In a landmark decision, the High Court has upheld the UK government’s ban on the use of puberty blockers for minors, marking a significant development in the ongoing debate over gender identity treatments for young people. The ruling, delivered on July 29,
Former President Donald Trump narrowly escaped an assassination attempt during a rally in Pennsylvania. The assailant was neutralized, and Trump, demonstrating resilience, continued his campaign with a mix of defiance and gratitude. Details of the Pennsylvania Rally Incident On July 13, 2024,
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to issue an advisory opinion on July 19 regarding the legal implications of Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories. This announcement follows a request from the United Nations General Assembly in 2022 for a non-binding
The Saudi Arabian outlet is the first of 300 stores the Taiwanese bubble tea chain plans to open across the Middle East, serving as a stepping stone for expanding into Bahrain and the UAE by 2025. Gong Cha has opened its first
The U.S. dollar index fell slightly on Friday after data revealed a marginal slowdown in job growth for June, with nonfarm payrolls rising by 206,000, below expectations. The unemployment rate also edged up to 4.1%, slightly above the anticipated 4.0%. This data
A new report reveals shocking levels of bullying, racism, and incompetence within the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), the body responsible for regulating NHS nurses and midwives in the UK. The independent review highlights a dangerously toxic environment at the NMC, where
The Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group announced on Sunday that it launched a drone attack on Mount Hermon in the Israeli-occupied Syrian Golan Heights, where Israel has a key surveillance centre. Hezbollah stated that this was its first bombing since it began engaging
Lisa Nandy has been named the UK Secretary of State for Culture, Media, and Sport by newly elected Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Nandy, who has served as the Member of Parliament for Wigan since 2010, brings significant experience to the role. Prior
Belgium has pledged $250,000 to assist Azerbaijan in its mine clearance efforts, a critical step in facilitating the return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to liberated areas. The funding reflects Belgium’s commitment to humanitarian support and the enhancement of bilateral relations between
The UK Research and Innovation programme, “Mobilising Community Assets to Tackle Health Inequalities,” is advancing into its third phase, marking a significant step in addressing health disparities within some of the most underserved communities in Britain. This phase will see the initiation
