CNC’s work to develop a more proactive, evidence-led approach to supporting officers and staff has been recognised with a national policing award. The force won the Occupational Health category at the 2026 Oscar Kilo Awards, which recognise outstanding work across policing to improve the welfare and wellbeing of officers and staff. CNC’s submission highlighted its […]
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Great Britain: Troubles Bill Strengthened To Deliver Greater Truth And Accountability For Victims And Better Protections For Veterans
The Government will today [Monday 19 October] strengthen the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill through a substantial package of amendments designed to deliver greater truth and accountability for victims and families, while providing clear protections for veterans. The changes include measures to strengthen the new Legacy Commission, such as by setting deadlines for public bodies to […]
Great Britain: UK Regulator Brings New AI And MedTech Agenda To AdvaMed
Speaking at the conference on Tuesday 20 October, Jessica Paulsen, MHRA Deputy Director for AI and Software, will outline the UK regulator’s developing approach to software and AI-enabled medical devices, including more flexible lifecycle regulation, regulatory sandboxes and closer international collaboration. She is speaking on following the publication of the MHRA 2030 Strategy, which sets out […]
Public Consultations Begin on Establishment of Architects Registration Board
Basseterre, St. Kitts (October 19, 2026) The Ministry of Sustainable Development, in partnership with the St. Kitts and Nevis Institute of Architects, has begun a series of national public consultations to advance the establishment of the Architects Registration Board, following the passage of amended legislation in 2025. The first consultation was held recently at the […]
Great Britain: Over 100,000 Job And Training Opportunities A Year To Give Young People A Route Into Britain’s Growth Industries As Part Of Industrial Strategy
Young people will get thousands more opportunities to start skilled careers in some of Britain’s fastest-growing industries, as government and businesses join forces to expand apprenticeships, work experience and training. Industrial Strategy Jobs Plans published today for Professional and Business Services and Construction will support 22,400 new under-25 apprenticeships a year in businesses such as […]
United States: Department of War Announces Research Security Mitigation Results From Academic Institutions
The Department of War announced today the successful completion of its initial research security audits of 30 universities. All 30 universities have fully mitigated identified relationships with foreign entities of concern included on the most recent NDAA Section 1286 list, published in July 2026. Overall, the audits resulted in more than 80 termination-related actions across […]
United States: ISIS-Inspired Terrorist Sentenced for Attacking Guards While Serving Sentence for Separate NYC Terror Plot
Abdulrahman El Bahnasawy, 28, of Ontario, Canada, was sentenced today to 50 years in prison for offenses related to a 2020 attack on correctional officers at U.S. Penitentiary Allenwood. This sentence will run consecutive to the 40-year sentence he is currently serving for his role in plotting a mass-casualty terrorist attack in New York City […]
United States: Justice Department Charges 28 Foreign Nationals In California For Election Crimes
Federal law enforcement throughout California today arrested 11 foreign nationals living in the United States who are among 28 total charged in criminal complaints with federal crimes, including that they fraudulently registered to vote in U.S. elections, electoral contests in which most of them cast illegal and fraudulently obtained ballots. Today’s arrests are part of […]
The country needs clarity
The political situation has become increasingly unsettled. The country has remained in campaign mode for far too long, while citizens are still unsure whether elections are imminent or when a firm timetable will be announced. This prolonged uncertainty is affecting public confidence and distracting attention from the urgent work of governing. The Government must therefore […]
Orca delights onlookers as it swims directly outside Plimmerton’s The Jetty bistro near Porirua
A party of 20 were celebrating when an orca leapt out of the water.