Israeli military cites 'fundamental misunderstanding' of Hamas ahead of Oct. 7 attack

A new survey of nearly 9,000 health workers in the UK reveals that NHS hospitals and buildings are plagued by rats, cockroaches, silverfish, and other pests, raising concerns about hygiene and safety. One in six respondents reported sightings of vermin, while 16% noted infestations of insects such as cockroaches and silverfish. Damp conditions and persistent disrepair may be contributing to the problem, with staff also encountering other maintenance issues like sewage leaks and decaying ceilings....

During PM Narendra Modi's visit to Colombo on April 5, an umbrella agreement known as The India-Sri Lanka MoU will be signed to consolidate all bilateral defence cooperation. This pact aims to streamline the partnership and address security concerns, with a focus on preventing anti-India activities from Sri Lankan territory. The agreement will encompass various aspects of defence collaboration, including joint exercises, training, high-level visits, and equipment supply, enhancing the existing strong defence relationship between...

In Canada, April Hubbard, a 39-year-old artist with spina bifida, has been approved for assisted dying despite not being terminally ill, citing constant pain as her reason. The country's liberal laws on Medical Assistance in Dying (Maid) have sparked debate, with critics warning of a slippery slope where death becomes a standard treatment option. While safeguards are in place, concerns remain about the accessibility and implications of Maid as a form of care for those...

President Donald Trump has implemented new tariffs on U.S. trading partners, citing various reasons that economists find conflicting. The tariffs include a 10% levy on all imports, with additional charges for countries like China, India, Vietnam, and the EU. These duties, along with previous ones, raise the average U.S. tariff rate to about 24%, the highest in 125 years according to Capital Economics. Full Article

Bulgaria's government, led by the center-right GERB party, survived a parliamentary no-confidence vote brought by a pro-Russia party criticizing the nation's foreign policy, including its pro-Western stance and support for Ukraine. The motion, backed by two nationalist groups, was defeated in a 150-54 vote, with analysts predicting the outcome due to the majority supporting Bulgaria's pro-European orientation. Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov stated that the vote reaffirmed Bulgaria's European perspective and democratic development, despite attempts to...

The top police officer investigating serial baby killer Lucy Letby criticized supporters questioning her guilt, calling them "ill-informed" and "insensitive". Letby, convicted of murdering seven infants, has garnered a group of believers, including a church newspaper and a pro-Letby Facebook group, but DS Paul Hughes defended the investigation's thoroughness and the jury's decision, stating it was one of the longest murder trials in British history. Full Article