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Queen Elizabeth II's decision to consider Prince Andrew as a trade envoy has been widely criticized. This role was likely intended to utilize his connections and keep him out of the public eye. However, the move ultimately backfired, drawing further…

St John's school in Barnet, London, has unveiled a climate-adapted playground designed to mitigate the impact of frequent flooding. The school's previous playground was often unusable due to heavy rainfall, prompting the decision to rethink its outside space. Trees for…

The US Department of Health and Human Services has issued an advisory on the risks of excessive screen time for children and teenagers. High screen time among youths has been linked to poor sleep, weakened in-person relationships, and decreased physical…

Elon Musk's SpaceX is planning a $1.75 trillion flotation, with a prospectus outlining the company's vision and ownership structure. Musk intends to maintain control of the company, with a dual-class share system that gives him majority voting power. The prospectus…

US health officials have implemented strict restrictions on travelers exposed to deadly viruses such as Ebola and hantavirus. These measures, aimed at preventing outbreaks, may infringe on individuals' rights and deter volunteers from working in high-risk areas. The restrictions are…

The US has indicted former Cuban president Raúl Castro for his alleged role in shooting down two American planes in 1996. The incident occurred when Cuban military aircraft intercepted and downed two private planes that had entered Cuban airspace, killing…

Los Angeles, the hub of the US film and television industry, is facing criticism for being unfilm-friendly. The city's mayoral candidates are seizing on the issue, citing high production costs and bureaucratic hurdles as major concerns. A recent example is…

Robin Millar, a blind UK pop producer and disability rights campaigner, is taking legal action against the owners of the music business he founded. Millar, who has been blind since 2014, claims he was not provided with adequate support at…

UK service sector activity has experienced one of its sharpest declines in a decade, with firms citing uncertainty about the Labour leadership and the impact of the Iran conflict. The sector's purchasing managers' index fell to 48.9 in February, below…

Nottingham University Hospitals trust has taken disciplinary action against staff who illegally accessed patient records. The trust discovered that some staff members had viewed the medical records of victims of a recent attack in Nottingham without authorization. As a result,…

Eleven Australian activists who participated in the Global Sumud flotilla attempting to break Israel's blockade of Gaza have been detained by Israeli authorities. The activists were among those on board the flotilla intercepted by the Israeli navy. They are expected…

London mayor Sadiq Khan has blocked a £50m deal between the Metropolitan Police and data analytics firm Palantir. The proposed contract would have seen Palantir's AI technology used to automate intelligence analysis at Scotland Yard. Khan cited concerns over the…

Body-cam footage obtained by the Guardian reveals US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents using force to arrest Oregon farm workers. The video shows agents ordering workers out of a van at gunpoint. A judge has since deemed the arrest…