Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced a national investigation into maternity care in England. The “rapid” inquiry will urgently look at the worst-performing maternity and neonatal services in the country, including Leeds, Sussex, Gloucester, and Mid and South Essex. Streeting has met parents who have lost babies in a series of maternity scandals at some […]
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called on China to prevent Iran from closing the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important shipping routes. His comments came after Iran’s state-run Press TV reported that parliament had approved a plan to close the Strait but added that the final decision lies with the […]
Tensions soar at UN as Iran, allies condemn US military action, while US, Israel reject censure. The United Nations Security Council has convened an emergency session following US-led strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, prompting sharp rebukes from several member states and renewed calls for a ceasefire in the Middle East, as allies Israel and the […]
A demonstrator holds up a sign as they protest in front of the main entrance of Dodger Stadium on Thursday. Etienne Laurent/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Etienne Laurent/AFP via Getty Images The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced they will commit $1 million towards financial assistance for families of immigrants “impacted by recent […]
EPA Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said there is no budget for an assisted dying service, which MPs narrowly backed in a landmark vote on Friday. Streeting, who was one of the most senior opponents of the legislation, posted a lengthy message on his Facebook page explaining why he voted against the legislation. Among other […]
Six-time MotoGP world champ beat brother Alex and Fabio Di Giannantonio to sweep podium for local manufacturer Ducati. Ducati’s Marc Marquez won the Italian Grand Prix after a dogfight for podium places at the Mugello Circuit, taking the chequered flag ahead of his brother Alex to maintain his iron grip on the MotoGP riders’ championship. […]
Dr. Maya Bass would visit Oklahoma monthly to help provide abortions at a local clinic. Since the state banned abortions after Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, she found another way to support patients with limited access to abortions. Hannah Yoon for Newsportu hide caption toggle caption Hannah Yoon for Newsportu This story is […]
Sir Keir Starmer has called on Iran to “return to the negotiating table” after the US bombed nuclear sites in the country overnight. In a statement, the UK prime minister said stability in the region was a priority, describing Iran’s nuclear programme as “a grave threat to international security”. The BBC understands there was no […]
Maia Davies & Johanna Chisholm BBC News Getty Images Dame Esther Rantzen told the BBC in 2023 that she had joined assisted dying clinic Dignitas Dame Esther Rantzen has appealed to the House of Lords not to block a bill giving terminally ill adults in England and Wales the right to an assisted death, after […]
Ruth Clegg Health and wellbeing reporter Getty Images It could apparently change the shape of my face, add pounds to my midriff, and even make my hair fall out. I feel like warnings about cortisol – a stress hormone I know very little about – have hijacked my social media accounts. I see posts advising […]