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Much has changed since Eddie Jones last named a team to face South Africa. Back in 2019 he was in a packed hotel ballroom in Tokyo awaiting a Rugby World Cup final that, ultimately, did not remotely pan out the Read more
A new study published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes [EASD]) finds that low energy diets with formula meal replacements are the most effective methods of weight management and remission in adults with Read more
Alibaba shares have slumped by more than 10% in Hong Kong trade after the Chinese online retail giant warned of a slowdown in consumer spending. The company forecast that its annual revenue would grow at the slowest pace since its Read more
Japanese design company Balmuda today announced its first smartphone at a press event in Tokyo. The straightforwardly titled Balmuda Phone is the debut product from Balmuda Technologies, a new division of the company previously known for stylish, premium home appliances Read more
Gazing into each other’s eyes as they exchanged their wedding vows, Chrissie and Rob Brandon looked like any other happy pair of newlyweds. But Chrissie was just weeks away from a 10-hour operation to remove a brain tumour – four Read more
Emma Hayes praised the late cameo of Lauren James as “exceptional” after a second-half strike from Sam Kerr helped Chelsea to a hard-fought win over the Swiss side Servette. “She came on the pitch and the ball stuck, she held Read more
A consequence of global warming is a greater frequency and intensity of extreme heat events. This extreme heat is associated with a greater risk of adverse cardiovascular incidents, especially for adults with pre-existing cardiovascular diseases. Experts writing in the Canadian Read more
A group of US states is investigating how Instagram targets children, despite it posing potential risks to them. The group – made up of both Democrat and Republican states – is investigating Instagram and Facebook’s parent company Meta to determine Read more
After a tease last week, Fortnite’s highly anticipated collaboration with Naruto is finally here. Starting Tuesday, you’ll be able to play as characters from the hugely popular anime series Naruto: Shippuden in Epic Games’ hit battle royale. There will be Read more
Paul Fullard rang the fire brigade after hearing a smoke alarm going off in a nearby home and spotting an ‘orange glow’ inside while walking his dog in St Helens, Merseyside A hero saved a woman’s life after spotting an Read more