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src=”https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/480/cpsprodpb/0A4F/live/0e002786-95b1-11f0-b391-6936825093bd.jpg.webp” loading=”lazy” alt=”Two men carry a computerized prosthetic arm on a wooden pallet”> Ghanaian inventors: ‘We’re leading the way in prosthetics’ A group of young inventors in Ghana are using technology to create low-cost prosthetic limbs, tailored for African bodies. 3 days ago Africa Read the full article from The BBC here: Read More

Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi has granted a pardon to the well-known British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah, who has been in prison for six years, as reported by state media and his family. Al-Qahera News disclosed that Abdel Fattah was among six individuals whose sentences were reduced following a request from the National Council for… Continue reading Alaa Abdel Fattah: Egypt's president pardons prominent activist

An inquest into the tragic death of Charlotte Tetley, a victim of the Rochdale child grooming gangs, revealed shocking details about the lack of police intervention before her suicide. Despite suffering significant sexual abuse at the hands of a child sex ring, Tetley’s cries for help went unheard. On the day of her death, she… Continue reading Rochdale abuse scandal: police refused search for suicidal victim

The announcement came that the Duchess of York has been dismissed from her role as a patron of a children’s charity due to the emergence of an email in which she referred to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as her “supreme friend”. The charity Julia’s House, which serves families in Dorset and Wiltshire, decided to remove… Continue reading Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson removed from charity over Epstein email

In the quest to expand airport capacity, Gatwick Airport’s proposed second runway could lead to an additional 100,000 flights annually. If Heathrow Airport is given the green light to construct a third runway, it could see an increase of 276,000 flights, while Luton Airport has also been granted permission for expansion. These expansions come at… Continue reading Gatwick airport: What boost in flights could mean for UK climate goals

Two drug dealers involved in a sophisticated operation were recently sentenced to lengthy prison terms after being caught by law enforcement in France. David Cairns, 47, and Gary Mitchell, 48, were found to have orchestrated the purchase of 23kg of cocaine over a three-month period, storing both the drugs and the money in an old… Continue reading Haswell drug gang stored cocaine and cash in old quarry

Political reporter Sam Francis reported that Reform UK is proposing a significant change in the UK’s immigration policy. If the party wins the next election, all migrants with permanent settled status will be required to reapply for visas under stricter regulations. This initiative would also eliminate the option of applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain… Continue reading Reform plans to scrap indefinite leave to remain for migrants

A fire broke out in a three-storey block of flats in north London, resulting in three children being hospitalized. The incident occurred in Maybury Close, Enfield, where the entire roof and most of the second floor were engulfed in flames. The London Fire Brigade (LFB) reported that 14 individuals managed to evacuate the building before… Continue reading Fire crews tackle Enfield flat block blaze

A significant electricity upgrade project in the north-west Highlands is causing concern among drivers who may face an 80-mile road diversion during the winter months. SSEN Transmission is overseeing plans to bring a renewable energy cable from the Western Isles to Dundonnell, which will involve the closure of a three-mile section of the A832. Local… Continue reading Drivers face 80-mile diversion on North Coast 500 route

After spending 12 years at Muckamore Abbey Hospital, Timothy has finally moved to his own bungalow, bringing a positive change in his life, according to his mother, Dawn Jones. Speaking to BBC News NI, Jones mentioned how Timothy, who is non-verbal, has transitioned from “walking with his shoulders down and head bowed” to a more… Continue reading Muckamore Abbey Hospital: Patients resettled into own homes