WHO Africa director-elect dies while receiving treatment in India
The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) regional director-elect for Africa has died while receiving medical treatment in India, Tanzania’s parliament speaker said. Plans to repatriate the body of Dr ...
Flood warnings stood down as River Ouse returns to normal
Flood warnings have been stood down for York as river levels start returning to a normal level. Three flood alerts were issued for riverside areas in the city and Naburn Lock yesterday (Tuesday, ...
ICC prosecutor requests arrest warrants for head of Myanmar’s military regime
The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor has asked judges to issue an arrest warrant for the head of Myanmar’s military regime for crimes committed against the country’s Rohingya Muslim ...
Major supermarkets back call to ban cages for UK hens
The Government needs to take action to support the industry to transition to cage-free eggs, campaigners have urged.
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Rail union claims ‘substantial victory’ in London Underground pay dispute
The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) said it had accepted a pay offer it maintained had delivered notable improvements in terms and conditions. Lower-paid Tube workers will receive pay ...
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St Leonard's Hospice on Assisted Dying Bill debate
A York hospice boss has said that the debate on the assisted dying bill is the biggest issue to face his sector during his career. Dr Bill Hulme, medical director at St Leonard's Hospice, said that ...
Harvey Weinstein in legal claim over medical care and hygiene in jail
The 72-year-old is seeking five million dollars in damages over substandard treatment in Rikers Island jail complex.
ITV cancels The Tower after drop in viewing figures
ITV has revealed it has cancelled The Tower after three seasons. The drama series features Game of Thrones star Gemma Whelan who plays DS Sarah Collins and Peaky Blinders actor Emmett J. Scanlan as DI ...
UK ticket-holder wins £177 million in the EuroMillions draw
Players have been urged to check their tickets after someone in the UK won £177 million in Tuesday's (November 26) EuroMillions draw.
Crash in Abbey Walk in Selby - emergency crews called in
EMERGENCY crews have been called to a two vehicle crash in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they were called at 6.23pm on Tuesday (November 27) after reports of a crash in ...
Supermarket loyalty pricing offers ‘genuine savings’, says watchdog
The CMA said that after analysing 50,000 loyalty-priced products, it found 92 offered savings on the usual price.
Pakistan ends lockdown of capital after Imran Khan supporters dispersed
Authorities have reopened roads linking Pakistan’s capital with the rest of the country, ending a four-day lockdown, after using tear gas to disperse supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister ...