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RAAC Crisis in U.K. Schools Hits Children With Special Needs
More than 100 schools have had to shut or close areas off because of dangerous lightweight concrete, leaving many parents, especially those whose children have...
How Multiple Warnings About Killer Nurse Lucy Letby Were Missed
Since the trial of Lucy Letby, a nurse who murdered babies in her care, experts have warned of a culture of hostility toward whistle-blowers in...
Nurse Lucy Letby Sentenced to Life in Prison for Killing Newborns
Ms. Letby was convicted last week of murdering seven babies and trying to kill six others, making her the most prolific killer of children in...
British Nurse, Lucy Letby, Convicted of Killing Seven Newborns
The nurse, Lucy Letby, was also found guilty of the attempted murders of six babies, ending a yearslong case that has haunted England.
Sinead O’Connor Mourned in Irish Mountain Village Where She Once Lived
For three years, the singer, who died this week, found simplicity and happiness in a mountain sanctuary where she was just another neighbor.
Ukrainian Children With Cancer Fight Their Own War Within a War
The war with Russia compounds the struggles of pediatric cancer patients and their families, but it has also prompted positive changes in treatment in Ukraine.
When Missiles Strike Kyiv, These Psychologists Race to Help
Emergency responders in Ukraine’s capital offer not only physical care to the victims of airstrikes, but also mental health support for survivors in crisis.
Ukraine Says It Is Ready for Arrival of Wagner Troops in Belarus
Ukrainian officials have tried to tamp down concerns while heralding their preparations, with President Volodymyr Zelensky nodding to plans for reinforcing the border.
Debris From Russian Missile Kills Two in Kyiv Apartment Building
The capital came under attack as anxiety grew in Russia over a confrontation between Yevgeny V. Prigozhin, the founder of the Wagner mercenary group, and...
As Floodwaters Recede, Ukrainian Authorities Brace for Possible Disease Outbreaks
Concern about the potential for waterborne illnesses adds another challenge to Ukrainian officials as they report slow progress in the early stages of a counteroffensive...