UK Reacts to US Capture of Venezuelan President Maduro
The UK government says it is unclear what US control of Venezuela means, awaiting legal assessment after President Maduro's capture. Ministers call for a swift, peaceful transition of power.
The UK government says it is unclear what US control of Venezuela means, awaiting legal assessment after President Maduro's capture. Ministers call for a swift, peaceful transition of power.
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An investigation into the unregulated world of UK doulas, known as 'The Birth Keepers', and their growing influence on maternity care. Discover the promises, risks, and the women at the centre of this movement.
An investigation by Guardian journalists reveals how a mother's engagement with the Free Birth Society community in 2018 led to devastating consequences. Listen to the full story.
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.
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.
Declassified files show Tony Blair's government dismissed a UK-led invasion of Zimbabwe in 2004 as not a 'serious option', warning of heavy casualties and legal hurdles.
Explore the rising doula movement in the UK as it confronts systemic gaps in maternity care. Meet the women offering emotional and physical support where the NHS falls short.
Leading voices sound the alarm on uncontrolled AI development, urging immediate government intervention to prevent a future where technology sabotages human control. Read the urgent proposals.
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A Spanish woman awarded nearly €1 million after discovering she was switched at birth in 2002. The shocking DNA test result revealed her parents were not biologically related. Read the full story.