Getty Images Patients who film their own medical treatment for TikTok or Instagram could be putting themselves and NHS staff at risk, the Society of Radiographers (SoR) has warned. The trade union’s annual conference heard that more patients were videoing their procedures on mobile phones, often without asking permission. This could distract staff or make […]
Getty Images Environment Agency warns England will have a shortage of 6 billion litres a day by 2050 England faces huge future water shortages and needs a “continued and sustained effort” to reduce demand, including more hosepipe bans and ‘smart’ water meters, warns the Environment Agency. The watchdog says that without dramatic action, England, which […]
The U.S. Supreme Court in Washington. The high court is slated to issue opinions on high-profile cases in the coming weeks as its term ends. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/Getty Images The U.S. Supreme Court in Washington. The high court is slated to issue opinions on high-profile cases in the coming […]
“Stuck”. That is the word most people who have spoken to the BBC use to describe life in Iran right now. After three days of Israeli attacks, “everyone is trying to escape” Tehran “one way or another,” one resident told BBC News Persian. On Sunday, long queues formed at petrol stations across the city. Many […]
Emma Stanley BBC News, Lancashire Handout Mel Tottoh was diagnosed with myeloma after months of rib and back pain A former footballer has told how he was in “complete shock” after being diagnosed with blood cancer – after first believing the pain was from a pulled muscle. Mel Tottoh was diagnosed with myeloma after months […]
Patients in Jersey will receive a more personalised cervical screening service from July, health bosses have said. The Government of Jersey said it would be following recommendations from the UK National Screening Committee due to more accurate human papillomavirus (HPV) testing being available. The screening detects HPV – the type of infection which is the […]
Frances Mao & Ian Aikman BBC News Getty Images Miguel Uribe Turbay has been a senator for the conservative Centro Democratico party since 2022 A Colombian presidential candidate remains in intensive care after he was shot three times – twice in the head – at a campaign event in the capital, Bogotá. Miguel Uribe Turbay, […]
A chemical that scientists worry might have an impact on human reproduction has been found in rivers across the UK. Researchers from York University analysed samples from 32 rivers in all the UK’s 4 nations and found traces of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) at 98% of the test locations. TFA is what’s known as a “forever […]
A parade kicks off today celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Army. But some people are uneasy about a display of hardware often associated with authoritarian regimes. DEBBIE ELLIOTT, HOST: Thousands of troops will march through Washington, D.C., later today as the U.S. Army marks its 250th anniversary. President Trump pushed for the military parade, […]
Zoya Mateen BBC News, Ahmedabad AFP via Getty Images The plane crashed shortly after takeoff in a residential neighbourhood in the city of Ahmedabad For Mistry Jignesh, 72 hours feel like an eternity. Since Thursday evening, Mr Jignesh and his family have been doing the rounds of the Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad, trying to find […]