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NHS waiting list drop is a statistical trick, not a Labour success, says letter writer

A letter published in the British press argues that the fall in NHS waiting lists is not a genuine government success but a result of paying providers £33 per patient to remove them from lists, many of whom still need care. A survey of nearly 2,600 people in England found that 16% had used the private sector in the past year. The letter writer questions how long the NHS can survive under the current government's approach.

Is the fall in NHS waiting lists a genuine Labour government success?

The Guardian Health · 21min ago · Source ↗

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WHO links European heatwave to 1,300 deaths as Germany hits record 41.7°C

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that Europe is unprepared for extreme heat, as the continent's ongoing heatwave has been linked to at least 1,300 deaths. Germany recorded a new temperature record of 41.7°C. The WHO is calling for urgent measures to adapt to the growing threat of high temperatures driven by climate change.

Is Europe doing enough to protect citizens from heatwaves?

BBC World · 41min ago · Source ↗

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Drone footage shows destruction after Venezuela twin earthquakes

Drone footage from Venezuela's La Guaira region reveals widespread destruction caused by twin earthquakes that devastated the area. Rescue operations are ongoing. The scale of the damage is described as extensive.

Should the international community increase aid to Venezuela after this disaster?

Al Jazeera · 41min ago · Source ↗

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Pakistan's Geo News suspended 15 days for documentary offending religious sentiments

Pakistan's media watchdog handed broadcaster Geo News a 15-day suspension after it aired a documentary deemed "liable to hurt the religious sentiments of viewers" during the Muharram period. The broadcaster subsequently issued a public apology. Geo News is one of Pakistan's largest television networks.

Should authorities have the power to suspend TV stations over religious content?

DW News · 42min ago · Source ↗

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Oil company helicopter crashes in Saudi Arabia, killing all 14 on board

A helicopter belonging to an oil company crashed in Saudi Arabia, killing all 14 people on board. Authorities confirmed there were no survivors. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

Should oil companies face stricter aviation safety regulations?

ABC News · 45min ago · Source ↗

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Israel unanimously recognises WWI Armenian massacre as genocide

Israel's government unanimously approved a decision to formally designate the mass killings of Armenians during World War I as a genocide. Israel had long avoided this step due to concerns about its relations with Turkey. The decision carries significant historical and diplomatic weight.

Should more countries formally recognise the Armenian massacre as genocide?

ABC News · 45min ago · Source ↗

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Three firefighters killed battling wildfires on Colorado-Utah border

Three firefighters were killed while battling large wildfires raging along the Colorado-Utah border in the United States. Governors of both states declared states of emergency as multiple blazes continue to burn. Firefighting operations are ongoing.

Are the US spending enough on wildfire prevention and firefighting?

BBC World · 46min ago · Source ↗

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33 rescued after Venezuela quakes, nearly 50,000 still unaccounted for

Thirty-three people have been rescued following earthquakes in Venezuela, but nearly 50,000 people were listed as unaccounted for on a website promoted by the country's political opposition as of Sunday. The figures highlight the enormous scale of the disaster still unfolding. Search and rescue operations are continuing across the affected region.

Should the international community send emergency aid to Venezuela?

CNBC · 50min ago · Source ↗

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Czech Republic shatters heat record with 41.1°C in Doksany

The weather station in Doksany, Czech Republic, recorded 41.1°C on Sunday — the first time the country has ever exceeded 41 degrees in recorded history. Meteorologists warn that temperatures could climb even higher, and smog alerts were issued for the afternoon. The extreme heat is affecting the entire country.

Should governments impose mandatory protective measures during heatwaves?

Wirtualna Polska · 51min ago · Source ↗

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Iran warns of Strait of Hormuz escalation despite US ceasefire deal

Iran has warned that any interference with navigation through the Strait of Hormuz could lead to further escalation and delay the full restoration of shipping. The warning came despite a preliminary ceasefire agreement with the United States that took effect on June 17. Ongoing attacks in the region are raising doubts about the durability of the deal.

Is the US-Iran preliminary deal sufficient to stabilise the region?

Rzeczpospolita · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Record European heatwave: 41.7°C in Germany, records also in Poland and Czechia

Europe experienced record-breaking temperatures over the past weekend. Germany recorded a high of 41.7°C, while a Czech town hit 41.1°C. Poland also registered record temperatures, and Scandinavia experienced tropical nights with temperatures remaining above 20°C throughout the night.

Are European governments doing enough to protect citizens from heatwaves?

Polsat News · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Budanov backs National Pantheon project: "No one will ever dictate to Ukrainians"

Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukrainian military intelligence, backed President Zelensky's proposal to build a National Pantheon. He declared that no one will ever dictate to Ukrainians which heroes to honour, which holidays to observe or which history to learn. The statement comes amid an ongoing historical dispute between Ukraine and Poland over collective memory.

Should Poland make its support for Ukraine conditional on resolving historical disputes?

Wirtualna Polska · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Private equity takeover of UK children's care homes raises alarm among experts

Private equity firms are increasingly taking over UK public care services, from elderly care homes to children's fostering placements. One example is Compass Community, a PE-backed firm running children's homes, fostering services and special-needs schools. Experts warn that profit-driven priorities in these firms risk harming vulnerable children and other care recipients.

Should private equity firms be allowed to run children's care homes?

The Guardian Health · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Israel strikes Lebanon days after peace deal, Hezbollah calls it a surrender

Israel has struck southern Lebanon just days after a peace deal was reached, putting the fragile agreement under immediate strain. Hezbollah has denounced the deal as a surrender while Israeli forces remain in the area and continue their strikes. The standoff raises serious doubts about the durability of the ceasefire.

Do Israeli strikes on Lebanon violate the newly signed peace deal?

Al Jazeera · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Anti-independence parties lead in New Caledonia provincial elections

Provisional results from New Caledonia's provincial elections show anti-independence parties taking the lead. The vote passed peacefully, two years after plans to extend voting rights to thousands of non-Indigenous residents sparked deadly unrest and forced the postponement of elections in 2024. Independence from France remains the central political issue for the French territory in the Pacific.

Should New Caledonia become independent from France?

France 24 · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Australia expands year-round shark-spotting drone coverage at Sydney beaches from July 1

From July 1, Australia will expand year-round shark-spotting drone coverage across Sydney beaches and beyond, authorities announced Sunday. The move follows a rise in shark attacks and sightings, and aims to improve swimmer safety along the coast.

Are drones a sufficient way to protect swimmers from sharks?

Phys.org · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Plane Crash in France Kills 11, Including 5 Nursing Students on Skydiving Trip

Eleven people were killed in a skydiving plane crash in France, including five nursing students. Mayor of Nancy Mathieu Klein said the victims "died in full view of their loved ones, who were preparing to film the tandem skydives." The cause of the crash has not yet been disclosed.

Should authorities tighten regulations on skydiving aircraft operations?

CBS News World · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Uganda Military Chief Shuts Down Media Outlets, Says He Doesn't Believe in Free Press

Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda's military chief and son of long-serving President Yoweri Museveni, ordered the shutdown of multiple media outlets in the country. He openly stated that he issued the order because he does not "believe in a free press." Museveni has held power in Uganda for decades, presiding over a government widely criticised for restricting civil liberties.

Should the international community impose sanctions over Uganda's media shutdown?

DW News · 1h ago · Source ↗

NHS waiting list drop is a statistical trick, not a Labour success, says letter writer

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WHO links European heatwave to 1,300 deaths as Germany hits record 41.7°C

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Drone footage shows destruction after Venezuela twin earthquakes

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Pakistan's Geo News suspended 15 days for documentary offending religious sentiments

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Oil company helicopter crashes in Saudi Arabia, killing all 14 on board

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Israel unanimously recognises WWI Armenian massacre as genocide

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Three firefighters killed battling wildfires on Colorado-Utah border

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33 rescued after Venezuela quakes, nearly 50,000 still unaccounted for

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Czech Republic shatters heat record with 41.1°C in Doksany

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Iran warns of Strait of Hormuz escalation despite US ceasefire deal

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Record European heatwave: 41.7°C in Germany, records also in Poland and Czechia

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Budanov backs National Pantheon project: "No one will ever dictate to Ukrainians"

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Private equity takeover of UK children's care homes raises alarm among experts

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Israel strikes Lebanon days after peace deal, Hezbollah calls it a surrender

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Anti-independence parties lead in New Caledonia provincial elections

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Australia expands year-round shark-spotting drone coverage at Sydney beaches from July 1

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Plane Crash in France Kills 11, Including 5 Nursing Students on Skydiving Trip

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Uganda Military Chief Shuts Down Media Outlets, Says He Doesn't Believe in Free Press

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