According to an infectious diseases expert, a new, deadlier variant of mpox, clade 1b, is highly likely to already be present in the UK. This strain has been confirmed in Sweden and Pakistan after originating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The World Health Organization has declared it a global health emergency due
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In the aftermath of the recent violent disorder in England and Northern Ireland, two men have received some of the longest jail terms handed out. David Wilkinson, aged 48, was sentenced to six years behind bars for his “prominent role” in the riots that took place in Hull. He was part of a violent mob
The A-level exam results for 2025 have shown a slight increase in the number of students achieving top grades. This year, the number of A* grades increased by 0.4% from last year, reaching 9.3%, while the number of A*-A grades went up by 0.6%, reaching 27.8%. Despite being a marginal increase, it is worth noting
In a surprising turn of events, social media influencer Molly-Mae Hague has announced her split from boxer Tommy Fury, just over a year after they got engaged. The couple, both 25, met during the 2019 series of the ITV2 reality show Love Island and welcomed the birth of their only child, a daughter named Bambi,
The tragic story of Michael Callaghan, a young man who was permanently disabled and lost his best friend to a paranoid schizophrenic attacker, highlights the ongoing failures in mental health care systems. Despite being known to be dangerous and suffering from serious paranoid schizophrenia, the attackers in both the Birmingham and Nottingham incidents were not
The temperatures in some parts of the UK are expected to reach a scorching 35C today, marking it as the hottest day of the year so far. The warm European air has caused temperatures to soar throughout the country, with the Met Office predicting highs of 34C to 35C in certain areas. According to Met
In today’s digital age, with the increasing prevalence of misinformation and extremist content online, it is crucial that children are equipped with the necessary tools to critically analyze the information they come across. The education secretary has announced proposed changes to the school curriculum to incorporate critical thinking skills across various subjects, aiming to empower
The Paris Games have brought about not only moments of triumph and celebration but also moments of sheer terror and bravery. When the head coach of the Uzbekistan boxing team, Tulkin Kilichev, suffered a cardiac arrest while celebrating Hasanboy Dusmatov’s gold medal win, it was Team GB’s boxing doctor Harj Singh and physio Robbie Lillis
Recently, tech billionaire Elon Musk caused a stir in British politics by reposting offensive deleted tweets from Labour MP Lauren Edwards. This action came after a series of events where Musk clashed with Sir Keir Starmer over issues related to free speech and online behavior. Musk’s actions have once again brought attention to the role
Karen, a former rioter from the 1981 Liverpool riots, now stands as a defender against hate groups targeting her community. Reflecting on the past, she emphasizes the stark difference between the legitimate protests for change and the mindless agenda of those seeking to cause harm in her neighborhood. In the face of planned protests by