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A former children's commissioner in England suggested that the prime minister should apologize to children for mistakes made during the Covid-19 pandemic after the UK Covid Inquiry ends. She highlighted that decisions often prioritized adults over children, affecting education and well-being. The inquiry is examining the impact of the pandemic on young people and how government decisions affected them.
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The former children's commissioner for England called for a formal apology to children after the Covid inquiry concludes.
She stated that adults were prioritized over children, with businesses reopening before schools.
Schools in England closed in March 2020 and January 2021, affecting children's education.
Disagreements about reopening schools included differing views between the education department and public health officials.
Vulnerable children could attend schools during lockdowns, but attendance was low.
The inquiry is exploring conflicting opinions on school closures and the impact on children.
The pandemic caused a significant impact on children's mental health, according to experts in the inquiry.
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Four people became seriously ill with sepsis after eating at a restaurant in Stockholm, Sweden, due to a suspected listeria outbreak. Around 15 people received hospital care, but most are not in critical condition. The restaurant is closed while authorities investigate the contamination.
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Four people developed sepsis after eating at Coco & Carmen, a restaurant in Stockholm, Sweden.
The suspected cause is a listeria outbreak from contaminated food served at the restaurant.
Listeria can cause listeriosis, leading to severe illnesses like sepsis, but it's rare.
Local health officials traced infections to guests who ate at the restaurant between September 23 and 27.
80 people reported food poisoning symptoms, and 400 people have been contacted for infection tracing.
Coco & Carmen voluntarily closed for investigation and aims to improve food safety practices.
Listeria can spread through contaminated food stored in cold conditions for long periods.
The restaurant's chef and co-owner apologized for the outbreak and temporary closure.
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A church in the small town of Arerti, Ethiopia, experienced a tragic incident when scaffolding collapsed during a religious celebration, resulting in 36 deaths. Emergency services indicated that the death toll might rise because approximately 200 injured individuals are in critical condition. The government and church leaders expressed condolences and emphasized the need for better safety in construction.
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The incident occurred in Arerti, Ethiopia, during an Orthodox Christian celebration of St Mary.
Scaffolding inside the church collapsed as worshippers climbed it to view a painted mural.
36 people died, and about 200 were injured, with some in critical condition.
The Ethiopian government extended condolences and highlighted the importance of construction safety.
Eyewitnesses reported chaos as the structure gave way and people panicked.
Emergency responders transferred some critically injured people to the capital, Addis Ababa, for treatment.
The local archbishop described the event as tragic and heartbreaking.
Health and safety enforcement in construction is known to be weak in Ethiopia.
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An attack occurred at the Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester on Yom Kippur, resulting in two deaths and four injuries. The attacker was shot dead by police. Sir Keir Starmer condemned the attack and returned early from a summit to address the situation.
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Sir Keir Starmer called the attack "horrific" and returned to the UK from a summit in Denmark to manage the situation.
Two people died, and four others were hospitalized due to the attack.
The attacker was shot and killed by police.
The attack took place on Yom Kippur, a significant day in the Jewish calendar.
King Charles III and other leaders expressed shock and sadness over the incident.
The Israeli embassy in the UK is working with the Manchester Jewish community for support.
Heavy police presence is reported in central London to protect synagogues.
Community leaders called for unity and condemned the violence.
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"Peaky Blinders" will return to TV with two new seasons, continuing after World War II with the next generation of the Shelby family. The show will focus on post-war Birmingham and the city's reconstruction, beginning in 1953. The series will be available on the BBC in the UK and Netflix worldwide.
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"Peaky Blinders" will return with new TV seasons focused on the Shelby family after World War II.
The show will take place in Birmingham in 1953, highlighting the city's rebuilding.
A new generation of the Shelby family will be central to the story.
The upcoming seasons will follow a film set at the start of World War II.
Actor Cillian Murphy, known for playing Tommy Shelby, is among the executive producers.
The series first aired in 2013 and depicted the Shelby gang in the 1920s and 1930s.
The previous sixth series aired in 2022 was said to conclude the existing storyline.
The show won the best drama award at the TV Bafta Awards in 2018.
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European Union leaders are discussing a plan to use frozen Russian assets to help fund Ukraine's reconstruction after the war. This plan proposes providing a loan to Ukraine, which would eventually be repaid with war reparations from Russia. Some leaders support the idea but others have expressed concerns about its legal implications.
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The EU's plan involves using frozen Russian state assets for a $164 billion loan to Ukraine.
European leaders met in Copenhagen to discuss this plan.
Denmark's Prime Minister and Sweden's Prime Minister are in favor of the plan.
Legal challenges exist because a country's assets cannot be taken without consent under international law.
About $300 billion in Russian Central Bank assets are frozen by the US and European countries.
The majority of these assets are held in Europe, with a significant portion in Belgium.
Belgium's Prime Minister expressed concerns over the legal risks if the plan proceeds.
The plan aims to have the EU or its member states provide loan guarantees.
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A cat named Moose at Suncatcher Sanctuary in Arizona has become popular online because he can't stop looking at himself in the mirror. Moose, who had medical issues as a kitten, is now healthy and enjoys admiring his reflection every night. His actions have caught the attention of many viewers on TikTok.
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Moose is a permanent resident at Suncatcher Sanctuary in Phoenix, Arizona.
The sanctuary cares for special needs and senior cats.
Moose had severe eye infections and a head tilt, but his health improved after moving to the sanctuary.
He recently discovered his reflection in a mirror and now regularly spends time admiring it.
Videos of Moose doing this have been viewed by over 259,700 people on TikTok.
Cats often react to their reflections with curiosity or aggression.
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European leaders are taking a stronger stance against Russia due to ongoing drone incidents, cyber-attacks, and other aggressive actions. At a summit in Copenhagen, they discussed increasing sanctions and protective measures, particularly focusing on reducing Russia's income from covert oil shipments that fund its war effort. French President Emmanuel Macron and other leaders stressed the importance of unpredictability and readiness to respond to threats like unauthorized drones.
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French President Emmanuel Macron mentioned the need for Europe to be more aggressive against Russian drones and illicit oil shipments.
Leaders at the European summit discussed imposing more sanctions on Russia, especially targeting the energy sector.
The European Political Community summit was attended by more than 40 leaders, highlighting a unified stance against Russian actions.
Macron emphasized the importance of unpredictability in European strategy to counter Russian threats.
A French action seized an oil tanker on a sanction list, potentially linked to drone activities.
Macron claimed that shadow fleet operations contribute significantly to Russia's war funding.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated that Russia's threat extends beyond Ukraine to the whole of Europe.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz underlined European unity and determination to confront Russian aggression.
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Paloma Shemirani, 23, died after deciding against chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin lymphoma, following her mother's influence towards alternative treatments. A coroner ruled that her mother's anti-chemotherapy beliefs significantly contributed to Paloma's death. The coroner stated chemotherapy could have provided an 80% chance of cure for Paloma.
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Paloma Shemirani refused chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin lymphoma and chose alternative treatments like juices and coffee enemas.
Her mother, Kate Shemirani, a former nurse, influenced Paloma's decision and was known for anti-vaccination views.
The coroner stated that Paloma's death was influenced by her mother's beliefs, even though there was no unlawful killing.
Paloma died in July 2024 after collapsing at home, months after her initial diagnosis in December 2023.
The coroner noted Paloma initially agreed to chemotherapy, but changed her decision after her mother's influence.
Chemotherapy would have likely provided an 80% chance of curing Paloma, according to the coroner.
Neither of Paloma's parents attended the inquest conclusion, but her brothers did.
The coroner found that medical staff involved in her care acted appropriately.
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Former President Joseph Kabila of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been sentenced to death by a military court. The charges include treason and collaboration with a rebel group. This development has raised concerns about ongoing peace talks in the region.
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Joseph Kabila, the former president of DRC, received a death sentence from a military court.
The court found him guilty of treason, war crimes, and collaboration with the M23 rebel group.
The M23 group, allegedly backed by Rwanda, caused significant violence in eastern DRC, leading to thousands of deaths and displacements.
Kabila was sentenced in absentia, meaning he was not present during the trial.
The court also ordered Kabila to pay $29 billion to the government and $2 billion each to affected regions for damages.
Kabila served as DRC’s president from 2001 to 2019.
He was accused of using his influence to delay elections during his term.
Rwanda denies supporting the M23 rebel group, despite claims from a United Nations panel.
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Trade unions in France are organizing national strikes to oppose spending cuts and push for ending austerity measures. The protests challenge the government led by Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, who faces pressure to manage France's financial issues, including its growing debt and deficit. Demonstrations have led to clashes with police and widespread public unrest.
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French trade unions are conducting nationwide strikes against austerity and spending cuts.
About 85,000 people joined the protests nationwide by midday, excluding Paris.
Previous demonstrations saw participation numbers between 500,000 and 1 million.
Clashes between protesters and police have resulted in the use of tear gas and around 140 arrests.
France has deployed 76,000 police officers for these events, with significant deployment in Paris.
The strikes stem from opposition to a budget proposing 44 billion euros in cuts to local government and health spending.
France's government is dealing with a growing deficit and public debt challenges.
New Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu must balance public demands with maintaining France's financial credibility.
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New movies in theaters include Dwayne Johnson's biopic "The Smashing Machine," Taylor Swift's album event "The Official Release Party of a Showgirl," and Daniel Day-Lewis's return to acting in "Anemone."
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Dwayne Johnson stars as Mark Kerr, a UFC fighter, in "The Smashing Machine."
The movie is a biopic that shows Kerr's life inside and outside the ring.
Taylor Swift hosts a theatrical release party for her new album.
Swift's event includes a music video premiere and behind-the-scenes footage.
Daniel Day-Lewis returns to acting in "Anemone," a family drama.
"Anemone" is directed by Day-Lewis's son and features themes of family estrangement.
The films are showing in theaters on the weekend of October 2, 2025.
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A man carried out a terrorist attack by driving a car into people outside a synagogue in Manchester, England, on the Jewish holy day of Yom Kippur. He killed two people and seriously injured four more before police shot him dead. British authorities confirmed the incident as a terrorist attack and arrested two other suspects.
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The attack occurred outside a synagogue in Manchester on Yom Kippur, an important Jewish religious day.
The attacker killed two people and wounded four others during the incident.
Police shot and killed the suspect, who was initially thought to have a bomb due to a vest he wore.
No actual explosives were found with the suspect.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the attack, promising increased security for the Jewish community.
Antisemitic incidents have reportedly increased in the UK following recent events in Israel and Gaza.
Two other suspects have been arrested in relation to the attack.
The community responded with concern as the attack happened during a time of Jewish mass gathering.
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Eight men were found guilty of sexual offenses against a girl who was living in a children's home in Bradford, UK. The offenses included an unlawful marriage to one man, Raja Zulqurnean, who was sentenced to 23 years in prison for rape and indecent assault. The case involved long-term abuse and failings by social services to protect the victim.
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Eight men, all British Pakistani, were convicted of sexual offenses against the girl.
The victim suffered abuse starting at age 13 while she was in care at a Bradford children's home.
Raja Zulqurnean, one of the offenders, "married" the victim in an Islamic ceremony and was sentenced to 23 years in prison.
The victim's experiences came to light after she reported the abuse to the BBC in 2019.
The victim claims social services were aware and failed to protect her, enabling the abuse.
Social workers recorded the victim leaving with men at night but did not prevent it.
The victim went missing 101 times between 2002 and 2004, according to police records.
The victim's solicitor criticized the inaction of social workers and police during the time of the abuse.
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The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for northern Arizona, warning of strong winds on Thursday and Friday. The advisory cautions drivers about difficult travel conditions, especially for large vehicles, and advises securing loose outdoor items.
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The wind advisory is for Thursday and Friday in northern Arizona.
Winds are expected to reach 20 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph.
Affected areas include the Kaibab Plateau, Grand Canyon Country, and more.
The advisory warns that high-profile vehicles may be hard to control.
Loose outdoor items might get blown around or damaged.
Power outages are possible due to tree limbs snapping.
The NWS will update residents through public alerts.
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The head of London's Metropolitan Police, Sir Mark Rowley, has said he will not resign after a BBC investigation uncovered evidence of racism and misogyny within the police force. Despite acknowledging systemic issues, Rowley noted improvements since he took on his role and emphasized efforts are ongoing to remove problematic officers. London officials voiced concerns but expressed confidence in Rowley's leadership.
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The BBC's investigation showed signs of racism and misogyny in the Metropolitan Police.
Sir Mark Rowley, the police commissioner, said he will not resign and called those spreading resignation rumors part of the problem.
The investigation included secret footage showing officers making racist and harmful statements.
Rowley noted that nearly 1,500 people had been removed from the police force in an effort to address corruption and misconduct.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan and former police officials have criticized the police force's systemic issues but still support Rowley for his ongoing efforts.
The findings have prompted further debate about institutional racism and sexism within the force.
Rowley has acknowledged responsibility and has apologized for the issues revealed.
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U.S. Navy SEALs are set to conduct joint military exercises with Argentine tactical divers in Argentina from October to November 2023. This cooperation is part of ongoing efforts to enhance military ties between the two countries, amidst broader U.S. focus on Latin America. The exercises will occur despite Argentina's Congress not formally approving them, with the government proceeding by presidential decree.
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U.S. Navy SEALs will train with Argentine tactical divers in a joint exercise called "Tridente."
The drills will take place from October 20 to November 15, 2023, at several locations in Argentina, including Mar del Plata.
The joint exercises are part of Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) programs conducted by U.S. Special Operations Forces.
Argentina's Congress has not formally approved these exercises; the government is moving forward via a presidential decree.
The exercises aim to strengthen military capabilities and improve Argentina's cooperation with foreign militaries.
Argentine President Javier Milei plans to visit the White House to further strengthen U.S.-Argentine strategic partnerships.
Argentina recently purchased 24 F-16 fighter jets from Denmark in a deal supported by the U.S.
The U.S. sees these exercises as a way to boost regional stability and develop closer military ties.
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A show called "Access All Areas - When Country Comes to Town" features a live event where the Grand Ole Opry performs in London. The performance includes major country music stars like Luke Combs and Carly Pearce at the Royal Albert Hall for one night.
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The show highlights the Grand Ole Opry's live performance in London.
The event takes place at the Royal Albert Hall.
Country music stars such as Luke Combs and Carly Pearce perform in the show.
The show has a duration of 23 minutes.
It first aired on October 2, 2025.
The show will be available to watch for 11 months after its release.
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The third episode of the fifth season of "Slow Horses" is set to become available for streaming on Apple TV+ on October 8, 2025. Episodes release weekly on Wednesdays, and the series involves British intelligence agents tackling various challenges.
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"Slow Horses" Season 5, Episode 3 will be released on October 8, 2025.
The episode will be available on Apple TV+.
Viewers need a subscription to Apple TV+, which costs $9.99 per month after a 7-day free trial.
New episodes are released every Wednesday until October 29, 2025.
Episode 3 will be available from midnight Pacific Time (PT) or 3 am Eastern Time (ET).
The show follows a group of British intelligence agents dealing with espionage and other challenges.
The episode's plot involves preventing an attack at campaign events and Flyte looking for Roddy's girlfriend.
The typical runtime for new episodes is between 40 to 55 minutes.
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Two people died and three were seriously injured in Manchester, UK, when a car struck pedestrians and a man was stabbed near a synagogue on Yom Kippur. The attacker was shot by the police and is believed to have died, although his identity has not been confirmed. The UK government has increased police presence at synagogues nationwide following the incident.
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A car hit pedestrians and a stabbing occurred near the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester.
Two people died, and three others are in serious condition.
The attack happened on Yom Kippur, a significant Jewish holiday.
Greater Manchester Police declared a major incident shortly after it occurred.
The attacker was shot by police but his identity is not yet confirmed due to potential safety issues involving items found on him.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced additional police at synagogues across the country.
The Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue is located in the Crumpsall district of Manchester.
The police urged the public to avoid the area while they investigate the situation.
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