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Bed shortages push nearly 3000 patients into corridor care in UK
Fresh data released by the United Kingdom's National Health Service (NHS) has revealed the extent of pressure on hospitals across England, with almost 3,000 patients each day being treated in corridors and other improvised spaces because of a severe shortage of hospital beds.
Trump says US ‘knew nothing’ about Israel’s attack on major Iran gas field
Donald Trump has said the US "knew nothing" about Israel's strike on a major gas field in Iran on Wednesday, warning Tehran not to retaliate further against Qatar.
Ghana escapes South Africa’s repatriation bill
Ghana appears to have avoided a potential repatriation bill from South Africa after opting to independently evacuate its nationals following xenophobic attacks in the country.
Texas family sues Tesla over fatal crash into home
A Texas woman is suing Tesla and a driver for at least $1m (£759,000) in damages after one of the electric vehicles crashed into her family home, killing her mother
Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of hundreds of ceasefire violations
Ukraine and Russia have each accused one another of hundreds of violations of a short ceasefire coinciding with Orthdox Easter celebrations.
Daily pill to help keep weight off after stopping obesity jabs
A new daily pill could help people coming off weight-loss jabs remain slim, latest research says.
Ex-health worker tried to sell Catherine’s medical records
A former healthcare worker has been cautioned by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) for trying to obtain and sell Catherine, Princess of Wales' medical records.
Toilets and changing rooms must be used on basis of biological sex, guidance confirms
Single-sex spaces - such as changing rooms and toilets - must be used on the basis of biological sex, new guidance from the equalities watchdog has confirmed.
Ghana repatriates over 5,000 stranded citizens since pandemic – JoyNews Research
ACCRA, June 12 (JoyNews Research) – Ghana has repatriated more than 5,000 stranded citizens from around the world since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, after bringing home 327 nationals left homeless by a demolition drive in neighbouring Côte d’Ivoire this week. The Foreign Affairs Ministry said in a statement on F...
US Supreme Court won’t hear bid by suspended judge, 98, to keep her job
The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear a bid by the nation's oldest federal judge, 98-year-old Pauline Newman, to overturn her suspension from her duties in 2023 during an investigation into her fitness to serve.
Emily in Paris to end after sixth season, says Netflix
The Netflix show Emily in Paris is to end after its sixth season.
Iran warns it has ‘new cards on the battlefield’ ahead of crucial peace talks and ceasefire deadline
The fragile peace between the United States and Iran stood on the edge of collapse Tuesday as both nations traded sharp provocations ahead of a proposed second round of negotiations in Pakistan. With a two-week ceasefire set to expire Wednesday evening Washington time, officials from both sides have signalled a pivot b...