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Thursday, 17 April 2025 22:35
Plan for GPs to keep millions out of hospital
The Government is expanding its ‘Advice and Guidance’ scheme to help GPs provide quicker, community-based care and reduce hospital waiting lists. With £80 million in new funding, the goal is to assist two million patients, avoiding…
Thursday, 17 April 2025 22:33
King’s Easter message: the world still needs 'faith, hope and love'
In his 2025 Easter message, King Charles reflected on the paradox of human nature - how we are capable of both great cruelty and great kindness. He urged the nation and the world to return to…
Thursday, 17 April 2025 22:30
France: tit-for-tat expulsion of Algerian diplomats
France has announced the expulsion of twelve Algerian diplomats and recalled its ambassador from Algiers, in response to Algeria’s decision to expel twelve French consular staff. The tit-for-tat expulsions were triggered by the arrest of three…
Thursday, 17 April 2025 22:26
Asylum applications: EU issues list of ‘safe’ countries
The EU has proposed a new list of seven ‘safe countries of origin’ - Kosovo, Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt, India, Morocco, and Tunisia - to fast-track asylum applications from citizens of those nations. The assumption is that…
Thursday, 17 April 2025 22:22
Spain: new emphasis on caring for geriatric animals
At Barcelona Zoo, African elephants Susi (52) and Bully (40), and other older animals at the zoo, including a 15-year-old wolf and two 17-year-old big cats, are receiving specialised geriatric care designed to support their health…
Thursday, 17 April 2025 22:19
Global: different Easter food traditions
Easter food traditions beautifully reflect regional heritage and faith across the world. In central and eastern Europe, the celebrations might include Paska bread, a braided loaf often paired with sweet cheese, jam, or savoury sides like…