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UK Drops Demand for Apple Encryption Backdoor

The UK government has dropped its demand for Apple to provide access to US citizens' encrypted data after months of dispute, protecting American civil liberties and preventing a backdoor into user data, following pressure from US intelligence officials.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Sewage Pollution Threatens Windermere's Water Quality and Biodiversity

A large-scale citizen science survey reveals consistently poor bathing water quality in Windermere due to high levels of sewage pollution, with bacteria concentrations five to seven times higher than average in some popular tourist areas, threatening rare freshwater species and jeopardizing the lake...

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Rare Disease Misdiagnosis Leads to Organ Failure, PTSD

Charlotte Chapman-Hart, a 32-year-old from Nottinghamshire with rare diseases Chiari malformation type 1 and syringomyelia, suffered severe weight loss and organ failure due to a medication side effect, was misdiagnosed with an eating disorder, and experienced inadequate hospital care, leading to PT...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Cornwall Housing Plan Threatens Ancient Site

A proposed 70-home development near Truro's ancient Plain-an-gwarry amphitheatre sparks local concern over the impact on the village's cultural heritage and infrastructure; developers insist the plan will enhance the site's visibility and accessibility.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Drunk Driver Sentenced for Killing Two Teens

On June 20, 2023, Natasha Allarakhia, while speeding at 96mph and drinking alcohol, crashed into a stationary car in Lincolnshire, England, killing two 17 and 18 years old boys and severely injuring another; she received a 10-year prison sentence.

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No Poverty
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UK Terrorism Proscription: Balancing Security and Civil Liberties

The UK government's use of terrorism proscription is increasingly criticized for blurring lines between peaceful protest and violence, eroding public trust and threatening civil liberties; legislative reforms are urged to address these concerns.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Early Autumn in UK Due to Record Heat and Drought

England's record-breaking summer heat and drought have triggered an early autumn, with shrivelled blackberries, premature leaf fall, and early acorn drop, severely impacting wildlife and agriculture; experts warn of worse to come with further global warming.

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Climate Action
dailymail.co.uk
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UK Grocery Inflation Eases Slightly, But High Food Prices Persist

UK grocery inflation dipped to 5% in the four weeks ending August 10th, down from 5.2%, but is predicted to rise to 6% by year-end, impacting household budgets; restaurant visits are down 6% due to increased grocery spending.

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No Poverty
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Hepworth Sculpture Saved for Nation

Barbara Hepworth's 1943 wooden sculpture, "Sculpture with Colour (Oval Form) Pale Blue and Red," was saved for the UK's national collection following a successful £3.8 million fundraising campaign, preventing its export and ensuring permanent public display at the Hepworth Wakefield in West Yorkshir...

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UK to Evacuate Critically Ill Palestinian Children from Gaza for NHS Treatment

The UK government will evacuate 30–50 critically ill Palestinian children from Gaza to the UK for NHS treatment in the coming weeks, following a cross-party MP letter and amid a humanitarian crisis where over 50,000 children have been killed or injured since October 2023, according to UNICEF.

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Good Health and Well-being
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UK and EU Sign Landmark Post-Brexit Treaty

The UK and the EU have signed a significant bilateral treaty, focusing on defense, fisheries, customs and youth mobility, symbolizing a pragmatic 'reset' in their post-Brexit relations, driven by shared security concerns amid geopolitical instability.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
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UK Nuclear Waste Dump Plan Deemed "Unachievable" by Treasury

The UK government's plan for a £54bn underground nuclear waste dump has been deemed "unachievable" by the Treasury due to major issues with project definition, schedule, budget, and quality, raising concerns about the feasibility and financial implications of the government's nuclear waste managemen...

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