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Liberal leader Libby Mettam has announced her resignation as WA Liberals leader, citing a lack of support from her colleagues following another significant election defeat. In a candid statement on Thursday, Mettam revealed that she would not continue in the leadership role through to the next election in 2029. Instead, she has opted to run as a candidate for the deputy leadership, aiming to remain an influential voice in the party despite stepping down from the top position.

Pamela Bach, the actress best known for her role in Baywatch and as the ex-wife of actor David Hasselhoff, has passed away. The 59-year-old actress was found dead on Wednesday, as confirmed by the Los Angeles medical examiner's office. While the cause of death is still under investigation, her passing has sent ripples through the entertainment world, especially among those who knew her personally and professionally.

Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform UK, has responded forcefully to criticisms from one of his own MPs, Rupert Lowe, who suggested that the party remains a "protest party led by the Messiah" rather than a serious political force. The remarks, made in an interview with the Daily Mail, have exposed internal tensions within the party as it attempts to establish itself as a credible alternative to the mainstream political establishment.

With Love, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex's new Netflix lifestyle series, is not going to break new ground, and it doesn't aim to. Part of the multi-million-dollar deal with Netflix, this eight-part series marks Meghan's return to her roots as an aspirational lifestyle blogger, after her time running The Tig. This series is exactly what it set out to be: a light, feel-good offering, in contrast to the high drama of Harry & Meghan, the couple’s controversial reality series.

The civil lawsuit against Jay-Z and Diddy, filed in 2023 and involving serious allegations of rape, has sparked a national conversation on the complexities of sexual assault claims against high-profile figures. Following the lawsuit's dismissal with prejudice, which indicates the claims lacked sufficient merit, both celebrities addressed the media attention and emotional impact of the case. This blog post analyzes the legal implications of the dismissal, the responses from the defendants, and the broader societal discussions surrounding sexual assault, accountability, and the challenges faced by both victims and the accused in the public eye.

The drone attack on the Chernobyl nuclear power plant on March 15, 2023, has raised alarms about global nuclear safety. An explosive-equipped UAV breached the site, prompting swift responses from the Ukrainian government and international organizations like the IAEA. This incident not only highlights vulnerabilities in securing nuclear facilities, but also underscores the escalating tensions in Ukraine-Russia relations. As the international community calls for enhanced safety measures and dialogues, the implications of such attacks on diplomatic efforts and global peace cannot be overlooked. Continued vigilance and cooperation are essential to prevent further escalations and ensure nuclear safety.

A new study published in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal, reveals significant differences in how high blood pressure (hypertension) develops among East and South Asian adults living in the United Kingdom. The findings suggest that South Asian adults may experience elevated blood pressure nearly a decade earlier than their East Asian counterparts, highlighting the need for tailored cardiovascular risk assessments and interventions.

Bridget Jones is back, and ahead of the highly anticipated fourth film Mad About The Boy, lead star Renée Zellweger is addressing a major fan question—what happened to those famous big pants?