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Hampstead Heath Ponds Trans Access Challenge Dismissed by High Court
Court Rejects Legal Challenge The High Court has decided that the legal challenge brought by a charity against Hampstead Heath’s policy of trans-inclusive swimmng cannot be pursued. Sex Matters argued the use of single-sex swimming facilities by transgender people was illegal. City of London Corporation is the defendant in the case. They manage the bathing ponds for men, women, and mixed…
Ron Gumbley, One of Last WWII Far East Veterans, Dies at 101
Ron Gumbley, one of the last surviving veterans who served in the Far East during World War Two, has passed away at the age of 101. His daughter, Kay, shared a statement on behalf of the family, saying: "We are deeply saddened. A proud veteran who lived life to the full, he will always be our hero, greatly missed and…
British Girl, 7, Missing After Being Swept Out to Sea in Morocco
Young British Girl Swept Away in Morocco A seven-year-old British girl, Inaayah Makda, from Blackburn, Lancashire, is missing after being carried out to sea on the first day of her family holiday in Morocco. The incident occurred on Wednesday in Casablanca, where Inaayah and her parents, Zubair and Tasneem Makda, were sitting on rocks by the beach. A large wave…
Mastercard Profit Exceeds Expectations, Company to Lay Off 4% of Global Workforce
Mastercard posted stronger than expected fourth quarter earnings as consumer spending stayed solid, especially in travel and daily essentials. Along with the upbeat results, the payments giant announced it will cut around 4% of its global workforce as part of a restructuring plan aimed at shifting investment priorities. Mastercard Beats Wall Street Forecasts in Q4 Mastercard reported an adjusted profit…
Archbishop of York Faces No Action in Priest Abuse Case
Victims of Church of England abuse have reacted with shock after it was announced that the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, will face no disciplinary action over his handling of priest David Tudor. Longstanding Abuse by David Tudor David Tudor, a former vicar and school chaplain, was known to have a history of sexual misconduct spanning decades. In 1988, he…
15-Year-Old Pleads Guilty to Murdering 12-Year-Old Leo Ross in Birmingham
Tragic Stabbing Shocks Local Community A 15-year-old boy has admitted to killing 12-year-old Leo Ross while he walked home from school in Birmingham last year. The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, entered his guilty plea on Thursday at Birmingham Crown Court. Leo was walking home from Christ Church C of E Secondary Academy in Yardley Wood on…
Ministers Reject WASPI Compensation Calls, Sparking Outrage Among Affected Women
Women affected by the changes to the state pension age have reacted with anger after the government once again rejected calls for compensation. The move comes after ministers reviewed the case following the discovery of a new document but decided not to provide any payouts. 3.6 Million Women Impacted Campaigners say 3.6 million women born in the 1950s were not…
China to Relax Visa Rules for British Visitors, UK Confirms
China will let British citizens travel for up to 30 days without a visa, Downing Street has announced. The news came after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met President Xi Jinping in Beijing. This was the first visit by a British leader in eight years. The government hopes the visa changes will start soon. Last year, about 620,000 Brits visited…
Great Ormond Street Surgeon Linked to Harm in Nearly 100 Children
A recent investigation at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) has found that surgeon Yaser Jabbar caused harm to nearly 100 children. Jabbar, who worked at the hospital from 2017 to 2022, treated 789 children, with 94 experiencing complications. Most of these cases involved children who underwent surgery. He specialized in limb-lengthening and reconstruction for children with complex conditions. The hospital…
Ukraine-Russia-US Talks in Abu Dhabi: High Stakes, Low Expectations
Negotiators from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States have met in Abu Dhabi for their first trilateral talks since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. While the format of discussions has changed, the core differences remain unresolved. The stakes are high, but expectations are low. Donald Trump has been pushing for a peace deal in Ukraine, one he promised during his…
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Hampstead Heath Ponds Trans Access Challenge Dismissed by High Court
Court Rejects Legal Challenge The High Court has decided that the legal…
Ron Gumbley, One of Last WWII Far East Veterans, Dies at 101
Ron Gumbley, one of the last surviving veterans who served in the…
British Girl, 7, Missing After Being Swept Out to Sea in Morocco
Young British Girl Swept Away in Morocco A seven-year-old British girl, Inaayah…
Great Ormond Street Surgeon Linked to Harm in Nearly 100 Children
A recent investigation at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) has found that…
Trump administration sued over deaths in Venezuela boat strike
Families challenge US missile attack at sea Families of two men killed…
BAFTA 2026 Nominations Announced: One Battle After Another Leads the Pack
BAFTA nominations for 2026 are now available.The list of nominees for this year includes big names like Leonardo DiCaprio and Emma Stone. The Nominations for One Battle after Another It…
