Glasgow hospital launches inquiry after wrong body cremated
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde apologises after error meant one family had no remains at a funeralAn investigation has been launched by a Glasgow hospital after an error led to the wrong body being cremated.The mistaken release of the body by the hospital to the undertakers was only discovered after the funeral service and the cremation had taken place. Continue reading...
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Russia hammers Ukraine’s capital ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy meeting
Zelenskyy accuses Russia's leadership of using 'every opportunity' to inflict 'greater suffering' on Ukraine.
London Eye architect proposes 14-mile tidal power station off Somerset coast
West Somerset Lagoon would harness renewable energy for UK’s AI boom – and create ‘iconic’ arc around Bristol ChannelThe architect of the London Eye wants to build a vast tidal power station in a 14-mile arc off the coast of Somerset that could help Britain meet surging electricity demand to power artificial intelligence – and create a new race track to let cyclists skim over the Bristol Channel.Julia Barfield, who designed the Eye and the i360 observation tower in Brighton, is part of a team that has drawn up the £11bn proposal. It would curve from Minehead to Watchet and use 125 underwater turbines to harness the power of the second-highest tidal range in the world. Continue reading...
Ministry of Defence to offer gap year–style scheme to young people
Pilot programme for under-25s will offer paid placements aimed at introducing participants to military lifeYoung people in Britain will be offered a gap year-style scheme by the Ministry of Defence, in an effort to introduce citizens to military life early as part of a new “whole of society” approach to defence.After initially announcing plans to implement the scheme earlier this year, the government has now confirmed that about 150 under-25s will be recruited for the pilot programme, which is due to start in March 2026. Continue reading...
A Sweeping Look at One Thing That Unites Canada: Winter
The National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa has a major exhibition of 164 works from around the world depicting winter and the place of people and animals within it.
Russia attacks Kyiv, killing 1 and wounding many ahead of Ukraine-US talks
Russia attacked Ukraine's capital with missiles and drones early Saturday morning, killing one and wounding over 20 people a day before talks between Ukraine and the U.S., local authorities said.
Somalia demands Israel withdraw Somaliland recognition
Somalia's state minister for foreign affairs tells Al Jazeera that Israeli move aims to displace Palestinians from Gaza.
England win chaotic fourth Ashes Test against Australia in Melbourne
The tourists snap a 15-year losing streak in Australia with a four-wicket victory at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Zelenskyy to hold talks with European leaders amid fresh strikes on Kyiv
Attacks leave hundreds of thousands in city without heating as Ukrainian leader prepares for flurry of weekend diplomacyA third of Kyiv is without heating after a Russian drone and missile barrage on the Ukrainian capital cut off power supplies, leaving hundreds of thousands of people facing freezing temperatures.Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said Moscow had used nearly 500 drones and 40 missiles, including ballistic missiles, in the overnight attack. “The primary target is Kyiv – energy facilities and civilian infrastructure,” he said in a post on X. Continue reading...