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UK Covid Inquiry in Northern Ireland: Witnessing Emotional Goodbyes and Investigating Decision-Making
The Covid-19 inquiry is coming to Northern Ireland this week.
Senior Tories: Threat of Summer Election to Prevent Sunak Rebellion Amidst Labour Lead and Upcoming Local Elections
Senior Tories believe Rishi Sunak's government is threatening an early summer general election to quell potential rebellions among Conservative MPs, despite Labour's lead in opinion polls.
UK Man Receives Personalised Melanoma Vaccine in Groundbreaking Trial
A British man named Steve Young, 52, from Stevenage, Herts, is participating in a trial for the world's first personalized mRNA vaccine against melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.
UK Public Borrowing Surges Past Expectations, Limiting Jeremy Hunt's Tax Cut Scope
The UK government borrowed £120.7bn in the last financial year, which is £6.6bn more than expected, limiting Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's ability to make substantial pre-election tax cuts.
Price Hike: One in Four Brits Attempting to Quit Smoking Due to Cost, Study Finds
A study conducted by University College London found that the increasing price of cigarettes in England is motivating one in four adults to attempt quitting smoking.
Record Number of Alcohol-Related Deaths in UK during Covid-19: 2,500 More in 2022 (ONS)
In 2022, alcohol-related deaths in the UK reached a record high of 10,048, marking a 33% increase from the 7,565 deaths in 2019.
Robin Swann to Resign as Health Minister Before Westminster Campaign: Double-Jobbing Ban Enforced
Ulster Unionist party (UUP) health minister Robin Swann has announced he will step down from his role at Stormont once the general election campaign begins.
EU Border App Unready: Long Queues Expected at Channel Crossings
The Entry Exit System (EES) app, designed to allow non-EU citizens to register fingerprints and a photo for EU border control remotely, will not be ready in time for its October implementation.
Doha Hamad Overtakes Singapore Changi as World's Best Airport in Skytrax Awards 2024
In the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2024, Singapore's Changi Airport, which had won the title 12 times, was dethroned as the world's best airport by Doha's Hamad International Airport.
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Labour's Tax Crackdown: Boosting HMRC to Fund NHS and School Breakfast Clubs, Raising £5.1bn Annually
Labour plans to fund policies on the NHS and school breakfast clubs by increasing tax collection efforts, promising up to £555m for officials.
Massive €600M EU Fraud: Rolexes, Lamborghinis, and AI Seized in International Police Raid
EU police conducted a massive raid against an organized crime group suspected of defrauding €600 million from the EU's Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) for Italy.
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European Union's COVID-19 Recovery Fund: 22 Arrested for $652M Fraud, Assets Seized Including Luxury Goods and Real Estate
Twenty-two people were arrested by Italian and EU finance police in connection to an alleged COVID-19 recovery fund fraud.
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YouGov Survey Predicts Heavy UK Election Defeat for Conservatives, Projecting 155 Seats Won
A survey by YouGov predicts a heavy defeat for British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party in the upcoming national election, with the opposition Labour Party projected to win over 400 seats.
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EU prosecutors take up Von der Leyen corruption probe – Politico
EU prosecutors have initiated a corruption investigation into Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, focusing on her private text exchanges with Pfizer's CEO during the purchase of nearly two billion Pfizer Covid...
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One in six young teenagers a victim of cyberbullying, WHO warns
Cyberbullying affects one in six young teenagers, reports the World Health Organization (WHO), highlighting a significant increase in online harassment among children aged 11 to 15 since the Covid pandemic began.
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England A&E wait times led to needless deaths of up to 14,000, data suggests
Data indicates that up to 14,000 people in England may have died needlessly in 2022 while waiting for emergency care for as long as 12 hours.
One in five teachers in England ‘hit by pupil’ in past year: survey
Nearly 20% of teachers in England reported being assaulted by a student over the past year, as schools face worsening student behavior post-pandemic, according to a survey.
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Cyberbullying Affects One in Six Teens, Study Shows
An international study indicates that nearly one in six teenagers have faced cyberbullying, with an increase noted during the pandemic, the World Health Organization reports.
"TikTok Taoiseach": Simon Harris Set To Become Ireland's Youngest PM
Simon Harris, 37, is poised to be Ireland’s youngest Prime Minister, earning the nickname "TikTok Taoiseach" due to his social media prowess.
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Australia tightens student visa rules as migration hits record high
Australia is set to enforce stricter student visa regulations as migration scales new peaks, stressing the tight rental housing market even further.
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Report Predicts Sharp Decline in Global Fertility Rates
A recent report indicates that by the end of the century, the majority of births will occur in low to lower-middle-income countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.
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"UN Warns: Hottest Decade on Record Ends with 2023
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) of the United Nations has released its State of the Climate report, stating that 2023 marked the hottest year on record, concluding the warmest decade ever observed.
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Stroke, Dementia Affect Over 3.4 Billion People Globally, Finds Lancet Study
A Lancet Neurology study has found that neurological conditions like stroke and dementia are the leading cause of health and disability issues, impacting an estimated 3.4 billion people worldwide in 2021.
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Covid inquiry: Drakeford likens Johnson to absent football manager
During a Covid inquiry, Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford compared former Prime Minister Boris Johnson's pandemic leadership to that of an "absent" football manager.
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