EU Commissioner Kubiliu met Ukraine officials to boost air defence

In an overt show of solidarity, King Charles met Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky at Sandringham on Sunday after a fallout with Donald Trump and US vice-president JD Vance. Zelensky had been in London for a summit of European leaders discussing a peace plan for Ukraine, receiving full backing from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Downing Street. The meeting at Sandringham, a significant political act by the King, signals strong British support for Zelensky amidst...

British-Israeli woman Emily Damari, held hostage by Hamas for 471 days, has undergone surgery for injuries sustained during the 2023 attacks, leaving her in significant pain in her hand and leg. Sewn up "like a pin cushion" by Hamas, Emily lost two fingers and had impaired movement. Despite the intense pain and lasting effects, she remains resilient, embracing her scars as symbols of freedom, hope, and strength. Full Article

A four-year-old girl has died in a house fire in Manchester, with emergency services responding to the blaze in Rusholme at 12.35pm. Despite being rescued, the girl later succumbed to her injuries in hospital. A 44-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life, as churchgoers from a nearby church offered support to the devastated family. Full Article

AI is revolutionizing Search and Rescue operations at sea by enhancing detection, decision-making, and resource allocation. A workshop in Italy on 25–26 February 2025 discussed the opportunities and concerns surrounding AI in SAR. The event highlighted the transformative potential of AI while also addressing the ethical and practical challenges it presents. Full Article

In a north London classroom, three 13 and 14-year-old girls admit to being targeted by criminals for "county lines" drug-dealing gangs, experiencing threats and manipulation. At an after-school workshop, expert mentors work to steer at-risk children away from exploitation, knife crime, and gangs, using creative arts and conflict resolution techniques. Funded by London's VRU, The Safety Box provides crucial intervention sessions to help vulnerable teens avoid falling into a dangerous criminal underworld. Full Article

Former Labour MP Mike Amesbury attacked Paul Fellows in a drunken row, leaving him fearing for his life after being punched multiple times in Frodsham, Cheshire. CCTV footage captured Amesbury assaulting Mr. Fellows over a disagreement about a local bridge closure, with Amesbury later released from jail on a suspended sentence after winning an appeal. Mr. Fellows, a father-of-two, expressed his belief that Amesbury should have remained in prison for the violent attack. Full Article