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Ukraine Nuclear Plant Ceasefire Talks Begin

Ukraine Nuclear Plant Ceasefire Talks Begin

Jun 7, 2026 · Robert Ashton

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) officials are working to establish a safety zone around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine. The goal is t

Burnham Considering Labour Leadership Challenge

Burnham Considering Labour Leadership Challenge

Jun 7, 2026 · Robert Ashton

Downing Street reacted today to speculation surrounding a potential challenge to Keir Starmer’s leadership. Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, publi

Data Centers Strain US Communities

Data Centers Strain US Communities

Jun 7, 2026 · Naomi Okonkwo

A massive data center project in Utah, backed by investor Kevin O’Leary, is sparking local outrage. Residents are concerned about the immense water and power de

Sempra's Mexican LNG Plant Starts Production

Sempra's Mexican LNG Plant Starts Production

Jun 7, 2026 · Naomi Okonkwo

Sempra Infrastructure has begun producing liquefied natural gas at its new export facility in Mexico, marking a significant milestone. The facility is the compa

US Medical Schools Face Discrimination Probe

US Medical Schools Face Discrimination Probe

Jun 7, 2026 · Naomi Okonkwo

The US Department of Justice has launched an investigation into 15 medical schools over alleged discriminatory practices in their admissions processes. The prob

North Korea Opens New Nuclear Fuel Plant

North Korea Opens New Nuclear Fuel Plant

Jun 7, 2026 · Naomi Okonkwo

North Korea announced the opening of a new facility designed to produce fuel for its nuclear weapons program. Leader Kim Jong Un visited the plant on Wednesday,

Exposing Injustice in Myanmar

Exposing Injustice in Myanmar

Jun 7, 2026 · Robert Ashton

Scott Johnson, an Australian lawyer and journalist, has spent over 25 years advocating for human rights in conflict zones, including Myanmar. He has worked in t

Trump Blasts Lawmakers Over War Powers Vote

Trump Blasts Lawmakers Over War Powers Vote

Jun 7, 2026 · Naomi Okonkwo

Donald Trump criticised US lawmakers after they voted to block his continued military action against Iran. The vote was seen as a significant rebuke to the Pres