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A recent report highlights significant issues in England's maternity services, including neglect of mothers and discriminatory practices. Baroness Amos, leading the review, found conditions to be alarmingly worse than expected, with preventable tragedies still occurring.

A groundbreaking therapy employing DNA editing has shown success in reversing aggressive, previously incurable blood cancers in some individuals. This treatment involves transforming white blood cells into cancer-fighting agents. The pioneering approach led to remission in nearly two-thirds of the patients involved in the trial.

Ukraine is set to present a revamped peace proposal to the US, aiming to avoid giving up any land to Russia. President Zelensky reiterates that Ukraine won't cede territories, citing legal and moral grounds. Meanwhile, Russian drone attacks in Sumy leave the region without power.

Apple faces allegations in a lawsuit for removing an app that tracks ICE activity, following government pressure during the Trump administration. The lawsuit, filed by ICEBlock creator Joshua Aaron against several top government officials, claims First Amendment rights were violated.

Netflix has successfully acquired Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming and film businesses in a $72 billion equity deal. Meanwhile, Paramount continues to pursue its own acquisition of the entire company, proposing a $108.4 billion offer that represents a significant premium over WBD's current stock price, despite prior rejection.

The 2025 Formula 1 World Championship concluded in Abu Dhabi with a thrilling three-way contest for the title. McLaren's Lando Norris narrowly missed clinching the championship early due to strategic challenges and competition from Red Bull's Max Verstappen. The title was determined by a mere two-point difference after 24 intense races, marking the end of the current generation of F1 cars.

In a policy shift, President Donald Trump has authorized Nvidia to send a more advanced AI chip to China, which experts say could enhance Beijing's technological edge. This marks a change from recent U.S. measures to restrict China's access to advanced semiconductors.

After a significant retreat from its recent peak, Bitcoin's year-to-date gains have been erased, raising questions about its future price targets and role as a store of value in investment portfolios.

Visa is set to move its European base to Canary Wharf, London, signing a significant lease at One Canada Square as the district experiences a revival. This follows JPMorgan's plan to construct a major new tower in the area.