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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…
Thursday, 02 May 2024 21:30
Rwanda: civil servants mount court challenge over new law
The FDA union, representing senior civil servants, has initiated a legal challenge against the new law related to the Rwanda deportation plan. This law allows ministers to bypass the European Court of Human Rights, potentially placing…
Thursday, 02 May 2024 21:27
Ukraine: Russia accused of using chemical weapons
US officials have accused Russia of using chemical weapons in Ukraine, violating international laws. They claim that the choking agent chloropicrin was used to make ‘battlefield gains’. The Kremlin has yet to respond but has denied…
Thursday, 02 May 2024 21:24
Germany: ICJ rules against halting arms sales to Israel
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has denied Nicaragua's request for emergency measures to halt Germany's arms sales to Israel, claiming that this violated the UN genocide convention. Germany is a key ally of Israel and…