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EU States Propose New Youth Mobility Scheme with UK
EU member states are working on a new youth mobility scheme with the UK after an earlier proposal was rejected. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed concern over declining interactions post-Brexit. The 27 EU countries aim to proceed a...
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High Prevalence of Long Covid in Northern England
One in five patients at two GP surgeries in northern England have long Covid, highlighting regional disparities. The north-west has the highest rates at 5.5%, while southern regions report lower rates. Deprived areas have almost double t...
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South Korea Deploys Sniffer Dog to Combat Bedbugs Post-Olympics
South Korea has deployed its first sniffer dog to detect bedbugs at Incheon Airport. The initiative follows the return of around 140 athletes from the Paris Olympics, where South Korea won 32 medals. The beagle named Ceco is trained to d...
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UN Reports Lowest Global Youth Unemployment Rate in 15 Years
The United Nations reports that global youth unemployment is at its lowest level in 15 years, with a rate of 13% in 2023. However, recovery remains uneven, with higher unemployment in regions like the Arab States, East Asia, and the Paci...
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Cannabis Cultivation Surge in Vacant UK Urban Retail Spaces
Organized crime groups in the UK are using vacant commercial properties to grow cannabis on an industrial scale, leveraging empty shops and pubs. Raids over the past year have found farms in various locations, including store properties ...
Ethan Lawrence Warns of 'Brain Drain' in Film and TV Industry
Ethan Lawrence has raised concerns about a brain drain in the creative industry on BBC's Reliable Sauce podcast. He notes that not just actors, but all creative roles are affected, with more than half of workers still unemployed since la...
England’s Health Watchdog ‘Not Fit for Purpose’ According to Wes Streeting
Wes Streeting criticizes the Care Quality Commission as 'not fit for purpose' due to significant failings in identifying poor performance at health and social care facilities. An interim report highlights inconsistent assessments, outdat...
President Biden Returns to White House After Testing COVID Negative
US President Joe Biden has returned to the White House after testing negative for COVID-19. Despite stepping back from seeking the Democratic nomination, he continues to fulfill his presidential duties. Biden has endorsed Vice President ...
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A Week of Turmoil: Key Moments in US Politics
The last eight days have been tumultuous for US politics. Joe Biden withdrew from the 2024 presidential race following an assassination attempt on Donald Trump and decreasing support from fellow Democrats. With Biden endorsing Kamala Har...
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UK's Flawed COVID-19 Planning Exposed by Inquiry
Britain was found unprepared for the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a public inquiry led by Heather Hallett. The report criticizes the outdated 2011 strategy and inadequate leadership, resulting in over 230,000 deaths by December 2023. ...
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UK Pandemic Plans Criticized for Significant Flaws
The first report from the Covid Inquiry has highlighted significant flaws in the UK's pandemic planning, leading to higher death tolls and economic impacts. By the end of 2023, Covid had claimed two hundred thirty-five thousand lives in ...
Vaughan Gething Resigns as First Minister of Wales
Vaughan Gething, the first black Welsh Labour leader, is resigning as First Minister after 118 days due to controversies surrounding a cabinet minister's sacking and a £200,000 donation. His leadership faced a collapsed co-operation agre...
Rishi Sunak Urges Voters to Avoid Handing Keir Starmer a Supermajority
Rishi Sunak has urged voters not to let their frustration with him give Keir Starmer a supermajority in the upcoming election. He outlined the Conservative plans for tax cuts, economic stability, and national security, contrasting them w...
Rishi Sunak Acknowledges Mistakes and Highlights Clear Election Choice
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak emphasized that voters face a clear choice in the upcoming General Election, despite their frustration with him and the Conservative party. He highlighted Conservative plans to cut taxes and increase security, ...
UK Awaits Landmark General Election
The UK stands on the threshold of a landmark general election with polling showing Labour significantly ahead and the Conservative Party bracing for potential defeat. Over the last 14 years, major events including referenda, the Covid pa...
Early Release of Scottish Prisoners to Ease Overcrowding
Scotland is releasing 500 to 550 prisoners early to reduce overcrowding in its jails. Eligible inmates have 180 days or less to serve on sentences under four years, excluding sexual and domestic abuse offenders. Victim support groups are...
Ex-Tory Donor John Caudwell Urges Public to Vote Labour
John Caudwell, founder of Phones4U and former major Conservative donor, declared his support for Labour for the upcoming general election. Citing economic mismanagement and ethical concerns within the Conservative Party, Caudwell praised...
The Hardships of Homelessness: Tony Sinclair's Story
Tony Sinclair, a 70-year-old former bus driver, became homeless in London due to his pension being insufficient to cover his rent. On November 10, 2022, police evicted Sinclair and other homeless individuals from their tents near Univers...
Tory Donor John Caudwell to Vote Labour
John Caudwell, a prominent Tory donor and founder of Phones 4U, has announced he will vote Labour for the first time due to dissatisfaction with Rishi Sunak’s government. Despite past criticisms of Labour policies, Caudwell believes Labo...
Impact of Global Events on Scotland's Election
The upcoming general election in Scotland is influenced by significant global events like COVID-19, Brexit, and the war in Ukraine. COVID-19 strained the NHS, Brexit impacted trade and productivity, and the Ukraine conflict drove up infl...
UK Job Market Shows Signs of Recovery
A new survey shows that the UK's permanent hiring decline was the least severe in over a year in May 2024, indicating a potential recovery in the job market. Improvements were noted across various measures, despite earlier weakness. Fact...
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Climate Change Exacerbates Health Issues in Commonwealth Countries
Climate change has become the foremost concern for health ministers in Commonwealth countries, as highlighted by the organisation’s Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland. Rising heat stress and insect-borne diseases pose significant risks...
Welsh First Minister Vaughan Gething Loses Confidence Vote
Vaughan Gething, the Welsh first minister, lost a confidence vote just 12 weeks after taking office due to scandals and internal disputes. The vote, while non-binding, has damaged his leadership, and he is under pressure to resign. Party...
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Study Finds Covid Vaccines May Have Contributed to Excess Deaths
Over three million excess deaths occurred in 47 Western countries between January 2020 and December 2022, according to a study from Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam. The study highlights the need for thorough investigations into potential...
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IT'S HAPPENING: Absolutely massive protest in Brazil today for free speech, against their corrupt Supreme Court judge
Huawei Poised for Major AI Chip Unveil at Shenzhen Event
CIA and MI6 Chiefs Unite Amid Global Crises
UK Tycoon Mike Lynch's Cause of Death Revealed: Autopsy Report
Mass Protests Erupt Across France Against New Prime Minister Barnier
Iranian Plots to Kill Jews in Europe Unveiled
Nvidia’s AI chips are cheaper to rent in China than US
China ends tariffs on all goods exported to China from the poorest countries in the world it has diplomatic ties with, including 33 African nations
Blinken May Not Seek Another Term Due To Family Priorities
Labour Pushes for Special Tribunal Against Russia for Ukraine Invasion
Oil Companies to Contest Judicial Review of North Sea Projects
Ed Balls Urges Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves to Address Winter Fuel Payments Controversy
British Army Major General Dismissed for Unwanted Advances
Campaigners Urge Bold Actions to Combat Rising Heart Disease in UK
UK Requires One Trillion Pounds Investment for Economic Growth
Plan to House Asylum Seekers at Former Dambusters Home Dropped
UK Drops Indecent Assault Charges Against Harvey Weinstein
Return of Brazilian Artworks to Bahia
UK Signs Landmark International AI Treaty
Demand for Justice After Death of Ugandan Runner Set on Fire
Ukraine's Major Government Reshuffle: Andrii Sybiha Appointed New Foreign Minister
North Korea Executes Officials Over Flood Response
French Woman Testifies in Landmark Rape Trial
Sicily Yacht Disaster: Fatal Asphyxiation Claimed More Lives
Michel Barnier Appointed as Prime Minister of France
The art technique of Grandma Mei Ling, age 82
Mongolia Refuses to Arrest Putin Despite ICC Warrant
UK State Pension to Increase by Over £400 Annually
Amazon Announces 10% Pay Increase for UK Workers
Grenfell Tower Fire Inquiry Demands Swift Justice
French Police Clear Migrant Camp Near Calais
New Law Proposes Jail Time for Covering Up Sewage Dumping in England and Wales
John Swinney's Government Programme Faces Criticism in Scotland
France Pilots Mobile Phone Ban in Schools
Priti Patel Eliminated in First Round of Tory Leadership Race
And Justice for ALL: Elon Musk threatens to go after Brazilian government assets
WHO-Led Study Finds No Link Between Mobile Phones and Brain Cancer
US Charges Hamas Leaders With Terrorism Over October 7 Attack on Israel
Russian Missile Strike Kills 49 in Poltava, Ukraine
Major Cabinet Resignations in Ukraine
Tory Leadership Candidates Criticize Rivals' Promises to Leave ECHR
Campaigners Propose Pay-Per-Mile Charge for UK Electric Cars
Labour Urged to Shift Asylum Policy Rhetoric
Hossein Shamkhani: The Rise of an Oil Tycoon
Putin Defies ICC Arrest Warrant with Mongolia Visit
Frenchman On Trial for Decade-long Abuse of Drugged Wife
The British bus driver explains to usual suspects that they cannot travel without a ticket. Education is important.
Irish Police Arrest Enoch Burke, the teacher who refuses to endorse and affirm transgender ideology
US Soldier Attacked in Turkey
Switzerland Urged to Reconsider Its 500-Year Neutrality
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