Author: Trainee Reporter

United Kingdom: Prince Harry has lost a legal challenge against the UK government over their decision to reduce the level of his personal security when he visits the country. In February 2020, the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (RAVEC), decided to reduce the degree of publicly funded security provided to the Duke of Sussex after he stepped down from his role as a working member of the royal family. As a result, Prince Harry took legal action against the Home Office. The lawyers of the Duke of Sussex informed the court in December that his treatment was unlawful and unfair.…

United Kingdom: Celebrities and social media influencers, have teamed up to support the UK government’s Downing Street campaign, aimed at combating the stigma of loneliness among young people. Love Island finalist Tasha Ghouri, EastEnders star Bobby Brazier, Heartstopper actor Bradley Riches, and social media influencers Bronte King and Anastasia Kingsnorth are teaming up in a new government campaign that is aimed at normalising loneliness among young people. According to research, individuals between the ages of 16 to 24 are the most affected by loneliness. However, they are also the least likely to take steps to overcome it. Studies indicate that almost…

United States: Apple, the tech giant of the United States, has reportedly halted its electric car project, ‘Project Titan’ after a decade of investing in the technology. It has been reported that the company will abandon its decades-old project and shift its staff to the AI division. The move has been positively received by the markets. Apple launched Project Titan 10 years ago at a time when Silicon Valley was abuzz with the promise of self-driving vehicles. It was initially said that it hoped to launch a self-driving vehicle as early as 2024. As a result of a variety of factors, including…

Low levels of haemoglobin are common due to iron deficiency. Haemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen and gives blood its colour. Iron deficiency, also known as anaemia, occurs when there is a lack of iron in the body leading to reduced haemoglobin levels in the blood. Some common symptoms of iron deficiency include persistent fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain, and pale skin, among others. If you’re struggling with iron deficiency, there are several iron-rich ingredients you can look for in your kitchen instead of relying solely on supplements. You can also use seasonal fruits…

Africa: Kenya’s health system is receiving a boost from an international health partnership that combines AI technology and local contextual knowledge. A group of healthcare leaders convened in Nairobi to collaborate on improving critical health outcomes and enhancing program performance. The roundtable was named “Technology-Enabled Health Systems Strengthening” and was attended by high-ranking government officials, donors, and private-sector healthcare stakeholders in Kenya. The participants included the Kenya Ministry of Health, Digital Directorate, Kenya Council of Governors, Kenya Healthcare Federation, Kenya Red Cross, AMREF, Palladium, PS Kenya, and LVCT Health. Bernard Langat, the Division Head at the Directorate of Health Informatics…

United States: Joe Biden has won the Democratic primary election in Michigan amid facing significant opposition over his support for Israel’s war in Gaza. A campaign to vote “uncommitted” emerged a few weeks before the primary as a form of protest against his support for Israel’s war on Gaza. The campaign signalled deep anger and betrayal among some Arab Americans who sympathise with Biden and the state’s young voters. A group named “Listen to Michigan” encouraged voters to choose “uncommitted” in the primary elections. Their goal was to receive 10,000 uncommitted votes, which is roughly the same margin that Biden won in Michigan…

United Kingdom: Prince William has said that he will not attend a memorial service at Windsor Castle for one of his godfathers due to a personal matter. The Duke of Cambridge was scheduled to read at the service in St. George’s Chapel for King Constantine II of Greece, who passed away in January of last year. The Prince of Wales contacted the family of the former Greek King, who was attending the service, to inform them that he would not be able to attend. As a result of ongoing treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer, King Charles will not…

United States: The Odysseus probe of Intuitive Machines, a Houston-based space company, will cut its lunar mission short because engineers expect to lose contact with the lander. The craft landed near the lunar south pole, marking the first ever privately owned lander to touch the moon and the first from the United States since the final Apollo mission in 1972. In spite of the fact that Odysseus was intended to last for five to ten days, it will end within five days of landing on the moon, and it is unknown how much scientific data will be lost as a…

The key to maintaining women’s health and longevity is to lead an active lifestyle. Regular exercise is a simple and effective way to achieve a healthy lifestyle for most people. It offers a wide range of benefits, including improved heart health, enhanced mood, increased bone density, and reduced risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and some types of cancer. Starting an exercise routine can be daunting for many women, who may think that they need to join a gym or have special equipment at home. Although simple exercises performed at home or outdoors can be extremely beneficial to promoting…

United Kingdom: Resources Minister Robbie Moore has announced that the UK will set up the world’s first United Nations (UN) backed International Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Resource Management in the Circular Economy. Acknowledging the UK’s world-class educational expertise and advanced scientific research, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) pledged to support the establishment of a centre in the country. A circular economy aims to keep resources in use for as long as possible, rather than disposing of them in a landfill after a single use. The UK will support countries worldwide in maximising the economic and environmental…