Republican-controlled House pushes for new abortion restrictions
Bills not expected to advance in Senate but underscore Republican majority’s legislative priorities ahead of 2024 electionThe Republican-led House on Wednesday pressed ahead with a pair of anti-abortion measures, despite warning signs that the issue ha…
UK minister rules out permanent return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece
UK culture minister Michelle Donelan on Wednesday said she did not support the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece, following a report that a “cultural exchange” is close to being agreed with Athens.Donelan told BBC radio a deal reportedly negot…
Gwen Stefani draws backlash for saying ‘I am Japanese’ in interview
Gwen Stefani raised eyebrows this week and drew fierce backlash for claiming during a magazine interview that she is Japanese.
Fewer people call for ambulances on service’s biggest strike so far
Safety not thought to be affected despite up to 25,000 workers joining picket lines across England and WalesFewer people called for an ambulance on the service’s biggest strike day so far, during which up to 25,000 union members join picket lines acros…
Alarm raised at decline in women’s maternity experiences in England
Fewer women feel they always got the help they needed during labour and birth, according to CQC pollA health watchdog has sounded the alarm over a “concerning decline” in women’s experiences with maternity services.Fewer women feel they always got the …
WHO says coronavirus variant XBB.1.5 may be driving cases
The World Health Organization said on Wednesday that the XBB.1.5 Omicron sub-v”Based on its genetic characteristics and early growth rate estimates, XBB.1.5 may contribute to increases in case incidence,” the WHO said after a January 5 technical meetin…
Greta Thunberg joining activists’ fight to save village from coal mine
Despite initial clashes and Molotov cocktails being hurled, police say the operation to force hundreds of demonstrators out of Luetzerath is going to plan.
‘Nightmare’ as passengers believed they were hostages after 29-hour Amtrak delay
‘After 37 hours and a pizza delivery … the Auto Train has arrived at its destination’
U.K.’s Royal Mail facing ‘severe’ service disruption following cyber incident
The British government’s National Cyber Security Center said it’s aware of the incident and is working with Royal Mail and the National Crime Agency to “understand the impact.”