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Five years after seizing control of Afghanistan, the Taliban have violated their promises regarding the rights of women and girls. UN reports highlight an educational crisis, with over 2.6 million girls excluded from secondary education and a rapidly deteriorating quality of education.
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee raised the base rate from 3.75% to 4%, the first level reached in over three years, citing inflationary pressures generated by conflicts in the Middle East. Governor Andrew Bailey stated that this should not be seen as the start of an inevitable sequence of increases, but emphasized that in the absence of a peace agreement, future adjustments remain likely.
British hairstylist John Frieda, known for his revolutionary hair care products and for styling the hair of Queen Diana, Madonna, and other top celebrities, passed away at the age of 75, surrounded by family.
