Author: News Desk

Many of Wednesday’s newspapers cover the newly published review by paediatrician Hilary Cass into NHS provision of gender care for children.

There’s also coverage of the ongoing Post Office scandal as Alan Bates gave evidence at the inquiry yesterday.

South Koreans are voting for a new parliament, which is widely regarded as a midterm evaluation of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s administration. Although Yoon still has three years remaining in his term, his People Power Party (PPP) has encountered difficulties in advancing its agenda due to the opposition dominance in the legislature, primarily by the Democratic Party (DPK).

The Arizona Supreme Court has upheld a 160-year-old near-total abortion ban, ruling that the state can enforce it. Originating in 1864, predating Arizona’s statehood, this law stipulates penalties of two to five years in prison for abortion, except when the mother’s life is endangered.

Joe Biden has said he believes Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu is making a “mistake” in his handling of Gaza. “I think what he’s doing is a mistake. I don’t agree with his approach,” he said in an interview.

James and Jennifer Crumbley, the parents of a US school shooter, have been sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison. They are the first parents of a US school shooter to be convicted. Their son, Ethan Crumbley was 15 when he killed four students with a semi-automatic handgun at Oxford High School. Seven others were wounded in the shooting.

Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed he has set a date for a military offensive into Rafah, despite concerns that it will lead to even more civilian deaths. The southern city of Rafah is currently home to more than a million Palestinians who are sheltering there after being forced to flee. Roughly 1.5 million civilians are sheltering in tents and overcrowded camps.

Penny Wong, Australia’s foreign minister, has suggested the country could recognise Palestinian statehood, to increase momentum towards peace. However, Hamas could have no role in its governance, Wong said.

Manchester City are heading to Santiago Bernabeu where they’ll face a Real Madrid out for revenge following last season’s humbling. 

Coventry City manager Mark Robins is basking in the glory of his team’s stunning victory over Wolves in the FA Cup quarter-finals. The Sky Blues secured a spot in the semi-finals after scoring two stoppage-time goals to seal a dramatic 2-1 win.

The Scottish Government has recently implemented new laws banning the installation of gas boilers and wood-burning stoves in new-build properties in an effort to move towards a zero-emission future. This move has sparked controversy and raised concerns among rural communities who heavily rely on wood-burning stoves for heating during power outages, especially in winter. The ban, which came into effect on April 1st, 2024, prohibits new-build properties from using fossil or bio fuels for heating, requiring them to be designed around alternative sources such as ground pumps, heat networks, or electric heaters. Existing wood-burners are not affected by the ban,…