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A new documentary is having its world premiere at the Raindance Film Festival in London. It brings attention to a disease that affects millions globally, yet remains largely misunderstood. The film is titled ‘Our Journey with Lobular Breast Cancer’, and it places the spotlight firmly on a growing call for targeted medical research. The film documents the Lobular Moon Shot Project, a campaign launched in 2023 by Dr Susan Michaelis. Since its inception, the initiative has drawn cross-party support in Westminster. To date, 365 Members of Parliament have backed a proposal calling for a five-year research programme, with a funding target of £20 million.

The British-American short film Angel Fleet is gaining momentum in its pre-Oscars campaign following a successful festival run. From the World News Index worldnewsindex.com

It’s no secret that the trading relationship between Germany and the UK has been important historically, but since Brexit, both countries have struggled to overcome new barriers to trade. From the world news index: worldnewsindex.com

Households experiencing homelessness from the private rental sector have now reached record levels throughout England, according to new statistics from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities issued this month. From the world news index: worldnewsindex.com

Thousands of individuals are participating in a pro-Palestinian demonstration in London for the second consecutive weekend. From the world news index: worldnewsindex.com

Elon Musk has sent an email to executives at Tesla telling them he’s got a super bad feeling about the economy and that they need to freeze hiring. Tesla currently employs nearly 100,000 people worldwide. From the world news index: worldnewsindex.com

U.S. F-15 fighter jets have arrived in Poland as American and British forces are sent in to help bolster NATO’s Eastern flank. From the World News Index: https://worldnewsindex.com

A geomagnetic storm is expected to destroy up to 40 Starlink satellites after they were launched earlier this month. Elon Musk’s SpaceX revealed that most of the satellites they launched into orbit with a Falcon 9 rocket on February 3rd, would fall back to Earth. From the world news index: worldnewsindex.com

Britain’s energy regulator Ofgem has announced price cap increases that will raise bills by 54%. 22 million households will be affected by 1st April. Average annual fuel bills will exceed 10% of income for millions of UK residents. The record rise in energy costs is set to impact consumer spending. From the World News Index https://worldnewsindex.com

Eurozone inflation has hit a new record high in January. A total rise of 5.1% for the first month of 2022 has put policymakers under pressure. The European Central Bank’s inflation target is just 2%. From the World News Index https://worldnewsindex.com

NASA has revealed what will happen to the International Space Station when it comes to the end of its life. Launched in 2000, the ISS over the years has welcomed astronauts from 19 countries. From the World News Index https://worldnewsindex.com

India has announced it will introduce a central bank digital currency that will be set up in 75 districts and made available through the country’s commercial banks. The announcement this week by the Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, confirms that India will bring the Digital Rupee to its citizens within the next year. From the World News Index https://worldnewsindex.com

China has warned the United States that its support of an independent Taiwan risks a military confrontation. Beijing’s Ambassador to Washington issued the remarks and said that Taiwan was viewed as “sacred territory” to China. It is the first time that China has directly warned the US that a military confrontation could arise because of the issue. From the World News Index https://worldnewsindex.com