Month: July 2024

Read More Exclusive: Four internet treatments developed by University of Oxford will be rolled out across NHS trusts New NHS-approved online therapies could help two to three times the number of children and adults recover from anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder, research suggests. One in five children and young people in England aged eight to…

Read More Lieutenant Calley was the only person convicted over the largest killing of civilians by US army in the 20th century William Laws Calley Jr, the only person convicted over the notorious My Lai massacre by US soldiers during the Vietnam war, has died at the age of 80. A lieutenant during the war,…

Read More Inquiry chaired by Lord Alan Turnbull begins into 1998 Real IRA attack that killed 29 people The chair of the public inquiry into the 1998 Omagh bombing by the Real IRA, the single worst atrocity in Northern Ireland’s Troubles, has said on its first day that its task would be undertaken “rigorously and…

Read More Liraglutide appeared to reduce brain shrinkage in people with early-stage Alzheimer’s, a small UK study reports A weight-loss drug could help slow the loss of brain volume in people with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a small study. Liraglutide, which can also be prescribed for diabetes, is typically taken as an injection once a…

Read More ‘Some people need to be better shots if they know they are going to kill a monster,’ Michael Wiseman allegedly wrote in one social media post ‘Some people need to be better shots if they know they are going to kill a monster,’ Michael Wiseman allegedly wrote in one social media post

Read More Depending on how you look at it, Netflix is either an ever-running fountain of things to watch or a massive firehose of choices that sometimes feels more intimidating than bounteous. We’re here to help. Here’s a running list of roughly two dozen films—great ones, entertaining ones, or maybe even simply transfixing ones—that are…

Read MoreHeavy rain has washed out some roads and led to about two dozen rescues in northern Vermont, nearly three weeks after many farmers and residents in the state were hit by flooding from the remnants of Hurricane BerylHeavy rain has washed out some roads and led to about two dozen rescues in northern Vermont,…

Read More Donald Trump made a joke about his wife Melania’s reaction to the attempted assassination on him. Donald Trump made a joke about his wife Melania’s reaction to the attempted assassination on him.

Read MoreFar-right Israelis try to storm military base and lawmaker defends rape of Hamas suspects as 9 IDF reservists face questioning over alleged prisoner abuse.Far-right Israelis try to storm military base and lawmaker defends rape of Hamas suspects as 9 IDF reservists face questioning over alleged prisoner abuse.

Read More Mesa mayor crosses party line to back vice-president and rebuke Trump’s ‘political extremism’ in op-ed John Giles, the Republican mayor of Arizona’s third largest city and a previous thorn in the side of his party for endorsing Democrats, has thrown his support behind Kamala Harris for president. Giles, who since 2014 has been…

Read More Audit of Environmental Improvement Plan finds it inadequate as government announces overhaul of goals Goals to stop the decline of nature and clean up the air and water in England are slipping out of reach, a new report has warned. An audit of the Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP), which is the mechanism by…

Read More He said he traveled to the site of the campaign rally — something his predecessor had not done He said he traveled to the site of the campaign rally — something his predecessor had not done

Read MoreThe British-Pakistani preacher was previously imprisoned in 2016 for encouraging support for ISIL (ISIS).The British-Pakistani preacher was previously imprisoned in 2016 for encouraging support for ISIL (ISIS).

Read MoreThe Egyptian national fencing champion and clinical pathologist competed against some of the world’s best fencers — and even though she didn’t win, she said “pride fills my being.”The Egyptian national fencing champion and clinical pathologist competed against some of the world’s best fencers — and even though she didn’t win, she said “pride fills my…

Read More Roy Cooper and Gretchen Whitmer rule themselves out as Harris nears decision on running mate Harris’s VP list: Gretchen Whitmer and Roy Cooper say they’re not in running Among those rumored to become Kamala Harris’s running mate are all white men who govern in swing states that can decide the 2024 election. They…

Read More Donald Trump’s teen granddaughter revealed who usually wins when they go head-to-head on the golf course Donald Trump’s teen granddaughter revealed who usually wins when they go head-to-head on the golf course

Read More When U.S. Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines warned on July 9 that “Iran is becoming increasingly aggressive in their foreign influence efforts,” the spymaster’s rare public statement included a caveat asserting that Americans protesting the Gaza conflict are doing so “in good faith.” [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered no such…

Read More The RNC co-chair compared Harris to a Balenciaga ’Trash Pouch’ that retailed for $1,790 The RNC co-chair compared Harris to a Balenciaga ’Trash Pouch’ that retailed for $1,790

Read More Author’s long-running high school book series sold more than 200m copies and led to a hit TV show Francine Pascal, creator of the long-running Sweet Valley High book series, has died at the age of 92. According to the New York Times, the author died in New York City as as result of…

Read More SUBSCRIBER+ EXCLUSIVE ANALYSIS — Ukraine continues to strike Russian military targets in occupied Crimea, an area that has seen the most dynamic fighting in the war, most dramatically, in the retreat of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet. A primary method Ukraine has used to target Russian naval assets in the region was captured in…

Read More Bakery chain says price of meal deals will stay the same but increased costs have put it under pressure Greggs has put up the price of some of its items, including an extra 5p on sausage rolls and their vegan equivalent, despite the bakery chain having ruled out any further price rises earlier…

Read MoreThe alpine province of Trento has been at the center of controversy over the culling of brown bears.The alpine province of Trento has been at the center of controversy over the culling of brown bears.

Read MoreDemonstrations erupted over the victory declared for Nicolas Maduro in the disputed presidential election.Demonstrations erupted over the victory declared for Nicolas Maduro in the disputed presidential election.

Read More Singer speaks out after three children were killed in attack at workshop in English town Southport stabbing attack – latest updates Taylor Swift has said she is “completely in shock” after three children were killed and seven people left in a critical condition after an attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance and yoga…

Read More ‘We won’t be having a Last Supper as portrayed the way they portrayed it the other night,’ Trump said, referring to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics ‘We won’t be having a Last Supper as portrayed the way they portrayed it the other night,’ Trump said, referring to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics

Read More Chief executive says tensions ‘not impacting’ business as bank reports pre-tax profits of $1.6bn for second quarter Business live – latest updates Fears of a China trade war erupting under a second Trump presidential term are overblown, according to bosses at Standard Chartered bank, as they suggested that the country’s real estate woes…

Read MoreBarbara Butch has received homophobic abuseLegal complaint is precursor to possible police action The ongoing fallout from the Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony took a legal turn on Tuesday, with Barbara Butch, a DJ who performed at the show, saying she is filing complaints over a torrent of online threats. In a letter posted to…

Read More Israel agreed to allow 150 seriously ill and injured children in Gaza to leave for medical treatment. But after an attack blamed on Lebanese Hezbollah, Israel’s prime minister suspended that approval. Israel agreed to allow 150 seriously ill and injured children in Gaza to leave for medical treatment. But after an attack blamed…

Read More About 900 operators with overturned convictions offered fixed settlement of £600,000 or can proceed to full claim Business live – latest updates Hundreds of wrongly convicted Post Office operators will be able to access a new compensation scheme, the UK government has announced. About 900 individuals had their criminal convictions quashed earlier this…

Read MoreVideos show opposition protesters in multiple locations taking to the streets.Videos show opposition protesters in multiple locations taking to the streets.

Read More Survivors treated in hospital for injuries as difficult terrain and collapsed bridge hamper rescue efforts At least 70 people have died and dozens more are missing after heavy rains led to a series of landslides in the Indian state of Kerala, with rescue operations hampered by poor weather conditions and the destruction of…

Read MoreSeventeen human skulls buried in metal boxes have been unearthed at a suspected shrine in the center of Uganda and there may be more at the site, police say.Seventeen human skulls buried in metal boxes have been unearthed at a suspected shrine in the center of Uganda and there may be more at the…

Read MoreUS taking ‘bold steps’ to strengthen alliance says defence chief as Washington bids for increased regional influence.US taking ‘bold steps’ to strengthen alliance says defence chief as Washington bids for increased regional influence.

Read More Police question 17-year-old over attack at dance class on Monday in which 11 children and two adults were stabbed Southport stabbing attack – latest updates Eight people remain in a critical condition in hospital after two children were killed and several more injured in an attack on a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in…

Read MoreA 17-year-old suspect is in police custody after a UK knife attack kills two children and injures 11.A 17-year-old suspect is in police custody after a UK knife attack kills two children and injures 11.