Former bosses of the hospital where nurse Lucy Letby murdered babies have requested the suspension of the public inquiry into the events surrounding her crimes, following a panel of experts attributing the deaths to bad medical care and natural causes. Letby, serving life for killing infants, hopes for a retrial as the inquiry hears closing submissions and criticism of failures to learn from past cases involving harm to babies in hospitals. Lady Justice Thirlwall is expected to release the final report this autumn.
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Israel resumes airstrikes on Gaza, five Palestinians killed
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have resulted in the deaths of at least five Palestinians, with the Israeli military targeting a Hamas military location in the north. The attacks were renewed after both sides accused each other of violating a ceasefire, leading to increased tensions and casualties. Israel dropped evacuation leaflets in Gaza, warning residents of "dangerous combat zones" and stating that the onslaught was "just the beginning" as the conflict escalated further. Full Article
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