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Yahoo
20 minutes ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Watch: UN Security Council meets amid Israel-Iran war
The United Nations Security Council met on Friday to discuss the war between Israel and Iran, which has entered its second week. U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres has called for 'immediate de-escalation leading to a ceasefire.' Hanging over the conflict is the possibility of the United States joining Israel's campaign to destroy Iran's nuclear enrichment program. President Trump on Thursday said he would decide whether to bomb Iran within two weeks. Russia and China, also permanent members of the U.N. Security Council, condemned Israel's strikes on Iran following a call between leaders of the countries on Tuesday. The Security Council meeting was slated to begin at 10 a.m. ET. Watch the replay above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
South Wales Guardian
20 minutes ago
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Beth Mead urges England to feed off the pressure of European title defence
The Lionesses squad travelling to Switzerland this summer is very different from the one that lifted the trophy on home soil at Euro 2022. Seven members of Sarina Wiegman's group have never played in a major tournament and England will be defending a major title for the first time. 'There's a little bit of pressure that comes with it but I think it's a free adrenaline injection, pump it into your veins,' said forward Mead, who won the Golden Boot after scoring six goals at the 2022 Euros, where she was also named player of the tournament. Two weeks to go until we begin our #WEURO2025 journey 💫 — Lionesses (@Lionesses) June 21, 2025 'We've been there, we've done it, we need to bottle that energy up and (bring) what we brought last time. It's a completely different tournament and teams look very different but we know what we're about and we've got to concentrate on being the best version of ourselves.' England face Jamaica in a Leicester send-off on June 29 before travelling to their Switzerland base in Zurich. They kick off their title defence against France on July 5, then take on 2017 champions the Netherlands. The group stage concludes in St Gallen against Wales, who have qualified for the first major tournament in their history. Mead is relieved team-building activities this time around have not included a camping trip – a memorable Lionesses excursion under Phil Neville in 2019. Training is hotting up! 🌡️🏃♀️ — Lionesses (@Lionesses) June 20, 2025 'I think I slept two hours and then (got woken up) by the geese around the complex,' Mead recalls. 'That wasn't my favourite team-building activity. I think Toni Duggan snuck back into the hotel for the night instead.' The group did host a movie night at their last camp – the thriller Sinners, starring Bournemouth minority owner Michael B Jordan – and this time opted for a graffiti painting session to, Mead notes, 'express yourself' and 'show how bad we all are at art'. Much has also changed in Mead's personal and professional life since lifting the trophy in 2022 – her mother, June, died from ovarian cancer the following winter, shortly after Mead was named Sports Personality of the Year. This year, she lifted the Champions League trophy alongside her Arsenal team-mates for the first time. 'I feel like I'm in a good place individually,' Mead added. 'I know I've got an amazing team around me. I've got very good connections with players in the team. 'All I can do is do my best. We can all only do our best and take our chances when we're given them. 'I'd like to think I've got quite a good amount of experience to head into the tournament and I've played against a lot of the teams that we're going to come up against and hopefully that experience can help within the game. 'But I'm excited. I'm a little bit older than I was last time, but it doesn't take the excitement away and it still feels like a first tournament even though I've obviously been very lucky to go to quite a few. 'This is a new challenge, new competition, very different teams. I can't wait to get started.'
Daily Mirror
20 minutes ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Vicky Pattison makes 'worried' admission as she gives update on 'struggles'
Vicky Pattison has opened up about her "struggles" with food and admitted she has concerns over the use of weight loss jabs. The former Geordie Shore star has previously been open about her battle with "disordered eating" Vicky Pattison has candidly shared her "struggles" with food while voicing her concerns about weight loss jabs. The former queen of the jungle, known for her victory in I'm A Me Out of Here!, has previously discussed her battles with "disordered eating". The reality TV star revealed that she used to count how many blueberries were in her porridge, "restrict calories" and "weaponise exercise" during her lightest periods. Conversely, Vicky confessed to times when she "ate what she wanted" but was then "cruel" to herself. It comes as Vicky, 37, admits she has her reservations about people using weight loss jabs. The Geordie Shore alum says people using the jabs feels like a "step back" for body positivity. She expressed her "worries" about the contents of these jabs in an interview with The Sun, questioning: "I've seen women online losing weight on the skinny jabs and they're feeling great and have new-found confidence, and that sounds amazing for them, but do we really know what we're putting into our bodies? No. "I don't think we've got enough information about them, have we? That's what I'm always worried about. It feels like a bit of a step back." Vicky says it is an "absolute shame" that after years of "embracing the body positivity movement" people have started saying "I never wanted to be curvy actually, I always wanted to be skinny." Although the star has "no judgement" towards anyone deciding to take weight loss jabs. She added: "As someone who's spent her life struggling with noise around food and what people thought about us, being the big girl and all the rest of it, whatever makes people happy is none of my business." Currently in England and Wales, doctors have the option to prescribe weight loss injections on the NHS. Treatments such as Saxenda, Wegovy, and Mounjaro can be prescribed, with the latter requiring a specialist's involvement. Vicky, who tied the knot with Ercan Ramadan last year, shared three pictures of herself at different weights on Instagram in August. She used the post to open up about how she felt about her body. In the post, the celebrity penned: "I used to be cruel to the girl in the first photo... I let her eat what she wanted but I constantly berated her. Called her names and made her feel worthless. Just because of a number on a scale." The conversation continued as she reflected: "I was cruel to the girl in the second photo as well but in an entirely different way. I would count how many blueberries I put on my porridge, restrict my calories and weaponise exercise. That girl was a nervous wreck." Vicky acknowledged that she was "unhappy" when looking at both photos. She confessed that during those times, she combated "anxiety" and "disordered eating." Adding to her confession, she stated: "Both of these extremes didn't bring me happiness- the unhealthy practices I put my body through over the years brought me anxiety, disordered eating and low self worth. "And even though I'd like to think I've changed and I'm in a better place now- these pictures always serve as a stark reminder of what I put myself through. And what I don't want other women to put themselves through."
Wales Online
20 minutes ago
- Health
- Wales Online
Brit mum battles for her life after Greece holiday goes badly wrong
Brit mum battles for her life after Greece holiday goes badly wrong Donna Jobling is in intensive care at a hospital in Crete after a dream Easyjet Holidays break with husband Sidney went badly wrong Donna Jobling (Image: Submitted ) A Brit woman is battling for her life in hospital after contracting Legionnaires' disease during a dream holiday in Greece. Donna Jobling, 57, from west Hull, had gone to the island on a £1,500-per-couple holiday with husband Sidney. But their idyllic break in Crete went badly wrong after she fell ill. And she is currently in intensive care at Venizeleio Hospital in Heraklion, Hull Live reports. Donna and her husband were enjoying an all-inclusive holiday with friends, Paula and Nicolas Mason. The initial days were enjoyable until June 5, when Donna felt unwell and had to rest. She developed a chest infection and became seriously ill two days later. By June 11, doctors at the hospital had put Donna into an induced coma after tests confirmed she had contracted Legionnaires' disease. It had been caused by Legionella pneumophila, her niece, Claire, told Hull Live. The infection led to acute respiratory failure and pneumonia, according to her family. Legionnaires' disease is most commonly contracted through inhaling water droplets from contaminated air conditioning systems. The source of Legionnaires' Disease remains unknown, but as a safety measure, easyJet Holidays, which organised the couples' trip, has relocated other guests from the affected hotel. Article continues below Sidney, a former police officer, remains by her side. After hearing about Donna's condition, Claire, 42, flew out to Crete. Yet she has since returned to Hull to obtain documents proving Donna's insurance cover. Claire plans to fly back to Crete as soon as she secures the necessary documents. "We are all devastated and beside ourselves," said Claire, a mum-of-six. She said: "We were told it was touch and go whether she would survive. We are all praying for her. "She is stable but under constant watch. We flew out there but had to come back because of work and family commitments. "I'm still waiting for documents but will go back with them as soon as I have them." She said Donna is "like a mother to us all." Recalling past trips, she said: "We have happy memories of the island. "It used to be our go-to holiday destination and we went as a whole family. It is beautiful. The weather is great and the food is fantastic." Speaking about Donna's care, Claire said that despite complex medical conditions including epilepsy, Donna is being well looked after. She said: "It is quite strict in the intensive care unit. You only get 30 minutes to visit. But she is well looked after." Paula and Nicholas Mason returned to Hull on June 12. Paula, aged 52, told Hull Live: "It was lovely at the start of the holiday. We all walked everywhere. "Then it came out from nowhere. She has a lot of health problems anyway. But she became seriously ill and the doctor said she had to be taken to hospital. and they have put her in an induced coma in the intensive care unit." An easyJet representative said: "We're so sorry to hear that Ms Jobling is unwell, and we're continuing to support her and her family in every way we can. "As soon as we were made aware of reports of illness, we immediately took action and contacted customers who were already staying in the hotel, or due to travel in the next four weeks, to provide alternative hotel options. Article continues below "We've also been in touch with customers who recently returned home from this hotel, to inform them of necessary guidance. Our customers' safety and wellbeing is our top priority, and we'll continue to do all we can to support them." It is understood that the hotel is collaborating with local health officials on the island.
Glasgow Times
20 minutes ago
- Climate
- Glasgow Times
Thousands brave the heat to watch summer solstice sunrise
Those who gathered for the spectacle on Saturday at the neolithic monument in Wiltshire braved a warm start to the morning as they marked the year's longest day. Temperatures in Salisbury and Greater London reached 18C by 5am, according to the Met Office. The weather bureau confirmed that Yeovilton in Somerset and Crosby in Merseyside recorded the highest overnight temperatures in England, both reaching 19.7C by 6am on Saturday. Towns in Cumbria and Lancashire also recorded temperatures above 19C. An amber heat-health alert for all regions in England remains in place for the weekend. Solstice events at Stonehenge mark some of the rare occasions visitors are allowed close to the stones at the World Heritage site. English Heritage said around 25,000 people were at Stonehenge, with more than 400,000 views from around the world on the charity's livestream of the sunrise, which was greeted by the traditional drumming, chanting and cheering. People gather at Stonehenge (PA) Richard Dewdney, English Heritage's head of operations at Stonehenge, said: 'Coming together at Stonehenge for the summer solstice is a tradition that brings people from near and far, to see in the start of the longest day and celebrate the changing seasons. 'This morning was a joyous and peaceful occasion with the most beautiful sunrise. It is fantastic to see Stonehenge continuing to enchant and connect people. From sunset to sunrise, there was a fantastic atmosphere enjoyed by all, making for a truly memorable experience. 'Ensuring summer solstice at Stonehenge is a safe, enjoyable and sustainable occasion is a major operation that relies on our exceptional staff, volunteers, and the invaluable support of our partners, notably Wiltshire Council and emergency services. We look forward to welcoming people to the summer solstice again next year.' In the lead up to the event, both Stonehenge and Wiltshire Police posted social media warnings about heavy traffic and pedestrians. Stonehenge is a monument built on the alignment of the midsummer sunrise and the midwinter sunset. On the summer solstice, the sun rises behind the Heel Stone -the ancient entrance to the Stone Circle – and rays of sunlight are channelled into the centre of the monument. It is believed solstices have been celebrated at Stonehenge for thousands of years. (PA Graphics) The summer solstice takes place as one of the Earth's poles has its maximum tilt toward the sun as it reaches its highest position in the sky, ensuring the longest period of daylight for the year. English Heritage curator of history Jennifer Wexler said people had been marking the solstice at the stones going back thousands of years. 'The solstice at Stonehenge is one of our most special moments,' she told an English Heritage live stream. 'It's the longest day of the year, but also the time when the sun is the highest in the sky. 'We think people were marking it here on site and gathering here for thousands of years.' The sun rises over The Shard in London (PA) The amber heat-health alert, issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) for the first time since September 2023, is in force until 9am on Monday.
