Boris Johnson’s resignation as Conservative leader has triggered the start of the process to find his successor. Rules setting out a two-month leadership election have now been confirmed by the 1922 Committee of backbench Tory MPs. The Conservatives’ leadership selection system is a two-stage process. First, Tory MPs hold aContinue Reading
CRYSTAL PALACE have confirmed the signing of Cheick Doucoure on a five-year deal. The midfielder, 22, joined the Eagles in an £18million transfer from Ligue 1 side Lens, but add-ons could take the total cost up to £21m. 1 Doucoure has signed a five-year deal with Crystal PalaceCredit: https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/announcement/crystal-palace-sign-midfielder-cheick-doucoure-from-lens/20 UponContinue Reading
Jaromir Chalabala/Shutterstock Since the pandemic began, there have been several documented cases of humans transmitting SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, to their pets. But the reverse has been rarer – until recently, hamsters, mink and white-tailed deer were the only animals reported to have spread SARS-CoV-2 to people. Now,Continue Reading
The assassination of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe has shaken the nation to its core. Abe was murdered while making a speech in support of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) candidate in Nara in the run-up to last weekend’s elections – but, based on early reports, the shootingContinue Reading
The pro-Russian group Killnet is targeting countries supporting Ukraine. It has declared “war” against 10 nations.Continue Reading
P olice were called to Wireless Festival over fears gig goers could be crushed as they gathered in the sweltering heat to see Nicki Minaj. Dozens of officers were deployed near Finsbury Park at around 3pm on Sunday after people tried to make their way past queues. As temperatures roseContinue Reading
Noradrenergic drugs were shown to improve some brain function and feelings of apathy. Africa Studio/ Shutterstock The search for a way to treat Alzheimer’s disease has puzzled scientists for decades. This may be why some researchers are shifting their focus slightly, investigating whether treating the systems affected by Alzheimer’s (asContinue Reading
Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg with Moshe Biton (right) and Aviv Regev (left). The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is one of the major funders of the Human Cell Atlas. Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, CC BY-ND The average body contains about 37 trillion cells – and we are in the midst of aContinue Reading
A WIMBLEDON final featuring Nick Kyrgios was never going to be a quiet, civilised affair. The controversial Aussie firebrand ranted and raved and F-bombed his way to defeat – the eight-year-old future king Prince George treated to some choice language, the BBC apologising and everyone else trying to pretend itContinue Reading
Ciara gave birth to her third child nearly two years ago in 2020. The singer-dancer shares two children with her husband, Russell Wilson, and the oldest son, Future, from a previous relationship. Ciara’s post on Instagram welcoming her new baby Win with family and balloons How many kids does CiaraContinue Reading
