February 2026 – Page 17

Trial into puberty blockers for children paused over ‘wellbeing concerns’

A clinical trial into puberty blockers has been paused after the medicines regulator raised “new concerns directly related to the wellbeing of children”, the government said. It comes after campaigners, including Harry Potter author JK Rowling, launched legal action against the government over the trial, which Ms Rowling described as “an unethical experiment on children […]

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Over 1,000 councillors sign Palestine solidarity pledge amid claims of ‘political opportunism’

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More than a thousand local councillors have signed a pledge of solidarity with the Palestinian people. With so many Labour-run councils already in jeopardy in the forthcoming local elections, campaigners believe this could be a deciding issue in key areas. But the Israeli embassy says the pledge is a “disgraceful effort at intimidation”. In total,

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Abbey Road is opening its doors for a rave: ‘There’s something about this place – hopefully we don’t ruin it’

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“You will receive a text message after this call. Just follow the instructions….” This was the message for fans hoping to bag a spot for something unusual at Abbey Road Studios tonight. It is the world’s first – and most famous – music studio, synonymous with The Beatles and with a Who’s Who of artists

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The Ballad Of Wallis Island stars on becoming a word-of-mouth hit – and asking A-listers for selfies

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After finding out about his BAFTA nominations, Tom Basden contemplated the red carpet. Specifically the stars, “your Chalamets, your DiCaprios”, he might bump into as he walks it. His film, The Ballad Of Wallis Island, a quirky, wry comedy about fame and loss, also co-starring and co-written with Tim Key, was one of the UK’s

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Medical tampon could detect early signs of ovarian cancer

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A new medical tampon may be able to detect the earliest signs of ovarian cancer, scientists have said. Researchers in Southampton are to carry out a trial of the new device, which identifies biological signals in vaginal fluid. There are around 7,600 new cases of ovarian cancer in the UK each year. Many of them

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Charles Bronson: Britain’s ‘most notorious prisoner’ pledges to ‘expose unlawful sentence’ ahead of parole hearing

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The Parole Board has confirmed Charles Bronson’s latest bid for release will progress to an oral hearing in the coming months, where he could be invited to make his plea for freedom. The decision is a hopeful development for one of Britain’s longest-serving and most notorious prisoners, and means a fuller examination of his eligibility for

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About half of Trump’s tariffs are now null and void – but his trade war is not over

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In one respect this decision is not altogether surprising. The way the Supreme Court hearings were going, this seemed the most likely decision from the US judiciary. Even so, it’s an enormous blow to the Trump regime. The best place to begin understanding this is to go all the way back in history to the

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NASA says moon mission could blast off next month

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NASA is planning to send astronauts to the moon next month for the first time in more than half a century. The Artemis ⁠II mission, which aims to send four crew members to orbit around the moon and then return home, could launch as early as 6 March, it was announced on Friday. Jared Isaacman,

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Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia reaches maximum height as cross is placed on Tower of Jesus Christ

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Barcelona’s soaring Sagrada Familia basilica reached its maximum height on Friday, as a crane placed the upper arm of a cross atop the Tower of Jesus Christ. The unfinished monument is already the world’s tallest church, though Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi’s magnum opus remains years away from completion. The church’s central piece now towers 566ft

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FA reminds Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe of responsibilities after immigration comments

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The Football Association has spoken to Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe to remind him of his responsibilities as a participant in English football, Sky News understands. The intervention from football’s governing body follows Sir Jim’s comments about immigration. The founder of the INEOS chemicals group told Sky News that Britain had been “colonised” by

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