Ex-hospital bosses call for inquiry into Letby baby deaths to be suspended

Summary During an appearance on Radio-Canada’s Tout le monde en parle, Liberal leader Mark Carney and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre presented similar strategies for addressing U.S. President Donald Trump, emphasizing the need to strengthen and diversify Canada's economy. Both leaders invoked the slogan “masters in their own house,” with Carney acknowledging similarities in their policies while also highlighting his environmental focus compared to Poilievre. Carney has adopted several Conservative ideas, including tax cuts, while asserting...

SummaryFormer Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has passed away at the age of 85 at the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur, with his death confirmed by his son-in-law, Khairy Jamaluddin. Abdullah, who served as the country's fifth prime minister from 2003 until 2009, was known for his anti-corruption initiatives and moderate Islamic policies but faced criticism over fuel subsidy reviews. He resigned in 2009 after the Barisan Nasional coalition lost its parliamentary supermajority,...

China has cautioned the UK government against politicizing the dispute over the Scunthorpe steel plant, emphasizing that such actions could dissuade Chinese investment in the UK. A spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry asserted that Jingye, the owner of British Steel, operated as a commercial entity in attempting to close the plant, rather than as a representative of the Chinese government. The ongoing tensions highlight concerns over the future of Chinese business interests in the...

Summary Convicted killer John Mansfield was found dead at HMP Whitemoor near March, Cambridgeshire, on April 13. Mansfield, who was serving a life sentence for the 2006 murder of his 63-year-old neighbor Ann Alfanso, had a history of violence, including a second life sentence in 2014 for stabbing another inmate. A 44-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering Mansfield, and an investigation by the police is ongoing. Full Article

Recent research indicates that the average human brain contains approximately five plastic bottle caps' worth of microplastics, with levels rising significantly over the past eight years. This accumulation of microplastics is linked to various health issues, including cognitive decline and reproductive concerns, posing serious risks not just to individuals but also to ecosystems and public health. Efforts to combat plastic pollution include bans on single-use plastics in several countries, while researchers continue to explore innovative...

A new documentary titled Titanic: The Digital Resurrection utilizes a full-size 3D scan to create a "digital twin" of the Titanic, offering fresh insights into the ship's final hours on April 14, 1912. Analysts have confirmed details from eyewitness accounts, revealing that some boilers were still operational as the ship sank, and small tears in the hull caused by the iceberg ultimately led to its demise. The documentary is available for streaming on Disney+ and...