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Dickson said conscientious objection was also delaying and obstructing access to abortion care in NHS settings in Wales.The Abortion Act 1967 allows those with a conscientious objection to refuse to be part of treatment unless that care is immediately necessary to save life or prevent grave permanent injury to a pregnant woman.These can be religious, moral or personal objections to termination of pregnancy.Dickson described one case where a woman who had an abnormality in her pregnancy had her care delayed by six weeks, and another where a woman couldn’t afford to travel.”The only appointment availability was in England,” she said.”She…

(Representative image: Reuters) BEIJING: The Chinese foreign ministry on Wednesday said China’s claims to the Paracel and Spratly Islands in the South China Sea were backed by “history” after Vietnam over the weekend repeated it had sufficient evidence to claim sovereignty over the islands. The Paracel and Spratly Islands, known as the Hoang Sa and Trong Sa islands in Vietnam, are in the South China Sea, a busy global maritime waterway almost all of which is claimed by China.Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Brunei are among other claimants. Vietnam has “full legal basis and ample historical evidence” to assert…

A 3,000-year-old inscription naming Masn may help archaeologists identify the lost Egyptian city ( PC: Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities) Discoveries at Tell Abu Seify in Qantara East are giving archaeologists fresh clues about an ancient Egyptian settlement that may be the lost city of Masn. The site lies along the route of the Ancient Horus Military Road, a strategic corridor that connected Egypt with its eastern frontier. The latest excavations uncovered a large sandstone lintel bearing the titles of Ramesses II. Its inscription also mentions restoration work on a statue of Horus, Lord of the City of Masn. According…

Today’s lesson is simple, Scorpio, but not pleasant. Control what leaks.The words, the money, the temper, all three could disappear too quickly when you’re not taking the reins. The Moon can cause inner resentment and Mars can intensify reactions, which means that even a tiny trigger can appear larger than it actually is.The environment around you may appear a bit uneasy. A younger sibling, brother or someone similar to the younger sibling might behave in a manner that irritates you or competes with you or causes a sense of distrust. Do not respond to every question. Some people throw sparks…

For centuries, The Odyssey has been remembered as the story of Odysseus and his long journey home. But beneath the mythical creatures, dangerous seas, and strange lands lies something much more familiar: a story about human nature. You can still recognize its lessons in the distractions, temptations, pride, and difficult choices you face today. Sometimes, your biggest battles are not with the world around you, but with the habits and impulses that quietly influence your decisions.ALSO READ: 12 life lessons from a monk you need to know to help you recognize your worth1. The biggest distractions rarely look dangerousDistractions often…

Srinagar, Aug 17: Rural Jammu and Kashmir is leading the Union Territory’s smart classroom expansion, but the overall reach of digital infrastructure remains limited, with only 2,783 of 24,228 operational government-run schools equipped with smart classrooms.The data shows that 2,422 rural schools have the smart classroom facility compared to 361 urban schools, while 7,890 teachers were trained in digital pedagogy, digital teaching methodology and use of technology during 2025-26.Computer facilities are available in 6,203 schools, or around 25.6 per cent, while 8,550 schools, accounting for about 35.3 per cent, have internet connectivity, according to details accessed by Rising Kashmir.The rural-urban divide is particularly…

Apex Legends players in the US are reporting server issues. According to Downdetector, outage reports began rising around 6:55 p.m. EDT on Monday, with users encountering the “Unable to connect to EA servers” error. Some players also reported problems launching the game and logging in.Apex Legends appeared to be down for users amid reports of issues with EA servers. (X/@PlayApex)One user wrote, “Servers in Missouri are terrible.”Another said, “Horrendous lag atp in DFW.”A third user posted, “The one time I wanna play on my Xbox and Apex Legends is down.”Another added, “Y’all already know if you keep giving them money…

NEW DELHI: The ongoing one-time dope tests administered to all Air India group pilots beginning last Thursday have so far seen two non-negative results among the “300-400” cockpit crew members who have provided samples so far. According to sources, the two employees have been taken off flying duty as confirmatory tests are conducted and final report is awaited.AI and AI Express together employ around 5,000 pilots. After the pilot of AI’s badly rattled Aug 4 Phuket-Delhi flight tested positive in a confirmatory test, the group had decided to conduct this one-time exercise on all its pilots to “protect and sustain…

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday observed that the State of Tamil Nadu appeared to be receiving more water from the Cauvery River in Karnataka than its allocated share.A division bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta made the observation while hearing the Tamil Nadu government’s plea seeking directions for immediate release of its due share of Cauvery water.The Tamil Nadu government has alleged that it is not receiving its allocated share from Karnataka despite facing a rain-deficient year.Also Read: Karnataka government to protect livelihood of farmers, abide by law on releasing Cauvery water to Tamil NaduHowever, the…

Hayden Panettiere, who shot to fame in the TV shows ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville’ while enduring struggles with alcohol addiction and postpartum depression, tragically passed away on Sunday. She was 36.Hayden Panettiere pronounced deceased at the scenePolice said Panettiere was found unresponsive in an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina, shortly before 2 p.m. Sunday. A spokesperson for Greenville PD told Variety, “Upon arrival, medical assistance was administered; however, the individual, later identified as Hayden Panettiere, was pronounced deceased at the scene”.“The case is under investigation by the Greenville Police Department in conjunction with the Greenville County Coroner’s Office”, they added.Police find…