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NI health: Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action
Consultants and specialist doctors in Northern Ireland conducted their first-ever strike over pay, with 90% of routine services continuing despite the 24-hour industrial action.
PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry finds
The Covid inquiry found that NHS staff faced inadequate protective equipment during the pandemic, with approximately £9.9bn in taxpayer money wasted on PPE procurement despite £14.9bn total spending.
Why is South Korea so angry with Ukraine over two North Korean prisoners of war?
South Korea and Ukraine are in a diplomatic dispute over two North Korean prisoners of war captured by Ukrainian forces, with Seoul accusing Kyiv of breaking a confidentiality agreement by publicly revealing their transfer.
Fayed survivors say GMC let abuse continue by refusing to investigate doctors
Survivors of Mohamed Al Fayed’s abuse have accused the General Medical Council of failing to investigate allegations that doctors facilitated his crimes, after dismissing complaints in 2017.
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy calls for sustained pressure to end ‘Putin’s crazy war’
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy addressed the UN General Assembly, calling for sustained economic pressure on Russia and criticizing Putin’s conduct of the war, while Russia signaled willingness to negotiate for lasting peace.
The EU’s Canada offer is more mood than reality but it could hint at a future geometry for the bloc
The EU proposed Canada become its first “associate member,” a status that doesn’t formally exist in EU treaties, raising questions about what such a relationship would actually entail.
How the ‘poisonous tide’ of disinformation stokes division and sows despair
Russian disinformation campaigns employ diverse tactics including deepfakes and AI poisoning to sow division and despair, prompting the UK to establish a National Centre for Information Defence.
Japan PM pledges support for international criminal court after Trump calls it ‘out of control’
Japan’s prime minister affirmed her nation’s support for the International Criminal Court during a UN address, contrasting with the Trump administration’s recent calls for member states to withdraw.
White House rolling out red carpet for historic Xi Jinping visit
US President Donald Trump hosts Chinese leader Xi Jinping for a three-day state visit in Washington this week, with trade, AI, and Taiwan expected to dominate discussions between the global superpowers.
Wednesday briefing: Can Burnham seek a different path to Trump’s world order?
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham met with Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly, seeking to chart a different diplomatic course than his predecessor while navigating the president’s unpredictable foreign policy approach.
Fears mount that next UN chief will downgrade climate action
Climate advocates worry the next UN secretary general may downgrade climate action priorities compared to António Guterres, whose term ends December 31, as several leading candidates show less enthusiasm for tackling the crisis.
South Africa mass shooting: Gunmen kill 11 at house in Durban
At least 11 people were killed when gunmen opened fire at a house in a township near Durban, South Africa. Police have launched a manhunt and are investigating a possible gang feud as the motive.
Trump media ban: Administration accuses outlets of ‘falsehoods’ ahead of court hearing
The Trump administration defended its ban on three media outlets from the White House, accusing them of spreading falsehoods and threatening national security ahead of a federal court hearing.
Angry Anderson, who soundtracked Kylie Monigue’s wedding in Neighbours scene, dies aged 79
Angry Anderson, frontman of rock band Rose Tattoo whose song “Suddenly” soundtracked a pivotal Neighbours wedding scene, has died aged 79 following cardiac arrest.
Ethiopia and Tigray accuse each of launching offensives, fuelling fears of new war
Ethiopia’s government and Tigray’s ruling party accuse each other of launching military offensives, reigniting conflict fears after a devastating 2022 war that killed an estimated 600,000 people.
Is Nepal’s flood a harbinger of what’s to come in the Himalayas?
A devastating glacier collapse in Nepal’s Rasuwa district in late August triggered catastrophic floods that killed over 1,400 people and buried 12 hydropower plants, reigniting debate about infrastructure development risks in the Himalayas.