SUICIDE RATES IN ENGLAND, WALES REACH HIGHEST LEVELS IN OVER 2 DECADES

Mon 02 September 2024: Suicide rates in England and Wales have reached their highest levels in over two decades, according to new data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Thursday. The alarming figures reveal that 6,069 suicides were registered across the two nations in 2023, a sharp increase from 5,642 in 2022. […]

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“SPY WHALE” ONCE SUSPECTED OF BEING A RUSSIAN SPY FOUND DEAD IN NORWAY

Mon 02 September 2024: Hvaldimir, the beluga whale who garnered global attention after his harness sparked rumors of espionage, has been found dead off the coast of southern Norway. The whale’s body was discovered on Saturday by a father and son fishing in Risavika Bay, according to Norwegian public broadcaster NRK. Hvaldimir, whose name is […]

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MUSLIMS IN US FACE MOST INTENSE DISCRIMINATION AMONG ALL GROUPS — BROOKINGS

Mon 02 September 2024: Unfvourable attitudes towards Muslims in America have skyrocketed, with prejudice against them now surpassing that of any other religious, ethnic, or racial group, according to a new Brookings Institution poll. The poll reveals a startling increase in unfavourable views toward Muslims and Islam, reaching levels reminiscent of the Trump era. What’s more […]

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ZELENSKY PRESSES US TO GREENLIGHT DEEPER STRIKES INTO RUSSIA

Sun 01 September 2024: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky increased pressure on the United States to let Kyiv strike military targets deep inside Russian territory after his representatives met senior U.S. officials in Washington on Saturday. Washington has provided Ukraine with more than $50 billion worth of military aid since 2022, but has limited the use of its weapons to Ukrainian soil […]

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THE PEOPLE WE LIKE CAN INFLUENCE THE CONNECTIONS OUR MEMORY MAKES

Sun 01 September 2024: Memory is so much more than a storage unit in our minds. The people involved in memories influence what we recall, and, as our study shows, the connections we make between memories. Our memory helps us learn from experiences and develop new knowledge by integrating and updating information. This process goes beyond recalling […]

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BORDER FORCE WORKERS AT UK’S HEATHROW AIRPORT BEGIN 4-DAY STRIKE IN ROSTERS DISPUTE

Sun 01 September 2024: Hundreds of Border Force staff at Heathrow Airport, one of Europe’s busiest airports, have launched a four-day strike on Saturday, in a protracted dispute over what they describe as inflexible new work rosters.
 The strike is expected to disrupt travel plans for many families returning to the UK as the summer […]

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HELICOPTER WITH 22 ABOARD VANISHES IN REMOTE RUSSIAN WILDERNESS

Sat 31 August 2024: A helicopter carrying 22 people, including 19 tourists, has gone missing in Russia’s remote Kamchatka Peninsula. Authorities lost contact with the Mi-8 helicopter at 04:15 GMT on Saturday, according to Kamchatka Governor Vladimir Solodov. Rescue teams, using helicopters, are scouring the rugged terrain, particularly a river valley that was part of […]

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BRAZILIAN SUPREME COURT SUSPENDS ELON MUSK’S X

Sat 31 August 2024: Brazil’s Supreme Court has ordered the suspension of the social media platform X, owned by Elon Musk, across the country. The ruling, issued by Justice Alexandre de Moraes, comes after the platform repeatedly ignored Brazilian court orders and regulations, leading to accusations of fostering an environment of “lawless land” on social […]

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UNDETERRED BY ARREST WARRANT RUSSIAN PRESIDENT TO VISIT ICC MEMBER MONGOLIA

Fri 30 August 2024: Russian President Vladimir Putin is slated to visit Mongolia on September 3, despite the nation’s membership in the International Criminal Court (ICC), which has issued an arrest warrant against him. The Kremlin announced that during this visit, Putin will engage in discussions with Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, focusing on enhancing bilateral […]

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HARRIS RULES OUT ISRAEL ARMS EMBARGO: ‘ISRAEL HAS A RIGHT TO DEFEND ITSELF’

Fri 30 August 2024: US Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday staunchly ruled out the possibility that she would institute an American arms embargo on Israel as it continues to wage a devastating war on the besieged Gaza Strip. “I’m unequivocal and unwavering in my commitment to Israel’s defense and its ability to defend itself, […]

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