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Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A UK Covid inquiry report found the government wasted almost £10 billion on personal protective equipment procurement, with poor planning and a criticized “VIP lane” system for contract awards.
Millions in England unaware they have ‘silent killer’ high blood pressure, research reveals
A major Oxford University study reveals that 59% of people with high blood pressure in England are undiagnosed, while only half of those receiving treatment have their condition under control.
South Korea, Ukraine relations sour over North Korean POW transfer
South Korea’s president expressed strong regret over Ukraine’s disclosure of transferring two North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul, claiming Ukraine violated a confidentiality agreement meant to protect the soldiers.
‘Hell on earth’: last residents eat weeds to survive in Russian-occupied Oleshky
Approximately 2,000 civilians remaining in Russian-occupied Oleshky face severe food shortages, surviving on foraged weeds and minimal rations as humanitarian aid efforts struggle against military obstacles.
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Trump hails ‘very productive’ talks with China’s Xi Jinping
Trump characterized talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping during a three-day state visit as “very productive,” with discussions covering artificial intelligence and the Iran conflict.
Trump faces tough choices as Iran dangles deal to reopen Hormuz before US midterms
Iran has proposed a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart nuclear talks, requiring Trump to lift sanctions, permit oil exports, and pressure Israel to end attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon.
More than 55,000 Sudanese refugees flee to Chad as UN calls for funding
More than 55,000 Sudanese refugees have arrived in Chad this year as the UN warns of deteriorating humanitarian conditions and calls for significantly increased international funding.
Israeli shelling continues as Lebanon’s PM demands withdrawal in UN speech
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam called for Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon and enforcement of the ceasefire at the UN, while Israeli shelling and demolitions continue on the ground.
Poland boosts air defence after ‘Russian provocations’ amid Ukraine war
Poland has heightened air defence following alleged Russian airspace incursions, with the Defence Minister announcing expanded protection measures including increased F-16 and helicopter patrols.
Trump’s plans for massive arch move ahead
President Trump’s plans to construct a 250-foot arch near Arlington National Cemetery are advancing after a federal council ended required historic preservation consultations, despite growing opposition from Democratic lawmakers.
Iraqi airports halt Iranian flights after new US aviation sanctions
Four Iraqi airports suspended all flights to and from Iran following new US aviation sanctions on companies conducting business with Iranian airlines announced earlier this month.
UN expands list of firms involved in illegal Israeli settlement activities
The UN human rights office expanded its database of businesses linked to illegal Israeli settlements, adding 61 companies to bring the total to 214 firms across 11 countries.
There’s a global pandemic treaty that’s signed — and in ‘limbo.’ What’s the holdup?
A WHO pandemic treaty adopted in May 2025 remains in limbo as countries struggle to finalize details on pathogen data sharing and vaccine equity, with negotiations continuing toward a May 2027 deadline.
Nepal’s PM says flash flood was ‘warning to world’ as he scolds leaders at UN over climate change
Nepal’s prime minister told world leaders at the UN that last month’s devastating flood was a climate change warning, arguing that vulnerable nations shouldn’t bear financial burdens for crises they didn’t cause.
Jay-Z rape accuser formally withdraws allegation
A woman who accused Jay-Z of rape in a 2024 lawsuit has formally withdrawn her allegation, stating in a court declaration that her claims were entirely false and that she never met the rapper.
Tall, dark and hated: plan to renovate ‘Paris’s ugliest building’ put on hold
A major renovation project for Paris’s Tour Montparnasse was suspended this week after more than three-quarters of the building’s private co-owners voted against the €800m overhaul plan.