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Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
DVLA £1,000 driving fine risk over 209 medical conditions
The DVLA tells motorists there are multiple conditions they may need to declare to avoid the risk of breaking the rules UK drivers are being cautioned that they must inform officials about medical conditions that could affect their driving. The DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) warns that failure to disclose one of 209 conditions could result in a fine of up to £1,000. The DVLA suggests that if you have one of the listed conditions, you might even consider voluntarily surrendering your licence. This might be an option for those who have been advised by their doctor to refrain from driving for three months or more. You might also consider this if your medical condition compromises your ability to drive safely for a period of three months or longer. Or you might need to do this if your medical condition means you do not meet the necessary standards for driving. If you decide to take this step, the DVLA says: "You'll need to tell DVLA and send them your licence. If you have a medical condition that affects your driving and do not voluntarily give up your licence, you must inform DVLA. They will decide if you can continue holding a driving licence." Medical conditions you may need to declare to the DVLA - full list The list of 209 conditions here applies to those with a car. If you have a bus, lorry or coach licence, "you cannot use the online service to check for your condition or report it to DVLA", they add. Check the guidance on seizures and epilepsy Check the guidance on acoustic neuroma Check the guidance on Addison's disease Check the guidance on agoraphobia Check the guidance on alcohol problems Check the guidance on Alzheimers disease Check the guidance on transient ischaemic attacks and mini-strokes Check the guidance on amputations Check the guidance on motor neuron disease - also known as ALS Check the guidance on angina Check the guidance on heart attacks and angioplasty Check the guidance on ankylosing spondylitis Check the guidance on eating disorders Check the guidance on anxiety Check the guidance on aortic aneurysms Check the guidance on arachnoid cysts Check the guidance on arrhythmias Check the guidance on defibrillators Check the guidance on arteriovenous malformations Check the guidance on arthritis Check the guidance on autistic spectrum condition, including asperger syndrome Check the guidance on ataxia, including Friedrich's ataxia Check the guidance on ADHD Check the guidance on autistic spectrum condition, including asperger syndrome B Check the guidance on balloon angioplasties in the leg Check the guidance on bipolar disorder - previously known as manic depression Check the guidance on blackouts and fainting Check the guidance on eye conditions Check the guidance on blood clots Check the guidance on blood pressure Check the guidance on brachial plexus injuries Check the guidance on brain abscesses, cysts or encephalitis Check the guidance on brain aneurysms Check the guidance on angiomas Check the guidance on brain haemorrhages Check the guidance on traumatic brain injuries Check the guidance on brain tumours Check the guidance on broken limbs Check the guidance on Brugada syndrome Check the guidance on burr hole surgery C Check the guidance on surgery Check the guidance on cancer (not including leukaemia) Check the guidance on eye conditions Check the guidance on catheter ablations Check the guidance on cardiac problems Check the guidance on carotid artery stenosis Check the guidance on cataplexy Check the guidance on cavernomas Check the guidance on central venous thrombosis Check the guidance on cerebral palsy Check the guidance on Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease Check the guidance on Chiari malformation Check the guidance on chronic aortic dissection Check the guidance on cognitive problems Check the guidance on congenital heart disease Check the guidance on fits, convulsions and seizures Check the guidance on coronary artery bypass or disease Check the guidance on heart attacks and angioplasty Check the guidance on eye conditions Check the guidance on cystic fibrosis D Check the guidance on deafness Check the guidance on defibrillators Check the guidance on deja vu Check the guidance on dementia Check the guidance on depression Check the guidance on diabetes Check the guidance on dilated cardiomyopathy Check the guidance on eye conditions Check the guidance on dizziness (including vertigo) Check the guidance on drug misuse E Check the guidance on eating disorders Check the guidance on brain empyemas Check the guidance on seizures and epilepsy Check the guidance on essential tremors Check the guidance on eye conditions F Check the guidance on blackouts and fainting Check the guidance on fits, convulsions and seizures Check the guidance on head injuries Check the guidance on ataxia, including Friedrich's ataxia G Check the guidance on eye conditions Check the guidance on global amnesia Check the guidance on seizures and epilepsy Check the guidance on Guillain Barré syndrome H Check the guidance on head injuries Check the guidance on heart attacks and angioplasty Check the guidance on arrhythmias Check the guidance on heart failure Check the guidance on heart murmurs Check the guidance on heart palpitations Check the guidance on high blood pressure Check the guidance on HIV Check the guidance on Hodgkin's lymphoma Check the guidance on Huntington's disease Check the guidance on hydrocephalus Check the guidance on high blood pressure Check the guidance on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Check the guidance on hypoglycaemia Check the guidance on hypoxic brain damage Check the guidance on surgery I Check the guidance on defibrillators Check the guidance on intracerebral haemorrhages Check the guidance on ischaemic heart disease K Check the guidance on kidney dialysis (also known as renal dialysis Check the guidance on kidney problems Check the guidance on Korsakoff's syndrome L Check the guidance on labyrinthitis Check the guidance on learning difficulties Check the guidance on left bundle branch blocks Check the guidance on leukaemia Check the guidance on Lewy body dementia Check the guidance on limb disability Check the guidance on Long QT syndrome Check the guidance on monocular vision Check the guidance on hypoglycaemia Check the guidance on lumboperitoneal shunts Check the guidance on lung cancer Check the guidance on lymphoma M Check the guidance on eye conditions Check the guidance on brain tumours Check the guidance on malignant melanoma Check the guidance on bipolar disorder - previously known as manic depression Check the guidance on Marfan's syndrome Check the guidance on medulloblastomas Check the guidance on severe memory problems Check the guidance on meningioma Check the guidance on transient ischaemic attacks and mini-strokes Check the guidance on monocular vision Check the guidance on motor neurone disease Check the guidance on multiple sclerosis Check the guidance on muscular dystrophy Check the guidance on myasthenia gravis Check the guidance on heart attacks and angioplasty Check the guidance on myoclonus N Check the guidance on narcolepsy Check the guidance on eye conditions Check the guidance on excessive sleepiness Check the guidance on eye conditions P Check the guidance on pacemakers Check the guidance on heart palpitations Check the guidance on paranoia Check the guidance on paranoia Check the guidance on paraplegia Check the guidance on Parkinson's disease Check the guidance on peripheral arterial disease Check the guidance on peripheral neuropathy Check the guidance on personality disorders Check the guidance on seizures and epilepsy Check the guidance on pituitary tumours Check the guidance on PTSD Check the guidance on psychosis Check the guidance on psychotic depression Check the guidance on pulmonary arterial hypertension R Check the guidance on kidney dialysis (also known as renal dialysis Check the guidance on transient ischaemic attacks and mini-strokes Check the guidance on eye conditions Check the guidance on eye conditions S Check the guidance on schizo-affective disorders Check the guidance on schizophrenia Check the guidance on scotoma Check the guidance on fits, convulsions and seizures Check the guidance on severe communication disorders Check the guidance on severe depression Check the guidance on monocular vision Check the guidance on excessive sleepiness Check the guidance on excessive sleepiness Check the guidance on spinal problems Check the guidance on strokes Check the guidance on subarachnoid haemorrhages Check the guidance on surgery Check the guidance on blackouts and fainting T Check the guidance on tachycardia Check the guidance on seizures and epilepsy Check the guidance on seizures and epilepsy Check the guidance on Tourette's syndrome Check the guidance on global amnesia Check the guidance on transient ischaemic attacks and mini-strokes Check the guidance on eye conditions U V Check the guidance on heart valve disease or replacement valves Check the guidance on defibrillators Check the guidance on dizziness (including vertigo) Check the guidance on monocular vision Check the guidance on eye conditions Check the guidance on eye conditions W Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
UPI
22-05-2025
- Politics
- UPI
Foreign delegation comes under Israeli fire in occupied West Bank
May 22 (UPI) -- A group of foreign delegations visiting the occupied West Bank came under Israeli military fire, attracting international condemnation. Diplomats from at least 20 countries, along with U.N. staff, were on an official visit to the occupied West Bank on Wednesday to inspect the humanitarian conditions around the Jenin refugee camp when Israeli soldiers fired rounds into the air. According to the United Nations, the tour was approved by Israel and hosted by the Palestinian Authority, which accused the Israel Defense Forces of having "deliberately targeted" the delegation in what it described as "an unlawful act" that breaches international law and principles of diplomatic relations enshrined in the Vienna Convention. "The targeting of accredited diplomatic representatives -- who enjoy full legal protections and immunities under international law -- reflects the systematic contempt of the Israeli occupation for the norms and obligations governing inter-state relations and underscores the deeply entrenched impunity with which it continues to operate," the Palestinian Authority's foreign ministry said in a statement. Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territory of the West Bank and the establishment of settlements there are widely viewed as illegal under international law. Established in 1953, Jenin is the northernmost refugee camp in the West Bank and is home to some 24,000 Palestinian as of 2023, according to the U.N. Ronald Friedrich, director of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the West Bank, posted videos of the incident to his X account, showing a large group of reporters, cameramen and apparent diplomats fleeing down a street as gunshots are heard. He said it is an example of "the lax use of excessive force routinely deployed by Israeli Security Forces in the West Bank," adding that 137 Palestinians have been killed in occupied-related violence so far this year. The IDF said the delegation had deviated from the previously authorized route and soldiers in the area had fired warning shots "to distance them away." "The IDF regrets the inconvenience caused," it said in a statement, adding that the diplomats would be updated on the IDF's findings of an initial inquiry into the incident. Friedrich pushed back at the IDF's characterization of the incident, saying "'warning shots' don't fully capture the severity of today's events." "This raises serious concerns over the way rules of engagement are applied to unarmed civilians," he said. Canada, Italy and Spain each summoned the Israeli ambassadors to their countries for clarification. Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand of Canada confirmed four of her employees were part of the delgation. Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada called the shooting "totally unacceptable" during a press conference on Wednesday. "It's some of many things that are totally unacceptable that's going on in the region," he said. The incident comes amid growing international pressure on Israel to end its war in Gaza where the humanitarian situation continues to worsen. On Monday, Britain, Canada and France warned Israel that they would take "concrete actions" if it does not end renewed military operations in Gaza and lift restrictions on humanitarian aid. The current war in the decades-long conflict between Israel and Hamas began Oct. 7, 2023, when the militant group launched a bloody surprise attack on Israel, killing 1,200 people and kidnapping 251 others, of whom 54 are still missing. Israel has responded with a pounding offensive that has devastated Gaza and killed more than 53,000 Palestinians, according to the Gaza ministry of health.
Egypt Independent
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Independent
Foreign diplomats come under Israeli fire on official West Bank visit, drawing swift international condemnation
CNN — The Israeli military fired warning shots at a large delegation of European and Arab diplomats on an official visit near the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, drawing swift international condemnation. Delegations from more than 20 countries, including the United Kingdom, France, Canada and others, were on an official mission to see the humanitarian situation around the besieged camp, according to the Palestinian Authority's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which called the incident a 'deliberate and unlawful act.' Video from the incident shows Israeli soldiers firing toward the delegation as it backs away from a gate blocking the road. At least seven shots can be heard in the video. One member of the delegation cautions the group, 'be close to the wall, be close to the wall,' as they walk away from the scene. 'The ministry holds the Israeli occupying government fully and directly responsible for this criminal assault and affirms that such acts will not pass without accountability,' the Palestinian Authority's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the visit to the camp – the site of a major ongoing military operation that has destroyed more than 100 buildings and impacted thousands of families – was coordinated in advance. The military said it launched an initial investigation once it became clear that the group was a diplomatic delegation. 'The delegation deviated from the approved route and entered an area where they were not authorized to be,' the military said in a statement Wednesday. 'IDF soldiers operating in the area fired warning shots to distance them away.' The IDF said it will reach out to the delegations about the findings of the initial inquiry and 'regrets the inconvenience caused.' The Palestinian Authority said the visit was announced 10 days in advance and that the group had been at the gate for more than 15 minutes before Israeli soldiers started shooting. Roland Friedrich, the director of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency in the West Bank, refuted the Israeli military's version of events, saying that its explanations 'do not fully capture the severity of today's event.' 'This incident is a stark reminder of the lax use of excessive force routinely deployed by Israeli security forces in the West Bank, often with lethal consequences,' Friedrich said. 'This raises serious concerns over the way rules of engagement are applied to unarmed civilians.' Kaja Kallas, the European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs, said after the incident that 'any threats on diplomats' lives are unacceptable.' 'We definitely call on Israel to investigate this incident and also hold those accountable who are responsible for this,' Kallas said at a press conference Wednesday. Italy's foreign ministry summoned Israel's ambassador in Rome for an official clarification. 'The threats against diplomats are unacceptable,' the country's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani added in a social media post on X. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said that Israel's ambassador to France would also be summoned following the incident, calling it 'unacceptable,' while Spain's Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said that his government summoned the head of the Israeli embassy in Madrid. Canada's Foreign Minister Anita Anand confirmed on social media that four Canadian personnel were part of the delegation that was shot at, adding that she has asked officials to summon Israel's Ambassador to convey 'Canada's serious concerns.' Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told a news conference in Ottawa that Canada expected a full and immediate explanation of what happened. 'It's totally unacceptable,' he said. 'It's some of many things that are totally unacceptable that's going on in the region.' On Wednesday evening, Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen told CNN's Isa Soares that her country will be summoning the Israeli ambassador to Finland in response to the military's actions. 'Any deviation of any route – it is not an excuse,' Valtonen said. 'It is prohibited to open fire against civilians, even under the laws of war. And, of course, these people were also under diplomatic protection.' A host of officials from other European nations condemned the shooting, including representatives from Ireland, Belgium, Slovenia, Portugal, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Denmark and the United Kingdom. Foreign ministries from countries including Jordan, Egypt, Turkey and Qatar also strongly condemned the incident. 'This attack, which endangered the lives of diplomats, is yet another demonstration of Israel's systematic disregard for international law and human rights,' Turkey's foreign ministry said. 'The targeting of diplomats constitutes a grave threat not only to individual safety but also to the mutual respect and trust that form the foundation of inter-state relations. This attack must be investigated without delay, and those responsible must be held accountable,' it added. Clarification: This story has been updated to reflect the shooting incident occurred near the Jenin refugee camp, not within the camp.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Judge gives IRS green light to share migrants' taxpayer information with ICE
A federal judge refused to block the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from sharing information about migrants living in the country illegally with immigration authorities. U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich ruled that last month's agreement between the IRS and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) does not violate federal tax law. 'To summarize, the IRS must disclose limited taxpayer identity information (e.g., the taxpayer's name and address) to assist another agency in criminal investigations and proceedings, if the agency has satisfied the statutory prerequisites in its written request,' Friedrich wrote in her 16-page ruling. The agreement enables the IRS to share the current addresses of migrants who have been ordered removed from the country within the past 90 days, part of the Trump administration's broader efforts to step up deportations using all available legal tools. Four immigration organizations sued over the agreement, claiming it wasn't in accordance with law and was arbitrary and capricious. The federal tax code generally keeps taxpayers' records confidential. But it includes some exceptions, including one that enables a federal agency head to request certain information to assist in criminal enforcement proceedings. Friedrich ruled that the immigration groups' challenge 'does not comport with the text of the statute' and would add additional restrictions. 'The provision plainly exempts taxpayer address information from the general prohibition on sharing taxpayer return information and requires that information to be disclosed upon a valid written request,' wrote Friedrich, a Trump appointee. 'As long as the agency has a name and an address for a taxpayer, it can request address and name information from the IRS to assist the requesting agency in a criminal investigation or proceeding, and the IRS must comply,' she continued. The ruling marks the second time that the judge has rejected the groups' request to block the data-sharing. Before the memorandum was signed between the IRS and DHS, Friedrich in March declined to intervene by finding the plaintiffs were relying on media reports and hadn't shown enough evidence that the data sharing was imminent. In the latest ruling, Friedrich ruled that the subsequent memo now provides the groups with legal standing to assert some of their claims. But that the government's actions were legal, the judge ruled. 'At its core, this case presents a narrow legal issue: Does the Memorandum of Understanding between the IRS and DHS violate the Internal Revenue Code? It does not,' the judge wrote. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
13-05-2025
- Business
- The Hill
Judge gives IRS green light to share migrants' taxpayer information with ICE
A federal judge refused to block the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from sharing information about migrants living in the country illegally with immigration authorities. U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich ruled that last month's agreement between the IRS and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) does not violate federal tax law. 'To summarize, the IRS must disclose limited taxpayer identity information (e.g., the taxpayer's name and address) to assist another agency in criminal investigations and proceedings, if the agency has satisfied the statutory prerequisites in its written request,' Friedrich wrote in her 16-page ruling. The agreement enables the IRS to share the current addresses of migrants who have been ordered removed from the country within the past 90 days, part of the Trump administration's broader efforts to step up deportations using all available legal tools. Four immigration organizations sued over the agreement, claiming it wasn't in accordance with law and was arbitrary and capricious. The federal tax code generally keeps taxpayers' records confidential. But it includes some exceptions, including one that enables a federal agency head to request certain information to assist in criminal enforcement proceedings. Friedrich ruled that the immigration groups' challenge 'does not comport with the text of the statute' and would add additional restrictions. 'The provision plainly exempts taxpayer address information from the general prohibition on sharing taxpayer return information and requires that information to be disclosed upon a valid written request,' wrote Friedrich, a Trump appointee. 'As long as the agency has a name and an address for a taxpayer, it can request address and name information from the IRS to assist the requesting agency in a criminal investigation or proceeding, and the IRS must comply,' she continued. The ruling marks the second time that the judge has rejected the groups' request to block the data-sharing. Before the memorandum was signed between the IRS and DHS, Friedrich in March declined to intervene by finding the plaintiffs were relying on media reports and hadn't shown enough evidence that the data sharing was imminent. In the latest ruling, Friedrich ruled that the subsequent memo now provides the groups with legal standing to assert some of their claims. But that the government's actions were legal, the judge ruled. 'At its core, this case presents a narrow legal issue: Does the Memorandum of Understanding between the IRS and DHS violate the Internal Revenue Code? It does not,' the judge wrote.
