Uzbekistan, China view evolving Kashgar-Irkeshtam-Osh-Andijan transport corridor

Scotland’s first minister John Swinney refuted reports that the government is contemplating banning cats following a report labeling them a threat to wildlife. The Scottish Animal Welfare Commission suggested extreme measures like keeping cats indoors or banning ownership altogether, leading to backlash from cat advocates. Mr. Swinney clarified that while the government is reviewing the report, there are no current plans to implement a ban on owning cats. Full Article

A shooting occurred in Brussels, with suspects seen fleeing towards the Clemenceau metro station as per surveillance footage, leading to the shutdown of the metro line for security reasons. Sarah Frederickx, spokesperson for the Brussels South police, confirmed the incident and assured that there were no victims. The situation is under constant update as more information becomes available. Full Article

Lucy Letby, a nurse at Countess of Chester Hospital, did not murder seven babies as previously convicted, according to a panel of 14 neonatologists who presented new medical evidence suggesting natural causes and "bad medical care" were to blame. The panel, led by Canadian professor Dr Shoo Lee, found no evidence of deliberate harm in the cases, stating that deaths and injuries were due to natural causes or medical errors. Letby's lawyers have applied for...

In a dig at Liz Truss, Keir Starmer referred to Kemi Badenoch as "the next lettuce," highlighting the ongoing tensions within UK politics. Starmer is facing pressure over Trump's trade tariff threats and the UK's plans to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, while Nigel Farage's Reform UK party polls higher than both Labour and the Tories. The PMQs clash between Starmer and Badenoch comes amid scrutiny over allegations of wrongdoing involving Boris Johnson...

Triple knife killer Valdo Calocane, who has paranoid schizophrenia, was not prescribed long-lasting antipsychotics due to his aversion to needles, as revealed in a damning report highlighting failures in his care. The report also exposed 15 other cases of patients under the same mental health trust committing serious acts of violence, including one individual stabbing five people in a weekend. Calocane's violent behavior, which included holding flatmates "hostage" and attacking a police officer, ultimately led...

A mass shooting at an adult education campus in Orebro, Sweden, resulted in at least 10 deaths and numerous injuries, including the suspect who was among the deceased. Swedish authorities are investigating the incident and have not determined a motive, while ruling out a terrorist connection. The shooting has shocked the country, which has experienced a rise in gun violence in recent years, prompting heightened security measures and concerns about safety in educational settings. Full...