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HRT Maker Criticized for Systemic Failures
The UK regulator has criticized HRT maker Theramex for 'systemic failures' that put patients at risk. The Guardian UK reports that the company produced HRT drugs Evorel and Intrarosa, which were found to have breached re...
Georgia Democratic Rep. David Scott dies at 80 while seeking reelection
Georgia Democratic Rep. David Scott has died at the age of 80 while seeking reelection. The announcement was made during a Congressional Black Caucus luncheon on Capitol Hill....
UK puts ‘freeze’ on bringing families from Afghanistan to Britain, court hears
The UK has put a 'freeze' on bringing families from Afghanistan to Britain, according to a court hearing. Afghans previously eligible for relocation are no longer being helped to flee the Taliban-run country....
Iran seizes and attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran has seized and attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz, hours after Donald Trump extended a ceasefire. Despite Pakistan's suggestion for peace talks, Iran warns none can take place while the US maintains its blockade...
Holidays ‘very likely’ at risk over looming jet fuel crisis
The EU energy boss has warned that holidays are 'very likely' to be affected by a looming jet fuel crisis. Energy commissioner Dan Jorgensen says Europe faces a 'very serious crisis'....
New study finds ‘alarming’ high flood risk for millions of Americans
A new study has found that more than 17 million people in eight US cities are at the highest risk of being affected by flooding. The comprehensive study highlights an 'alarming' level of flood risk....
Trump’s team creates ‘naughty and nice’ list to punish NATO nations
The Trump administration has created a 'naughty and nice' list to punish NATO nations that don't back their plans. The president has slammed alliance members for not doing enough to support the US war in Iran....
Moldovan Oligarch Gets 19-Year Sentence in $1 Billion Bank Fraud Case
A Moldovan oligarch and former opposition leader has been sentenced to 19 years for his role in a billion-dollar bank fraud case. The case involved the theft of money from banks in Moldova over a decade ago. Reuters repo...
UK Prime Minister Faces Questions Over Security Vetting
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer denied being aware of a security lapse in the vetting process for Peter Mandelson's appointment as envoy to the US. Sources differ on the extent of Starmer's knowledge, with Reuters reporti...
UK Bans Minors from Buying Tobacco
The UK increases the legal age to buy tobacco products by one year every year, starting from 2027....
UK Bill Bans Tobacco Sales for Those Born After 2008
The UK Parliament has backed a law that prohibits anyone born after 2008 from buying tobacco. The move aims to reduce youth smoking....
UK's No 10 Showed Dismissive Attitude to Mandelson's Vetting
A former senior British Foreign Office official claims he was under pressure from the Prime Minister's office to speed up Peter Mandelson's ambassador appointment. Olly Robbins testified that Number 10 showed a 'dismissi...
UK Moves to Ban Smoking for All Born After 2008
A draft law in the UK aims to create a smoke-free generation by banning smoking for those born after 2008. The bill has cleared both houses of parliament and awaits the king's signature. No further details on implementat...
UK Police Make Eight Further Arrests After Arson Attacks
British counter-terrorism officers have made a total of 23 arrests over arson attacks targeting Jewish sites and an Iran-critical media outlet in London. Reuters reports that the police are investigating whether Iran pai...
Boy Charged Over Arson Attack on Harrow Synagogue
A boy has been charged in connection with an arson attack on a synagogue in Harrow, north London. A bottle containing a type of accelerant was thrown through the window of the synagogue....
MAGA Lawmaker Defends FBI Director Kash Patel Over Excessive Drinking Allegations
Republican Representative Rich McCormick of Georgia dismissed allegations of excessive drinking against FBI Director Kash Patel, saying he had 'seen a lot of guys drink and have fun.' McCormick added he would be comforta...
Archaeologists Find Copy of Homer's Iliad Inside Ancient Egyptian Mummy
Archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery after finding a papyrus fragment of Homer's Iliad inside an ancient Egyptian mummy. The mummy was buried in a Roman-era tomb approximately 1,600 years ago....
Supermarket Yoghurt Recalled Over Undeclared Gluten Warning
A supermarket yoghurt has been recalled after it was found to contain undeclared gluten. Customers with a gluten allergy, intolerance, or coeliac disease have been urged not to consume the product....
Palestinians in Jerusalem Forced to Demolish Their Own Homes to Avoid Israeli Fines
A growing number of Palestinians in Jerusalem are being compelled to carry out 'self-demolitions' of their own homes. The practice is driven by a need to avoid the high enforcement costs imposed by Israeli authorities wh...
Mandelson Vetting Scandal: Sacked Official Says He Felt Political Pressure From No 10
Former senior civil servant Sir Olly Robbins gave evidence to MPs on 21 April, saying he felt political pressure to rush through Peter Mandelson's security vetting for the US ambassador role despite concerns. Robbins acc...