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Birds of prey deaths blamed on shooting estate gamekeepers

Getty Images The RSPB says 1,344 birds of prey, including golden eagles, were illegally killed in the UK between 2009 and 2023 More than 1,300 protected birds of prey – from hen harriers to golden eagles – have been killed across the UK over the past 15 years, according to the RSPB. It described the […]

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Is the system letting down people who were harmed by Covid vaccines?

BBC There is nothing in life that is free of risk. That includes vaccines. But the evidence is compelling that the benefits of getting immunised with those vaccines recommended in the UK far outweigh the possibility of serious side effects. The level of benefit from Covid vaccines is well documented. And the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine is […]

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Boeing-made communications satellite breaks up in space

A communications satellite designed and built by embattled aerospace giant Boeing has broken up in orbit. The satellite’s operator, Intelsat, has confirmed the “total loss” of iS-33e, which has affected customers in Europe, Africa and parts of the Asia-Pacific region. Intelsat also says it has taken steps to complete “a comprehensive analysis” of the incident. […]

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Boy was ‘restrained unnecessarily’ at special needs school

Deirdre Shakespeare Harry, 13, is autistic and non-verbal but can walk unaided The mother of a young boy “restrained unnecessarily” in a chair in school has said she feels vindicated by a watchdog’s report into the case. Deirdre Shakespeare’s son Harry, who is autistic and non-verbal, was restrained in a chair at his special school […]

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AI to help doctors detect broken bones on X-rays

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to reduce the number of broken bones missed when doctors analyse X-rays, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). The health assessment body says research suggests the technology is safe and could speed up diagnosis, relieving pressure on clinicians and reducing the need for some […]

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