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UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement on Central African Republic

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UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement on Central African Republic

Thank you, Madame Vice President, We welcome the Central African Republic’s continued engagement with this Council and the Independent Expert’s scrutiny of the human rights situation. Ongoing implementation of national human rights policies remains vital to translate commitments into results. The UK welcomes the Central African Republic’s commitment to hold local, legislative and presidential elections … Read more

Invasive mosquito species found in UK traps

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Invasive mosquito species found in UK traps

Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes are vectors of multiple diseases including dengue, chikungunya and Zika, posing a public health risk to populations within their native range. A study published in PLOS Global Public Health by Colin Johnston at Centre for Climate and Health Security, UK Health Security Agency, Porton Down, Salisbury, United Kingdom and colleagues describes the detection of … Read more

ASEAN-China Building Technology Exhibition Kicked Off in Guilin, Guangxi

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ASEAN-China Building Technology Exhibition Kicked Off in Guilin, Guangxi

Intelligent Construction Paves the Way for a New Future of Regional Cooperation On September 15, the ASEAN-China Building Technology Exhibition opened at the Guilin International Conference and Exhibition Center in South China’s Guangxi. Under the theme “Building a Smart Future, Sharing a Better Life – China and ASEAN Join Hands to Create a Model for … Read more

Plant-based dog foods not nutritionally complete, but may suffice with supplements

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Plant-based dog foods not nutritionally complete, but may suffice with supplements

In U.K. study, no meat-based nor veterinary dog foods met all nutritional guidelines either In a study of dog foods sold in the U.K., plant-based foods did not fully meet nutritional guidelines – but meat-based and veterinary foods also fell short of being nutritionally complete. Rebecca Brociek of the University of Nottingham, U.K., and colleagues … Read more

AI-Enhanced Stethoscope Detects Heart Conditions in seconds

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AI-Enhanced Stethoscope Detects Heart Conditions in seconds

A medical device about the size of a playing card has emerged as a powerful new tool in the fight against undiagnosed heart disease. The AI-enhanced stethoscope, developed by researchers at Imperial College London, is capable of detecting three major heart conditions in just 15 seconds—potentially transforming how millions of patients receive cardiac care across … Read more

Merging radar outputs to improve UK rainfall estimates

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Merging radar outputs to improve UK rainfall estimates

A study led by researchers at the University of Leeds and the Environment Agency has demonstrated a new method for improving rainfall estimates across the UK. The research, published in the journal Meteorological Applications in July 2025, shows how data from a mobile X-band radar could be merged with the UK Met Office’s national C-band radar-network … Read more

UK’s Online Safety Act Triggers Tech Backlash and Surge in VPN Use

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UK’s Online Safety Act Triggers Tech Backlash and Surge in VPN Use

The UK’s new Online Safety Act, aimed at protecting children from harmful content online, has sparked significant controversy and immediate user responses, particularly since its enforcement ramped up on July 25. Social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has openly criticized the Act, claiming it amounts to government “overreach” and threatens free speech under the guise … Read more

BBC Under Fire After Airing Glastonbury Rap Duo’s “Death to the IDF” Chant

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BBC Under Fire After Airing Glastonbury Rap Duo’s “Death to the IDF” Chant

The recent Glastonbury Festival performance by British rap-punk duo Bob Vylan sparked international controversy after frontman Bobby Vylan led crowds in chants of “Death, death to the IDF” (Israel Defense Forces), which was broadcast live by the BBC. The incident has triggered government condemnations, legal investigations, and international repercussions, occurring against a backdrop of record-high … Read more

Shen Yun Performing Arts Faces Allegations of Abuse and Forced Labor, Triggering a Federal Investigation

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Shen Yun Performing Arts Faces Allegations of Abuse and Forced Labor, Triggering a Federal Investigation

According to multiple reports by The New York Times, Shen Yun Performing Arts—a group that has long presented itself as a promoter of “5,000 years of traditional Chinese culture”—has recently become entangled in several scandals. Multiple former Shen Yun dancers have accused the organization of prolonged abusive training, psychological manipulation, restriction of personal freedom, and suspected … Read more