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New Covid XEC variant starting to spread in Europe – what we know about signs and symptoms
Scientists have warned that a “more contagious” variant of the Covid virus, dubbed XEC, is starting to spread more rapidly across Europe and could soon become the dominant strain. “At this juncture, the XEC variant appears to be the most likely one to get legs next,” Eric Topol, director ofContinue Reading
Watch as Starmer meets Italy’s PM in Rome to discuss migrant crossings
Watch as Sir Keir Starmer meets with Giorgia Meloni, the Italian prime minister, in Rome on Monday 16 September. The pair are expected to discuss migrant boat crossings, with Sir Keir “interested” in learning about Italy’s scheme to send migrants rescued at sea to Albania to process their asylum claims.Continue Reading
Inside Voodoo in Belfast, a rock and metal-friendly venue with community at its heart
The Independent is continuing with its Main Stage initiative to support grassroots music venues, this month with a spotlight feature on Voodoo in Belfast. Instantly recognisable for its black and crimson red exterior and matching decor inside, Voodoo has been run by Ciaran Smyth since its launch in 2011. SmythContinue Reading
TikTok to begin appeal against possible US ban
TikTok will go head-to-head with the US government on Monday as it launches an appeal against new laws which require the social media giant to split from its China-based parent firm, or face a ban. In April, US President Joe Biden signed a new law which gave TikTok until JanuaryContinue Reading
Dog and human brains found to sync up when they gaze into each other’s eyes
Brain activity of dogs and their human companions may sync when they gaze into each other’s eyes, a new study suggests. During social interactions between people, the activity of their neurons is known to become synchronised, especially in the frontal lobe of the brain, indicating that they are paying attentionContinue Reading
The diet change around ultra-processed foods that can dramatically improve your health
A simple change to your diet can help reduce your risk of diabetes, a new study has suggested. Replacing ultra-processed foods (UPFs) with foods that are less processed may reduce your risk. According to the findings, every 10% increase in the amount of UPFs in a person’s diet is linkedContinue Reading
Doctors discover new obesity treatment that doesn’t involve regular dieting
A study has shown a potential new way to treat obesity away from weight loss drugs such as Ozempic. Removing a single gene from fat tissue can trick the body into burning more calories without the need for regular dieting, the new research shows. PHD2 is a gene that playsContinue Reading
Man City trial latest as club under threat of expulsion from Premier League
Pep Guardiola recently acknowledged that Premier League clubs will be eager to see City penalised for their alleged rule breaches. La Liga president Javier Tebas has claimed that several English top-flight clubs have confided in him their wish for City to face punishment. When quizzed on Tebas’ comments last week,Continue Reading
The biggest Emmys talking points, from Richard Gadd’s speech to Shogun shattering records
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Emotions were running high at the 76th Emmy Awards on Sunday night (15 September), whetherContinue Reading
Factors to Consider When Betting on Boxing
Boxing is often hailed as the “sweet science,” where strategy, skill, and physical prowess converge in the ring. For bettors, understanding the nuances that influence a boxer’s performance can be the difference between a winning bet and a losing one. When placing bets on boxing matches, two critical factors areContinue Reading