EU discusses expansion of voluntary Syrian refugee returns

Lucy Letby, a nurse at Countess of Chester Hospital, did not murder seven babies as previously convicted, according to a panel of 14 neonatologists who presented new medical evidence suggesting natural causes and "bad medical care" were to blame. The panel, led by Canadian professor Dr Shoo Lee, found no evidence of deliberate harm in the cases, stating that deaths and injuries were due to natural causes or medical errors. Letby's lawyers have applied for...

In a dig at Liz Truss, Keir Starmer referred to Kemi Badenoch as "the next lettuce," highlighting the ongoing tensions within UK politics. Starmer is facing pressure over Trump's trade tariff threats and the UK's plans to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, while Nigel Farage's Reform UK party polls higher than both Labour and the Tories. The PMQs clash between Starmer and Badenoch comes amid scrutiny over allegations of wrongdoing involving Boris Johnson...

Triple knife killer Valdo Calocane, who has paranoid schizophrenia, was not prescribed long-lasting antipsychotics due to his aversion to needles, as revealed in a damning report highlighting failures in his care. The report also exposed 15 other cases of patients under the same mental health trust committing serious acts of violence, including one individual stabbing five people in a weekend. Calocane's violent behavior, which included holding flatmates "hostage" and attacking a police officer, ultimately led...

A mass shooting at an adult education campus in Orebro, Sweden, resulted in at least 10 deaths and numerous injuries, including the suspect who was among the deceased. Swedish authorities are investigating the incident and have not determined a motive, while ruling out a terrorist connection. The shooting has shocked the country, which has experienced a rise in gun violence in recent years, prompting heightened security measures and concerns about safety in educational settings. Full...

A report into the care received by Nottingham triple killer Valdo Calocane suggests he may have been spared prison due to incomplete evidence, according to his victims' families. Calocane, diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, received an indefinite hospital order after killing three people and attempting to kill three others in June 2023. The families criticized the treating teams for allowing Calocane to make decisions and not providing long-lasting antipsychotic medication, raising concerns about potential injustices in...

The Princess of Wales, Kate, joined children from All Souls CE Primary School on a school trip to the National Portrait Gallery in London to mark the opening of a new initiative by the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood. The Bobeam Tree Trail, an interactive experience designed to promote social and emotional skills for under five-year-olds, was launched by the princess as part of her return to public duties following cancer treatment. The trail,...