British Isles
Friday, 10 May 2024 05:50
Church of England - Living in Love and Faith group convening
Members of the Church of England’s Living in Love and Faith (LLF) initiative are set to convene for discussions in a Leicester hotel, as part of ongoing efforts to address divisions within the church regarding human…
Thursday, 02 May 2024 21:45
Polls open in England’s local elections, Tories braced for heavy losses
Polling stations have opened in England for local elections, with the Conservative Party facing potential heavy losses that might impact Rishi Sunak's leadership. These elections, spanning over 2,600 seats across 107 councils, serve as a significant…
Thursday, 02 May 2024 21:42
UK universities brace for 'Gaza solidarity encampments'
Pro-Palestinian activists at several British universities have started to set up Gaza 'solidarity encampments' in response to similar movements on US campuses. This follows recent confrontations at American universities like Columbia and UCLA, where police clashed…
Thursday, 02 May 2024 21:39
Scotland: John Swinney set to be new first minister
John Swinney has officially launched his bid to succeed Humza Yousaf, who stepped down on 29 April. Swinney, a former cabinet secretary who served as party leader from 2000 to 2004, says he is aiming to…
Thursday, 02 May 2024 21:36
Hainault sword attack: man charged with murder
A 14-year-old boy, Daniel Anjorin, was fatally attacked with a sword in Hainault, northeast London, as he was on his way to school. The attacker also injured four others, including two Met Police officers. Marcus Monzo,…
Thursday, 02 May 2024 21:33
Scientists say vitamin D a significant weapon against cancer
Recent studies have demonstrated that vitamin D, a nutrient found in fatty fish, plays a significant role in cancer prevention and treatment. Research found that mice on a vitamin D-rich diet had enhanced immune responses to…