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CHINA’S CASH-FOR-KIDS PLAN –  The government unveils a 3,600 yuan baby bonus to boost birth rates China is sounding the alarm on its rapidly shrinking population as the government unveiled a first-of-its-kind national cash incentive to tackle it. For the first time ever, parents across the country will receive an annual subsidy of 3,600 yuan — that’s roughly £375 or $500 — for every child under the age of three. The policy, which took effect retroactively from the start of 2024, is set to benefit over 20 million families. It comes as the Chinese Communist Party ramps up efforts to…

PIZZA AND BURGERS INCREASE LUNG CANCER RISK – Consumers of Burgers 41% more likely to develop lung cancer High levels of ultra-processed foods can significantly increase the risk of lung cancer, academics have warned. An international team of researchers tracked the health and food habits of more than 100,000 US adults, with an average age of 63. After an average of 12 years, the team identified 1,706 cases of lung cancer. Food survey questionnaires revealed the consumption of UPFs, including ice cream, fried foods, bread, cakes, pastries, salty snacks, breakfast cereals, instant noodles and soups, margarine, confectionery, soft drinks, sweetened…

CAPTIVITY SURVIVORS AND FAMILIES OUTRAGED – Britain’s Palestinian recognition move sparks outrage  Survivors of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel who were taken hostage in Gaza voiced their anger following Britain’s decision to recognise the state of Palestine. Britain announced it was prepared to recognise a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly in September unless Israel took steps to improve the situation in Gaza and bring about peace. Israeli hostage, Luis Har, rescued after 129 days in captivity during a special military operation, told Reuters he worried about the remaining hostages, adding that statehood will not help…

IMMIGRATION FUELS RECORD POPULATION GROWTH – Grew by more than 700,000 in the year to June 2024 to nearly 62 million  Immigration has fuelled the two biggest annual rises in the population of England and Wales since the Second World War, official figures revealed. The population grew by more than 700,000 in the year to June 2024 to nearly 62 million, the second largest annual increase since records began in 1949, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It was only beaten by the 821,210 increase in the population in the preceding 12 months, from mid-2022 to mid-2023, following…

NEW STUDY LOOKS AT EARLY AGE PHONE USAGE – The study links early phone use to long-term mental health struggles A major new study is sounding the alarm over what it calls a dangerous trend among today’s youth: early smartphone ownership and its long-term toll on mental health. Published in the Journal of Human Development and Capabilities, the research by Sapien Labs tracked over 100,000 young adults aged 18 to 24 from 163 countries—and the findings are deeply troubling. According to the report, receiving a smartphone before the age of 13 significantly increases the risk of suicidal thoughts, emotional instability,…

YVETTE COOPER SEEKS NEW LAW  – It will see the prosecution of those who cram dinghies with up to 100 people In a firm response to the rising threat of dangerously overcrowded migrant boats crossing the English Channel, UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is set to introduce expanded powers under the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill. The new measures will specifically allow for the prosecution of those who contribute to endangering lives at sea by cramming dinghies with up to 100 people, including women and children. The move comes as small boat crossings this year hit record highs, not…

BRITAIN AND INDIA SIGN FREE TRADE PACT DURING MODI VISIT – Starmer said the signing of a trade deal was a “historic day” for the two countries. Sir Keir Starmer told Indian counterpart Narendra Modi the signing of a trade deal was a “historic day” for the two countries. At the Prime Minister’s country residence, Chequers, Sir Keir said the deal marked a “step change” in relations. Mr Modi said they were “writing a new chapter” in the UK and India’s shared history. The deal is set to be worth £6 billion in investment for the British economy and the…

CONTRACEPTIVE JAB UNDER FIRE AGAIN – Various study find Depo Provera can be linked to tripled brain tumour risk A widely used contraceptive injection has once again come under fire, as new research reveals it may significantly increase the risk of developing a potentially fatal brain tumour. According to a series of recent studies, women using me-droxy-pro-gest-erone acetate, commonly sold under the brand name Depo Provera, are more than three times as  likely to develop a menin-gioma—the most common type of brain tumour—when used f or 12 months or more. This marks the third major investigation in just over a…

TESLA BEGINS PRODUCTION OF AFFORDABLE MODEL – The company sees its biggest quarterly revenue drop in 10 years Tesla started making the “first builds” of its affordable model in June, the electric vehicle maker said, adding that it expects volume production in the second half of this year. The affordable model is expected to help rekindle falling sales of its ageing lineup as Tesla battles rising competition from cheaper EVs, especially in China, and a persistent backlash against CEO Elon Musk’s far-right political views. Tesla did not provide an update on its full-year deliveries forecast after pulling its guidance in…

EU CALLS FOR REBALANCING OF CHINA TRADE TIES – President Xi urged the EU to make correct strategic choices European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for an “essential” rebalancing of trade ties with China during a tense summit with President Xi Jinping, saying ties stood at an “inflexion point.”. The duration of the summit marking 50 years of diplomatic ties was abruptly halved to a single day at Beijing’s request. Von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa met Xi at the start of an event. She referred to the EU’s trade deficit with China, which ballooned…