Natalie Fleet says she has stepped down as safeguarding minister after finding the role “overwhelmingly triggering”, telling the BBC that it was making her ill. The Labour MP, who was groomed and raped as a teenager, added she told the team of new Prime Minister Andy Burnham that she “sadly couldn’t stay” in the job….
By Nina Borowski with AP Published on 22/07/2026 – 17:10 GMT+2 It was the scene of the spectacular theft of the Crown Jewels. The Apollo Gallery at the Louvre Museum has reopened to the public, returning to its original role as a 17th-century state gallery, with no display cases and no jewels. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The jewels that were…
Kendra Andrews and Michael Voepel Close Michael Voepel ESPN Senior Writer Michael Voepel is a senior writer who covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball and other college sports. Voepel began covering women’s basketball in 1984, and has been with ESPN since 1996. Multiple Authors Jul 22, 2026, 08:00 AM ET The saying “the rich get…
Ukrainian drones have hit warehouses belonging to Russia’s biggest online retailer again, injuring 15 people, according to the company’s founder and regional governors. Logistics hubs run by Wildberries in two south-west cities were impacted by overnight attacks, leading to workers evacuated, the founder said. It is the second time Ukraine has attacked the firm’s facilities…
A humanitarian worker in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been medically evacuated to the UK after a potential healthcare‑related exposure to Ebola. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said the individual, who is a UK resident and has not been named, has no symptoms, and the move is purely precautionary. The individual remains well…
It is vital that those at risk are diagnosed early to prevent long-term organ damage, the charity says. Type 2 diabetes can sometimes be put into remission by eating a healthy diet and keeping slim without needing to rely on glucose-lowering medications. The researchers say newer obesity treatments – such as GLP-1 jabs and pills…
As temperatures rise this summer, Japanese men are baring more leg at work than ever before. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is pushing company employees to ditch their usual suit and tie for more casual attire, featuring t-shirts, trainers – and shorts. Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike introduced “Tokyo Cool Biz” in April, hoping to expand on…
Bournemouth have rejected a £64m bid from Chelsea for midfielder Alex Scott. The Cherries made it clear to the Blues that any further approaches would not be welcomed and that they intend to keep hold of one of their star players. However, it remains a difficult situation for the club as the England Under-21 international…
US President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on a wide range of goods imported from Canada, in retaliation for what he called “unequal treatment” of US cars, dairy and alcohol. On Tuesday, he said the tariffs are a response to how Canada has treated US farmers. The White House said the duties would…
Argentina were beaten 1-0 in the final by Spain in what has been rumoured to be Lionel Messi’s final World Cup game. Published On 21 Jul 202621 Jul 2026 After what may have been his final World Cup match, Lionel Messi was in tears on the field on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey, ruing…
