Newsletter May 29, 2023

Agony, ecstasy as Erdogan wins historic Turkey runoff

The president addressed a rapturous audience in Istanbul after it became clear he had won a third mandate as president.

France detains Channel migrants after clashes with police: prosecutors

Three members of the gendarmerie were injured in Oye-Plage outside Calais on France's northern coast.

Hong Kong hits back at UK call for security law to be scrapped

Hong Kong authorities on Friday condemned a British government call for the removal of a China-imposed national security law that Britain said had been used to persecute, "silence and discredit" pro-democracy opposition figures.

Five leading hospitals in Britain to be rebuilt though the New Hospital Programme worth £20 billion

The hospitals with infrastructures containing deteriorated concrete are set to be refurbished and upgraded by the end of the decade.

Controversial illegal migration bill raises concerns over border control

The proposed legislation includes provisions such as increased penalties for those found to be facilitating illegal migration and reforms to the asylum system.

Number of migrants to Britain reaches record high of 606,000

This influx of migrants comes despite the government's pledge to reduce the number of student visas issued.

Asylum decisions taken by the Home Office have fallen by 18% since December, new analysis shows

Asylum decisions have fallen by 18 per cent since December, according to an analysis conducted by the Home Office, revealing the backlog had risen to 172,758 at the end of March.

Zelensky thanks air defence after 'most powerful' attack on Kyiv

Ukraine said the latest attack in Kyiv was the largest of the invasion, with around forty out of more than fifty drones targeting the capital.

China's first homegrown passenger jet makes maiden commercial flight

Beijing hopes the C919 commercial jetliner will challenge foreign models like the Boeing 737 MAX and the Airbus A320.

The Government's Female Offender strategy intends to keep women from crime in the UK

The Ministry of Justice has invested £15 million into organisations that tackle drug abuse and rehabilitation for women in the UK. The scheme will also reduce the £18 billion overall cost of reoffending for the taxpayer.

WHO announces soprano singers as Goodwill Ambassadors for art therapy in healthcare

WHO appointed two artists as Goodwill Ambassadors as part of its 75th anniversary. The new Goodwill Ambassadors were named along the sidelines of the ongoing 76th World Health Assembly held in Geneva, Switzerland.

Female representation in businesses still fall short as the push for gender equality persists

With the push for representation in domestic and global markets, the failure of gender equality still remains a prevalent issue for women across the UK.

The Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED) is an organisation has given more than 5.5 million girls' an education

The Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED) has given more than 5.5 million girls an education in Africa. The organisation tackles poverty and gender inequality. CAMFED allows women and girls to "unlock their power," and lead.

Adobe introduces new AI feature, sparking controversy among artists

Though the company claims that Adobe Firefly will simply act as a "co-pilot" rather than a replacement for graphic artists, many still believe in the opposite.

French Open: Novak Djokovic admits parts of him are leaving with Nadal

Rafael Nadal pulled out from the French Open and announced that he will retire next year.