Sir Keir Starmer is set to accuse Reform UK and the Green Party of being "soft on Russia" and "weak on NATO" during a speech to global leaders at a security summit in Munich on Saturday, according to Sky News. The Prime Minister's remarks are expected to address concerns about national security and the UK's stance on international alliances.
Starmer's speech will reportedly invoke the "anti-spirit of Brexit," potentially drawing further criticism from Brexiteers, as reported by Sky News. The speech comes amid ongoing international tensions and discussions about the UK's role on the global stage.
In other news, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a formal statement on Friday, blasting a US-funded vaccine trial as unethical, according to Ars Technica. The trial, which would withhold a safe and potentially lifesaving vaccine against hepatitis B from some newborns in Guinea-Bissau, Africa, was deemed inconsistent with established ethical and scientific principles. The WHO cited several reasons for its condemnation, including concerns about the trial's potential harm and low quality.
Meanwhile, a group of 23 Democratic US senators sent a letter on Friday to the top federal regulator overseeing prediction markets, urging the agency to avoid weighing in on pending court cases, as reported by Wired. These cases concern the legality of offerings on platforms tied to sports, war, and other prohibited events. Prediction markets have grown in popularity, attracting a mainstream audience eager to wager on various outcomes.
European Commissioner for Sport Glenn Micallef said he respected the International Olympic Committee's decision to disqualify a Ukrainian skeleton racer over his custom helmet, according to Euronews. The helmet featured portraits of fallen Ukrainian athletes. Micallef expressed sadness that the situation could not be resolved.
In an exclusive interview with MIT Technology Review earlier this month, US Deputy Health Secretary Jim O'Neill described his plans to increase human healthspan through longevity-focused research supported by ARPA-H, a federal agency dedicated to biomedical breakthroughs. Following the publication of this story, Politico reported that O'Neill would be leaving his current roles within the Department of Health and Human Services.
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