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A baby in the UK has died from whooping cough after the mother was not vaccinated during pregnancy. This is the first such death in the UK in 2025, highlighting concerns about low vaccination rates among pregnant women and children. Health officials emphasize the importance of vaccination to protect young children from serious infections like whooping cough.
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A baby in the UK died from whooping cough, a lung and airway infection.
The mother was not vaccinated against whooping cough while pregnant.
This is the first reported whooping cough death in the UK in 2025.
Vaccination during pregnancy helps protect babies in their early weeks.
Only 72.6% of pregnant women currently receive the whooping cough vaccine.
Eleven infants died from whooping cough in the UK in 2024.
Children are also being offered additional vaccines, such as for chickenpox, starting in 2026.
The UK Health Security Agency is concerned about declining childhood vaccination rates.
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Israel has asked about 1 million Palestinians in Gaza City to leave the area. The International Red Cross says that moving people this way is dangerous and breaks the law.
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Israel has ordered the evacuation of around 1 million Palestinians from Gaza City.
This move is part of Israel's plan to take control of Gaza City.
Israel is advising people to head south away from the city.
The International Red Cross opposes this evacuation, calling it unsafe and illegal.
The event is receiving significant attention from international organizations and media outlets.
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The civil war in Sudan between the Sudanese armed forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has caused a major humanitarian crisis. The SAF controls much of the northern and eastern parts of the country, while the RSF dominates the western and southern areas. Civilians suffer from severe malnutrition and disease, and humanitarian aid struggles to reach those in need.
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Sudan's civil war is between SAF and RSF, continuing for over three years.
Tens of thousands have died from the conflict, with many more affected by disease and hunger.
SAF controls Khartoum and areas in central and eastern Sudan.
RSF dominates most of Darfur and Kordofan, and they have laid siege to cities like el-Fasher.
Around 260,000 civilians, including 130,000 children, are trapped in el-Fasher with limited food supply.
A cholera outbreak in Darfur has led to thousands of infections and hundreds of deaths.
Humanitarian aid to Darfur is rare due to road blocks and red tape; food convoys face attacks.
RSF and SAF blame each other for a drone strike that hit a UN food convoy in North Darfur.
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Two stabbings occurred at Oxford Circus, a central London Tube station, within 24 hours. Police believe the attacks are connected and are investigating, seeking assistance from the public.
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Two men were stabbed at Oxford Circus station within a single day.
The incidents happened early in the morning on Saturday and Sunday.
The victims were a 23-year-old man and a 41-year-old man; both were hospitalized.
Police have not made any arrests but have released an image of a person of interest.
The injuries of both men are not life-threatening or life-changing.
British Transport Police have increased their presence at the station.
The public is encouraged to provide any information they have about the incidents.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated his commitment to improving relations with China during a meeting with President Xi Jinping before the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. This comes shortly after the U.S. implemented high tariffs on Indian goods. Both leaders expressed a desire to resolve border issues and enhance cooperation.
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Modi met Xi Jinping before the SCO summit in China.
Modi emphasized mutual respect, trust, and sensitivity in India-China relations.
This meeting occurs after the U.S. imposed high tariffs on Indian goods.
Xi expressed hopes to focus on economic development over border disputes.
India and China have agreed to resume direct flights and improve border management.
China has recently eased several trade restrictions with India, including on rare earths and fertilizers.
The SCO summit sees participation from over 20 world leaders, including Modi and Putin.
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In 1885, three Hawaiian royal siblings introduced surfing to the mainland United States in Santa Cruz, California. They crafted surfboards from local redwood and surfed the waves, bringing attention to the sport. A current exhibition at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History highlights their role in popularizing surfing in America.
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In 1885, Hawaiian royal siblings David Kawānanakoa, Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole, and Edward Keliʻiahonui introduced surfing to America.
They surfed in Santa Cruz, California, using the local redwood to make their boards.
Surfing was called "surfboard swimming" at the time.
The area where they surfed was ideal for the sport until the mid-1960s when harbor construction changed wave patterns.
Surfing's popularity in the U.S. has grown significantly, averaging an 8% annual increase from 2019 to 2024.
The Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History is holding an exhibition to celebrate their contribution to surfing.
Surfboards used by the princes were much heavier and longer than modern surfboards and lacked stabilizing fins.
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"The Toxic Avenger," a movie directed by Macon Blair, is a new take on a 1984 cult classic. The story follows a janitor named Winston Gooze, played by Peter Dinklage, who becomes a superhero after an accident involving toxic waste. The film updates the original story with new elements while keeping its humorous and unique style.
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"The Toxic Avenger" is a remake of a 1984 cult film.
The main character, Winston Gooze, is played by Peter Dinklage.
Gooze becomes a superhero after falling into toxic waste.
The new film version gives Gooze a backstory involving family and personal struggles.
Gooze deals with challenges like an unfair insurance company and personal loss.
The movie is described as having a unique, humorous style.
Director Macon Blair aims to balance the original's charm with new story elements.
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The article shows important global events from the week through photos. It highlights issues like the displacement of Palestinians in Gaza and floods in Pakistan.
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Palestinians are being displaced from Gaza City by the Israeli army.
Pakistan is experiencing damaging floods.
The article uses photos to show important events from around the world.
These events are part of a series covering a week in pictures.
Other events from the week may also be included in this photographic coverage.
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Britain's marine safety body is recommending a significant change in how ship lookouts are managed after a fatal collision in the North Sea and other incidents. The report highlights the need to modernize ship lookout practices in the digital age. Implementing changes would require international agreement and may take up to a decade.
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A collision occurred in the North Sea on March 10 between the cargo ship Solong and the tanker Stena Immaculate.
The ships did not have dedicated lookouts during poor visibility conditions.
A crew member from the Solong is missing and presumed dead, and the ship's captain faces charges of gross negligence manslaughter.
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) suggests reevaluating the role of human watchkeepers due to incidents like this.
International regulations require ships to maintain a proper lookout by various means, like sight and hearing.
Current safety systems, like the Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS), need human intervention to be activated.
New technology or improved systems could automatically activate safety features when a ship departs.
Changes to marine safety regulations could take 4 to 10 years to be agreed upon internationally.
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Archaeologists found about 40 ancient tombs in northern Iraq due to low water levels in a reservoir caused by drought. These tombs are thought to be over 2,300 years old and were discovered at the Mosul Dam. The drought in Iraq is severe, lowering water levels and revealing ancient sites.
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Archaeologists discovered about 40 tombs in Iraq.
The tombs are over 2,300 years old.
They were found in the Khanke region near the Mosul Dam.
The water levels in the reservoir are low because of a severe drought.
The tombs date back to the Hellenistic period.
The drought allows archaeologists to do more excavation work.
Iraq has experienced rising temperatures and water shortages.
Dams in neighboring countries also reduce water flow in Iraq.
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A rising trend of dangerous selfies, called "kill-fies," has been linked to many injuries and deaths worldwide, with India having the highest number of incidents. Despite efforts to increase awareness and prevent these types of accidents, risky selfies remain a significant problem. Studies show that most of these accidents happen in high places like waterfalls and cliffs and often involve men.
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"Kill-fies" are selfies taken in risky situations, which can lead to injuries or death.
From 2014 to 2016, 127 selfie deaths were recorded, with more than half in India.
Indian police have identified zones prone to selfie-related accidents and launched awareness campaigns.
In one month, two incidents involved tourists getting chased by elephants while taking selfies.
Recent surveys show India still leads in dangerous selfies, making up 42% of global cases.
Common dangerous selfie spots include heights such as cliffs, rooftops, and waterfalls.
Most selfie-related incidents involve men, who often pose in risky situations.
In some cases, others trying to help those in danger during a selfie also end up injured or worse.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are in China for a regional security summit. The summit, organized by the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), is happening amid trade tensions with the U.S., which recently imposed tariffs on Indian goods. Leaders from more than 20 countries are attending, and the event is just before a big military parade in Beijing.
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The summit takes place in Tianjin and involves over 20 world leaders.
The SCO was started by China, Russia, and four Central Asian countries in 2001.
The U.S. has imposed tariffs on Indian goods due to India's purchase of Russian oil.
India and China are looking to improve their business relations following past tensions.
The meeting happens a few days before Beijing's military parade marking 80 years since World War II ended.
The SCO includes 10 member states, such as Pakistan and Iran, and 16 dialogue partners.
The summit is mainly symbolic but allows countries to discuss common concerns and interests.
U.S. tariffs appear to have encouraged India and China to strengthen their ties.
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Five people were arrested in west London after a group of masked men tried to enter a hotel that houses asylum seekers. Around 500 people participated in protests against asylum seeker accommodations, along with counter-protests in various locations in England and Scotland. The police maintained peace by arresting individuals and dispersing crowds using special orders.
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Five men were arrested for attempting to enter a hotel in west London where asylum seekers are housed.
The incident occurred at the Crowne Plaza in West Drayton, where security fences were damaged.
Around 500 people took part in anti-asylum protests, while others engaged in counter-protests.
Similar protests took place in other locations, including Falkirk, Warrington, Skegness, Gloucester, and Portsmouth.
A court ruling recently allowed a hotel in Epping to house asylum seekers, sparking further protests.
In west London, a section 35 dispersal order was used to manage the protest and prevent disorder.
Two police officers suffered minor injuries, but no protesters entered any hotels.
Continued police presence and further arrests were promised if disorder continued.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met in Tianjin to discuss resolving their countries’ border disagreements and improving cooperation. This meeting took place as part of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, an international political and economic group. Both leaders expressed a commitment to focusing on development and not letting their border issues overshadow their overall relationship.
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Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi met in Tianjin, China, to discuss border issues and cooperation.
The meeting was part of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit.
Relations between China and India have been tense since deadly border clashes in 2020.
Modi is visiting China for the first time since these tensions increased.
Both leaders said they want to focus on economic development and not let border issues control their relationship.
China and India are working on restarting border talks, issuing visas, and resuming direct flights.
This meeting follows increased official visits and eased trade restrictions between the two countries.
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Thousands of people in Mexico protested to draw attention to over 130,000 missing individuals, demanding government action. Many of these disappearances are linked to drug cartels and organized crime, with security forces also implicated. The marches took place in various cities, showing how widespread the issue is across the country.
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Over 130,000 people are reported missing in Mexico, mostly since 2007.
Protests occurred in cities like Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Córdoba.
Many missing people were allegedly forced into drug cartels or killed for resisting.
Both criminal groups and security forces are blamed for the disappearances.
Families of the missing sometimes become "buscadores" to search for mass graves.
The United Nations describes the situation as a "human tragedy."
Mexico's disappearance rates exceed those of some Latin American conflicts.
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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto canceled a trip to China due to violent protests in Indonesia. The protests began over lawmakers’ pay and intensified after a police vehicle hit and killed a motorcycle rider. TikTok stopped its live feature in Indonesia due to the violence.
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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto canceled his trip to China amid protests.
At least three people died in a parliament building arson attack in Makassar.
Protests started over lawmakers’ monthly housing allowance, which many consider excessive.
The protests became more intense after a motorcycle rider was killed by a police vehicle.
TikTok, a social media platform, suspended its live feature in Indonesia, citing violence.
Fires and looting occurred at regional parliament buildings in several provinces.
The protests have spread to multiple cities, including actions in Jakarta and Bali.
Indonesia's government called for calm, but protests are set to continue.
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On August 31, Russia conducted extensive attacks across Ukraine, affecting 14 regions. Ukraine's forces reported shooting down many of the incoming drones and missiles. Discussions around international support and sanctions continue as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy seeks peace talks.
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Russia launched major attacks on 14 regions in Ukraine, causing casualties and infrastructure damage.
Ukrainian officials reported that they intercepted and destroyed many of the Russian drones and missiles.
In Kherson, a 74-year-old man died due to shelling by Russian forces.
Russia claims to have significant control over several Ukrainian regions, including almost all of Luhansk.
Ukraine's military reported successes in preventing Russian advancements in certain areas and claimed strikes on Russian oil refineries.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is pushing for peace talks and called for more international sanctions against Russia.
The EU is considering how to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, with some member states advocating for immediate use.
The conflict continues with international diplomatic efforts ongoing, but with limited progress.
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The Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch announced a plan to remove net zero requirements for oil and gas companies drilling in the North Sea if her party wins. The plan focuses on getting all oil and gas out of the area, contrasting with the current Labour government's commitment to banning new exploration licenses. The move represents a shift from the UK’s previous climate policy aiming for net zero by 2050.
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Kemi Badenoch is the leader of the Conservative Party in the UK.
She plans to remove net zero requirements for oil and gas extraction in the North Sea.
The Labour government wants to ban new oil and gas exploration licenses.
The UK has a target of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, as written into law in 2019.
Current Prime Minister Rishi Sunak issued 100 new licenses for drilling in the North Sea in 2023.
The UK government invested significantly in offshore wind and carbon capture projects.
Carbon capture technology helps reduce CO2 emissions by storing them underground.
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A large study analyzed the health impacts of intermittent fasting and found that people who eat in less than an eight-hour window have a higher risk of heart-related deaths. The findings suggest that while fasting may not significantly affect overall deaths, it could increase cardiovascular risks.
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Intermittent fasting involves eating within a limited number of hours each day.
A large study looked at data from over 19,000 adults.
People who ate in less than an eight-hour window had a 135% higher risk of dying from heart-related issues compared to those who ate over 12-14 hours.
The study did not find a strong link between intermittent fasting and overall death rates.
Heart disease risk was observed across different ages, sexes, and lifestyle groups.
The increased risk was particularly noted among smokers and those with diabetes or existing heart conditions.
The study was published in Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research and Reviews.
Researchers used dietary recalls to estimate participants' long-term eating habits.
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Jimmy Stringfellow and his family, known as showpeople, are fighting eviction from their home in Govan, near Glasgow. They have lived there for over 40 years, but now face eviction due to a redevelopment plan by the Glasgow City Council. The eviction case is significant because it might set a legal precedent regarding the rights of children under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
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The Stringfellow family has lived in Govan, Scotland, for more than 40 years.
Glasgow City Council wants to evict them to make way for a redevelopment project.
The family's home is located on Water Row, a site with a long history of showpeople living there.
More than 90 new homes and a bridge have already been built in the area.
The Stringfellow family is challenging the eviction in Scotland's highest court, the Court of Session.
The legal case may set a precedent involving the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
The family's legal team argues that the eviction would violate a child’s right to a secure home.
Jimmy Stringfellow, now retired, describes the lifestyle of showpeople as historically nomadic but deeply rooted in their community.
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