The Health Cluster in northwest Syria is facing a worsening health crisis, with rising cases of respiratory illnesses due to harsh winter conditions, inadequate heating, and overcrowded camps. UN agencies and partners are working to improve healthcare access, delivering vital medical supplies, food, and humanitarian aid to the region. However, ongoing challenges persist, including funding shortages and recent landmine explosions that have strained the health system.
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Is Harry Potter a Tory? Why people believe fictional heroes share their political views
A study conducted by researchers from the University of Southampton and the University of Vienna found that people in the UK tend to believe that fictional heroes like Harry Potter and Gandalf share their political views, while villains like Darth Vader and Cruella de Vil would support opposing parties, leading to increased political polarisation. The tendency to project personal views onto fictional characters also extended to real-life politicians, with participants associating positive attributes with politicians...
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