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‘Ominous signs’ of winter pressures as NHS waiting list grows
England’s NHS waiting list for routine hospital treatment rose for the second consecutive month to 7.37 million treatments, prompting warnings of mounting winter pressures.
Trans people should use hospital spaces according to biological sex, NHS England says
NHS England issued new guidance requiring trans patients to use hospital wards and facilities based on biological sex rather than gender identity, marking a shift from previous policy.
Vancouver Film Festival Audience Award Winners: ’I Play Rocky,’ ‘Ceremony’ Among Big Wins
Peter Farrelly’s ‘I Play Rocky’ won the Audience Award at the 2026 Vancouver International Film Festival, among 10 audience-selected titles across the festival’s programming categories.
Joni Mitchell Sworn In as a U.S. Citizen, Capping ‘a Journey That Began 62 Years Ago’
Joni Mitchell has become a U.S. citizen after remaining a Canadian national throughout her six-decade career in America, marking what she called ‘a journey that began 62 years ago.’
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‘Outrageous lies’: How Israeli voters are shrugging off Western sanctions
Western sanctions against Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank have drawn political condemnation but appear unlikely to significantly influence voter behavior ahead of October elections.
Indonesia acquires first aircraft carrier amid military upgrade
Indonesia has received its first aircraft carrier, a retired Italian vessel now named KRI Sriwijaya, which the government says will support disaster relief and humanitarian operations across the archipelago.
‘Just ask Grok’: How ISIL is using Big Tech’s AI to build bombs
Research reveals that Boko Haram and ISIL affiliates are using major AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok for bomb-making, attack planning, and combat operations, according to University of Cambridge findings.
Why Trump is all-in on AI despite the warnings
President Trump dismissed artificial intelligence safety concerns as a hoax and endorsed AI as the nation’s greatest economic engine, positioning himself against growing skepticism from lawmakers and industry figures.
Brisbane 2032 Olympics: The Fitzroy River in Queensland, Australia has 500 crocodiles in it – but that’s not the main concern
Brisbane’s 2032 Olympics rowing events have been approved for the crocodile-inhabited Fitzroy River following a technical assessment, though concerns about fairness and course conditions persist among international rowing bodies.
Why US plan to sell F-35 warplanes to Saudi Arabia is controversial
The Trump administration approved a sale of nearly 50 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, a policy shift that has drawn congressional scrutiny over technology security concerns and regional military balance.
Iran school bombing: grounds to believe US was behind atrocity, UN finds
A UN fact-finding mission determined reasonable grounds to believe the US conducted military strikes on an Iranian school and sports facility in February, killing 120 children, constituting war crimes.
All smiles in Strasbourg but uncertainty clouds Canada’s EU membership plan
Mark Carney received a warm reception in the European Parliament after the EU Commission proposed making Canada its first-ever associate member, though the concept lacks legal definition and faces significant practical uncertainties.
US to allow Iran delegation to attend UN meetings in New York
The US has granted visas to Iran’s delegation, including President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, to attend UN General Assembly meetings next week amid ongoing conflict.
Dangote refinery: Share-buying frenzy makes oil barons out of Nigerians
Nigerians rushed to purchase shares in Aliko Dangote’s oil refinery during Africa’s largest-ever IPO, with retail investors from various backgrounds securing stakes in the company.
Zara Larsson criticises White House for using her song in deportation video
Swedish pop star Zara Larsson criticized the White House for using her song “Midnight Sun” in a social media video depicting immigration enforcement operations, calling the content “dehumanizing.”
Ukraine war briefing: Poland’s Tusk heads to Kyiv after warning of Russian strikes on Ukrainian allies
Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned Russia is planning hybrid drone and rocket strikes on NATO countries supporting Ukraine, then announced travel to Kyiv to discuss defense strategies with Ukrainian leadership.