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Nuclear Fusion to Revolutionize Cancer Scans

Bristol-based Astral Systems developed a new method using nuclear fusion to produce radioisotopes for cancer scans, addressing supply chain issues and potentially revolutionizing cancer diagnosis, with smaller, cheaper plants built near hospitals.

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Drone Smuggling Spikes Near UK Prison

Residents near HMP Long Lartin in Worcestershire report a sharp rise in illegal drone deliveries of contraband, including drugs and phones, prompting concerns about national security and prompting a response from prison authorities and local police.

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UK Climate Advisers Recommend Meat Reduction and Policy Changes for Net-Zero Target

The UK's Climate Change Committee recommends reducing weekly meat consumption by 260g per person, alongside government action on energy, transport, and industry emissions, to meet the 2050 net-zero target, a plan supported by public polling, with projected long-term cost savings.

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UK Data Demand Prompts US Privacy Concerns, Apple Response

The UK government demanded access to Apple users' encrypted data globally; US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard said she was not informed and called the move a potential violation of US citizens' privacy; in response, Apple removed its Advanced Data Protection tool from the UK.

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Leeds Gang Members Sentenced for Attempted Murder

Four Leeds gang members, armed with a gun and machetes, chased and shot at a 17-year-old rival on July 7th, 2023, in Gipton; they were apprehended and received sentences ranging from four years and nine months to seven years and five months in prison.

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Sussex Hospital Death Toll Doubles Amidst Negligence Investigation

Sussex Police are investigating 90 deaths at Brighton's Royal Sussex County Hospital between 2015 and 2021, more than double the initial reported number, prompting concerns over medical negligence and a potential cover-up within the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust; only five of twelve emergenc...

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France and UK Consider Joint Troop Deployment to Ukraine

The Economist reports that France and Great Britain may station troops in Ukrainian cities and ports after the conflict ends; this plan, which includes protecting nuclear facilities, is being secretly discussed by both countries' leaders, but faces opposition from Russia.

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UK Climate Plan: Lifestyle Changes and Net-Zero Targets by 2040

The UK's Climate Change Committee (CCC) advises significant lifestyle changes by 2040 to reach net-zero emissions, including reduced meat consumption, electric vehicle adoption, electric heat pumps, and increased renewable energy use, potentially creating numerous green jobs but also requiring gover...

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Mother of Imprisoned Activist in Critical Condition After Five-Month Hunger Strike

Laila Soueif, 68, mother of imprisoned British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah, is hospitalized in critical condition after almost five months of a hunger strike demanding her son's release from an Egyptian prison; doctors warn of high risk of death if she continues.

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Remains Found in Honour Killing Case

Police in North Yorkshire believe they have found the remains of Rania Alayed, a 25-year-old Palestinian refugee murdered by her husband in Salford in 2013, following a new search prompted by fresh information in Thirsk.

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UK suspends aid to Rwanda over DRC rebel support

The UK government has suspended aid to Rwanda and will no longer attend events hosted by its government due to Rwanda's support for the M23 rebel group in the DRC, which recently occupied Goma and Bukavu, prompting the UK to threaten sanctions and review export licenses for the Rwandan Defence Force...

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Man jailed for 20 years for rape and robbery

Fabrice Kapena, 32, was jailed for 20 years in Manchester Crown Court for raping and strangling a woman he met in a bar after he promised to help her enter a nightclub; he was also sentenced for previous robberies and thefts.

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