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Contraceptive injection linked to five-fold brain tumor risk alert
New research indicates that women who utilise the contraceptive injection have an elevated likelihood of developing the most prevalent form of brain malignancy. It was discovered that prolonged use of medroxyprogesterone acetate, marketed as Depo Provera, increased the risk of meningioma by more than fivefold.
Chinese smartphone powerhouse Xiaomi challenges Tesla
Xiaomi, a Chinese smartphone manufacturer, has begun accepting reservations for its first electric vehicle (EV). Lei Jun, chief executive officer of the technology behemoth, announced at the event that the base price of the SU7 would be 215,900 yuan ($29,872; £23,663), while the Max model would cost 299,900 yuan.
French MPs debate hair discrimination ban
The French political class is currently debating a measure that would outlaw hair discrimination. The proposed legislation would expand upon current policies by expressly prohibiting discrimination based on hair texture, length, colour, or style, with no preference for individuals with curly, coiled, or nonexistent hair.
Lawyer warns firestick users of inviting potential risks
Experts have cautioned sports fans who attempt to view Premier League football for free using shaky' firesticks against the potential disclosure of their banking information to criminals. Samuel O'Toole, an attorney specialising in intellectual property, said that in addition to the legal risk they expose themselves to, illegal streamers invite an organised criminal gang into their homes through the device.
Gambian mothers oppose lifting FGM ban vehemently
When Fatou* was less than a year old, she underwent female circumcision, which rights organizations denounce as a form of maltreatment, also known as female genital mutilation. The 29-year-old woman from Bandung, a town located on the outskirts of Banjul, the capital of The Gambia, declared today that she will protect her infant daughter from enduring the same ordeal that left her scarred, despite the fact that parliament is taking measures to lift a prohibition on female genital mutilation (FGM).
Gogglebox star gets tributes following fall death
Respect has been extended to the deceased reality television personality George Gilbey, who was injured in a workplace accident. Wednesday, Essex Police was dispatched to a road in Shoebury, close to Southend-on-Sea, in response to a report of a man who had fallen while working at height. The self-employed electrician, aged 40, perished instantly at the location.
UK’s emissions dropped 5.4% last year, analysis shows
Greenhouse gas emissions have decreased by 52.7% since 1990 as the United Kingdom has transitioned from coal to gas and renewable energy. According to the most recent data from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (Desnz), "electricity demand continues to decline" in the United Kingdom due to the transition away from heavy industry and the development of more energy-efficient technologies.
Helen Flanagan shares mental health struggles, cancels West End
Helen Flanagan, best known for her portrayal as Rosie Webster on Coronation Street, was abruptly replaced in Cluedo 2 by Ellie Leach, the winner of Strictly. Helen Flanagan, a celebrity on Coronation Street, claims she entered a psychotic state earlier this year after experiencing a "bad reaction" to her ADHD medication.
Is Israel’s Gaza war straining US-South Africa relations?
Amid tensions between the two countries, the United States House of Representatives is currently deliberating on a measure that proposes a reevaluation of the nation's relationship with South Africa. It is believed that the purpose of South Africa's Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor's recent visit to Washington, DC, was to inform the US strategic community of Pretoria's stances on significant areas of divergence from Washington.
Prisoner charged with stabbing Beckenham rail passengers
A male juvenile has been apprehended on suspicion of attempted murder subsequent to the stabbing of a man in south-east London aboard a train in the presence of appalled passengers. Wednesday afternoon, while the train was traveling from Shortlands and Beckenham to London, Victoria, the passenger sustained life-threatening injuries. The victim, who is in his twenties, is in critical but stable condition at the hospital, according to the British Transport Police (BTP).
Rayner won’t release tax advice without Tory reciprocity
The Deputy Leader of Labour asserts her unwavering conviction that she has not committed any wrongdoing, even as Greater Manchester Police reevaluates its initial determination not to investigate a complaint regarding her living conditions. Despite a police development concerning her living arrangements, Angela Rayner has stated that she will not disclose the "personal tax advice" she obtained regarding the sale of her council house.
King Charles’ Easter sermon after cancer diagnosis
The monarch, who suspended significant public responsibilities in March to endure cancer treatment, was photographed seated at his Buckingham Palace desk during the recording of his audio message. The message was scheduled to be played for a congregation at Worcester Cathedral on Thursday during his absence. Following his and the Princess of Wales's cancer diagnoses, the King stated in a personal Easter message that he would continue to serve the nation with "my whole heart."
