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US Veterans Affairs Abortion Ban Has No Rape Exception
The US Department of Veterans Affairs has immediately banned abortion services, with no exceptions for rape or incest, following a Department of Justice memo. This rolls back a key Biden-era policy.
Doctor Accused of Attacking Patient in Indian Hospital
Shocking footage shows a doctor at an Indian hospital allegedly assaulting a patient who asked for respect. Police and the hospital have launched investigations into the incident.
Colindale Tube Station Reopens After Major £29.5m Upgrade
Colindale Underground station has fully reopened following an 18-month, £29.5m transformation. The upgrade provides step-free access and increased capacity to support the area's 70% population surge. Discover the new look.
Dance Access in UK Schools: A Vital Fight for Arts
As 'The Nutcracker' captivates young audiences, we examine why dance education remains out of reach for many UK children and the new hope for creative subjects under a changing curriculum.
Six Palestinians killed in Gaza school, including baby
Israeli troops fire into Gaza school sheltering displaced people, killing six including a baby. The attack raises post-ceasefire death toll to 401. Read the full report.
Five Palestinians killed in Israeli strike on Gaza school
A five-month-old baby was among five Palestinians killed by Israeli forces at a school shelter in Gaza City, raising the post-ceasefire death toll to 400. Read the latest on the fragile truce.
PS Plus January Sale Begins Early with Cheap Games
Sony kicks off the PlayStation Store January sale early for PS Plus members, featuring massive discounts on Mortal Kombat 1, Tekken 8, Forza Horizon 5, and Battlefield 6. Grab deals before the full sale launches.
Historic monarchs featured on festive chocolate coins
Chocolatier creates giant edible coins of Henry VIII and Queen Victoria to celebrate a new UK banking hub. Discover the craft and the research on cash's emotional value at Christmas.
MP: Litigation funding risks profits before justice
Labour MP Oliver Ryan argues third-party litigation funding is becoming a volume-driven model, citing the Post Office scandal where £46m went to funders, not victims. Read his call for reform.
Legal challenge over Hampstead Heath ponds access to be decided
A High Court judge will decide in the new year whether a judicial review challenging trans access to Hampstead Heath's single-sex ponds can proceed. The case follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling on the meaning of 'sex'.
Israel's 'Yellow Line' Declared New Gaza Border
Israel's military chief calls a Gaza demarcation line a 'new border', barring Palestinians from 58% of their territory. Read the on-ground report from The Guardian's correspondent.
EU Parliament votes on abortion access fund for 20 million women
The European Parliament votes today on a citizen-led proposal for an EU fund to cover abortion care, aiming to close a deadly gap in access for millions. Follow the historic decision.
Gaza woman's two-year search for safety and home
Nour AbuShammala's story of six displacements, injury, and devastation in Gaza over two years of war. A powerful account of survival and the struggle to rebuild.
Turkey: Disarming Hamas Not Priority for Gaza Force
Turkey's foreign minister states the primary task for a Gaza stabilisation force is to stop attacks, not disarm Hamas. Read the latest on the diplomatic stance.
Why you must switch your old savings account now
Millions of UK savers are missing out on better interest rates due to inertia. Finance experts reveal why switching is easy and crucial to beat inflation.
Gaza's 'Ceasefire' Sees 360+ Killed, Life Not Normal
A US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza has failed to stop the bloodshed, with over 360 Palestinians killed since October. Families remain trapped in dire conditions as Israel's 'yellow line' hardens into a permanent partition. Read the full report.
Gaza girl's vital brain operation after bombing
Maryam, 12, is one of few hundred patients allowed out of Gaza for critical care since October 2025. Read her story and the wider medical crisis.
Gaza's Fragile Reality: Hope and Conflict Collide
A mass wedding in Khan Younis offered a glimpse of hope, but Gaza remains gripped by violence, quasi-anarchy, and Hamas's resurgence. Read the full analysis of the monumental obstacles to peace and aid.
NHS wheelchair service failing young disabled, letters reveal
A father reveals his daughter reapplied for a wheelchair seven times, exposing a crisis in NHS services for young disabled people. Read the full story and letters.
Peer faces $1m lawsuit after Lords lobbying suspension
Lord Evans of Watford, suspended from the Lords for lobbying breaches, now faces US legal action over a $1m payment from a Kazakh asset sale. He denies all claims.
Mass Gaza wedding offers hope amid destruction
Fifty-four Palestinian couples married in a mass ceremony in Khan Younis, Gaza, organised by a charity. The event, held among war rubble, marks a poignant moment of resilience and new beginnings after two years of conflict.
Mitcham wins banking hub after Lloyds branch closure
Mitcham will get a shared banking hub in 2026 after a successful community campaign overturned an initial rejection, restoring vital face-to-face services. Read the full story.
Prince William offers comfort to Gaza children in UK
The Prince of Wales met children evacuated from Gaza for specialist NHS care, moved by their courage. Read the full Kensington Palace statement and details.
Amnesty: Gaza Genocide Continues Despite Ceasefire
Amnesty International reports Israel continues genocide in Gaza despite ceasefire, with 352 Palestinians killed since truce. Read the latest developments.
NHS Doctor Suspended Over Antisemitic Social Media Posts
An NHS trauma doctor has been suspended for 15 months pending a GMC investigation into alleged antisemitic social media posts. Read the full tribunal findings.
Gaza ceasefire talks continue amid remains exchange
Israel and Hamas begin next phase of ceasefire negotiations as remains exchange continues. Turkish, Qatari and Egyptian officials discuss Gaza stabilisation force and reconstruction.
Teens fight Australia's social media ban in High Court
Two 15-year-olds launch a landmark legal challenge against Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s, set to begin on 10 December. Discover the constitutional fight.
Roman Arena Accessibility Upgrade for Winter Paralympics
The 2,000-year-old Arena di Verona undergoes £17.5m transformation with lift and toilets for Winter Paralympics opening ceremony, creating lasting accessibility legacy.
Gaza rebuilding cost over £53bn, UN reports crisis
UN reveals Gaza faces £53bn+ reconstruction after war created 'human-made abyss'. Economy contracted 87%, pushing population into extreme poverty. Learn more about the devastating impact.
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