A tragic event unfolded in New Orleans where a vehicle displaying an IS flag drove into a crowd celebrating the New Year, resulting in ten fatalities and prompting an FBI investigation into an act of terror, with reports confirming that the suspect has been neutralised.

Private dental practices are significantly increasing their fees, causing many individuals to forego essential dental care due to the high costs, while NHS dental options remain limited and difficult to access.

Ministers have initiated thorough structural surveys of numerous post-war school buildings in England, addressing concerns about defects associated with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete, which may pose safety risks, following reports of structural issues in thousands of such buildings.

A recent investigation reveals that over 1.5 million children in the UK are attending schools in serious disrepair due to years of neglect in infrastructure investment, prompting urgent calls for the government to address the hazardous conditions threatening student safety and learning environments.