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• Massive flight disruptions hit Europe today, resulting in 132 cancellations and 2,348 delays across multiple countries, including the UK, France, Italy, Austria, and Spain. • Major hubs such as London Heathrow, Paris Charles de Gaulle, and Rome Fiumicino were heavily affected, disrupting airlines like ITA Airways, Air France, and Virgin Atlantic. • The widespread chaos left thousands of passengers stranded across key cities including London, Paris, Rome, Vienna, and Amsterdam.

• Widespread flight disruptions hit Europe today, resulting in 189 cancellations and 2,207 delays across multiple countries, including Spain, Germany, England, and the Netherlands. • Major airlines such as British Airways, Lufthansa, Vueling, and Ryanair were affected, leaving thousands of travelers stranded at key hubs like London Heathrow, Amsterdam Schiphol, and Munich. • The chaos spanned a vast geographic area, impacting airports from Barcelona and Rome to Helsinki, Oslo, and several Russian cities including Sheremetyevo.

Donna Ockenden inquiry finds ‘bullying’ culture and ‘cruel’, dismissive attitude to women contributed to avoidable deathsOckenden report: latest updates – liveMaternity care scandal review: what are the key findings?More than 500 mothers and babies came to harm or died as a result of inadequate care in Nottingham, an inquiry into the NHS’s biggest ever maternity scandal has revealed.A total of 444 women and 76 newborn babies suffered “potentially avoidable” outcomes because they received substandard treatment over 13 years from Nottingham University hospitals NHS trust (NUH), a damning report led by the childbirth expert Donna Ockenden has found.A “bullying and toxic culture” persisted at NUH over many years and impeded moves to improve care.Maternity service managers and the trust’s senior leaders were repeatedly warned about a host of serious problems in the maternity units at both hospitals but did not take effective action.Maternity staff displayed “a culture of not admitting women who were seeking admission in labour”, despite the risks this posed to them and their babies.Both maternity units were consistently seriously short-staffed and could not cope with the number of births and complexity of cases they had to handle.One baby girl who died early in gestation was “inadvertently disposed of as clinical waste by laboratory staff after her postmortem examination”, compounding her parents’ distress. Continue reading...

High court hears identities of women accusing Andrew and Tristan Tate of rape withheld for fear they could be revealed Andrew and Tristan Tate are not being told the names of the women who have accused them of rape and human trafficking over fears the brothers might publish them on social media, the high court has heard.The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) authorised charges against the Tates in March 2024 in relation to the women’s allegations but their accusers’ identities have not been disclosed to the brothers or their representatives. The Tates have denied any wrongdoing. Continue reading...

Possible suspect in Midland attack was in a standoff with officers on Friday afternoon, police saySign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA shooting on Friday in Midland, Texas, has left one person dead and nine others in the hospital, according to the city’s authorities.The possible suspect was in a standoff with officers on Friday afternoon, police said. Continue reading...

The UCL study also found physically punished children were more likely to struggle in schoolChildren smacked by their parents struggle to get good exam results and are more likely to bully others, causing a negative impact on society, according to new research calling for smacking to be banned.The study by University College London (UCL) found that children in England who were physically punished at the ages of three, five and seven were significantly less likely to pass GCSE exams compared with other children, even after factors such as family background were taken into account. Continue reading...

Valdo Calocane was protected at expense of public safety in years before June 2023 stabbings, families of victims sayThe parents of a victim of the Nottingham attacks have said medical staff have a duty to breach patient confidentiality if the person they are treating is a risk to others.The families of the victims of the June 2023 attacks spoke at a news conference in London on Monday after evidence concluded in a 14-week public inquiry into the attacks. Continue reading...

Mama G wants to dedicate her book, The Proudest Bird in the World, to pair after chance Blackpool Pride encounterA search is under way for two lesbian grandmothers who inspired a new children’s book after a chance encounter with a pantomime dame at Blackpool Pride.The women, whose names are not known, attended a reading by the popular performer Mama G in 2021, complaining to her about the lack of diversity in young literature. Continue reading...

• Simply Wall St identifies high-growth technology stocks in Asian markets, specifically highlighting Damai Entertainment Holdings and two other companies. • The analysis comes as Asian markets navigate a complex environment shaped by global geopolitical developments and key economic indicators. • These stocks are positioned to benefit from strong investor optimism surrounding advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and general technology trends.

• Healthcare leaders, including Chris Luoma, Courtney Bragg, and Katerina Guerraz, provided predictions for the U.S. healthcare landscape in 2026. • The experts emphasized that artificial intelligence and effective data management will be the primary drivers of industry development and leadership. • These insights are targeted at C-suite executives within health plans and provider organizations to help them implement value-driven solutions.