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New South Wales is experiencing catastrophic weather conditions, prompting authorities to close over 20 public schools and issue total fire bans as bushfire risks reach their highest levels in years. The forecast includes soaring temperatures and damaging wind gusts, particularly affecting the lower central west plains district and southern Queensland.

Researchers have found that becoming a famous singer significantly increases the risk of early death, with an analysis indicating that well-known singers in Europe and the US die nearly five years sooner than their less famous counterparts. This suggests that fame itself, rather than the lifestyle or job demands, is a major contributing factor to this increased mortality risk.

A recent study claims to have provided the first direct evidence of dark matter, a mysterious substance that has been theorized to clump around galaxies and form a cosmic web throughout the universe. This research, led by astrophysicist Prof Tomonori Totani, suggests a significant advancement in understanding this elusive component of the cosmos.

Ukraine has announced that it has reached an understanding with the United States regarding a revised peace plan, as President Trump indicated that his envoy, Steve Witkoff, will travel to Moscow to discuss the details further.

The Trump administration has announced a new policy to retroactively vet refugees who have already been resettled in the United States, a move that immigration rights advocates claim targets some of the most vulnerable individuals in society. This policy raises concerns about the implications for those who have already established their lives in the U.S.

A second teenage boy, aged 15, has been charged with murder following the stabbing death of a 17-year-old boy in Rouse Hill, Sydney. The incident occurred around 4:20 PM on Monday, resulting in the victim's death from stab wounds to the thigh after a confrontation in a park behind a school.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Kyiv is prepared to advance with a new US-led peace framework aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict with Russia, although he highlighted the need to address certain sensitive issues with former President Donald Trump.

David Lammy has proposed a radical plan to eliminate jury trials for all but the most serious crimes in England and Wales, including rape, murder, and manslaughter. This initiative aims to streamline the judicial process but has faced significant backlash from senior lawyers who argue it could undermine the justice system.