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UK – A popular weight loss drug safety review conducted by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) have concluded that semaglutide-based medications (these are; Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus) increase the risk of a serious eye condition that can lead to sudden vision loss. It however stated that non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) should be listed … Read more
RUSSIA – The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) has claimed that the British Council office in Russia was acquiring information about Russian troops in Donbass and Novorossiya from Ukrainian refugees. In a statement, the FSB said that after Russia launched its operation in Ukraine, “the British Council’s activities acquired a clearly subversive character. Thus, through … Read more
NEWSBRIEF: UK – In an appeal by Women Scotland Ltd vs The Scottish Ministers, the UK Supreme Court judgement on who is a woman has been made with a unanimous declaration that the previous definition by Scottish Ministers under Equality Act 2010 is incorrect. The Act 2010 included “certificated sex” which encompassed trans women. The … Read more
NEWSBRIEF: UK – A1 car crash today live updates: Five vehicles were today involved in a crash on A1 northbound near the Derwenthaugh Road junction, in Newcastle. Multiple police cars were involved. Serious Injuries Reported from the A1 Car Crash A1 has been closed on both directions as police are undertaking investigation into the crash … Read more