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Henrietta Lacks’ memory honoured by special WHO award

Henrietta Lacks’ memory honoured by special WHO award

Henrietta Lacks’ memory honoured by special WHO award

13 October 2021

Even though she died 70 years ago her cells are still being used in medical reserach.


What the papers say – October 13

What the papers say – October 13

What the papers say – October 13

13 October 2021

Further discussions about Northern Ireland in a post-Brexit world make headlines on Wednesday.


Daughter of 1930s Stonehenge custodian shares her memories of historic site

Daughter of 1930s Stonehenge custodian shares her memories of historic site

Daughter of 1930s Stonehenge custodian shares her memories of historic site

13 October 2021

Jean Grey, 91 and now living in Australia, took part in an English Heritage project.


EU to unveil proposals aimed at resolving NI Protocol row

EU to unveil proposals aimed at resolving NI Protocol row

EU to unveil proposals aimed at resolving NI Protocol row

12 October 2021

European Commission vice president Maros Sefcovic has promised ‘very far-reaching’ solutions.


‘Britain’s hardest cop’ receives national bravery award

‘Britain’s hardest cop’ receives national bravery award

‘Britain’s hardest cop’ receives national bravery award

12 October 2021

Metropolitan Police officer Pc Stuart Outten was recognised for fighting off a machete attacker despite suffering stab wounds and skull fractures


Met Police officer had sex with woman while investigating her, IOPC finds

Met Police officer had sex with woman while investigating her, IOPC finds

Met Police officer had sex with woman while investigating her, IOPC finds

12 October 2021

John McCarthy, who was a detective constable at the time, began sleeping with the woman while investigating her for harassment, the IOPC found.


Woman and child taken to hospital after fire breaks out at London tower block

Woman and child taken to hospital after fire breaks out at London tower block

Woman and child taken to hospital after fire breaks out at London tower block

12 October 2021

London Fire Brigade sent 70 firefighters to the scene in Battersea.


No jackpot winner so record £184m EuroMillions is still up for grabs

No jackpot winner so record £184m EuroMillions is still up for grabs

No jackpot winner so record £184m EuroMillions is still up for grabs

12 October 2021

The EuroMillions jackpot has been capped at 220 million euros.


Fire breaks out at London tower block

Fire breaks out at London tower block

Fire breaks out at London tower block

12 October 2021

The blaze took hold in a flat on the 20th floor of a high rise on Westbridge Road in Battersea, London Fire Brigade said.


Activists carry coffins down Whitehall ahead of Covid-19 vaccine patent talks

Activists carry coffins down Whitehall ahead of Covid-19 vaccine patent talks

Activists carry coffins down Whitehall ahead of Covid-19 vaccine patent talks

12 October 2021

Last year, India and South Africa called on the WTO to suspend its enforcement of patents amid the pandemic.


In Pictures: Caught by the fuzz: Felt artist unveils billion-dollar crime scene

In Pictures: Caught by the fuzz: Felt artist unveils billion-dollar crime scene

In Pictures: Caught by the fuzz: Felt artist unveils billion-dollar crime scene

12 October 2021

Lucy Sparrow’s latest creation is on display at the Saatchi Gallery in London.


Turkish woman who is over 7ft named tallest in world

Turkish woman who is over 7ft named tallest in world

Turkish woman who is over 7ft named tallest in world

12 October 2021

Rumeysa Gelgi’s stature is the result of a condition called Weaver syndrome.


Matt Hancock given job as UN special envoy in Africa

Matt Hancock given job as UN special envoy in Africa

Matt Hancock given job as UN special envoy in Africa

12 October 2021

The former health secretary will focus on helping African countries recover from Covid-19.


G7 panel calls for change in global economic governance ahead of G20 and Cop26

G7 panel calls for change in global economic governance ahead of G20 and Cop26

G7 panel calls for change in global economic governance ahead of G20 and Cop26

12 October 2021

The advisory panel on economic resilience has presented a road map on how to boost global resilience and rebuild after economic shocks.


Charles hopes to set up a ‘China Council’ of his Sustainable Markets Initiative

Charles hopes to set up a ‘China Council’ of his Sustainable Markets Initiative

Charles hopes to set up a ‘China Council’ of his Sustainable Markets Initiative

12 October 2021

Clarence House has said the prince was invited by China’s President Xi Jinping to offer opening remarks at the UN Biodiversity Conference.


Frost demands new Northern Ireland Protocol to safeguard peace process

Frost demands new Northern Ireland Protocol to safeguard peace process

Frost demands new Northern Ireland Protocol to safeguard peace process

12 October 2021

The Brexit Minister said the UK could trigger Article 16 – unilaterally suspending the settlement – if there was no agreement with the EU.


Football bodies have ‘woken up’ to appetite for women’s game, says Campbell

Football bodies have ‘woken up’ to appetite for women’s game, says Campbell

Football bodies have ‘woken up’ to appetite for women’s game, says Campbell

12 October 2021

Baroness Sue Campbell said more work needs to be done to get women into the sport.


Governments must send ‘unmistakable’ signal on clean energy at Cop26 – IEA

Governments must send ‘unmistakable’ signal on clean energy at Cop26 – IEA

Governments must send ‘unmistakable’ signal on clean energy at Cop26 – IEA

12 October 2021

Despite flourishing renewables and electric cars, coal consumption is growing strongly this year, the agency’s World Energy Outlook warns.


Johnson and Sturgeon playing to political base as planet burns, claims Davey

Johnson and Sturgeon playing to political base as planet burns, claims Davey

Johnson and Sturgeon playing to political base as planet burns, claims Davey

12 October 2021

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey was visiting Scotland on Tuesday.


Recall of cold medicine incorrectly labelled for use for 12-year-olds

Recall of cold medicine incorrectly labelled for use for 12-year-olds

Recall of cold medicine incorrectly labelled for use for 12-year-olds

12 October 2021

Around 78,000 packs are affected.


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