More than a million people in England will start being offered the anti-obesity jab for better heart health and to avoid strokes. ...
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More UK troops to be sent to Middle East, defence secretary announcesMore UK troops to be sent to Middle East, defence secretary announces
The UK government announces further air defence systems will be sent to countries in the region along with troops to operate them. ...
Israel says it will keep control over part of southern Lebanon after war with Hezbollah endsIsrael says it will keep control over part of southern Lebanon after war with Hezbollah ends
Defence Minister Israel Katz also says houses in Lebanese villages near the Israeli border will be demolished. ...
Iran using children in security roles in war, reports and witnesses sayIran using children in security roles in war, reports and witnesses say
An 11-year-old is reported to have been killed in an air strike while manning a checkpoint in Tehran. ...
China bans storing cremated remains in empty ‘bone ash apartments’China bans storing cremated remains in empty ‘bone ash apartments’
China bans ‘bone ash apartments’ where mourners are storing cremated remains instead of cemeteries. ...
Scott Mills questioned by police in 2018 over sexual offence allegations against teenage boyScott Mills questioned by police in 2018 over sexual offence allegations against teenage boy
The case was dropped in 2019 after the CPS deemed there was insufficient evidence to bring charges, police say. ...
Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks face death penalty under new Israeli lawPalestinians convicted of deadly attacks face death penalty under new Israeli law
The new law, passed on Monday, was pushed hard by the far-right and Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. ...
Eurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia editionEurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia edition
Broadcasters from 10 countries, including South Korea and the Philippines, will be taking part. ...
Sexual violence part of ‘everyday life’ in parts of Sudan, charity saysSexual violence part of ‘everyday life’ in parts of Sudan, charity says
Victims describe how they have been targeted while carrying out everyday activities. ...
Why the benefit used by over 8 million people may not be fit for the futureWhy the benefit used by over 8 million people may not be fit for the future
Can Universal Credit and the work and benefits system more generally reshape itself to meet a new reality? ...