Palestinian health officials said 27 people, including three children, were killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza; the Israeli military said the strikes targeted militant commanders and sites after an alleged ceasefire breach.
Scotland's Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service is investigating seven deaths potentially linked to infections at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital campus; four police prosecution reports have been submitted to COPFS while three cases remain under evidence gathering.
Netflix star Lori Hanford posted a video of her son Sean wiping tears at his December 19 Kennesaw State University graduation, captioning it 'black boy joy'; she said scholarships, work and mentorship helped him complete his degree.
A community-focused International Women's Day event curated by Elif Köse will take place in Brighton on March 8 and emphasises lived experience, inclusive leadership and grassroots connection.
Founded in 1881 by James Dixon and John Walkden to educate and provide meals and clothing for needy children, the Blackburn Ragged School later became a community centre and was demolished in 2009 with its foundation stones and war roll call preserved.
Saddleworth Parish Council's civic service for chair Helen Bishop is scheduled at Greenfield Methodist Church on Sunday 1 February at 2pm, and donations collected that day will go to the chair's chosen charities for 2025–26.
Studies have linked the MIND diet — rich in vegetables and fresh foods and low in processed items — with a lower risk of dementia, and Professor Catherine Mummery said about 45% of dementia could be prevented by modifying risk factors.
Hour-long classes for Year One pupils in Jersey teach safe behaviour around dogs, and the project was launched after the island's dog population rose about 25% over five years.
A former Bedfordshire police and crime commissioner criticises Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's plan to abolish PCCs, saying the role—created in 2012 to provide local accountability and control over budgets and leadership—has matured and should be reformed rather than scrapped.
British-Iranian comedian Omid Djalili has been using his platform to amplify protesters in Iran and highlight reports of a harsh government crackdown; an internet blackout and differing accounts from human rights groups mean casualty figures are difficult to verify.
