Neil Murphy

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David Lammy visits the border crossing in Adre where thousands of Sudanese refugees have entered Chad, fleeing civil war. PAUK announces extra funding to tackle people smuggling from refugee camps in SudanForeign Secretary David Lammy says Sudan ‘must not be forgotten’ as he inspects humanitarian efforts on Africa trip

Jan 24, 2025 | thenationalnews.com | Neil Murphy

Maher Fattouh during his graduation ceremony at the University of Bristol. The Syrian lost his eyesight while fleeing his war-torn home country in 2014. PA

Jan 10, 2025 | thenationalnews.com | Neil Murphy

Having an unhealthy childhood could affect the brain in later life, according to new research. A child’s body mass index (BMI), blood pressure and physical activity levels have been linked to differences in the brain by the age of 20 – particularly the areas linked to dementia. While it is known that a person’s health in mid-life can be a potential predictor for dementia in their later years, researchers have not previously tracked whether there could be an impact from childhood onwards.

Dec 11, 2024 | thenationalnews.com | Neil Murphy

Police officers make a security cordon around a bus after the soccer match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv, in Amsterdam. EPA Police officers make a security cordon around a bus after the soccer match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv, in Amsterdam. EPAAttacks on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were motivated by Gaza war and not anti-Semitic, prosecutors sayFive men appear in Amsterdam court accused of orchestrating violence on Israeli supporters last month

Dec 10, 2024 | thenationalnews.com | Neil Murphy

Flooding caused by rising sea levels and land subsidence in North Jakarta, Indonesia. Researchers have warned that climate change targets may be out of reach as temperatures continue to rise. Reuters