Ugandan housemates Stella and Sumayah, living in west Belfast, recount a terrifying night as riots engulfed their street, with neighbouring houses set ablaze and emergency services advising them to stay indoors.
Ashley Paul Griffith, a former Queensland childcare worker, has failed to reduce his life sentence for sexually abusing 69 girls over nearly two decades. The Court of Appeal upheld the 27-year non-parole period, citing the severity of harm and need for strong deterrence.
A heavily pregnant woman in Scotland fears separation from her unborn child after her husband and daughter received "go home" letters from the UK Home Office. The family, who are legally residing and working in the UK, are distressed by the new visa clampdown affecting care workers and their dependents.
Two Ugandan care workers, Sumayah Nakazibwe and Stella Ariokot, were trapped in their Belfast home for four hours during riots. They witnessed masked youths burning cars and bins, and narrowly escaped after a pastor intervened. Other families, including Romanian and Nigerian, were also targeted.
Two Ugandan care workers, Sumayah Nakazibwe and Stella Ariokot, were trapped in their Belfast home for four hours during riots. They were eventually rescued by a pastor after witnessing escalating violence, including petrol-bombing of cars and burning of properties. Other families, including Romanian and Nigerian, were also affected.
Kenyans are protesting the construction of a US-funded Ebola quarantine facility on a military base in central Kenya, fearing the risks of importing the deadly disease. The protests turned violent, resulting in at least two deaths. A court has suspended construction.
An ambulance worker, previously arrested in connection with six deaths, has been arrested again on suspicion of two further counts of wilful neglect by a care worker. He and a colleague, both formerly employed by South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, are on conditional bail.
Babbel is offering significant discounts on its language learning subscriptions, including 60% off for healthcare workers, military personnel, and teachers on 6-month plans. Lifetime subscription deals are also available.
A Queensland childcare worker, Edwina Amy Ling, has been sentenced to four years in jail for assaulting three young children at the Injinoo Child Care Centre. CCTV footage showed her inflicting physical abuse on a 13-month-old boy.
A Queensland childcare worker, Edwina Amy Ling, has been sentenced to four years in jail for assaulting three young children at the Injinoo Child Care Centre. CCTV footage showed her inflicting physical abuse on a 13-month-old boy.
The UK Home Office is sending letters to children as young as five, legally residing in the UK, instructing them to leave the country, even if their parents have permission to remain. These children are dependants of care workers on visas, and the letters come despite the families arriving before new restrictions were implemented.
An Indian care worker, Shabin Shaji, has won nearly £30,000 in a landmark employment tribunal case against Swan Care Solutions Ltd in England. The company failed to provide Shaji with any work for a year after he emigrated from India, leaving him in destitution and reliant on charity.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a severe Ebola outbreak, with cases spreading rapidly and overwhelming its healthcare system. Aid groups warn of a critical need for international support as conflict and cultural practices complicate containment efforts.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing its 17th Ebola outbreak, with nearly 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths. Aid groups warn the fragile healthcare system is overwhelmed, citing a lack of isolation wards and the virus's rapid spread. Conflict and cultural burial practices further complicate containment efforts.
At least 11 people, including several healthcare workers, were killed in Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon's Tyre district on Friday. The attacks, which targeted villages and health facilities, raise concerns about the durability of the US-brokered ceasefire, with over 400 killed since its mid-April implementation.
France unveils new aid for home care workers to combat rising fuel costs, including increased "grands rouleurs" aid and a social car leasing program. Workers welcome the recognition but question the practicality of electric vehicle initiatives in rural areas.
France's Health Minister announces 13 measures to improve healthcare workers' well-being, focusing on prevention and good practices. The initiatives include training modules, 'prevention minutes,' recovery time, a free helpline, and anonymized health data.
Lebanon's Health Ministry reported that 116 healthcare workers, including 111 ambulance staff, were killed and 263 injured in Israeli attacks from March 2 to May 21. The ministry also stated that 147 ambulance teams and facilities were targeted, with 139 ambulances damaged and 16 hospitals hit, three of which ceased operations.
Healthcare workers in eastern Congo express anxiety over inadequate protection and training amidst a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak of a rare type. The volatile region, plagued by armed groups, complicates containment efforts, with one attack killing 17 people. WHO confirms 51 cases and 139 suspected deaths, but estimates the true number could exceed 1,000.
23 states and D.C. sued the Trump administration, calling a new rule limiting federal student loans for advanced degrees "arbitrary" and "unlawful." They argue it will worsen healthcare worker shortages and make degrees inaccessible.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated his readiness to "do the impossible" to halt the conflict with Israel, as strikes persist despite a ceasefire. The truce, extended recently, has failed to stop cross-border violence, with both sides accusing each other of violations. Aoun outlined Lebanon's negotiation framework, including Israeli withdrawal and army deployment.
According to a report by the Hart van Nederland news outlet, the Radboud University Medical Center acknowledged that existing safety protocols were not fully followed during the treatment of a patient
Welsh childcare workers have been told to report ‘racist incidents’ by toddlers to police, according to new government-backed guidance Read Full Article at RT.com
A Sydney childcare worker, Jayendra Shahi, has been granted bail after being charged with assaulting four children, including allegedly slapping two boys and assaulting two girls at a centre in Panania. A parent described the alleged assault as "distressing" and "heartbreaking."
