A woman who could “smell Parkinson’s” has helped scientists come up with a test which spots the disease. The test has been years in the making after academics realised Joy Milne could smell the illness. The 72-year-old from Perth, Scotland, has a rare condition which gives her a heightened sense of smell. She noticed her
Month: September 2022
Couch potatoes who don’t take regular exercise are more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer, experts warn. A new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found “strong evidence” greater levels of physical activity and less “sedentary time” are likely to reduce breast cancer risk. Experts behind the research suggest there is
Justin Bieber has announced he is taking a break from his rescheduled world tour to “rest and get better”. The Canadian singer revealed in June he had been diagnosed with a rare condition called Ramsay Hunt syndrome that had resulted in complete paralysis of the right side of his face, forcing him to cancel performances.
The bosses of Britain’s biggest banks will hold talks with the new chancellor on Wednesday as he tries to exert a grip on the stalling UK economy. Sky News has learnt that Kwasi Kwarteng has convened a meeting with the chief executives of lenders including Barclays, Lloyds Banking Group and NatWest Group just hours after
Memphis Police have said that a body found in a three-day exhaustive search for heiress Eliza Fletcher, who was allegedly kidnapped while jogging, has been identified as the missing woman. Confirmation comes from Tennessee authorities after a man, Cleotha Abston, 38, was charged on Saturday as a suspect of Fletcher’s kidnapping and for tampering with
It’s not every day Uri Geller shows you a mysterious alien object given to him by John Lennon, reads you CIA certification of his paranormal abilities or invites you to become a citizen of his micronation. But after chatting to the 75-year-old Israeli-born illusionist for just a few minutes, it’s easy to see how an
Three Royal Navy warships shadowed a Russian Navy task force as it passed through waters close to the UK. HMS Westminster, HMS Lancaster and HMS Richmond, all Type 23 frigates, tracked the Slava-class cruiser Marshal Ustinov as the Russian group headed home from the eastern Mediterranean after supporting President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. Marshal
Liz Truss has said the country “can ride out the storm” of the cost of living crisis as she delivered her first address to the nation as prime minister. Speaking outside the famous black door of Number 10, Ms Truss said: “As strong as the storm may be, I know the British people are stronger.
Liz Truss has begun appointing her cabinet after being officially asked by the Queen to form a new government. Shortly after making her first speech as PM, details began to emerge as to who would be in Ms Truss’s new cabinet. Kwasi Kwarteng, formerly Boris Johnson’s business secretary, has been confirmed as the new chancellor.
An unidentified body has been found in Memphis, Tennessee during the search for the missing heiress Eliza Fletcher, US police have confirmed. Authorities have said that the deceased’s identity and cause of death is yet to be confirmed as they continue their investigation. The discovery comes after a man, Cleotha Abston, 38, was charged on
Liz Truss has become the prime minister of the United Kingdom after being officially asked by the Queen to form a new government. The former foreign secretary beat her rival Rishi Sunak to win the Conservative leadership race on Monday and will replace Boris Johnson in Number 10. Number 10 keys exchange hands – Politics
A cap on wholesale gas costs to effectively freeze current energy bills is being finalised by the government as it moves to shield households and businesses from soaring prices. It is set to be the first major policy initiative of Liz Truss’s premiership as she takes over from Boris Johnson. After months of criticism over
Russia is buying millions of artillery shells and rockets from North Korea for its war in Ukraine, according to US intelligence. Officials believe Moscow could purchase additional North Korean military equipment in the future as the war drags on, the New York Times reported, citing the downgraded US intelligence finding. The fact the Kremlin is
Boris Johnson has delivered his valedictory speech to the nation, describing himself as a “booster rocket that has fulfilled its function”. Speaking outside a packed Downing Street, the outgoing prime minister said: “This is it folks.” Mr Johnson vowed to “get behind Liz Truss every step of the way” and told the Conservative Party that
A man suspected of killing 10 people in a mass stabbing in Canada has been found dead – with injuries that were not self-inflicted. Damien Sanderson was discovered on James Smith Cree Nation, which is where some of the attacks took place. “His body was located outdoors in a heavily grassed area in proximity to
Supergrass frontman Gaz Coombes has told Sky News that performing at the tribute concert in memory of his friend Taylor Hawkins was “one of the most incredible moments of my life”. The singer-songwriter took the mic for a cover of David Bowie‘s Modern Love alongside Chic’s Nile Rodgers at the epic six-hour Foo Fighters event,
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