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‘Alarming declines’ in patient safety as maternity care deteriorates – report

Experts have analysed publicly available data for the latest National State of Patient Safety report.

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Youngsters on mental health wards face ‘cliff edge of support’ at 18 – study

There is an ‘inconsistent approach’ to transitioning patients from children to adult services, an investigation found.

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Montana Supreme Court blocks ban on gender-affirming health care for minors

The justices agreed with a lower court judge who found the law likely violates the state’s constitutional right to privacy

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Montana supreme court blocks ban on gender-affirming care for trans minors

State’s top court temporarily stops SB 99 on grounds that it will likely violate privacy rights enshrined in constitution

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Haiti witness recounts gang massacre driven by witchcraft claims

A witness has described to RFI how a Haiti gang leader orchestrated a mass killing of at least 184 people in a Port-au-Prince slum, forcing residents to face a mock trial before executing those accused of practicing witchcraft.

Radio France Internationale

Mom, 22, dies after toddler son shot her with boyfriend’s gun

Fresno Officers found 22-year-old Jessinya Mina with a single gunshot to her body after Andrew Sanchez allegedly left gun lying around home

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Former Eta members jailed for trying to kill journalist couple with flowerpot bomb

Four men given almost 75 years each for attempted murder of Aurora Intxausti, Juan Palomo and infant son in 2000

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Investigation into Indiana house fire that killed 6 siblings fails to determine what caused blaze

Indiana's state fire marshal says an investigation into a northern Indiana house fire that killed six siblings in January failed to determine what caused the deadly blaze, although electrical items were identified as “potential ignition sources."

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Death feels imminent for 96% of children in Gaza, study finds

Needs assessment by NGO reveals the huge psychological impact of the war with Israel on young people

The Guardian - UK

Texas lawmaker introduces law banning sex toys from drugstores

The bill seeks to prohibit the sale of sex toys in businesses unless they are ‘sexually oriented’

The Independent UK

San Diego Passed a Measure To Limit Cooperation With ICE; Its Sheriff Has Vowed To Defy It

Sheriff Kelly Martinez argues that current state law makes the new policy unnecessary and that the Board of Supervisors cannot set policy for the sheriff

Latin Times

San Diego sheriff says she won’t honor county’s ‘sanctuary’ immigration policy

Impasse sets up showdown over California efforts to shield residents from Trump’s mass deportation plans

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Wisconsin files more charges against Trump allies who led ‘fake electors’ plot

Kenneth Chesebro, Michael Roman and James Troupis hit with 10 more charges over scheme to overturn 2020 election

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US Coast Guard rescues hiker missing for two days in Oregon state park

Woman, 64, was separated from hiking group in Shore Acres state park and found after shouting for help

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France begins military withdrawal from Chad as influence in Africa wanes

Senegal also requests departure of French troops, saying they are ‘not compatible’ with country’s sovereignty

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Emmanuel Macron under pressure to appoint new prime minister this week

Outgoing Michel Barnier warns any government will face challenge of debt and a divided society

The Independent UK

MPs opposed to assisted dying anger at scrutiny bill committee ‘stitch-up’

The bill could see terminally ill adults in England and Wales with less than six months to live be legally allowed to end their lives

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Alex Salmond’s niece to contest his former seat at Holyrood for Alba

The former first minister died in October, having already announced plans to stand once again in the 2026 election.

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Streeting faces pressure over ‘discriminatory’ ban on puberty blockers

Labour MPs hit out at the policy, with Kate Osborne saying the move ‘removes the clinical expertise from medical decision making’.

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Streeting seeks to reassure trans youth amid indefinite puberty blocker ban

While health is a devolved matter, the ban applies across the UK.

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Any criminal trials linked to Post Office Horizon scandal will not be until 2027

Police and prosecutors will make decisions on criminal charges after the final report from the public inquiry into what happened.

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Nesbitt confirms agreement to extend puberty blockers ban to Northern Ireland

The Health Minister also said young people in the region will have ‘equitable access’ to NHS trials to determine the safety of the drugs.

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Suspect arrested after Rep. Nancy Mace claims she was assaulted

Mace has been embroiled in controversy after she introduced a bill banning transgender women from using women’s restrooms on Capitol Hill

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UK teenager jailed in Dubai over relationship with 17-year-old girl

Campaign group calls sentencing of Marcus Fakana, 18, from London, an ‘utter disgrace’ and calls for his release

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Romanian pro-European parties agree to form coalition government

Parties may field single candidate in rerun of annulled presidential election next year

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