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Starmer turns to key Blair ally to drive through NHS reform

Labour are set to bring back Sir Tony Blair’s health secretary Alan Milburn to help reform the NHS, in a sign that the private sector and consumer choice will be at the heart of their plans. It comes after the Prime Minister said in his first press conference that the NHS was “broken”. Mr Milburn’s exact role is yet to be decided, and talks are sti...

Ratcliffe makes new 60m bid to sign "complete" Euro 2024 star for Man Utd

Manchester United and new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe have submitted an improved 60m offer to sign a "complete" midfielder for Erik ten Hag.

Walkers just made a big change to iconic crisp recipe — and launched 3 new flavours

Shoppers are divided over the new range.

Andy Murray has played his last Wimbledon match after shock Emma Raducanu decision

The former women's US Open winner is through to the second week of The Championships in the singles.

Harry Kane provides injury update after bizarre collision with Gareth Southgate

Kane was subbed off before the penalty shoot-out.

France elections: Left-wing alliance takes second place, will withdraw candidates where third

Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) party scored historic gains to win the first round of France's parliamentary election, but the final outcome will depend on days of alliance-building before next week's run-off vote. Leaders of the leftwing alliance New Popular Front made clear on Sunday night they would withdraw their candidates in districts where another candidate was better placed to beat the RN in next Sunday's runoff. For more, Stuart Norval is joined by Richard Werly, France correspondent for Blick.

I've been debanked over Virgin Money takeover, says Nationwide rebel

We have learned that Mikael Armstrong's various accounts with the society were frozen in April - just as his campaign against the deal was getting into full swing.

Ukrainian Intelligence strikes at important Russian point on frontline: Losses reported

Ukrainian intelligence operatives have carried out a series of successful FPV (First Person View) strikes on Russian occupant targets. These strikes were conducted by operators of the Ghost unit of the Defense Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine (DIU). "On one front, the intelligence operatives identified and inflicted fire damage on...

Man Utd Transfer News: Red Devils flop Donny van de Beek seals bargain Champions League move

Manchester United are finally closing in on the sale of Donny van de Beek.

90s TV legend has career overhaul as he becomes ordained as a vicar

Samsung Galaxy Ring leak reveals key health-tracking features — what you need to know

An APK teardown may have just revealed the kind of health features to expect from the Samsung Galaxy Ring.

British mum fighting for life in Spanish hospital with family facing £30,000 bill

‘She's the strongest, bravest and kind-hearted mam. If anyone can please help us we'll be eternally grateful.’

'Not prepared': What UK PM Starmer said on Rwanda deportation plan in first press brief

In his first press conference after being elected as UK PM, Labour Party's Keir Starmer on Saturday said he was "not prepared" to continue with the previous Rishi Sunak-led Conservative government's Rwanda migrants deportation scheme. The Rwanda plan, finalised in April 2022 under the leadership of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, stipulates that individuals who entered the United Kingdom unlawfully after January 1, 2022, will be relocated...

Chinese military arrive in Belarus: Purpose of visit

The Chinese military arrived in Belarus today to conduct joint exercises, reports the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Belarus. According to the Ministry of Defense, Chinese military personnel will take part in a joint anti-terrorism training exercise that will take place from July 8 to 19. The joint training will allegedly allow for the exch...

Labour Government could be in trouble pretty quickly, claims Nigel Farage

Labour Government could be in trouble pretty quickly, claims Nigel Farage - The Reform UK leader who is also the new MP for Clacton, watched East Thurrock Community Football Club in Corringham on Saturday.

Ukrainian troops pay last respects to Briton killed in clash with Russian forces

Combat medic Peter Fouche, 49, died ‘in the battlefield’ on June 27.

Indian Cricket Team Flies Out From Barbados After T20 World Cup Victory

New Delhi, July 4 -- The Indian cricket team departed Barbados following their T20 World Cup victory against South Africa on June 29. BCCI's Jay Shah arranged their flight back to India, initially delayed due to Hurricane Beryl. They are expected to arrive in Delhi early morning on July 4. Watch the video for more details.

Met Office 14 day weather outlook 28/06/2024

14 Day Outlook presented by Alex Deakin.

The struggle for Iran's future may have just opened a new chapter

This was an upset, by Iranian standards, though all things are relative. Pezeshkian is a reformist and his election is a surprise.

Lib Dems defeat SNP in final general election constituency count in Inverness

Lib Dems defeat SNP in final general election constituency count in Inverness - Angus MacDonald is the new MP for Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire.

Israel's Eilat Port Seeks Financial Help As Houthi Attacks And Blockade Result In Massive Losses

Israel’s port of Eilat has called on the government to provide it with financial assistance as it has been inactive since Israel launched a war on Gaza. The port has been hit severely by Houthi attacks in Red Sea and also by missile and drone attacks toward Eilat by Iraqi fighters and Yemeni rebels. Watch the video for more.Israel's Eilat Port Seeks Financial Help As Houthi Attacks And Blockade Result In Massive Losses

Arsenal legend slams Germany star over his pink hair and asks if he 'feels like a woman'

Robert Andrich unveiled his striking pink haircut on the eve of the quarter-final.

Hugh Jackman recalls awkwardly auditioning for Wolverine when another actor was already cast

Hugh Jackman recalls awkwardly auditioning for Wolverine when another actor was already cast - Australian actor was brought into the ‘X-Men’ franchise at last minute after another star had to drop out

700 officers on duty in London to police multiple protests

700 officers on duty in London to police multiple protests - The Met said it has used conditions under the Public Order Act ‘more extensively than during any other period of protest in recent memory’.

After 29 years someone's finally made a Sega Neptune console for everyone to own

An unofficial recreation of the cancelled Sega Neptune console has been unveiled, which combines the Mega Drive and the 32X add-on.

Iga Swiatek booed out of Wimbledon as Yulia Putintseva halts 21-match win streak

Iga Swiatek booed out of Wimbledon as Yulia Putintseva halts 21-match win streak - The Pole lost in three sets to world number 35 Yulia Putintseva

Dull but dependable, Starmer has the aura of a real PM

There is a saying in politics that to look prime ministerial, the first thing you need to do is become prime minister – and Sir Keir Starmer perfectly illustrated the point as he gave his first Downing Street press conference. Relieved of the burden of campaigning, with the Ming vase of his opinion poll leads now safely on a shelf, the tension had ...

New study reveals how RNA polymerase opens the transcription bubble in real time

Every living cell transcribes DNA into RNA. This process begins when an enzyme called RNA polymerase (RNAP) clamps onto DNA. Within a few hundred milliseconds, the DNA double helix unwinds to form a node known as the transcription bubble, so that one exposed DNA strand can be copied into a compl...

‘Unstable’ Macron may resign after second-round French vote

An “unpredictable” or even “unstable” Emmanuel Macron could resign after Sunday’s second-round parliamentary elections, top aides have warned. “I know the man – this is not science fiction,” one former top adviser told The Telegraph of the French president, whose snap election could leave his centrist alliance with half the MPs it had last month. F...

Russia-Ukraine war: Frontline update as of July 5

Russian forces continue their aggressive push on the Toretsk front and maintain constant attacks on the Pokrovsk direction, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. "The aggressor is very active in the Toretsk direction, launching 18 attacks in the areas of Toretsk, Pivnichne, and New York in the Donetsk region, supported by a...

Jay Slater investigator breaks silence on major lead Tenerife police have dismissed

Jay Slater investigator makes Tenerife police demand over important lead

Obdurate Everton to rebuild around top star after offloading TWO major talents

Everton are all set to offload a pair of England internationals and start their rebuild around a young defensive star who wants to stay at the club despite heavyweight interest

'Can't Win': Israeli Troops Not Ready To Fight Hamas Anymore? IDF Commanders Reach Out To Netanyahu

Four IDF military division commanders informed the Israeli Prime Minister that soldiers in Gaza are severely fatigued. Reports say these commanders stated reservists are experiencing 'burnout' due to unequal military service burdens with ultra-Orthodox Jews and inadequate pay. Watch'Can't Win': Israeli Troops Not Ready To Fight Hamas Anymore? IDF Commanders Reach Out To Netanyahu

South Africa confirm status as world’s best with narrow victory over Ireland in thunderous clash

After all the talk, it lived up to the hype. And the good news is we only have to wait a week for the sequel in Durban. South Africa secured the win over Ireland in front of a raucous Loftus crowd which they have craved over the past couple of months, and yet still have plenty of areas in their game to work on going into next week – missed chances ...

Innovative HIV vaccine approaches yield potential for broad protection against viral strains

A major challenge in developing a vaccine for HIV is that the virus mutates fast-;very fast. Although a person initially becomes infected with one or a few HIV strains, the virus replicates and mutates quickly, resulting in a "swarm" of viral strains existing in a single body. But scientists at ...

Daniel Ricciardo, Sergio Perez swap as Lando Norris involved in new Red Bull incident – F1 news round-up

Friday's fast-paced F1 news roundup includes a potential seat swap between Daniel Ricciardo and Sergio Perez at Red Bull.

Keir Starmer: More powers could be devolved to Mayor Sadiq Khan to boost London

Keir Starmer: More powers could be devolved to Mayor Sadiq Khan to boost London - The new PM said he wants to hand more power from Whitehall to civic chiefs with ‘skin in the game’.

Is Boeing's Starliner capsule 'stuck' in space?

The first manned mission of Boeing's Starliner capsule was scheduled to last for 10 days. But mechanical problems, namely a slow helium leak in the spacecraft's propulsion system, have extended this duration to almost a month, and the return date has not yet been set. NASA has even tested whether Starliner could remain docked with the International Space Station for three months. FRANCE 24's Julia Sieger tells us more.

BBC cut sound after Gary Lineker ‘drops the F bomb’ celebrating England’s win

The BBC cut the sound in their replay of the pundits celebrating England’s dramatic penalty shoot-out triumph against Switzerland after Gary Lineker admitted that he had “dropped the F bomb” in joy. As has become traditional after a big England match, the BBC showed replays of celebration from various locations, notably Prince William’s fist-pump a...

Heavy rain sweeps UK - and it's bad news for sport and music fans

The UK is set for a weekend washout - with sport fans, concertgoers and commuters facing heavy rainfall and possible flooding.

US Pilots Push Their Gigantic B-52 to Its Limit During Take Off at Full Throttle

Welcome back to The Daily Aviation for a feature on the "BUFF", the old but still operational B-52 Stratofortress strategic bomber. Voice, text and video editing belong to The Daily Aviation, any use of these content without permission is forbidden. Don't forget to subscribe us on Facebook or Twitter. https://www.facebook.com/DailyAviationArchive https://twitter.com/DailyMDA You have a question or you would like to send us footage. Send us a message.

Strange structures discovered in the Pacific could change our understanding of Earth

Scientists believe they’ve found a window into the dawn of time on Earth, and it’s hidden beneath the Pacific Ocean. A team led by geophysicist Simon Lamb, of the University of Wellington and scientist Cornel de Ronde, of GNS Science, said the key to our past lies in a remote corner of South Africa and way down on the seafloor off the coast of New ...

Gary Lineker’s ‘embarrassing’ moment celebrating England Euro 2024 win caught on camera

Gary Lineker’s ‘embarrassing’ moment celebrating England Euro 2024 win caught on camera -

Study sheds light on why some people do not get Covid-19

Study sheds light on why some people do not get Covid-19 - The findings may pave the way for treatments and vaccines not just for Covid, but other diseases too.

Strictly Come Dancing judge has 'not forgiven' bosses for sacking her

Her sacking was so controversial, it reached Parliament.

Lando Norris names biggest British GP threat — and it’s not Red Bull

Lando Norris believes competition will be "tight" based on practice pace ahead of the British Grand Prix

Soccer-Egypt international Refaat dies aged 31

(Reuters) - Egypt international Ahmed Refaat has died aged 31, his club Modern Sport said on Saturday, following a heart attack during an Egyptian Premier League match in March. Refaat was placed in an intensive care unit on March 11 after collapsing in the 88th minute of Modern Future's league match against Al-Ittihad Alexandria. The striker, who was fitted with a pacemaker, was discharged a

LION REUNIONS - 10 Years of Unique Bonds

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NASA volunteers speak for first time after spending year in 'Mars bunker'

NASA volunteers who spent over a year in a simulated Mars bunker have completed their mission.

‘Call me Keir’ hints at ‘tough decisions on increasing taxes’

‘Call me Keir’ hints at ‘tough decisions on increasing taxes’ - Starmer introduces a more informal approach to his premiership and announces Rwanda scheme has already been scrapped