EuropeThe authorities' actions have caused widespread anger and frustration, and are seen by many as evidence that the police and judiciary are persecuting "thought criminals".
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Moderna offered children money to test covid vaccine
WorldPaediatricians contacted children and adolescents via Whatsapp.
The UK declares “butterfly emergency”
EnvironmentEight of the ten most common species have declined in the country.
Reports: US and UK give green light for escalation in Ukraine
WorldA decision is expected shortly that will allow Kiev to attack major Russian cities.
UK Chief Rabbi condemns halted arms shipments to Israel
World“Britain and Israel have so much to gain by standing together against our common enemies for the sake of a safer world”, says Ephraim Mirvis.
UK study: Record pay gap between CEOs and workers
WorldVaccine giant Astra Zeneca's CEO Pascal Soriot tops the list with an annual salary of £16.85 million.
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British diplomat resigns: “We may be complicit in war crimes”
World“There is no justification for the UK's continued arms sales to Israel, yet somehow it continues”, says previous second secretary at the British Embassy in Ireland.
Thousands of Britons seek compensation after vaccine injuries
WorldFew have received compensation and many are denied on the grounds that they are not considered "disabled enough".
Matrix 8 Pro with GrapheneOS delivers top-class security, privacy and performance
TechWorld-class hardware – acclaimed for its display, camera, and performance – meets the world’s most secure mobile OS. The best of both worlds.
Comment: The wacky ‘woke’ trend reaches new heights in the UK
WorldJenny Piper: British doctors are told to ask men if they are pregnant. Let's hope the Swedish bureaucrats don't follow the 'inclusive guidelines'.
England: Male patients asked about pregnancy
EuropeSeveral hospitals have begun asking all patients, including men, if they are pregnant before they undergo x-rays.
British government wants to censor “legal but harmful” speech in wake of riots
EuropeSocial media companies can be punished for failing to take action against "legal but harmful content".
British government holds emergency meeting after anti-immigration riots
EuropeRioting continues in the UK, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowing to "do whatever it takes to bring these thugs to justice".
Unrest spreads in England
WorldLarge protests in London after the knife massacre that shook the country - harsh response by British police.
British army chief: “Must be ready for war within three years”
WorldAccording to General Roland Walker, the Army must triple its "combat power" by 2030.
Starmer approves use of UK missiles on targets in Russia
WorldThe UK Minister grants Ukraine permission to use the Storm Shadow cruise missile against targets inside Russia.
UK prime minister Starmer terminates deportations to Rwanda
WorldAsylum seekers will not be deported to Africa, the new UK Prime Minister promises, claiming that the Rwanda scheme "does not act as a deterrent".
FUTO – the obvious choice for privacy-friendly voice and text input on mobile devices
TechDitch Google's input apps and keep what you type and speak private on your phone.
MI5 Shifts focus from counter-terrorism to tackle perceived espionage threats
WorldAs usual, Russia, China and Iran are portrayed as the primary threats.
UK return migration program launched
EuropeThe first asylum seeker has reportedly arrived in Rwanda.
BBC reporters investigated for ‘Hamas sympathies’ and criticising Israel
WorldPro-Israel MP calls for Soha Ibrahim and Marie-Jose Al Azzi to resign from their posts.
UK government to pay asylum seekers to leave the country
EuropeRefused migrants to be offered £3,000 to migrate to Rwanda instead.
The Nordic Times feature on “UK Nord Stream theory” gains international traction
WorldAfter reaching hundreds of thousands of online readers, TNT's story has now caught the serious attention of leading politicians and intelligence agencies.
Independent investigator: Elements of UK government behind Nord Stream attacks
WorldNew findings by Finnish 'data detective' suggest British involvement in the pipeline bombings.
Ex-President: “US and UK to blame for the war in Ukraine”
EuropeAccording to Vaclav Klaus of the Czech Republic, the war began in 2008 when the US and UK supported Ukraine and Georgia's "aspirations for membership" in NATO.
Big Brother watching: British police map citizens with AI technology
EuropeBritish police secretly conducted 300 facial recognition searches using a database of 46 million passport holders.
Organic Maps – the map app that doesn’t map you
TechTired of Google Maps tracking you? Here's the free alternative that lets you navigate completely offline!
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