NHS England to stop prescribing puberty blockers
The BBC understands that the new policy, confirmed on Tuesday, will not allow them to be prescribed "routinely" outside of a research trial, but that…
Pentagon to give Ukraine $300 million in weapons
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon will rush about $300 million in weapons to Ukraine after finding some cost savings in its contracts, even though the military remains…
BBC report into Gaza medics 'disturbing' – Cameron
UK foreign secretary demands answers from the Israeli government over how medical staff were treated. Source link
Special counsel who questioned Biden’s memory testifies
WASHINGTON — Over five hours of interviews, President Biden repeatedly told a special counsel that he never meant to retain classified information after he left the…
Tory donor alleged remarks were racist – Badenoch
The business secretary says the "idea of linking criticism" of Diane Abbott to her skin colour "is appalling". Source link
GOP leaders blame abortion-ban confusion on doctors, misinformation
NASHVILLE — In Republican-led states across the U.S., conservative legislators are refusing to reevaluate abortion bans — even as doctors and patients insist the laws’ exceptions…
Tory donor comments on Abbott ‘racist and sexist’ – Kwarteng
Former Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has condemned comments from Frank Hester, the Tory party's biggest donor, about MP Diane Abbott, who sits as an independent.Kwasi Kwarteng…
Biden’s State of the Union address should give us hope on climate
If I were a pessimist, I might start today’s newsletter by telling you that Earth just wrapped up its ninth straight month of record-breaking temperatures.…
Diane Abbott calls Tory donor’s comments frightening
The Guardian reported that he went on to say: "It's like trying not to be racist but you see Diane Abbott on the TV, and…
Kamala Harris, in San Francisco, outlines ‘profound’ stakes of election
SAN FRANCISCO — Vice President Kamala Harris made a trip home to San Francisco on Monday, kicking off the November general election less than a…
Tory donor’s Diane Abbott comments not ‘race-based’, says senior minister
The newspaper reported that he went on to say: "It's like trying not to be racist but you see Diane Abbott on the TV, and…
Is Donald Trump a new King David? Ask California’s right-wing Sons of Liberty
HANFORD, Calif. — Before the 1776 Sons of Liberty meeting got underway at the Elks Lodge, Adam Medeiros, a hairdresser for 44 years, sat in a…
More than a fifth of adults not looking for work
The UK's economic inactivity rate was 21.8% from November to January, official figures show. Source link
Behind a Bill Clinton speaking engagement: A $1,400 hotel phone bill and $700 dinner for two
Reporting from Washington — When former presidents and other dignitaries traveled to California to wax nostalgic on the speaking circuit, they may have been demanding, but…
Outbid, outhustled, outmuscled: Trump has never been able to conquer Southern California
On Jan. 13, 1990, Donald Trump arrived at the once-glamorous Ambassador Hotel for a major announcement: Here on Los Angeles’ Wilshire Boulevard, Trump said, he…
Supreme Court lets stand California ruling holding lead paint makers liable for $400-million cleanup cost
Reporting from Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday dealt a defeat to business groups in a closely watched California case, rejecting appeals of a ruling…
Ex-home secretaries warn against politicising extremism
On Thursday, the government plans to set out a broader definition of extremism to tackle increases. Source link
Sen. Menendez enters not guilty plea to criminal indictment
NEW YORK — Sen. Robert Menendez and his wife pleaded not guilty Monday to new obstruction of justice charges in a New York court. The new…
New gas power plants to stop blackouts – minister
Critics say a commitment to build new gas-fired power stations would threaten climate pledges. Source link
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge retiring
WASHINGTON — Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge announced Monday that she would resign her post, effective March 22, saying she was leaving “with mixed…