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Warning over 'rapid rise' in measles in parts of UK

30 Jan 2025
Health officials have issued an urgent warning about a rapid rise in measles cases across parts of the UK, particularly in south west England: there have been 21 new cases in Bristol alone, making it the…

Calorie labelling could make eating disorders worse, study suggests

30 Jan 2025
A new study published in the British Medical Journal has warned that calorie labelling on menus may worsen eating disorders, despite policies focusing primarily on reducing obesity. Findings suggest that calorie labels can trigger harmful behaviour,…

Bishop of Liverpool resigns after sexual assault allegations

30 Jan 2025
Another crisis has erupted within the Church of England, with the resignation of the Bishop of Liverpool, John Perumbalath, following allegations of sexual assault and harassment. Though no charges have been filed, he was interviewed under…

Ukraine: what the North Korean soldiers are experiencing

30 Jan 2025
North Korean soldiers are reportedly fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, employing brutal, near-suicidal tactics. Western intelligence estimates up to 12,000 North Koreans have been deployed to Russia’s Kursk region since November, with 4,000 killed or…