Today's Video Focus: Karol Sikora, the former head of the WHO's cancer program, speaks to The World about the impact the United States' decision to withdraw from the organisation in the middle of a global pandemic.
Focus of the Day Article: Unsung heroes within the legal aid community have been honoured for their work in a landmark virtual ceremony. The winners of the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards were announced in a ceremony live-streamed on their YouTube channel last night. Organised by the Legal Aid Practitioners Group, the awards, now in its 18th year, are normally handed out at a glittering ceremony in London. Full story - The Law Society Gazette
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