Andrew Gwynne: UK health minister sacked over WhatsApp jokes

Ashley John McGregor was found guilty of manslaughter and criminal neglect after violently shaking his 19-day-old son, Alvin, leading to the baby's death on April 23, 2021. Despite clear signs of injury, neither McGregor nor Alvin's mother, Rebecca Lea Denton, sought medical help for nearly two days, with Denton later pleading guilty to criminal neglect. Family members expressed their profound grief in court, emphasizing the irreversible impact of Alvin's death on their lives. Full Article

SummaryFollowing a violent eruption of Costa Rica's Poás Volcano, which sent ash plumes over 4,700 meters high, villages nearby are under an "Orange Alert" due to the deposition of volcanic ash and the daily release of over 600 tonnes of sulphur dioxide. Local health officials are urging residents to avoid the toxic ash cloud, and the Costa Rican Government has closed the Poás Volcano National Park. Communities including Zarcero and San José are affected, with...

SummarySeventeen-year-old sprint sensation Gout Gout will make his Australian senior international debut at the world athletics championships in Tokyo this September, focusing on the 200m, where he holds the national record. Following impressive performances at the national titles in Perth, Gout is excited to compete against top athletes and has also trained with Olympic champion Noah Lyles. Alongside Gout, Lachie Kennedy will represent Australia in the 100m, and several other athletes, including medalists from the...

Matheus Nunes scored a dramatic late goal, securing Manchester City a vital 2-1 win over Aston Villa in their quest for Champions League qualification. City initially took the lead with a deflected goal from Bernardo Silva, but Marcus Rashford equalized from the penalty spot after a VAR review. Despite Villa's strong start and Rashford's efforts, City's dominance in possession paid off when Nunes converted a low cross from Jeremy Doku in the 94th minute, moving...

SummaryDrug manufacturers are concerned as the Trump administration considers linking U.S. medicine prices to those of other developed nations, a policy viewed as a significant threat to the pharmaceutical industry and U.S. biosciences innovation. The proposal, referred to as international reference pricing, could disrupt the healthcare market and has been suggested to stem from the agency overseeing Medicare and Medicaid. Previous attempts to implement similar pricing strategies faced legal challenges, while current negotiations for drug...

Australia plans to significantly increase its defence spending under a future coalition government led by Peter Dutton, who has pledged $21 billion over the next five years, raising defence expenditure to 2.5% of GDP and aiming for 3% within a decade. Dutton criticized the current Labor government for inaction amid global uncertainties and emphasized the need to strengthen the Australian Defence Force. The announcement follows a contentious leaders' debate, where both leaders exchanged accusations, with...