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NHS faces exodus of ADHD and autism services staff to private clinics
The NHS is experiencing significant staff departures from ADHD and autism services to private clinics, forcing some trusts to restrict patient access amid surging demand for diagnoses.
Service increases access to mental health support in East Yorkshire
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is expanding mental health support through its Wellbeing for Us programme, offering free workshops and peer support groups across multiple locations.
Travel AI’s Prove-It Phase, Visibility, and the Booking Gap
Travel industry leaders gathered at Skift’s Data + AI Summit in London found that while AI is reshaping travel planning and operations, actual booking volumes through AI remain limited, particularly for independent European hotels.
India Is Now Skyscanner’s Biggest Market, and Nearly Half Its Searches Go Abroad
India has become Skyscanner’s largest market by users, with searches rising 22% annually. Nearly half of Indian travelers now search for international destinations, up from just 20% three years ago.
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Latvia’s president warns that Europe is not up to date with drone and aerial warfare in Ukraine
Latvia’s president warns that Europe lacks preparedness in drone and aerial warfare, stating most NATO countries could not repel Russian missiles if the conflict expands beyond Ukraine.
US court blocks Trump plan to deport migrants to third countries
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration’s policy of deporting migrants to third countries, finding it violated due process protections and required meaningful safety reviews before removal.
North Korea dismisses UN nuclear watchdog resolution
North Korea’s Foreign Ministry rejected an IAEA resolution criticizing its nuclear program, asserting its nuclear weapons status is irreversible and necessary for national defense.
Bolivia’s Congress approves $1.9bn IMF loan amid protest threats
Bolivia’s Congress approved a $1.9 billion IMF loan for President Rodrigo Paz, though trade unions warn austerity measures could trigger renewed protests and civil unrest.
The Nepal floods question: When the Himalayas collapse, who gets warned?
A catastrophic Himalayan ice-rock avalanche in Nepal’s Rasuwa district in August triggered widespread devastation, killing over 1,400 people and exposing critical gaps in regional early-warning systems for complex mountain hazards.
UK jails teen asylum seeker for steering overcrowded Channel migrant boat
A 19-year-old South Sudanese asylum seeker has been sentenced to two years and three months in the UK for piloting an overcrowded dinghy across the English Channel with 165 people aboard.
Indonesia ferry search: Divers retrieve three bodies, 126 people missing
Indonesian divers have recovered three bodies from a capsized passenger ferry in the Java Sea, with 126 people still missing and nine confirmed dead so far.
Ever wonder how the Fed’s interest rate actually works? We’ve got answers
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter percentage point this week to combat persistent inflation, a move intended to cool spending and prices across the economy.
British woman who was kidnapped in Malawi rescued by police after shootout
A British woman kidnapped in Malawi last week was rescued by police following a shootout that resulted in the deaths of four alleged abductors, with one police officer also injured during the operation.
Hockey: South Korea have North Korean anthem played at Asian Games
South Korea’s men’s hockey team experienced an anthem mix-up at the Asian Games in Japan when North Korea’s national anthem was mistakenly played instead of their own.
Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary apologises over ‘high-fare rapists’ remarks
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary apologized for calling rival airlines “high-fare rapists,” reversing his earlier refusal to say sorry to a rape crisis center that criticized the remarks.
Survivors recount panic and struggle to breathe in Nigerian prison cell where 37 died
Thirty-seven people, many of them children, died in a Nigerian paramilitary detention cell this week. Survivors reported severe overcrowding and inadequate ventilation caused the deaths during a crackdown on illegal miners.