British Isles
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, 25 April 2024 22:25
Migrants ‘unjustly maligned’: church leaders speak out as Rwanda bill passed
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York, along with other church leaders, have voiced strong concerns regarding the recently passed Safety of Rwanda Bill. This legislation, aimed at deporting some asylum seekers to Rwanda, has met with…
Thursday, 25 April 2024 22:22
Sunak vows to boost defence spending to 2.5% by 2030
Rishi Sunak has committed to increasing UK military spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030, to address threats from what he calls 'an axis of authoritarian states’. During a visit to Poland, he highlighted the challenging…