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Labour Rebellion Over Starmer's Foreign Aid Stance

Sir Keir Starmer confronts a significant internal Labour Party revolt over his refusal to commit to reinstating the UK's 0.7% foreign aid budget, exposing a deep rift with his own MPs and backbenchers.

UK Alert: New 'FLiRT' Covid Variant in 5 Regions

Health officials issue a stark warning as the highly transmissible KP.2 'FLiRT' Covid variant, a descendant of the JN.1 Omicron strain, is detected and spreading across five UK regions. Experts advise on symptoms and protection.

UK COVID Hospitalisations Surge 24% in a Week

Exclusive: New data reveals a sharp rise in UK COVID-19 hospital admissions and cases, driven by the FLiRT variants, putting fresh strain on NHS services ahead of winter.

UK Doctors Urge Covid Jabs for All Children Aged 5-11

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health updates its official stance, strongly recommending vaccination for healthy children aged 5-11 amid rising hospitalisations and new variant concerns.

Aid ship sails from Cyprus to Gaza amid crisis

A humanitarian aid ship carrying food supplies has departed Cyprus for Gaza, offering a lifeline amid the escalating Middle East crisis. The latest updates on the situation.

Israel accused of weaponising aid in Gaza

Humanitarian organisations claim Israel's new registration requirements for aid groups in Gaza are obstructing critical assistance, exacerbating the crisis.

UK may miss gender equality aid target

The UK government may fail to meet its pledge to allocate 80% of foreign aid to gender equality projects, raising concerns among development advocates.

FDA approves Pfizer COVID vaccine for children 5-11

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted emergency use authorisation for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 5 to 11, marking a pivotal moment in paediatric healthcare during the pandemic.

Australia pledges £6.5M Gaza aid package

The Australian government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, has announced a £6.5 million aid package for Gaza, targeting urgent humanitarian needs. Foreign Minister Penny Wong confirmed the funding, emphasising support for civilians amid escalating

UK aid cuts hit girls' education hardest

The UK government's decision to slash foreign aid budgets is having devastating consequences for girls' education programmes in some of the world's poorest countries.

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