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WHO chief says over 18,500 still need urgent medical evacuation from Gaza

WHO chief says over 18,500 still need urgent medical evacuation from Gaza

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus calls on more countries to open their doors to patients from Gaza

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British parents to get guidance on limiting screen time for children under 5
12.01.2026

British parents to get guidance on limiting screen time for children under 5

Move comes in light of evidence that screen time is linked to delayed speech in toddlers

Dozens of NGOs in UK reject 'dangerous' proposal bringing more anti-protest powers
12.01.2026

Dozens of NGOs in UK reject 'dangerous' proposal bringing more anti-protest powers

'We reject cynical attempts by government to present this repressive proposal as protection for vulnerable groups,' says joint statement

Meta deactivates over half a million accounts belonging to under-16s under Australia’s social media ban
12.01.2026

Meta deactivates over half a million accounts belonging to under-16s under Australia’s social media ban

Company calls on government to engage with industry 'constructively,' instead of 'blanket bans'

China says attaches ‘high importance to visit by Canadian Premier Carney
12.01.2026

China says attaches ‘high importance to visit by Canadian Premier Carney

Mark Carney to begin 4-day China trip Wednesday, 1st such visit in 8 years

UK 'considering' sending troops to Greenland to ease Trump's security fears
12.01.2026

UK 'considering' sending troops to Greenland to ease Trump's security fears

Military chiefs are drawing up plans for possible NATO mission on island, according to reports, citing government sources