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Mother of Brazilian boy who had his finger mutilated in Portugal disputes investigation results: 'It's as if my son's life was worthless'

Family disputes the conclusion of an official investigation that ruled out bullying and classified the case as an accident and awaits the outcome of legal proceedings.

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'We just ran' - One killed, four injured in shooting near Washington DC gym

The shooting began Thursday morning local time at a gym in an apartment building about a mile (1.6km) north of the White House.

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UK ministers have no plans to publish explosive report on climate crisis

Andy Burnham’s newly appointed climate adviser used report to warn of national security risk from collapsing ecosystems The UK government still has no plans to publish an explosive report showing the national security risk from the collapse of ecosystems around the world – even after handing the key official behind the report a new advisory role. Andy Burnham addressed the Cop31 climate summit in Turkey on Thursday and said the UK was determined to reach net zero by 2050 and work with its partners to build a clean energy future. Continue reading...

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UK ministers have no plans to publish explosive report on climate crisis

Andy Burnham’s newly appointed climate adviser used report to warn of national security risk from collapsing ecosystems The UK government still has no plans to publish an explosive report showing the national security risk from the collapse of ecosystems around the world – even after handing the key official behind the report a new advisory role. Andy Burnham addressed the Cop31 climate summit in Turkey on Thursday and said the UK was determined to reach net zero by 2050 and work with its partners to build a clean energy future. Continue reading...

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Zimbabwean author Simbarashe Kundizeza cleared of using AI to write prize-winning story

After a month-long investigation it was concluded that Kundizeza’s story The Blue Fighter, which won the £10,000 Caine prize, was ‘human-written’ The Zimbabwean author Simbarashe Kundizeza has been cleared of using AI to write a prize-winning short story, after the prestigious Caine prize for African writers concluded that his entry was “human-written” after a month-long investigation. Kundizeza’s story The Blue Fighter, which charts the declining fortunes of a family after the father invests in fish tanks, was announced as the winner of the £10,000 prize on 6 October. Continue reading...

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Zimbabwean author Simbarashe Kundizeza cleared of using AI to write prize-winning story

After a month-long investigation it was concluded that Kundizeza’s story The Blue Fighter, which won the £10,000 Caine prize, was ‘human-written’ The Zimbabwean author Simbarashe Kundizeza has been cleared of using AI to write a prize-winning short story, after the prestigious Caine prize for African writers concluded that his entry was “human-written” after a month-long investigation. Kundizeza’s story The Blue Fighter, which charts the declining fortunes of a family after the father invests in fish tanks, was announced as the winner of the £10,000 prize on 6 October. Continue reading...

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Parliament date set for 'summer of sex' debate

South Derbyshire MP Samantha Niblett is campaigning for lifelong sex education.

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England legend Anderson, 44, joins Surrey

Legendary England bowler James Anderson extends his record-breaking career beyond his 45th birthday by signing for Surrey.

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Some under-25s should get less benefits, Milburn review to say

The proposed radical overhaul of the welfare system would move under-25s off the main sickness benefits.

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University's £16m savings will lead to 150 job losses, says union

The university says it has to make "difficult" decisions to save £16m by the end of 2027-28.

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What do we know about birth complications that "never go away"?

The story reviews the experiences of women suffering from physical and psychological complications that persist for years, or even decades, after childbirth, from chronic pain, urinary and fecal incontinence, to serious intestinal problems, and highlights the difficulty for many women in obtaining diagnosis and treatment, in light of weak medical follow-up and lack of interest in maternal health after childbirth.

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What do we know about birth complications that "never go away"?

The story reviews the experiences of women suffering from physical and psychological complications that persist for years, or even decades, after childbirth, from chronic pain, urinary and fecal incontinence, to serious intestinal problems, and highlights the difficulty for many women in obtaining diagnosis and treatment, in light of weak medical follow-up and lack of interest in maternal health after childbirth.

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FIFA’s Infantino sought Trump backing after World Cup selloff plan: Report

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino turned to Donald Trump to save his job amid revolt against World Cup privatisation plan.

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