Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood is considering making chemical castration mandatory for paedophiles and rapists in the UK. The plan aims to reduce reoffending by up to 60% using drugs that suppress sexual urges. A current small pilot program will be expanded to 20 prisons, with a potential nationwide rollout. Mahmood is also exploring its use on offenders with suspended sentences, The Sun has reported. The … Continue reading UK to castrate pedophiles, sex criminals

WHO member countries have approved a new agreement to improve global prevention, preparedness, and response to future pandemics, following the impact of COVID-19. The deal ensures countries sharing virus samples will receive tests, vaccines, and medicines, with up to 20% allocated to the WHO for equitable access in poorer nations. WHO chief Tedros called it a “historic” move for global cooperation, ABC News has reported. … Continue reading WHO adopts ‘pandemic agreement’

Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada’s personal secretary and adviser were shot dead in a daylight attack by gunmen on a motorcycle in the Moderna neighborhood. Brugada called it a “direct attack” and vowed justice. Authorities are reviewing surveillance footage as the investigation continues. President Claudia Sheinbaum condemned the killings and pledged full support, The Guardian has reported. While political violence is common in parts of … Continue reading Personal secretary and adviser to Mexico City’s mayor killed in brazen attack

British police have arrested a third man in connection with a series of arson attacks in north London, including a fire at Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s former home. A 34-year-old was detained on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson, joining two others already in custody, including 21-year-old Roman Lavrynovych, who faces multiple charges. The fires targeted properties and a car linked to Starmer, prompting a … Continue reading UK police arrest third man over fire at PM Starmer’s house

At least 38 Palestinians were killed in a series of intense Israeli airstrikes across Gaza overnight, targeting locations including a school in Gaza City and a fuel station sheltering displaced families in Nuseirat. Rescue efforts were hampered by equipment shortages and heavy bombardment. The strikes followed Israel’s mass evacuation order ahead of what it called an “unprecedented attack,” the BBC has reported. The assault coincided … Continue reading At least 38 killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza in half-hour period, medics say

The U.K. has suspended free trade talks with Israel and imposed sanctions on West Bank settlers in response to Israel’s ongoing military offensive in Gaza and the blockade of humanitarian aid. British Foreign Secretary David Lammy criticized Israel’s actions as “indefensible,” citing famine warnings and the spread of illegal settlements. Prime Minister Keir Starmer joined leaders from France and Canada in condemning Israel’s conduct and … Continue reading UK suspends free trade talks with Israel and announces sanctions over West Bank