A public-welfare concept and a family of states and associations
Lebanon has faced years of crises including financial collapse and war, yet official suicide data likely undercounts the true scale. The National Lifeline reports rising call volumes and more people seeking help, signaling a growing mental health crisis and expanded care amid ongoing upheaval.
A series of high-stakes cases and policy moves are shaping debates on deportation, capital punishment, and post-release care across the US and UK, as authorities face mounting scrutiny over decades of systemic failures.
The Prime Minister has met Scotland’s First Minister in Glasgow amid Commonwealth Games coverage, arguing for deeper devolution to spur growth while ruling out a new independence referendum. Both leaders commit to constructive engagement and addressing the cost of living.
Kenya has described intensified talks with the United Kingdom and a strengthening security and economic partnership as part of broader regional and Commonwealth engagement. Kenyan leaders say the partnerships are essential for stability, trade and development across the Horn of Africa and beyond.
The 23rd Commonwealth Games are underway in Glasgow, running 23 July to 2 August with 74 associations competing across 10 sports and 215 medal events, including six Para sports. Athletes vie for medals in events ranging from athletics to weightlifting, as organisers stage a compact, ten-sport programme.
The latest Commonwealth Games events have produced mixed results across boxing, judo, athletics and para powerlifting. Several competitors from NI, Scotland and Wales advance, with finals and medals decided in key matchups.