29 m. ago Cats develop dementia like humans – and may hold clues to treating it

The breakthrough was hailed as a “perfect natural model for Alzheimer’s” by scientists who worked on it

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35 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...

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43 m. ago The Swiss lived in splendid isolation for years. Trump’s tariffs have shattered that complacency | Joseph de Weck

The shockwaves sent by the US president could finally push Switzerland closer to the EUGrowing up in Zurich often felt like being removed from the world. It shouldn’t be that way: after all, Switzerland is at the heart of Europe. Riding on the cosy Zurich trams, one hears all the world’s languages; and the airport offers more direct intercontinental flights than Berlin. And yet, coming of age in Switzerland is like sitting in an aquarium looking at the world through a thick bulletproof window.That glass was shattered last week when Donald Trump announced 39% tariffs on Swiss exports. The US is the most important destination for Swiss products: 18.6% of all its exports go there. If Trump maintains the tariffs, sales to the US “will be effectively annihilated”, said Switzerland’s industry lobbying group. The rightwing Swiss business minister, Guy Parmelin, announced a furlough programme to shield the economy from “mass layoffs”. The tabloid newspaper Blick captured the mood with a sta...

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4 h. ago China’s crackdown on lavish civil servant perks will ‘harm’ the economy, experts warn

Updated regulations ban the country’s 40 million civil servants from lavish banquets, and restrict them from overseas travel for ‘personal leisure’Adjacent to a municipal government building in Beijing, a normally bustling restaurant is now eerily quiet, at lunchtime most of its seats are empty.The recent crackdown on civil servants frequenting restaurants – part of a government austerity drive intended to crack down on corruption – has likely affected business and caused liquor sales to plummet, admits one waitress who works in the opulent establishment. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Woman, 23, who tried to smuggle £800,000 worth of crack cocaine into the UK in a wheel of cheese is jailed

US national Jamie Choi, 23, was stopped by Border Force officers at Heathrow on May 25 after arriving on a flight from Brazil.

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5 h. ago Man Utd 'open' to selling Alejandro Garnacho to Chelsea as one condition emerges

Manchester United are prepared to sell Alejandro Garnacho to Chelsea this summer with the winger keen to leave Old Trafford after his frustration at the club's Europa League final

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5 h. ago Alcaraz eases into Cincinnati Open fourth round with victory against Medjedovic

Second seed triumphs 6-4, 6-4 against world No 72Spaniard will play Luca Nardi after Jakub Mensik retiresThe men’s second seed Carlos Alcaraz continued to rebuild his on-court momentum and rhythm after a brief summer break by defeating the talented young Serbian Hamad Medjedovic 6-4, 6-4 to reach the fourth round of the Cincinnati Open.The victory was a positive step for Alcaraz after a rusty performance in his opener against Damir Dzumhur on Sunday, where he won a turbulent three-set contest in his first match since losing the Wimbledon final against Jannik Sinner. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Liam Gallagher attacks Edinburgh Council chiefs during Oasis final Murrayfield gig

Oasis rocker Liam Gallagher has branded Edinburgh Council chiefs as "ugly" during the band's final Murrayfield show.

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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 ITV Emmerdale Aaron and Robert reunion finally confirmed but it's not all good news

Emjson Hawley) finally reunite.

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8 h. ago The Chase fans fume 'worst team ever' as player caught out in brutally short final

The Chase viewers were not impressed with the team performance during Tuesday's episode (August 12)

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9 h. ago Undercover police officers pose as joggers to crack down on men catcalling women runners

Surrey Police sent two officers out running at rush hour to show the scale of harassment that women are facing.

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9 h. ago Serial shoplifter spared prison four times because she's a single mum is finally jailed after stealing £3.2k of designer sunglasses

Kayleigh Bradley, 37, preyed on shopkeepers using a foil lined bag and a small 'detagger' she had bought on the internet to beat the security alarms.

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10 h. ago Donald Trump health fears as White House breaks silence on doctor visit

The White House has given an update on Donald Trump's health after the President was diagnosed with a chronic vein condition in July - but said "no changes" have been made to his lifestyle

Society

10 h. ago White House gives Donald Trump health update after questions about his doctor

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked at a press briefing how the President, 79, is being treated for the chronic venous insufficiency he was diagnosed with in July

Society

10 h. ago Gary Neville tells Man Utd to make one more transfer if they want 'healthy' league place

Gary Neville believes the capture of a new goalkeeper can help make Manchester United a top six side - especially if their new look attack is able to produce in the final third

Sport

11 h. ago Scientists standing by to rescue rare manatee sighted in cold New England waters

A manatee was recently spotted off the coast of Massachusetts for the first time in almost a decade

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11 h. ago Thousands evacuated in Spain as deadly heatwave fans Mediterranean wildfires

Boy, four, dies of heatstroke in Rome as scientists say high temperatures and fires are reminder of climate emergencyThe deadly heatwave fanning wildfires across the Mediterranean region has claimed at least three lives and forced thousands of people from their homes.Firefighters continued to battle blazes on Tuesday and authorities braced for further damage as temperatures in some areas surged well past 40C. In Spain, a Romanian man in his 50s died after suffering 98% burns while trying to rescue horses from a burning stable near Madrid on Monday night. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Roy Keane makes final decision on Sky Sports return after 'quit' threat and two incidents

Sky Sports have announced their plans for the 2025/26 Premier League season - and they will include star pundit Roy Keane, despite him recently saying he might quit

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11 h. ago These are the best public bathrooms in America — and you can vote on your favorite

Nine bathrooms across New York City, Minnesota, Colorado, Kansas, Utah, Florida, New Hampshire, Texas, and California are among the finalists in Cintas’ best restroom competition

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