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Jan 28, 2025 - World

There were 55,033 diagnoses of prostate cancer in England in 2023 compared with 47,526 diagnoses of breast cancerProstate cancer is now the most commonly diagnosed in England, surpassing breast cancer for two consecutive years, according to analysis by a leading charity.In 2023 there were 55,033 prostate cancer diagnoses compared with 47,526 breast cancer diagnoses, according to the Prostate Cancer UK’s analysis of NHS England data. Continue reading...

Jan 28, 2025 - World

Caseworker calls treatment of child ‘shocking’ after he kicked knee of rioter who was disparaging his religionAn unaccompanied asylum-seeking child was jailed for his involvement in last year’s riots, in a “shocking” case revealed by the children’s commissioner for England.The boy, who cannot be named, is living with a foster carer after being separated from his parents during their journey to Britain. Continue reading...

Jan 28, 2025 - World

After a major restoration, new theatre in east London announces opening programme with Sara Pascoe and Rosie Jones on the bill – plus panto and a new show by Bryony KimmingsIt opened as a Victorian music hall, had various incarnations as a picture house and hosted concerts by the Beatles, Dusty Springfield and James Brown. But for most of the 21st century, the site of the former Granada cinema in Walthamstow, east London, has remained shuttered.Now, after a major restoration in partnership with the local council, the Grade II* listed building in Hoe Street is set to reopen as Soho Theatre Walthamstow, with a 960-seat main auditorium, three studio spaces and a generous four bars. It will be operated by Soho theatre, which has run a lively venue in Dean Street, central London, for 25 years. The sister site will present a similar mix of comedy, cabaret and theatre from May onwards. Continue reading...

Jan 27, 2025 - World

Prabowo appears at ease on the global stage and enjoys a high approval rating at home but analysts point to a lack of direction on foreign policyDays after he was sworn in as Indonesia’s eighth president, retired general Prabowo Subianto, kicked off his tenure with a militaristic boot camp in the hills of Java.In olive-green army fatigues and combat boots, his new cabinet – from bespectacled technocrats to former officers – marched and stood in formation. Continue reading...

Jan 27, 2025 - World

Cans and bottles containing the chemical, which can cause health issues, were distributed in Britain at the end of last yearCoca-Cola has recalled its drinks in some countries across Europe after detecting “higher levels” of the chemical chlorate.Cans and glass bottles containing elevated levels of the substance were distributed in Belgium, Britain, France, Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherlands since November, the company said on Monday. Continue reading...