37 m. ago Japan boxing authorities toughen up safety measures after deaths of two fighters in two days

The Japan Boxing Commission will crack down on rapid dehydration to ‘make weight’, which experts say makes the brain susceptible to bleedingBoxing authorities in Japan will introduce stricter safety measures after the sport was left in shock by the deaths this month of two boxers competing in the same event.Officials from the Japan Boxing Commission (JBC) told reporters this week the changes would include pre-bout urine tests, tougher rules on rapid weight loss and improvements in ringside medical services. Continue reading...

Sport

45 m. ago ‘Trump is a horror story, isn’t he?’ Stephen King on villains, dark secrets and dreams

One of the world’s most successful authors answers readers’ questions on his sources of inspiration, the colour of fear, knowing when to quit – and why manual labour is invaluable for writersI once entered a short story competition in the Guardian, judged by you, but failed. Is it simply a case of trying until something sticks? Or is accepting a lack of talent a relief over chasing an impossible dream? EvolAnthWell, it’s not necessarily a lack of talent. I think everybody has talent, but you have to hone it. The more you do it, the more you like it. And when you have talent, you want to do it, you know? You signed my copy of Christine with the words “Keep on screaming for vengeance” because I was wearing a Judas Priest badge. Is music still important to you? RobFramptonYeah, music is still important to me. I’ve moved on from Judas Priest because I couldn’t get the rights to use the lyrics from You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’ for my [2008] novel, Duma Key. So I’ve moved on to Rancid,...

Politics

68 m. ago British Airways stewardess wins discrimination case after being sacked for fear of flying

Jennifer Clifford had been a loyal and dedicated employee for almost 40 years, but was sacked after she was too scared to fly following the Covid-19 pandemic

Events

3 h. ago Funeral director to enter pleas to 63 charges after remains found at premises

Robert Bush was charged after an investigation into Legacy Independent Funeral Directors’ sites in Hull.

Politics

3 h. ago College football star breaks down in tears after being caught off

The punter arrived in Nebraska over the summer, having grown up nearly 10,000 miles away in Frankston South in the state of Victoria. He grew up playing Australian Rules football.

Events

4 h. ago Brooklyn Beckham's pal shares 'the most worrying thing' as feud becomes dark

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz had a "second" wedding - and such is the rift between David and Victoria and their daughter-in-law, the pair found out about the renewal by reading it online

Politics

4 h. ago Why Brooklyn Beckham and wife Nicola Peltz didn't invite his brothers Romeo and Cruz to their lavish second wedding amid his family feud

Brooklyn Beckham and wife Nicola Peltz recently had a lavish 'second' wedding, however his parents David and Victoria were noticeably absent from the guest list.

Society

4 h. ago FARRAH STORR: Claudia Schiffer was once the face of Guess. Now, the brand has created the first AI model to appear in Vogue

There's something eerily familiar about the model in the latest Guess fashion campaign. Her smile and wide cheekbones are a little like those of the American supermodel Kate Upton.

Politics

4 h. ago More than HALF of women say they do not feel safe in their local area

Some 60 per cent of women fear for their safety when out shopping or going for a walk and 51 per cent are worried about being harassed or sexually assaulted.

Politics

5 h. ago Difference in survival rates between different types of cancer is bigger than ever while overall improvements have slowed, study reveals

The proportion of UK patients surviving ten years or more ranges from 97 per cent for testicular cancer to just 4.3 per cent for pancreatic cancer.

Events

5 h. ago Experts warn that progress in cancer survival rates is ‘slowing’

The study, led by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and funded by Cancer Research UK, analysed long-term trends in the cancer survival index (CSI)

Events

5 h. ago Speed of improvement in cancer survival rates ‘slowing’, say experts

The Government launched a call for evidence to help shape a national cancer plan earlier this year.

Events

5 h. ago Kelly Clarkson's ex husband moved on with her former assistant before tragic death

Talent manager Brandon Blackstock moved on from his Kelly Clarkson divorce with her former assistant before his tragic death aged 48 following a cancer diagnosis

Events

6 h. ago How a bowel cancer examination revealed AI’s negative impact on doctors

Academics said that the finding is concerning given the rapid uptake of artificial intelligence (AI) across healthcare

Science

7 h. ago Sam Long heroics help Bromley shock Ipswich on penalties in Carabao Cup

This remains a new world for Bromley. Recent entrants to the Football League, this home meeting with Ipswich was just their second Carabao Cup contest – now they have their first victory, delivered on penalties against a side who were in the top tier just three months ago.After Ben Johnson cancelled out Deji Elerewe’s first-half opener for Bromley, the night went to sudden death and belonged to Sam Long. He saved Ipswich’s first penalty, low to his right off George Hirst, and was required for another, denying Ali Al-Hamadi. Marcus Ifill provided the final blow, a memorable moment for a club not short of them in recent years. Continue reading...

Events

7 h. ago Heartbreak of Beckham family feud as 'cruel' reason brothers were banned from wedding

David and Victoria Beckham were not invited to their son Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz-Beckham's vow renewal.

Society

8 h. ago EastEnders' George faces 'worst nightmare' as Kojo arrested following shock drug twist

Spoilers for next week's EastEnders reveal trouble for Kojo as his brother George finds him in a bad state after taking drugs - only for him to later be arrested by Jack Branning

Events

9 h. ago The future of cancer treatment is ‘personalized’ mRNA vaccines. Experts fear RFK research cuts will jeopardize that

HHS announced last week that it would slash hundreds of millions in grants for Covid, flu and infectious disease research

Science

9 h. ago Emmerdale Mike's true identity as vile plan for Vinny revealed in distressing scenes

It was a shock night in Emmerdale tonight as Mike's true identity and vile plan for Vinny Dingle was revealed as he exposed his true colours before attacking him for money

Politics

10 h. ago Parents who advised daughter against chemotherapy warned over inquest behaviour

Paloma Shemirani, 23, collapsed last July and was taken to hospital where she died five days later having earlier declined cancer treatment.

Events