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The European Union has reduced its duty-free steel quota by half, aiming to protect its domestic industry. However, countries with a free trade agreement with the EU, including the UK, will face a less severe reduction of one-third. This decision…

Thai police are investigating possible links between the alleged murder of 17-year-old Thunchanok Donhomla and two other unsolved cases in the same region. An Australian man has been charged in connection with Thunchanok's death. The two other cases involve the…

England's proposed maternity commissioner role has been criticized by Emily Barley, founder of the Maternity Safety Alliance. Barley, who lost her baby due to alleged medical negligence, says the position would be "fundamentally dangerous" as it would not address the…

Paris has experienced a record-breaking heatwave, with temperatures soaring to unprecedented levels. The city's heatwave has been particularly challenging for vulnerable populations, including pregnant women. One expectant mother shared her experience of surviving the heatwave while seven months pregnant, highlighting…

A University College London study has found that outright smartphone bans in schools can be perceived as punitive by young people. The report suggests that such bans may have unintended negative consequences, potentially damaging relationships between students and teachers. Researchers…

St Kilda, an archipelago in the Outer Hebrides, is one of Britain's most remote and inhospitable locations. Nearly 100 years have passed since the last residents left the islands. Despite the harsh environment, the remnants of the former village still…

Les Mills, a New Zealand Olympian and entrepreneur, has died at the age of 91. Mills was a renowned athlete, competing in the discus and shot put events at the 1960 Rome Olympics. He and his wife, Colleen, opened the…