Category: World

The Blue Belt is the UK Government’s international marine conservation Programme. It works closely with UK Overseas Territories to assist them in creating and maintaining healthy and productive marine ecosystems. The UK Overseas Territories are estimated to be home to up to 90% of known endemic UK biodiversity, and host a huge range of unique […]

Since the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023, the world has witnessed unimaginable, almost constant violence in Gaza and the West Bank. But people’s understanding of these events is not universal – each person is exposed to a particular set of narratives surrounding history, victimhood and trauma. The vast majority of news reports, social media […]

First, the United Kingdom unequivocally condemns the Houthis’ dangerous escalation in Yemen. Their recent offensive has intensified the conflict, increased civilian suffering, and pushed the prospect of peace further out of reach. In Taiz City, Houthi forces continue to besiege civilians and threaten vital supply routes placing further strain on an already fragile health system.  […]

Prasan Nepal, 21, also known by the online moniker “Trippy,” of High Point, North Carolina, pleaded guilty yesterday to conspiracy to commit sexual exploitation of a child.  “This is the latest victory in the FBI’s work with partners to dismantle the violent 764 network,” said FBI Director Kash Patel. “Prasan Nepal, a leader of 764, […]

The 2026 Nobel prize for physics has been awarded to US-based researcher Francis Halzen for his discovery of high energy neutrino particles from space. The Nobel committee said Halzen has made “decisive contributions” to the discovery of “neutrinos of astrophysical origin” with IceCube, an experiment installed under ice at the South Pole. Ellen Moons, secretary […]

Thank you Orlaigh and the IIEA for hosting us today.    I’d also like to thank the Irish Government, and the European Union, for inviting me to join today’s meeting of development ministers – the first time the UK has sat around that table since Brexit.    Before coming here, I met Neale Richmond and we reflected […]

Thank you, Mr President.  It is appalling that, in 2026, we are still grappling with the scourge of racism, a blight on all our societies. Racism is not an abstract phenomenon. These are not just words. Growing up, my own childhood was marked by verbal abuse, physical violence and a hatred driven solely by the […]

UK Chargé d’Affaires, Deputy Ambassador James Ford reaffirms the UK’s strong support for the OSCE field presence in Ashgabat and its practical work across all three dimensions of security. We welcome progress on border management, resilient energy infrastructure, judicial reform, media literacy and Women, Peace and Security. Source link This article was originally published on […]

Detecting impaired motor function as early as possible after birth with the help of a standard camera linked to intelligent systems can help in diagnosing infantile conditions characterised by hypotonia: reduction or loss of active muscle movement. A research team is investigating this approach based on the work carried out on babies with spinal muscular […]

Thank you Chair. The United Kingdom has listened carefully to Members today and over the past few weeks. We recognise many concerns have been raised. These include capacity constraints and also the need to ensure that all Members can see something of interest and value to them in this reform process. By return, the United […]