Syria is a country torn apart by violence. This week, the death toll from sectarian clashes soared past 100 people. The fighting was between pro-government troops and armed groups from the Druse community. It was a brutal reminder of the deep divisions in Syria. The violence spread quickly. It star
The Scottish Government made big changes to how general practice works in 2018. They started a new contract for GPs. The goal was to make primary care better and fix health problems that weren't fair. But did these changes make patients happier? That's the big question. Before diving in, it's i
The U. S. economy faced a setback in the first quarter of 2025. The country's economic output shrank by 0. 3% when compared to the same period last year. This decline was the first since early 2022. Experts had anticipated a 0. 4% growth, following a 2. 4% increase in the last quarter of 2024. The s
A group of labor unions, charities, and cities are fighting back against a major government restructuring plan. Chicago, Baltimore, and Harris County, Texas, are among those leading the charge. They say the plan, led by President Trump and Elon Musk's government efficiency team, is unconstitutional.
The Iberian Peninsula faced a significant power outage, affecting both Spain and Portugal. This event was one of the most severe in Europe's recent history. The disruption was widespread, causing flights to be grounded, metro systems to halt, and mobile communications to fail. ATMs also stopped work
The European Union's top court has made a significant ruling. It declared that Malta's so-called "golden passport" scheme is illegal. This scheme allowed wealthy individuals to buy Maltese citizenship. The scheme was controversial from the start. It raised serious questions about how citizenship
The Iberian Peninsula faced a significant power outage on Monday. It was a sudden loss of electricity that affected Spain, Portugal, and even parts of southern France. This was not a small event. It was a massive blackout that started around midday local time. By Monday evening, some power had been
A terrible event unfolded in Chatham, Illinois. A car crashed into a building where young people were gathered. Four young lives were lost. Three were outside, and one was inside the building. The ages of the victims ranged from 4 to 18 years old. The incident occurred around 3:20 PM. A car drove i
Forest pests and diseases have been causing serious trouble for forest ecosystems in recent times. To tackle this issue, the government has been offering carbon incentives to companies that take on the task of managing these pests and diseases. This approach involves different ways of working togeth
A young person has admitted to taking a life in a British school. This incident is part of a bigger problem with knife violence in the UK. The accused, a 15-year-old, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter but denies murder. The victim, also 15, was Harvey Willgoose. He was stabbed to death at All Saint
