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Mass dementia trials launched as Nice rejects second drug

Tens of thousands of dementia patients are to be enrolled in clinical trials designed to dramatically speed up the hunt for a cure, scientists have announced, as a second treatment was rejected for use on the NHS.

Three dead and 48 rescued after migrant vessel sinks in Channel

Three people died yesterday after a migrant boat sank in the Channel, French authorities have said.

Footballer saved by defibrillator urges VAT relief

A young footballer whose life was saved by a defibrillator has handed in a petition to Downing Street calling on the government to scrap VAT on purchases of the devices.

'We did not want to go back to Syria'Lebanon flight risks border arrests

For two weeks, Umm Hadi has been living a nightmare on repeat.

Gangs 'recruiting skilled drone pilots to fly drugs into prisons'

Gangs are headhunting highly skilled drone pilots to deliver drugs, weapons and even condiments such as tomato ketchup to prison cell windows, police say.

Time is right for pay-per-mile charging, Blair's thinktank says

A pay-per-mile road pricing system should be brought in now, according to Tony Blair's thinktank, which has urged the chancellor to reform motoring taxes.

Human brains can process some sentences within blink of an eye

Whether it is headlines or WhatsApp messages, humans are inundated with short pieces of text. Now researchers say they have unpicked how we get their gist in one glance.

NHS England to trial AI tool that can predict risk of early death

The NHS in England is to trial a \"superhuman\" artificial intelligence tool that predicts a patient's risk of disease and dying early.

Israeli reprisals Minister says planned strikes on Iran 'will prove our might'

Planned airstrikes on Iran will make the world understand Israel's military might, the country's defence minister, Yoav Gallant, has warned.

Brussels withholds findings of Tunisia human rights inquiry

The European Commission is refusing to publish the findings of a human rights inquiry into Tunisia it conducted shortly before announcing a migration deal with the increasingly authoritarian north African country.

Lloyds backs Reeves budget plans in spite of expected tax increases

Lloyds Banking Group has backed the Labour government's forthcoming budget and played down the impact of any tax increases, which it said would probably be part of a \"constructive, pro-growth agenda\".

Pressure is still on, admits Ten Hag before test with Mourinho

Erik ten Hag has admitted that he is under pressure to win another trophy in his third season at Manchester United and prove himself again but believes they are heading in the right direction after their comeback win over Brentford on Saturday.

Trump Angry About Labour Party Election Interference

Donald Trump’s presidential campaign has filed a complaint against the Labour Party for what it claims is “interference” in the US election.

Putin Plays Host To 36 World Leaders At Brics Summit

Xi Jinping, Narendra Modi and other global leaders have gathered in the Russian city of Kazan for the Brics summit of emerging economies, which the Kremlin hopes to turn into a rallying point for defying the Western liberal order.

Vaccine For Winter Vomiting Bug Set For Pioneering Trial

A vaccine to guard against the winter vomiting bug norovirus is set for a year-long groundbreaking NHS trial after early results showed it creates a strong immune response”.

Starmer Faces 'King John' Jibe From Lady Chief Justice

Keir Starmer appeared to be likened to one of England’s most notorious monarchs today by the head of England’s judiciary.

Poor Diet Linked To Rise In NHS Cases Of Scurvy

THE cost-of-living squeeze may be fuelling the return of a disease that once killed millions of sailors, doctors have warned.

Can The Chancellor Avoid A Budget Omnishambles?

Some mixed news for Rachel Reeves with one week to go until her Budget... and, on balance, it’s encouraging.

Russia Accused Of Attacks On Food Ships Bound For Gaza

Keir Starmer has accused Vladimir Putin of disrupting food supplies to Gaza after British intelligence suggested Russia had stepped up its attacks on Ukrainian ports.

Faster-Growing Economy Is Fillip For Reeves's Budget

The UK economy will grow faster than previously thought as lower inflation and borrowing costs lead to a boost in business activity, a filip for chancellor Rachel Reeves as she aims to fix the nation’s finances.

King's Decision To Reveal Cancer Was 'Courageous'

THE King's decision to go public with his cancer diagnosis has been described as "courageous" by two world-leading melanoma specialists.

Tariffs Promoted By Trump Could Harm World Economy, Warns IMF

The International Monetary Fund has warned that trade tariffs favoured by the US presidential candidate Donald Trump could hurt global growth, as it upgraded its forecast for the UK economy.

Export Of Severn Eels To Russia Criticised As 'Bonkers'

Millions of critically endangered eels have been exported from the Severn estuary to Russia this year and conservationists fear export quotas will be increased next year.

"'People born without a sense of smell breathe differently'"

People born with no sense of smell breathe differently from those with one, a study has found, possibly helping explain links between perception of odour problems and health issues.

"'Big up Keir' Prisoners celebrate their freedom"

Beaming prisoners were greeted with hugs and kisses as they stepped out of the metal gates of HMP Manchester and into the arms of waiting friends and family after being freed under the government's early release scheme.

Sellafield's nuclear clean-up bill likely to hit £136bn, says NAO

The cost of cleaning up Sellafield is expected to spiral to £136bn and Europe's biggest nuclear waste dump cannot show how it offers taxpayers value for money, the public spending watchdog has said.

Former footballer Forlán set for ATP debut in doubles

The former Uruguay footballer Diego Forlán, who played for Manchester United and Atlético Madrid among others, will compete in doubles at the professional Uruguay Open tennis tournament in November, organisers confirmed yesterday.

Israel weighs use of private security contractors to deliver Gaza aid

Israel is weighing the use of private security contractors - possibly involving UK special forces veterans - to deliver aid to Gaza, as conditions in the north of the strip worsen dramatically, the Guardian has learned.

Warner offers Test return for Australia

The former Australia opener David Warner has revealed he is ready to come out of Test retirement for the upcoming series against India.

Analysis Global growth outlook seems rosy but there are dangers

All things considered, the International Monetary Fund should be feeling relatively upbeat as it hosts its annual meeting in Washington DC this week. Certainly its flagship World Economic Outlook (WEO) report shows the global economy stuck in a relatively low-growth pattern.