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Eluned Morgan in race to replace Welsh FM Vaughan Gething
Welsh Health Secretary Eluned Morgan has officially announced she is running to replace outgoing First Minister Vaughan Gething, who lasted just four months in the post.Baroness Morgan will be standing on a joint “unity” ticket with rural affairs minister Huw Irranca-Davies, who would become deputy first minister.They have received a groundswell of support from across the Labour benches, including from Mr Gething’s rival in the last leadership race, Jeremy Miles.Their announcement on Monday comes after Mr Gething was forced to announce his resignation as First Minister and Welsh Labour leader last week, after four members of his cabinet quit en...
Wrestling and fencing among sports in Paris with no British athletes competing
Record medal hauls may be mooted for Team GB when the Paris Olympics get underway in the French capital on Friday, but there are some Games venues at which the Union flag will be conspicuous by its absence.The tentacles of sustained podium success, spread liberally by almost £250million of UK Sport funding for the Paris Olympic cycle alone, have yet to reach the wrestling mats of the Champ-de Mars-Arena or the glittering fencing venue at the Grand Palais.Besides team sports like volleyball and handball, in which Britain mustered brief token gestures for London 2012, they are the largely forgotten individual...
Indian court stays police orders for shops to identify owners during Hindu festival
India’s top court has stayed police orders forcing restaurant owners in northern states to display the names of their owners during a Hindu holy month, sparking outrage over discrimination against the Muslim minority.Hundreds of thousands of Hindus undertake a pilgrimage on foot, known as kanwar yatra, this time of the year to holy places in the northern states of Uttarakhand, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh to collect water from the Ganges river, which is then offered at local temples dedicated to the god Shiva. Ahead of this year’s pilgrimage, police in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, both ruled by Narendra Modi's...
Dogs affected by the smell of human stress, study finds
The smell of human stress affects dogs’ emotions and could lead to them making more pessimistic choices, new research has suggested.The study found that the smell of stress released through human sweat and breath can change the behaviour of man’s best friend.A pessimistic response reflects a negative emotional state and could possibly be a way for the dog to conserve energy and avoid disappointment, the researchers suggest.University of Bristol-led researchers suggest the findings are important for dogs in kennels and when the animals are being trained for roles such as assistance dogs.Dr Nicola Rooney, senior lecturer in wildlife and conservation...
Jeremy Vine deletes ‘unhinged’ tweet about Joe Biden’s fatal family car crash
Jeremy Vine’s tweet in response to Joe Biden’s exit from the US presidential race has been branded as “unhinged”, “insensitive” and “incredibly odd”.On Sunday (21 July), Biden, 81, withdrew his bid for reelection amid growing pressure and concerns surrounding his age and health. He has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the new Democratic nominee.Vine, 59, was one of several celebrities, including Robert De Niro and Cher, to share their reactions to the news on social media.The TV host, however, has been criticised for his since-deleted post, which said: “A bad day for Joe Biden – but this one,...
How to avoid the 8am doctor’s appointment lottery
It’s a difficult time for the NHS primary care services, as people continue to struggle to sometimes secure GP appointments when they need them the most.According to The Self-Care Census 2024, an annual survey carried out by the consumer healthcare association PAGB, over 36% of people who tried to get some time with their GP for advice and treatment for a self-treatable condition struggled to get an appointment, which has increased by 6% this year.As a result, it has continued to impact people’s access to healthcare, both in person and online. Although 77% of adults have said that they need...
The Hundred – Full schedule and how to watch
The Hundred returns in 2024 as some of the world’s top cricketers compete for short-format glory.Launched in 2021, English cricket’s 100-ball competition features eight men’s and women’s side based around seven cities in the United Kingdom.The 2023 edition saw two new champions, with the Southern Brave’s women and Oval Invincibles’ men securing victory on finals day at Lord’s.The top salary in the women’s competition has increased for 2024, with the highest-priced players now set to receive £50,000 for their involvement.Here’s everything you need to know.When is the Hundred?The 2024 edition of the Hundred is set to take place between 23...
When is the DNC 2024? Everything you need to know as Harris bids to replace Biden on Democrat ticket
With President Joe Biden having dropped out of the 2024 White House race, attention has now turned to the Democratic party and their plan for nominating his replacement.Biden, 81, has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, 59, to become the Democratic nominee and a slew of Democratic donors, lawmakers and public figures have thrown their support behind her.But Harris is yet to gain the title officially – something that won’t be formalized until the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in August.With less than a month to go to the DNC, here’s what you need to know:When is the DNC?The Democratic National...
Joey Barton charged over tweets about football pundit
Ex-footballer Joey Barton has been charged with sending malicious communications online, police said.Barton, 41, will appear before Warrington Magistrates’ Court next week, after the Crown Prosecution Service authorised the charge, Cheshire Police said.They are believed to relate to comments he made criticising football pundit Eni Aluko, during her commentary on an FA cup match broadcast by the BBC in January.In a statement Cheshire Police said: “A man from Widnes has been summoned to court to face charges of malicious communications.Crazy times we’re living in. Haven’t the police got enough on their hands?Joey Barton“Following an investigation by Cheshire Police, the Crown...
One in six Conservative voters likely to die before next election, analysis shows
A sixth of Tory voters are likely to die before the next general election, according to a new analysis. Polling company Focaldata found that the age at which the Conservatives become the most popular party is 64, compared to 42 in 2019. In the last five years, one in every ten voters who backed the Conservatives under Boris Johnson’s leadership have died – around 1.3 million people. Analysis by The Times using Office for National Statistics population estimates suggests this trend will accelerate during the current parliament.The data suggests 1.2 million Tory supporters will die by 2029, which is...
Man pleads guilty to making antisemitic posts on X
A man has pleaded guilty to making antisemitic posts on X, formerly Twitter, that included calls for a “Jew-free world”.Peter Kandalaft, 57, sent multiple tweets following Hamas’ attack on Israel on October 7 and Israel’s subsequent invasion of Gaza.Prosecutor James Cable told Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday that the posts included “let’s smash the Jews”, “let them Jews die and pile them high” and that “we all need a Jew-free world and world peace”.One was sent in response to an image of a dead person in an Israel Defence Forces uniform, Mr Cable said.The post said they would “look even...
Eluned Morgan in race to replace Welsh FM Vaughan Gething
Welsh Health Secretary Eluned Morgan has officially announced she is running to replace outgoing First Minister Vaughan Gething, who lasted just four months in the post.Baroness Morgan will be standing on a joint “unity” ticket with rural affairs minister Huw Irranca-Davies, who would become deputy first minister.They have received a groundswell of support from across the Labour benches, including from Mr Gething’s rival in the last leadership race, Jeremy Miles.Their announcement on Monday comes after Mr Gething was forced to announce his resignation as First Minister and Welsh Labour leader last week, after four members of his cabinet quit en...
Joey Barton charged over malicious online communications
Ex-footballer Joey Barton has been charged over malicious online communications.The former Manchester City and Burnley player will appear in court next week, Cheshire Police said on Monday.The charges relate to reports of allegedly malicious messages sent between 1 and 18 January.In a post on X, Mr Barton, 41, said he had been charged over tweets concerning broadcaster Eni Aluko.Following an investigation, police said the 41-year-old will appear at Warrington Magistrates' Court on 30 July.In a statement, the force said: “A man from Widnes has been summoned to court to face charges of malicious communications.“Following an investigation by Cheshire Police, the...
Sol de Janeiro’s SPF smells so good that I had to get the fragrance (and it doesn’t disappoint)
Sol de Janeiro’s body sprays are second to none, but to discover another star from the brand – namely the cheirosa 87 scent (£19.20, Lookfantastic.com) – so soon after my fling with cheirosa 48, well I was surprised to say the least. From the signature cheirosa 62 scent (£19.20, Lookfantastic.com) with its sweet notes of salted caramel and vanilla to the ever-popular bum bum cream (£38.40, Lookfantastic.com), Sol de Janeiro has quite the impressive collection under its belt. The brand’s fairly young given its huge success and has, to my shock, only been on the market for nine...
Physics pioneer, 98, finally honoured 75 years after major discovery
A 98-year-old pioneering physicist who gave up her PhD 75 years ago to have a family has received an honorary doctorate from her old university.In 1948 Rosemary Fowler’s findings at the University of Bristol paved the way for critical discoveries that would rewrite the laws of physics.Her discovery of the Kaon particle helped lead to a revolution in the theory of particle physics, and it continues to be proven correct – predicting particles such as the Higgs boson, discovered at Cern in Geneva, Switzerland.But in post-war Britain, Dr Fowler decided to leave academia when she married fellow physicist Peter Fowler...
Former Tory chancellor Nadhim Zahawi planning ‘£600m Telegraph takeover bid’
Former Tory chancellor Nadhim Zahawi is plotting a £600m bid to take over The Daily Telegraph, according to reports.Mr Zahawi, who stepped down from his Stratford-on-Avon seat earlier this year, has approached several billionaire backers to help finance the deal.The former cabinet minister is said to believe the Telegraph has the potential to expand into the US market.He has not yet submitted a formal offer but Sky News reported he is “confident” in the prospect of securing the financing and submitting a competitive bid.While the identity of some of Mr Zahawi’s prospective backers is unclear, the broadcaster was told...
Pakistan police arrest senior members of Imran Khan’s party
Police arrested the acting chairman and the information secretary of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on Monday, escalating the crackdown on jailed former prime minister Imran Khan’s party.Mr Khan’s lawyer Ali Ijaz Buttar said Gohar Ali Khan and Raoof Hassan were “arrested by Islamabad police” from the party’s office. “I just received a call from the party’s office informing that 300 to 400 policemen arrived and arrested PTI chairman Barrister Gohar and information secretary Raoof Hasan,” Mr Buttar wrote on X. The acting chairman was later released, the party said.The party’s international media coordinator, Ahmed Waqas Janjua, was abducted from his home...
Starmer insists he is ready to work with Kamala Harris or Trump after Biden shock
Sir Keir Starmer has said the US is a reliable and trusted ally after weeks of turmoil surrounding the presidential election.The prime minister vowed to work with whoever wins the US Presidential election the morning after Joe Biden dramatically pulled out of the race.With senior Democrats rallying behind vice president Kamala Harris, the PM stressed the importance of the “special relationship” between Britain and the United States.But Sir Keir refused to discuss his relationship with Ms Harris, adding that it is “for the Democratic Party to decide who they want to put forward”.“It is then for the American people...
Martin Lewis founded Moneysupermarket sees huge profit rise
Price comparison site Moneysupermarket’s parent company enjoyed an 8% bump over the first half of this year, amid surging revenue from its insurance business.The firm saw profit reach £73 million.Mony Group, which owns the website as well Moneysavingexpert, saw 14% growth in its insurance comparison segment, which brought in £120 million in the six months to June 30.Moneysavingexpert was founded by celebrity personal finance guru Martin Lewis and was bought in 2012.The company said insurance switching had seen “exceptional growth” in 2023 which has carried over into the first part of this year, but it expects the trend to taper...
Dementia diagnoses in England at record high
The number of people in England being diagnosed with dementia is at a record high, according to new figures from the NHS.The latest data shows a record 487,432 people had a diagnosis in June.While diagnosis rates are at their highest since the start of the pandemic at 65%, the health service said it still has more to do to meet its ambition of diagnosing 66.7% of the total number of people estimates suggest are living with a form of the disease.England has one of the highest dementia diagnosis rates in the world, with high-income countries typically in the range of...
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