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In a personal reflection, the author discusses the impact of positive language on children with ADHD, emphasizing the need to understand the unique challenges they face beyond just attention issues. Experts stress the importance of using encouraging words to build self-esteem and resilience, rather than critical or dismissive language that can lead to shame and self-doubt. Practical advice is given on what not to say to a child with ADHD, such as avoiding statements like...

The Liberal Democrats accuse the government of potentially sacrificing support for disabled people to please tech giants like Elon Musk by considering dropping the digital services tax. Labour may seek a UK exemption from Donald Trump's tariffs in exchange for altering the tax, which raises £800m annually. Lib Dem leader Ed Davey warns against appeasing bullies like Trump and Musk, advocating for increasing the tax to 6% to ensure social media giants pay their fair...

Investigators fear that Christian Brueckner, the prime suspect in Madeleine McCann's disappearance in 2007, could be freed soon unless they can urgently arrest him. Brueckner, a convicted child sex offender, is seeking early release from prison, potentially walking free in a matter of days. Prosecutors are nervous about the court's decision, with key witnesses being called in for secret meetings to prepare for possible charges against Brueckner. Full Article

More than 50,000 Palestinians have been killed in the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, with new Israeli airstrikes killing at least 26 Palestinians, including a Hamas political leader and women and children. Israel's military has sent ground troops into Rafah as thousands of Palestinians flee, with Israel's Cabinet approving a plan to depopulate Gaza. The ceasefire that briefly paused the conflict is now in tatters as the violence continues to escalate, with...

Jamie Keegan, a former healthcare assistant at Crumlin children’s hospital, was sexually assaulted by a colleague during a night shift in May 2023, leading to his loss of career due to lack of support from Children Health Ireland (CHI). The assailant was sentenced to three months for public masturbation and six months for sexual assault, but Keegan was not informed of the hospital's investigation outcome and felt discouraged from seeking counseling. Despite not receiving compensation...

Keir Starmer expressed that the UK felt pressure to intervene following Donald Trump's contentious exchange with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, leading to the reinstatement of US aid and intel sharing with Ukraine. Starmer emphasized the importance of the UK serving as a mediator between the US and Europe, despite concerns over Trump's actions and relationship with Moscow. Starmer also highlighted his disagreement with Trump's trust in Putin and emphasized the need for Ukraine to maintain its defense...