4 d. ago Bright withdraws from England’s Euro 2025 squad in latest blow for holders

Defender says decision ‘is right for my health and future’Mary Earps and Fran Kirby have also retired recentlyEngland have encountered another major blow to their hopes of defending the European Championship title this summer after the vice-captain, ­Millie Bright, withdrew from contention for the tournament in Switzerland next month on the eve of Sarina Wiegman naming her final 23-player squad.Bright says the decision “is the right thing for my health and my future” and it is understood her teammates have been sending her their full support for prioritising her mental and physical health. Nonetheless, the decision is a big setback for ­Wiegman before the defence of the title England won three years ago, coming swiftly after the news of both Mary Earps and Fran Kirby’s retirements from international football. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Chelsea hero Paul Canoville in hospital after ‘serious decline’

Canoville was Chelsea’s first ever black player and made over 100 appearances for the Blues

Science

4 d. ago Chelsea icon Paul Canoville in hospital after ‘serious decline in his physical health’

Canoville was Chelsea’s first black player and made over 100 appearances for the Blues

Science

4 d. ago Donald Trump 'may not last White House term' as advisor spots 'cognitive decline'

An ex-advisor to Donald Trump has warned the US President may not complete his term in office due to concerns over his health, despite passing a physical and psychological exam

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4 d. ago Chelsea's first black footballer Paul Canoville in hospital after 'serious decline in physical health'

Canoville, 63, played for the Blues between 1981 and 1986 and helped them to the Second Division title in 1983-84.

Science

4 d. ago Police launch investigation into NHS hospital heart op deaths

Patients at Castle Hill Hospital near Hull suffered avoidable harm, reports suggest.

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6 d. ago Lucy Bronze gets behind Millie Bright after Chelsea star's withdrawal from England squad

Millie Bright wont be involved for England in their UEFA Nations League match in Spain after the Chelsea star decided to prioritise her physical and mental health

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6 d. ago People born before specific year will get two extra DWP benefits worth £1,362 a month

The two benefits are aimed at providing extra financial support to older people who have a disability, long-term illness, or physical or mental health conditions

Economics

1 week ago RFK Jr and Mehmet Oz seek to save Canadian ostriches despite avian flu fears

Trump officials offer to move 300 birds to Oz’s Florida ranch after Canada imposes kill order over fears flock is infectedWhat is bird flu, and should you be worried about it?Senior officials in the Trump administration have intervened in attempt to save more than 300 ostriches on a farm in British Columbia which the Canadian government had ordered to be killed over fears the flock is infected with avian flu.Robert F Kennedy Jr, the US health secretary, and Mehmet Oz, a physician and former TV host appointed by Trump as the director of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, have offered to move the birds to Oz’s ranch in Florida – despite the kill order imposed by Canadian health authorities. Continue reading...

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1 week ago RFK Jr offers to save Canadian ostriches with suspected bird flu and move them to US

Trump officials offer to move 300 birds to Oz’s Florida ranch after Canada imposes kill order over fears flock is infectedWhat is bird flu, and should you be worried about it?Senior officials in the Trump administration have intervened in attempt to save more than 300 ostriches on a farm in British Columbia which the Canadian government had ordered to be killed over fears the flock is infected with avian flu.Robert F Kennedy Jr, the US health secretary, and Mehmet Oz, a physician and former TV host appointed by Trump as the director of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, have offered to move the birds to Oz’s ranch in Florida – despite the kill order imposed by Canadian health authorities. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Half of Americans say Trump, 78, is not being transparent about his health, poll finds

In a new poll, 45 percent of Americans said they believe Trump has either not been transparent about his physical health

Politics

2 w. ago The moment I knew: I was complaining about my mum, and his tender response changed my life

TV presenter Matty Mills was attracted to Danny’s compassionate nature from the outset, but one difficult conversation sealed their futureFind more stories from The moment I knew seriesIn September 2022 my brother was murdered. A couple of months later my relationship of six years broke down. That summer was the darkest period of my adult life. It felt like the rug had been pulled out from under me and I was self soothing in ways that I’m not proud of. My mental health was spiralling. My morals were out the door and I hardly recognised myself.By the next April things were turning around. I was seeing a therapist and working on getting my mental and physical health back. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Nick Knowles: Housebuilding plans are a chance to include ‘essential’ gardens

TV presenter says gardens can help physical and mental health and support people recovering from trauma.

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3 w. ago Smacking ban is needed to protect children, health experts say

Leading medics and health organisations have urged the Government to outlaw ‘the physical punishment of children’.

Society