New Zealand's leaders formally apologize to survivors of abuse in state and church care

PM Keir Starmer announced the abolishment of NHS England, a non-departmental public body overseeing the operation of the NHS in England, in order to bring its responsibilities under ministerial control and improve efficiency. The move aims to free up funds, increase accountability, and streamline processes within the health service, with plans to absorb NHS England back into the Department for Health and Social Care. This decision follows a recent independent investigation highlighting the need for...

The London Underground's book exchanges, which were removed by TfL due to fire safety concerns, have been saved after Sadiq Khan intervened. The mini-libraries, which allowed commuters to take or leave books for free, had been a fixture in stations for around 20 years. The Mayor of London worked with the London Fire Brigade to reinstate the shelves, ensuring they met safety regulations. Full Article

India and Bangladesh conducted a naval exercise in the Bay of Bengal, with participation from INS Ranvir and BNS Abu Ubaidah, aiming to enhance coordination and tactical planning for seamless maritime operations. The exercise showcased the commitment to countering global security challenges and promoting the SAGAR initiative of India, strengthening coordination and confidence between the two navies. This collaboration improved interoperability, facilitating joint responses to shared maritime security challenges and enhancing the ability to respond...

Atletico Madrid faces Barcelona in a crucial LaLiga match after a controversial Champions League defeat to Real Madrid, leaving coach Diego Simeone frustrated with the referee's decision. Barca leads the title race by one point ahead of Real Madrid and Atletico, with a win on Sunday giving them control of their destiny as they aim for a treble in a promising season. Real Madrid also remains in contention for multiple trophies, with a chance to...

Mehbooba Mufti criticized Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi for creating divisions between Hindus and Muslims, warning of negative consequences. She compared the situation in India to Pakistan under Zia-ul-Haq, urging for wisdom to prevent communal tensions. Ahead of Holi and Ramzan, mosques in UP were covered as BJP leaders advised Muslims to stay indoors, leading to adjustments in Friday prayers timing. Full Article

Tesco is trialling giving away expiring food to customers for free at the end of the day in some Express stores to reduce food waste, offering items after 21:30 that have already been discounted. The supermarket will first offer the food to charities and employees before customers can take it, with the trial starting in a small number of locations in the UK. This initiative is part of Tesco's goal to halve food waste and...