MP Mike Amesbury pleads guilty to punching man in late-night row over bridge closure

Yvette Cooper has announced support for government-backed local inquiries into grooming gangs, following calls for a national inquiry into the scandal sparked by Elon Musk. The home secretary also announced a three-month rapid review of gang-based exploitation nationwide, led by Baroness Casey. Kemi Badenoch emphasized anti-immigration sentiments, stating that Britain is not a hotel and those who do not integrate into British culture should not be in the UK, while admitting her party's mistakes over...

Ghent start-up Squire has developed innovative AI software to automate GP consultation reports, aiming to reduce administrative burdens for general practitioners in Flanders by analyzing conversations and generating reports. The pilot project involves 9 GPs using the beta software free of charge, with a focus on privacy and GDPR compliance. This initiative represents a step towards more efficient healthcare practices and the potential integration of AI into electronic health records, highlighting the need for collaboration...

In 2025, Spain is expected to have no elections, but attention will be on the housing crisis, unlikely alliances, the legacy of Franco's dictatorship, and ongoing corruption cases. These issues will dominate headlines throughout the year, drawing public interest and scrutiny. Despite the absence of elections, political and social dynamics will ensure a year filled with impactful events and newsworthy developments in Spain. Full Article

Jonathan Reynolds, the UK business secretary, warned that potential US tariffs pose a greater danger to the UK than other comparable countries as Donald Trump prepares to take office. Concerns of a global trade war have arisen due to Trump's campaign promise of implementing tariffs of 10 to 20 percent on all goods, escalating to 60 percent for those from China. While acknowledging the challenges ahead, Reynolds also sees opportunities for collaboration with the US...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Cabinet delayed a meeting to approve a Gaza cease-fire deal until Hamas resolves a "last-minute crisis," accusing Hamas of reneging on agreements. The Cabinet was expected to approve a U.S., Qatar, and Egypt-brokered deal for a cease-fire and hostage release in Gaza, aiming to end a 15-month war that caused significant casualties. Netanyahu's office stated that the Cabinet will only convene once mediators confirm Hamas has accepted all terms of...

A London landlord faced criticism for advertising a £1,350-a-month room with strict living conditions on Spare Room near Hampstead Heath. The two-metre by four-metre room lacked central heating, with an electric heater controlled by a timer. Rules included no living room access due to the landlord's violin teaching in the evenings, making it suitable for someone working long hours and leaving for the weekend, with no guests, pets, noise after 11pm, and adhering to a...