8 h. ago NHS must be blocked from running a puberty blocker medical experiment on kids, demands Kemi Badenoch

WES Streeting must block the NHS running a puberty blocker medical experiment on kids, Kemi Badenoch demanded last night. The Tory leader slammed the Health Secretary for refusing to halt a clinical trial she warned would “harm” children. Ms Badenoch claimed the health service study is “activist ideology masquerading as research”. She said that “vulnerable”...

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11 h. ago Kemi blasts Streeting for taking trans argument 'back to square one' with puberty blockers experiment on children

The Conservative leader has written to the Health Secretary calling on him to halt the trial before 'more damage is done' as 'no child is born in the wrong body'.

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14 h. ago Hamas to return body of Israeli hostage reportedly found in refugee camp

The remains will be handed over on Tuesday afternoon

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33 h. ago Eddie Howe hopes Newcastle can banish travel sickness on mission to Marseille

Magpies’ away record is a worry before Champions League meeting with Roberto De Zerbi, Mason Greenwood and coNewcastle fans are travelling to Marseille with a soundtrack of uncertainty echoing in their ears. Quite apart from the official warnings about rampant pickpocketing, street crime and potential football‑related violence, their phones seem full of concerned messages from families and friends.Those oft-repeated exhortations to variously “take care”, “watch yourself” and “stay safe” in a city listed regularly among Europe’s most dangerous could, in a different context, easily apply to Eddie Howe’s team. Continue reading...

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34 h. ago The Guardian view on a viable peace framework for Ukraine: with Europe’s help, Zelenskyy can have better cards | Editorial

The 28-point plan outlined last week by the US would have delivered peace on Putin’s terms. EU leaders must help Kyiv resist the bullyingThere was a grim familiarity to the unveiling of Donald Trump’s latest peace proposals for Ukraine last week. As in August, when the US president invited Vladimir Putin to a summit in Alaska, Kyiv and its European allies were excluded from discussions that ended up echoing Kremlin talking points. Yet again, Mr Trump publicly scolded Volodymyr Zelenskyy for not being more grateful for his ongoing mediation efforts. And as in the summer, Mr Zelenskyy and blindsided European leaders strove to stay polite while scrambling to limit the damage.The salvage operation appears to have been relatively successful, following Sunday’s meeting in Geneva between the US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, and a Ukrainian delegation. The 28-point plan reportedly drafted by Mr Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, and the Kremlin adviser, Kirill Dmitrie...

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36 h. ago Trump wants to revive the Rush Hour franchise. Is he eyeing a return to Hollywood?

The US president has reportedly asked Paramount for a fourth instalment of the cop comedy starring Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan. Whether he wants an acting credit or has suddenly come over all inclusive remains to be seenIt is said that by 328BC, having made empires kneel to him, Alexander the Great wept for there were no more worlds to conquer.Similarly, having solved the Middle East and Ukraine issues with only a couple of technicalities to iron out and put an end to so many other wars as well, Donald Trump may also be tempted to sob at having run out of important tasks. And yet, just as he is about to kneel in anguish on the Oval Office carpet, he is apparently perking up at the thought of one more mighty challenge. Continue reading...

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45 h. ago 'I'm a hair loss expert and this is how men can prevent baldness'

Hair loss in men is extremely prevalent and it tends to impact mental health, often leading to depression, anxiety, and stress — read on to find out what you can do.

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49 h. ago Israel kills Hezbollah chief of staff in its latest violation of Lebanon ceasefire

First Israeli attack on Beirut since June kills five people and injures 25

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68 h. ago ‘I stayed at Europe’s leading health resort loved by Middle East Royalty

Grand Resort Bad Ragaz has welcomed celebrity A-listers, royalty and even British TV crews thanks to its famous healing waters and luxury facilities. Liv Clarke stayed at the hotel to learn about what makes it so unique

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4 d. ago Control of HIV, TB and malaria at risk after global health fund donations fall

Leading past donors including France, Japan and European Commission fail to contribute at pledging summitControl of the deadly infectious diseases HIV, tuberculosis and malaria “hangs in the balance” after a shortfall in donations to a leading global health fund, advocates have warned.Only $11.3bn of the Global Fund to Fight Aids, TB and Malaria’s $18bn (£14bn) targeted budget for 2026 to 2028 has been confirmed so far. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Dying law could trigger exodus of NHS doctors as objecting medics would have no legal protection against being sacked

GPs who refuse to help end a life would 'receive no protection' from being dismissed by the health service, according to the opinion of a leading human rights barrister.

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4 d. ago Cosa Nostra mafia boss begs to live with cartel leader El Chapo in mental health plea

James Sabatino and Joaquín Guzmán are contained in the same area of the infamous ADX Florence in Colorado, US, where they have reportedly bonded while in isolation

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4 d. ago SC1 London plans to make South London a global leader in health and life sciences

SC1 London plans to make South London a global leader in health and life sciences  London Post

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5 d. ago Israel accused of war crimes over expulsion of 32,000 refugees from West Bank camps

A report by Human Rights Watch claims the IDF carried out war crimes, crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing

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6 d. ago Major study finds almost half of Brits believe the UK is no longer safe for Jews

Fears about anti-Semitism have also increased since the attack, with six in 10 people saying they are concerned about its rise during the Middle East conflict.

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6 d. ago The spectacle of Trump dismissing a Saudi journalist’s murder in front of MBS should worry us all

Donald Trump eviscerated a White House reporter for asking about the murder of fellow journalist Jamal Khashoggi in front of Mohammed bin Salman. The president’s put down shows press freedom counts for little in the US, writes chief international correspondent Bel Trew

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6 d. ago The 10 best European city breaks – and where to stay this winter

Indulge in a culture-packed trip to the continent this festive season

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6 d. ago Israeli attack on Palestinian refugee camp kills 13 in deadliest violation since Lebanon truce

Drone and missile strikes target car parking and mosque in densely populated camp

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7 d. ago Yvette Cooper: Israeli efforts to tackle West Bank violence ‘insufficient’

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper told the Commons that ‘stability in the West Bank is essential to any sustainable peace’ in the Middle East.

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7 d. ago Trump to welcome Cristiano Ronaldo and Mohammed bin Salman to the White House

It is the first visit by MBS to Washington since the 2018 murder of journalist critic Jamal Khashoggi

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