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Resident doctors in England have initiated a six-day strike starting at 7 AM UK time, causing significant disruptions to National Health Service (NHS) services. This strike follows failed negotiations between the government and the doctors' union.
Under increasing pressure, the UK government is seeking to terminate its contract with American company Palantir, which faces widespread criticism for its role in the National Health Service's data system. This move comes at a sensitive time as concerns about health data privacy and security rise.
The UK Health Security Agency confirmed that the peak of the meningitis outbreak, which originated from a nightclub in Canterbury, has passed. A total of 29 confirmed or suspected cases were reported, resulting in two fatalities.