What I learnt on board the 35-hour ferry trip from the Canaries to mainland Spain

In a groundbreaking surgery in 1985, twins Holly and Carly were separated by a team of 26 clinicians, led by surgeons Lewis Spitz and Edward Kiely at Great Ormond Street Hospital. While Carly tragically passed away, Holly underwent numerous operations and maintained contact with Professor Spitz over the years. Now living in Texas, Holly Queiroz reunited with Professor Spitz and Mr Kiely via video call ahead of her 40th birthday, marking a heartwarming moment after...

Donald Trump criticized European leaders, including Sir Keir Starmer, for their talks over Ukraine, launching a furious attack on Volodymyr Zelensky for saying a peace deal is far away. Despite UK MPs urging to shun Trump, Sir Keir emphasized America's importance in peace efforts. Trump threatened to withdraw military aid to Ukraine and questioned the strength of European leaders in dealing with Russia, deepening the diplomatic crisis after Zelensky was bullied in the White House....

Our world is facing turbulence and unpredictability, with conflict and divided societies on the rise, according to Türk at the Human Rights Council. He highlighted the use of civilians as weapons of war, the devastating impact on non-combatants, and the urgent need for global action to protect human rights and international norms. Türk also addressed specific crises in Sudan, Ukraine, Gaza, and the West Bank, emphasizing the need for inclusive dialogues, respect for human rights,...

In Barcelona, two buses collided on Avinguda Diagonal, resulting in four critically injured individuals, including a minor, and three with less serious injuries. One bus was carrying cruise ship visitors to Sagrada Familia, while the other was transporting Italian students. The cause of the accident is being investigated amidst rainy weather during the Mobile World Congress, with 19 ambulances and four psychologist teams responding to the scene. Full Article

Nigel Farage has been accused of acting as “Donald Trump’s spokesman in Britain” for defending Trump's behavior towards Volodymyr Zelensky. Farage blamed Zelensky for the White House meeting going poorly and accused him of disrespecting Trump. Critics, including Keir Starmer and Ed Davey, condemned Farage for prioritizing Trump and Musk's interests over British interests and for parroting White House talking points. Full Article

Christina Haynes, the ex-girlfriend of multimillionaire Mark Austin, lost her court battle over the £18m family house after a judge ruled that the promise made during a lunch on a mountain was merely an "elaborate performance" to appease her. Despite being in a relationship for 18 years and having two children together, they never married, leading to her claim for half the house value being denied by the court. Mr. Austin, 71, agreed to pay...