Children’s rights top Malta’s agenda in EU Council

Families of Nottingham knife killer Valdo Calocane's victims are urging NHS England to reconsider not publishing a full report on the care he received after being sentenced to an indefinite hospital order for manslaughter and attempted murder due to paranoid schizophrenia. The independent mental health homicide report will only be available in summary form, with Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust having exclusive access to the full version, prompting families to push for its full publication in...

European Union leaders have pledged a firm response to unfair targeting, with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warning against a potential tariff war. They emphasized their commitment to protecting Greenland and maintaining a strong partnership with the U.S., offering flexibility in fiscal rules to increase defense spending. Despite opposition to joint debt issuance, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz advocated for more financing options for defense investments. Full Article

Health secretary Wes Streeting has announced a landmark trial using artificial intelligence to catch breast cancer cases earlier, involving nearly 700,000 women at 30 testing sites nationwide. The trial will assist radiologists in screening mammograms for potential signs of breast cancer, reducing the need for two specialists during the process. If successful, the trial could help reduce waiting lists and improve early detection rates, as part of efforts to shape a national cancer plan and...

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Keir Starmer denied breaking Covid lockdown rules by meeting his voice coach in late 2020, stating that all regulations were followed. The Conservatives have raised concerns about the meeting, which took place during tier 4 restrictions, and have called for an independent investigation to determine if any laws were breached. A new book revealed that the meeting occurred when London was under regional restrictions, prompting questions about potential violations of pandemic regulations. Full Article

President Trump has threatened to impose punitive tariffs on the European Union, citing trade deficits in auto and farm products. Despite claims of being taken advantage of, tariffs imposed by the US and EU on each other are fairly similar, with disparities mainly on items like cars. European leaders are preparing for a potential trade war, warning of negative impacts on investment and business. Full Article