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Merthyr woman told she had anxiety but it was breast cancer
A 42-year-old woman initially dismissed by a GP as having anxiety was diagnosed with lobular breast cancer with a 5cm tumour that had spread to three lymph nodes.
‘This is direct’: positive early feedback from pilot community mental health hub in Cumbria
Hope Haven, a community mental health hub in Whitehaven, Cumbria, has received positive early feedback as part of a six-site pilot program offering 24/7 preventive mental health care without requiring a diagnosis or referral.
Robot factories and hypersonic missiles: JPMorgan Chase’s first $5 billion of defense investments
JPMorgan Chase deployed $5 billion into defense and manufacturing startups in the first year of its security initiative, exceeding expectations and signaling potential program expansion beyond the initial $10 billion commitment.
Civil servant who juggled five jobs ‘wasn’t thinking straight’
A civil servant accused of holding five simultaneous public sector jobs denies fraud, claiming he was panicked about job security and not thinking clearly when he failed to disclose his employment status.
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Italy to place all 27 of its major cities on highest heat alert
Italy has placed all 27 major cities on the highest heat alert as a fourth heatwave intensifies, with temperatures approaching 40C and authorities issuing health and safety guidelines.
Drone carrying explosives found at Leipzig airport in Germany
German authorities discovered a drone carrying explosives near Ukrainian cargo planes at Leipzig/Halle Airport. A second unidentified object also collided with a cargo aircraft, prompting investigations amid heightened security concerns.
As the lights go out, Cuba’s true believers vow to resist US intervention
Cuba holds a pre-dawn rally marking an important revolutionary anniversary as the island faces an ongoing oil blockade imposed by the United States, with the government preparing for potential military intervention.
Why Spain’s EU allies turned on Pedro Sanchez over Ceuta: the hard right now sets their agenda on migration
More than 70,000 people entered Spain’s Ceuta enclave from Morocco in hours, resulting in at least 88 deaths. EU allies criticized Spain’s Pedro Sánchez over border security and migration policy, exposing divisions on immigration.
UK tribunal confirms professor’s anti-Zionism is legally protected belief
A UK employment tribunal ruled that a professor’s dismissal for anti-Zionism comments was unlawful discrimination, confirming anti-Zionism is a legally protected belief in Britain.
Pakistan precinct suspends all 78 officers and staff over alleged rape at police station
Authorities in Lahore, Pakistan, have suspended all 78 officers and staff at a police precinct following allegations that a 20-year-old woman with learning disabilities was raped at the station by an officer.
Under China’s new ‘unity’ law, Tibetans fight to preserve language and culture
China’s new “ethnic unity” law implemented in July mandates Mandarin as the primary language in schools and government, prompting concerns about cultural erosion among Tibetans and other minorities.
Top Arab, Muslim diplomats launch plan to protect Jerusalem religious sites
Arab and Muslim foreign ministers established a mechanism to document and publicize Israeli actions at religious sites in occupied East Jerusalem, according to a joint declaration adopted Wednesday in Jordan.
Puerto Rican cities hit with water rationing measures during record drought
Puerto Rico implements water rationing across major cities including San Juan, affecting over 180,000 residents for 48-hour periods on a rotating basis starting Friday amid severe drought conditions.
Pope Leo XIV to visit Peru, Argentina and Uruguay in November
Pope Leo XIV will visit Peru, Argentina, and Uruguay in November, marking his first trip to Latin America as head of the Catholic Church and the first papal visit to Argentina in nearly 40 years.
Head of drone manufacturer critically injured in car bomb in Russia
Vladimir Tkachuk, founder of Russian drone manufacturer Uraldronzavod, was critically injured when a bomb exploded beneath his vehicle near Ekaterinburg. His bodyguard was killed in the blast.
Israel strikes southern Lebanon killing one and injuring 11
An Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon killed one person and injured 11, marking one of the deadliest bombings since a June ceasefire began.