The treaty between Russia and North Korea signals a new era on 2 continents

The NHS has approved the first daily pill, relugolix combination therapy, to treat endometriosis symptoms in England, offering an alternative to injectable options and costing £72 for a 28-day round. While the pill is a positive step, it may only help about 1,000 women out of 1.5 million affected in the UK, highlighting the chronic underfunding and lack of prioritization of women's health care. Despite the progress, issues such as delays in diagnosis and lack...

Ministers are investing £1.3bn into army recruitment to address staff retention issues in the UK’s armed forces, creating the Armed Forces Recruitment Service (AFRS) to streamline hiring processes. The contract was awarded to Serco and will run until 2034, aiming to combat inefficiencies and delays in recruitment. This initiative follows a recent increase in defence spending and plans to provide peacekeeping troops in Ukraine to end the war with Russia. Full Article

Russia is interested in partnering with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to re-enter the competition to supply medium transport aircraft (MTA) to the Indian Air Force, aiming to replace the ageing An32 fleet with at least 80 MTA. Despite previous concerns about technology, Russia is offering the IL276 for the project, as global manufacturers seek partnerships with Indian entities to secure the multi-billion dollar contract. Full Article

Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau criticized Prime Minister Christopher Luxon for calling the lack of a city or regional deal in the Wellington region "lame," stating that councils are focused on water reform first. Whanau believes Luxon targeted Wellington because the city did not vote for him, and she emphasized the importance of fairness in addressing criticism of the city's actions and decisions. Despite political pressures, Whanau remains committed to delivering a comprehensive regional deal on...

In a report released by the U.N. Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Israel was accused of targeting hospitals and health facilities in Gaza, including an I.V.F. clinic, in an effort to prevent Palestinian births, leading to the destruction of thousands of embryos. The commission labeled these actions as "genocidal acts" and accused Israel of collectively punishing Palestinians for a Hamas-led attack in 2023. Israeli officials rejected the report, claiming bias and political...

US President Donald Trump has threatened a 200 per cent tariff on European alcohol imports, prompting the EU to plan counter-tariffs on US whisky with a 50 per cent duty hike. Businesses are warning of economic risks and urging leaders to halt the escalating trade war, as stocks fall and investors worry about the impact on the world's largest consumer market. Trump's aggressive trade tactics have spooked investors and raised recession fears, with industries like...