Stars and medics call for Gaza healthcare access
Cynthia Nixon, Mark Ruffalo and Ilana Glazer join doctors and rights groups in urgent letter demanding Israel restore medical care to Gaza's 'collapsed' health system. Read the full story.
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Gaza Doctor Returns from Israeli Prison to Ruined Hospitals
Dr Ahmed Muhanna describes the destruction of Gaza's healthcare system after his release from Israeli detention, warning of soaring mortality rates and preventable deaths. Read his harrowing account.
National Trust Opens Historic Libraries to the Public
The National Trust is making its stately homes more welcoming, inviting visitors to sit on furniture and use historic libraries. Discover the properties involved and the charity's new initiatives for 2024.
How Australia's Public Cricket Culture Shames England's Privatisation
An Ashes tour uncovers Australia's vibrant, accessible cricket culture, starkly contrasting England's privatised model. Discover why English fans now envy their colonial offspring's sporting ethos.
Doctor Ghassan Abu-Sitta cleared by medical watchdog
The University of Glasgow's rector, Dr Ghassan Abu-Sitta, has been cleared of misconduct by a medical tribunal over alleged antisemitism and support for Hamas. Read the full details of the case.
Gaza strikes kill 13 as Trump peace board takes shape
Israeli military strikes kill at least 13 in Gaza, officials say. The attacks come amid a fragile ceasefire and as Donald Trump prepares to announce his Board of Peace members. Read the latest.
Gaza family plants garden as act of rebellion
In the midst of bombardment and scarcity, a family in Gaza planted a garden. Their story of growing food and hope under siege is a powerful chronicle of quiet resistance and endurance.
Merseyside Police Detective Sacked for Misconduct
DC John Rigby dismissed without notice after pleading guilty to paying a child for sex and unauthorised computer access. He awaits sentencing in January.
Get cheaper broadband on benefits: A pensioner's guide
A reader asked how her 69-year-old sister on benefits can get online. We explain social tariffs, free data schemes, and local help available for affordable internet access in the UK.
Tech Show Boss Criticises UK Government's Lack of Support
The head of the world's biggest tech trade show, CES, has criticised the UK government for its lack of support for startups, as British exhibitors fall sharply. Read why industry leaders warn the UK risks losing ground.
The Voice Of Hind Rajab: Gaza film backed by Pitt hits UK
A powerful new film dramatising the final hours of five-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza, backed by Brad Pitt, opens in UK cinemas this month. Experience the story that shocked the world.
Gaza Winter Crisis Deepens as Israel Bans Aid Groups
As freezing winter grips Gaza, children die of hypothermia and flooding. Israel's ban on 37 NGOs, including Oxfam and MSF, worsens a catastrophic humanitarian crisis. The world must act now.
From journalist to junior doctor at 51: Ben Collins' journey
Former ABC journalist Ben Collins recounts his transformative four-year journey to become a junior doctor at age 51, sharing the challenges and profound moments of medical training. Discover his unique story.
Israel's dual-use rules block aid but allow commercial sales in Gaza
Exclusive report reveals Israel allows traders to bring generators and tent poles into Gaza, items barred for humanitarian aid organisations, creating a two-tier system amid a deepening crisis.
Record 29% of Americans Say Healthcare Cost is Top Urgent Problem
A new poll reveals a record 23% of Americans believe the US healthcare system is 'in a state of crisis', with costs the primary concern. Experts warn of a dangerous 'feedback loop' between unaffordable care and worsening health.
Israel bans 37 Gaza aid agencies, risking catastrophe
Israel orders 37 NGOs to cease Gaza operations, threatening vital services. Experts warn of 'catastrophic' consequences for humanitarian crisis. Read the full analysis.
A&E overwhelmed as millions seek help for minor ailments
A doctor reveals why NHS emergency departments are inundated with patients suffering from hiccups and coughs, highlighting a system at breaking point. Read her urgent call for investment and public support.
Huge rise in A&E visits for coughs and colds
New NHS figures show a tenfold increase in A&E visits for minor ailments like coughs and blocked noses, piling pressure on emergency services. Experts call for better access to primary care. Read the full analysis.
Israel suspends 37 aid organisations from Gaza operations
Israel revokes licences for 37 humanitarian groups, including MSF, in Gaza for non-compliance with new rules. Aid agencies warn of catastrophic impact on civilian population. Read the latest.
Huge Rise in A&E Visits for Minor Ailments Like Coughs
Millions in England are turning to overwhelmed A&E departments for minor conditions like coughs and hiccups, as data reveals a near tenfold surge, highlighting a critical failure in primary care access.
Israel bans aid groups from Gaza as nations warn of crisis
Israel will suspend dozens of aid organisations in Gaza for non-compliance with new rules. Ten nations warn of a 'catastrophic' humanitarian situation as winter storms worsen conditions.
Doctor suspended for faking appointments for school run
A Nottingham GP has been suspended for five months after falsifying patient appointments to leave work early for the school run. Read the full tribunal details.
Wandsworth Town Station £20m revamp start date set
A major £20 million revamp for Wandsworth Town station begins in February, delivering a second entrance and step-free access by summer 2027 to meet growing passenger demand.
London NYE 2025: Areas to Avoid for Your Safety
Plan your New Year's Eve in London. Discover the official no-go zones, including closed bridges and Primrose Hill, to ensure a safe and enjoyable start to 2026.
Gaza's harsh winter exposes humanitarian crisis
As the 40 coldest days, Al-Arba'iniya, begin, a Gaza City resident describes life without shelter, heat or power. With over a million in shelters, winter rain brings collapse and death.
Gaza's Harsh Reality: 406 Killed Under US-Backed Ceasefire
Exclusive report from Gaza reveals the devastating human cost of the ongoing conflict, with over 400 killed since October despite a ceasefire. Reconstruction remains blocked as borders shift daily.
Gaza ceasefire fails to stop journalist killings
Months after the Israel-Hamas truce, Palestinian journalists in Gaza remain in peril. Over 247 media workers have been killed since 2023, with the UN condemning targeted attacks. Read their harrowing testimonies.
Gaza's Ceasefire Illusion: Endless Wait for Peace
A Palestinian writer describes life under a nominal ceasefire, where families survive in makeshift tents along Al-Rashid Street as attacks continue. Read her powerful account of hope and survival.
Fan's £500 secondary ticket gamble causes match day anxiety
A football fan faces a tense wait as his son queues to validate £500 worth of tickets bought on a secondary platform. Will they gain entry to the ground? Read about the risks of the resale market.
Woman trapped on freezing beach as wheelchair sinks in sand
A woman faced a Christmas Eve nightmare when her 200kg electric wheelchair became stuck in sand on a Baltic beach in freezing temperatures. Read how firefighters rescued her.
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