United Kingdom

NHS England is set to screen 100,000 newborns for over 200 genetic conditions in a pioneering initiative aimed at enhancing early diagnosis and treatment, The Guardian reported yesterday. Currently, all new parents receive a blood spot test for nine rare…

The UK has reached an agreement to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, ending a protracted dispute over its last African colony, The Guardian reported yesterday. This decision follows 13 rounds of negotiations and international pressure. The agreement allows…

New data reveals that only 2.93% of land in England is now protected for nature, a decline from 3.11% last year, despite a government commitment to conserve 30% by 2030, The Guardian reported today. The report by Wildlife and Countryside…

The Blackburn Mosque in Lancashire, UK, has announced the organization of a cultural day to raise funds for the completion of the new Al-Ridwan Mosque, which is currently facing shortages of construction materials. The mosque’s organizers invited Muslims, donors, and…

Scientists have discovered a hidden ancient forest beneath the Falkland Islands, where no trees have grown for tens of thousands of years. The surprising find was made when tree trunks were unearthed nearly 20 feet below the ground during construction…

Passengers at several major UK rail stations faced a cybersecurity breach on Wednesday, with Islamophobic messages appearing on public Wi-Fi login pages, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The incident affected 19 stations, including Manchester Piccadilly, Birmingham New Street, and 11 key…

The World Halal Food Festival is set to return to London for its ninth year, taking place on September 28-29 at the London Stadium, Arab News reported. Organizers expect over 20,000 visitors to enjoy a diverse array of cuisines from…

Official data from the Home Office reveals that 1,424 migrants crossed the English Channel in 24 small boats over the weekend, bringing the total for 2024 to 25,052, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. On Saturday alone, 707 people were detected in…

In a groundbreaking development, David Game College in London has launched a teacherless classroom program, utilizing advanced artificial intelligence (AI) to educate 20 students starting this September, Khaama Press reported yesterday. The innovative approach combines AI-operated computer systems with virtual…

In response to recent racist riots in the UK, the United Nations’ anti-racism body has called on the UK government to confront systemic racism and rectify historical injustices against Black Britons, particularly the Windrush generation and the Chagossians, Human Rights…