Cambridge hospitals under investigation again after safety failures ignored since 2016, sparking outrage. Known for its world-class university, not these scandals.
The Met Office forecasts a warm spell across southern England this week, with highs near 25C, but unsettled conditions are expected to develop by Friday and persist into the bank holiday weekend as rain and showers spread from the South and West. The outlook remains warm and sunny in parts before a cooler, more variable pattern takes hold.
President Trump has publicly demanded $1 billion in damages from Harvard University, escalating a legal and political dispute over federal funding, campus policies, and alleged misconduct. Negotiations have broken down, with Trump accusing Harvard of misconduct and refusing future cooperation.
Walid Khalidi, a leading scholar of Palestinian history and co-founder of the Institute for Palestine Studies, passed away in Massachusetts at age 100. His meticulous research on the Nakba and Palestinian villages shaped modern understanding of Palestinian history. Tributes highlight his influence on scholarship and diplomacy.
The Leeds maternity inquiry chair is confirmed as Donna Ockenden, as NHS England orders a full investigation into maternity care across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust following a BBC-led exposé and multiple families’ testimonies of avoidable harm.
The UK has experienced its warmest April day on record, reaching 26.6°C in London, driven by southerly winds from Europe. This brief heatwave has shifted to cooler, unsettled weather with rain, gales, and snow in some areas. Temperatures are expected to stay near seasonal norms next week, with ongoing variability.