The Independent – Full Russian attack on Kyiv ‘may never happen’
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The Independent – Full Russian attack on Kyiv ‘may never happen’
The Independent front page reports according to Western Intelligence is not believed a full Russian attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv will happen saying doubts are raised over whether Moscow is prepared to pay the huge costs any such attack would occur.
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Plan to improve dentistry has comprehensively failed and it’s actually getting worse, MPs warn
In a recent report, Members of Parliament have warned that the plan to improve dentistry in the UK has comprehensively failed and the situation is actually getting worse. The report highlights a number of issues facing the dental profession, including a lack of access to dental care, long waiting times for appointments, and a shortage of dentists in certain areas. The report also criticizes the government for failing to adequately fund dental services and for
Trump tariffs live updates: Asian markets open in red for second day over US president’s global trade war
Asian markets opened in the red for the second day in a row as investors continued to react to US President Trump‘s global trade war. The ongoing tariffs imposed by the US on various countries have sparked fears of a global trade war, leading to uncertainty in the markets. The trade tensions have also led to concerns about the impact on global economic growth, with many analysts warning of potential negative consequences for the global
Trump tariffs live updates: Markets plummet across Asia as US president sparks fears of global trade war
Here are the latest updates on the Trump tariffs and their impact on global markets: – Markets across Asia have plummeted in response to President Trump’s announcement of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. The Nikkei in Japan, the Hang Seng in Hong Kong, and the Shanghai Composite in China all saw significant drops in their respective indexes. – The fear of a global trade war has been sparked by Trump’s decision to impose tariffs
Voices: Is the NHS in crisis? Join The Independent Debate as public satisfaction hits record low
The National Health Service (NHS) in the UK has long been a source of pride for the country, providing free healthcare to all citizens regardless of their ability to pay. However, in recent years, the NHS has faced increasing challenges, leading many to question whether it is in crisis. One of the key indicators of the state of the NHS is public satisfaction, which has recently hit a record low. According to a survey conducted
Another 23 women say they were raped by a Chinese PhD student feared to be one of Britain’s most prolific sexual predators
The Chinese PhD student, identified as Shao Jiang, has been accused of raping a total of 23 women in the UK. The victims have come forward with their stories, detailing the horrific experiences they endured at the hands of Jiang. Many of the women have described similar patterns of behavior, with Jiang allegedly using his status as a student to gain the trust of his victims before assaulting them. Some of the women have reported
Trump tariffs live updates: Asian stock markets tumble at start of US president’s ‘Liberation Day’
Asian stock markets tumbled on Monday as investors reacted to the latest escalation in the trade war between the United States and China. The sell-off came after President Trump announced new tariffs on Chinese goods, further heightening tensions between the two economic superpowers. The Nikkei 225 in Japan fell by over 2%, while the Shanghai Composite in China dropped by more than 1%. Other major Asian markets, including South Korea and Hong Kong, also saw
