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Autistic children injected with unapproved stem cell treatments supported by RFK Jr
Desperate US parents pay up to $20,000 a session for a procedure scientists say could be bogusAutistic children as young as 18 months old are being in…
Revolutionary British artist David Hockney dies aged 88
Bradford-born painter whose sun-kissed visions of California broke world records at auction has diedDavid Hockney, the iconic British painter who cast…
‘They are thugs thriving on division’: residents voice disgust and shame at Belfast rioters
People tell of feeling alienated in own city, disruption to daily life including healthcare, and frustration with politiciansBelfast residents have re…
Nigerian man unable to claim Italian lottery win gains residency permit
Former street seller celebrates newfound rights after debacle in claiming €500,000 scratchcard prize while undocumentedA Nigerian man who won €500,000…
Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies aged 47 after years in a coma
Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol’s health had worsened since she was hospitalised in December 2022 with heart problems that left her gravely illThe eld…
California officials find body of missing five-year-old girl swept out to sea
Mother and brother were rescued after wave engulfed trio in Laguna Beach, as mayor calls news ‘heartbreaking’California officials have recovered the b…
Lupus patients in England in remission after pioneering NHS trial of GM therapy
Doctors say therapy that genetically modifies person’s T-cells could offer cure for chronic autoimmune diseaseFive lupus patients in England are in re…
Helen Mirren speaks out about being called ‘evil Zionist’ on the street in London
Responding to an incident in which she was verbally abused, the actor said that that ‘evil forces are rising everywhere’, as well as expressing suppor…
Wegovy weight-loss pills to be available for patients in UK to buy
Regulator approval means patients who meet criteria such as having obesity will be able to purchase pills with private prescriptionPatients will soon …
Nearly 3,000 NHS patients a day receiving corridor care in England, figures show
Published for the first time, the data recorded 2,241 daily cases of A&E corridor care, with 699 patients also treated in other inappropriate sett…
Jilted bride who went ahead with wedding gets engaged
Rather than cancel the £12,000 big day, Kayley Stead went ahead with it, posting videos and photos online.…
Toronto police officer shot while investigating US consulate attack
Officer shot before 6am on Thursday while searching an apartment allegedly linked to March shooting in TorontoA Toronto police officer has been shot a…
‘Dignity has no passport’: Pope makes appeal for migrants in Canary Islands
Pope Leo will meet with about 1,000 migrants on Friday who have braved dangerous Atlantic waters to reach Europe.…
Vendee Globe winner Dalin dies aged 42
French sailor Charlie Dalin has died aged 42 after a long battle with cancer, which he was going through during his record win in the most recent Vend…
Brazilian woman who is 38 accused of years of ‘elaborate fraud schemes’ by posing as a child
Police who arrested Amanda Maria Souza de Oliveira say she admitted that she had lied to obtain financial supportA 38-year-old woman has been arrested…
Two children die from measles as England data shows 100 new infections
London, the east of England and the West Midlands have highest number of cases, as UKHSA urges families to get children vaccinatedTwo children in Engl…
Children hit by parents more likely to bully others, research finds
The UCL study also found physically punished children were more likely to struggle in schoolChildren smacked by their parents struggle to get good exa…
French man on trial accused of raping partner after contact with Dominique Pelicot
Man accused of sedating and filming abuse of partner had contact with Pelicot, who was jailed for drugging wife and inviting men to rape herA bodyguar…
Former Louisiana mayor sentenced to 90 days over rape of 16-year-old boy
Misty Roberts, 44, who faced up to 17 years in prison, convicted of two felonies including statutory rape Misty Roberts, a former mayor in Louisiana, …
Glenn Close and Ridley Scott among names set to receive honorary Oscars
The actor and director who have long been snubbed will finally take home Oscars at November’s Governors awardsGlenn Close and Ridley Scott are among t…
US measles cases pass 2,000 as outbreak nears worst in decades
Outbreak driven by falling vaccination and misinformation as federal public health cuts hamper state responseThe US has recorded more than 2,000 confi…
Vets advise ban on over the counter flea treatment for pets
Pet owners have historically been advised they should treat cats and dogs as a preventative measure every month.…
David Harbour on Lily Allen’s West End Girl album: ‘It wasn’t my experience’
Stranger Things actor makes first public comments about his ex’s revealing hit album which tracks the dissolution of a relationshipDavid Harbour has s…
The myth of white Argentina still shapes the nation
Milei is deepening a state tradition that has equated whiteness with civilisation since its inception.…
Actor Tyler Mane reveals he is having treatment for rare male breast cancer
Star, 59, of 2000 blockbuster X-Men seeks to raise awareness of condition as he undergoes chemotherapyThe actor and former professional wrestler Tyler…
Eight red cards shown to Brazil in fiery friendly against US women
Four Brazilian players and four members of their coaching staff were sent off during a dramatic encounter in Fortaleza.…
‘Not just a singer’: Argentinians queue for miles to mourn biggest rockstar most of world has never heard of
Hundreds of thousands gather to remember Carlos ‘Indio’ Solari, who inspired cross-generational devotion, especially among working classThe line stret…
BBC abandons plans for Doctor Who Christmas special
Broadcaster says it is focussing on series’ long-term future after departure of showrunner and producerThe BBC has cancelled the special Christmas epi…
UK’s stem cell transplant system may be putting lives at risk, report by MPs finds
System not fit for purpose due to poor infrastructure and planning, with minority groups particularly at risk, MPs sayThe UK’s stem cell transplant sy…
Boy, 8, helps save grandad after capsized kayak drifts two miles off coast
An eight-year-old boy and his grandad drifted more than two miles off the Vale of Glamorgan coast.…