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Public support for founding principles of NHS is falling across UK population
Public support for the NHS’s founding principles of free access, universal availability, and tax funding has declined over the past five years across most age groups in the UK, according to recent research.
Give more people weight loss jabs on the NHS, say MPs
UK MPs urge the NHS to expand access to weight-loss injection Mounjaro, criticizing the current plan to provide it to only 220,000 people in 2028 as insufficient and contributing to a two-tier system.
Diabetes and ADHD drugs to be tested on Alzheimer’s patients in new study
A UK clinical trial called AD-SMART is testing repurposed diabetes and ADHD drugs on Alzheimer’s patients, hoping to accelerate discovery of effective treatments for the disease.
First human case of Shamonda virus detected in France, officials say
French health authorities confirmed the first known human case of Shamonda virus in a severely immunocompromised patient who died in early October, though officials said there is currently no public health risk.
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Commonwealth Games 2026: Why are the Games so important to athletes from Northern Ireland?
Northern Ireland athletes returned home with 16 medals from the slimmed-down Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the second-largest haul in history, with competitions serving as a crucial stepping stone toward Olympic qualification.
One-Day Cup: Emilio Gay hits ton for Durham as Leicestershire & Middlesex go top
Emilio Gay’s unbeaten century helped Durham to a nine-wicket victory, while Middlesex moved atop Group B after holding off Yorkshire in the One-Day Cup.
Freddy Peralta trade grades: Rays pinning rotation hopes on reclamation project; Mets continue fire sale
The Tampa Bay Rays acquired pitcher Freddy Peralta from the New York Mets in a trade, with Tampa assuming $2.4 million of his remaining contract. The deal marks another move in New York’s ongoing selloff.
Hibernian 1-2 Motherwell: Ibrahim Said’s late goal earns The Steelmen victory at Easter Road
Ibrahim Said scored a late winner as Motherwell defeated Hibernian 2-1 at Easter Road in their Scottish Premiership season opener, continuing their strong form under new manager Alfred Johansson.
Lee Reeves: Irish boxer in ‘critical but stable’ condition after Dublin fight
Irish boxer Lee Reeves is in critical but stable condition after being knocked out in the 10th round during a Dublin fight on Saturday for the vacant BBI Celtic super-lightweight title.
Bo Nix says ankle injury won’t limit him in 2026: ‘Nothing’s holding me back’
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix says a fractured right ankle sustained during the playoffs won’t limit his performance in the upcoming 2026 season.
Game of the season in Premiership’s opening weekend?
St Johnstone defeated Kilmarnock 4-3 in an entertaining Premiership season opener, with the newly promoted Scottish Championship winners mounting a dramatic comeback from a goal down.
Kelsey Plum trade grades: Mercury make a head-scratching move; Sparks embrace the rebuild
The Los Angeles Sparks traded five-time All-Star Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury in a blockbuster midseason deal, receiving a young player, a 2027 first-round pick and a 2028 second-rounder in return.
Bill Oddie: Comedian who found nature a welcome refuge from mental illness
Bill Oddie, the British comedian and naturalist best known for The Goodies and BBC’s Springwatch, has died at age 85. He battled bipolar disorder throughout his life.
Musk takes ‘crusade’ to Europe with Armie Hammer film
Tech billionaire Elon Musk promoted a violent film by director Uwe Boll starring Armie Hammer that depicts a vigilante targeting immigrants and government officials across Europe, drawing criticism for amplifying far-right content.
How Harlan Coben became the king of potboiler TV
Netflix’s latest Harlan Coben adaptation, I Will Find You, has entered the platform’s all-time top 10 English-language series, continuing the author’s streak of popular television productions.
Paul McCartney becomes first-time nominee for Mercury prize, up against Olivia Dean, Dave and more
Paul McCartney receives his first Mercury Prize nomination for ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane,’ competing against Olivia Dean, Dave, Florence + the Machine, and nine other artists in the 2026 shortlist.