Josh Gafson

Sep 19, 2023 | news.sky.com | Josh Gafson

Libyan authorities have ordered some journalists to leave the flood-hit city of Derna, according to a government minister. Hichem Abu Chkiouat, minister of civil aviation, told Reuters News Agency some reporters had been required to stay away from rescue operations, but he denied this was related to security or politics. "It is an attempt to create better conditions for the rescue teams to carry out the work more smoothly and effectively," he said.

Sep 18, 2023 | mkfm.com | Josh Gafson

A team of Canadian researchers examined 39,000 cardiac arrests that took place outside a hospital from 2005-2015 in Canada and the US. They found that only 54% of people who suffered a cardiac arrest in a public place were given cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and women were 28% less likely to receive CPR compared to men. However, in homes and other private places gender did not appear to be linked to whether or not a person received CPR.

Sep 18, 2023 | news.sky.com | Josh Gafson

Extinction Rebellion protesters have poured fake oil over the steps of Labour's headquarters, calling on the party to take "urgent action" to cancel fossil fuel licences. Activists climbed on to the London building's entrance and set off smoke grenades, while another chained himself to a handrail. Other protesters held up banners which said: "Labour, cut the ties to fossil fuels".

Sep 17, 2023 | news.sky.com | Josh Gafson

Women are less likely to be given CPR if they have a cardiac arrest in public than men, according to new study. A team of Canadian researchers examined 39,000 cardiac arrests that took place outside a hospital from 2005-2015 in Canada and the US. They found that only 54% of people who suffered a cardiac arrest in a public place were given cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and women were 28% less likely to receive CPR compared to men.

Sep 4, 2023 | news.sky.com | Josh Gafson

With a general election expected before the end of 2024, Sir Keir Starmer has appointed the team he wants to take into government. The Labour leader said his latest reshuffle meant the party had "a strong team on the pitch that is ready to deliver the change our country desperately needs". So who are the key figures that could be sitting around the cabinet table as ministers if Labour takes power?