched by Britain's BBC, Sky News and The Guardian, aiming to secure fair payment for news content from artificial intelligence giants. SPUR was co-founded by the BBC, Financial Times, Guardian Media Group, Sky News, Telegraph Media and…

The Economic Times · Jun 3

The 1940 radio message that connected young Princess Elizabeth with wartime evacuees

In 1940, a young Princess Elizabeth addressed displaced children via radio, offering comfort and shared resilience during wartime. This historic broadcast, part of Children's Hour, humanized the royal family by featuring her sister, Princess Margaret. The event showcased early media's power to connect with the public during national emergencies, fostering…

The Times of India · Jun 3