Real progress. When will the tyranny of the pap smear which is painful and uncomfortable for many end in the UK? Self testing could make cervical cancer testing more accessible: nytimes.com/2024/08/15/wel…

“That immigration is not the biggest problem we face; that would be the disgrace of inequality and rising child poverty in the sixth wealthiest economy in the world.”

Durov, Musk and other big tech overlords are about to discover the limits to free speech. My column prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/free-…

You don’t have to share her politics to admire her remarkable life. Have a listen to Diane Abbott on How to Fail. Even covers the mojito furore! open.spotify.com/episode/6muMkY…

Our CEO Nicki Sprinz shares tips on creating breakthrough digital experiences with responsible AI: - Ethically source inclusive data - Clearly label AI-generated content to build trust - Use AI systems powered by renewable energy Read more in Forbes: bit.ly/3AVUsBZ

Kemi Badenoch’s maternity pay comments show her true colours — a leader who wants to roll back rights, and do less for working mothers, not more. theguardian.com/politics/live/…

Another night of horror in the #Gaza Strip. A strike hit a hospital courtyard, burning the tents where people were sleeping. Just before this, an UNRWA school sheltering families was hit in Nuseirat. That same school was going to be used as a #polio vaccination site today.

She is extraordinary: Gisèle Pelicot ‘determined to change society’ as she tells trial that shame of rape lies with the accused. theguardian.com/world/live/202…

People suffering under the ongoing Israeli siege in North Gaza are rapidly exhausting all available means for their survival. Civilians must be protected & must be able to receive humanitarian assistance. That's what international humanitarian law requires.

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Please bring ID with DOB on.

Democracy dies in deference

Before we look across the Atlantic, we should be deeply concerned about new police guidance here in the UK that suggest officers seize & search phones for period tracking apps after pregnancy loss: observer.co.uk/news/national/…

Beautiful piece by Decca Aitkenhead on why we should have the right to an assisted death if terminally ill. No bill is perfect, but this one offers dignified choice for those who wish to choose that path: thetimes.com/uk/healthcare/…

Israel has killed at least 20 people, including several journalists, in a double strike on Nasser Medical Complex, the largest health facility in southern Gaza, according to the health ministry in the Palestinian enclave. on.ft.com/4oSXFqi