In a historic move, King Charles III has extended an invitation to U.S. President Donald Trump for an unprecedented second state visit. The invitation, delivered by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during his meeting with Trump in Washington on Thursday, highlights the strength of diplomatic ties between the two nations. A Historic Gesture As Starmer […]
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Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets across Greece on Friday, marking the second anniversary of the country’s worst train disaster. The demonstrators, demanding justice for the victims, brought cities to a standstill as striking workers shut down air, sea, and rail transport. The tragic collision between a passenger train and a freight […]
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Donald Trump is positioning himself to challenge the legitimacy of the 2024 election results, echoing tactics from 2020. As Election Day approaches, he has consistently asserted—without evidence—that Democrats are orchestrating voter fraud. This narrative is bolstered by his allies, amplifying his claims on social media and in public forums. His accusations cover everything from […]
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A tragic bus crash in central Mexico claimed the lives of 19 people and left six others injured early Saturday. The incident occurred on a highway in the state of Zacatecas when a bus collided with the back of a tractor-trailer carrying a load of corn. Local authorities reported that the trailer had detached, leading […]
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has alleged that North Korea is deploying its citizens to assist Russia’s military operations in Ukraine, heightening concerns over the growing cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang. In his Sunday video address, Zelensky stated, “We are witnessing an expanding alliance between Russia and regimes like North Korea. This is no longer […]
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According to the regulator for NHS England, issues with the level of care in hospitals are becoming more common. In recent years, there have been scandals when it comes to maternity care failings, and the regulator has warned that this could become more widespread. Investigations into maternity units at Shrewsbury and Telford, as well as […]
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Junior doctors in England have agreed to the government’s offer of a 22% pay rise, ending an 18-month-long dispute. The deal, supported by 66% of British Medical Association members in an online vote, was backed by nearly 46,000 participants. The pay increase will be spread over two years and marks the conclusion of a series […]
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A group of 141 UK universities is calling for an increase in tuition fees and more direct government funding to address a mounting financial deficit in England’s higher education sector. This comes as the number of domestic students starting university courses hits record highs, while international student numbers have fallen. Since 2017, tuition fees for […]
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A new forecast from the UK government’s official forecaster warns that the national debt is expected to triple over the next 50 years due to mounting pressures. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) attributes this looming rise to factors such as an ageing population, climate change, and increasing geopolitical tensions. In its report, the OBR […]
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New legislation being presented to parliament this week could mean that more bus services could come under the control of local councils in the near future. According to Transport Secretary Louise Haigh, this “bus revolution” is designed to preserve essential bus routes by allowing local authorities to adopt a franchising system, where they would determine […]
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