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Five more Met Police officers accused of betting on general election timetable
Five more police officers are accused of betting on the timing of the general election, according to the Metropolitan Police. The police said the Gambling Commission informed them about the cops after Rishi Sunak's close security officer was arrested last week for alleged bets on a July election.
Accident left Princess Anne hospitalized with minor bruises and concussion
According to Buckingham Palace, the King has been informed of Princess Anne's injuries and wishes her a "speedy recovery" with the rest of the royal family. Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Princess Anne had "minor injuries and a concussion" as a result of an incident on Sunday evening. It is understood that emergency services were summoned to the incident on the Gatcombe Park estate in Gloucestershire on Sunday to treat injuries consistent with being hit by a horse.
Following a chemical incident, people were ordered to close their windows
After a white mist began to appear, residents near a chemical facility were advised to keep their windows and doors closed. South Wales Police issued the warning following the incident at Dow's facility in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan. Firefighters responded with multiple crews and gave the same advice as police.
Southgate urges fans to “enjoy the football”
German police have increased security measures for the England-Serbia game on Sunday in Gelsenkirchen. When asked about the increased security risk of England's opening Euros match against Serbia, Gareth Southgate responded that he "expects everyone to enjoy the football." The England manager was replying to a question at a pre-match press conference on Saturday regarding the decision to increase security for Sunday's game in Gelsenkirchen.
New survey forecasts Tories will win 72 seats in next parliament
According to pollsters, the Tories are on the verge of "electoral extinction," with Reform UK also surging in the rankings. Two polls published today are bad news for Rishi Sunak. One shows a four-point dip, and the other indicates his party will win only 72 seats. A Savanta poll for The Sunday Telegraph found the Tories down four points to 21% of the vote, the lowest by that pollster since the final days of Theresa May's premiership in early 2019.
Beaming Kate returns to Trooping the Colour
The Princess of Wales appeared comfortable, and onlookers applauded her and her family as they walked down The Mall and subsequently onto the balcony of Buckingham Palace. The Princess of Wales joined the Royal Family on Buckingham Palace's balcony for the Trooping the Colour flypast, marking her first public appearance since her cancer diagnosis. Kate, 42, arrived at Buckingham Palace in a car with her children and husband, the Prince of Wales, ahead of the event commemorating the King's formal birthday.
Oregon firefighters rescue 28 upside-down riders
The AtmosFEAR ride, which debuted in 2021, works like a pendulum, able to swing passengers fully upside down. Firefighters rescued 28 people who were trapped 100 feet upside down on a ride at an entertainment park in Oregon. According to a statement shared on social media by Oaks Amusement Park in Portland, one individual with a pre-existing medical condition was brought to the hospital as a precaution following the AtmosFEAR ride's stop.
General Election 2024: Official April UK economic data flatline
Labour and the Liberal Democrats point to the latest official growth data as further evidence that the Conservatives have crashed the economy, despite the fact that the study states that momentum was lost due to the wettest April in 12 years. The UK economy stagnated in April, according to official numbers cited by the government's critics as evidence that the Conservatives' much-touted strategy is failing.
Erik ten Hag to continue as Manchester United manager
Despite intense speculation about the 54-year-old Dutchman's future, United has spent the past two weeks reviewing the 2023–24 season. The Dutchman's future at the club has been the subject of much conjecture following a poor Premier League season in which United finished eighth. However, they surprised rivals Manchester City, the Premier League champions, by winning the FA Cup final 2-1 at Wembley Stadium at the end of the season.
‘Health MOTs’ for seniors ‘at front door of A&Es’
NHS England said the method, which would target adults aged 65 and up or those with frailty-related diseases, could be a "lifeline" for many patients. The health service has announced that "health MOTs" will be provided to older individuals "at the front door" of hospital A&E departments to reduce unnecessary hospitalizations. NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard said the strategy might be a "lifeline" for many patients by allowing them to be assessed and helped more quickly.
A man is charged with throwing objects at Nigel Farage
A man has been charged with using menacing behaviour in response to the throwing of objects at Nigel Farage, the leader of the Reform UK party. On Tuesday, Mr Farage was campaigning in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, when the incident occurred while he was riding an open-top bus. According to law enforcement, Josh Greally, 28, has been accused of employing abusive, insulting, and threatening language and actions to incite terror.
Houthi-run TV reports US-UK air strikes on Yemen
As the Yemeni group targets shipping channels in the Red Sea, the United States and the United Kingdom have conducted six air strikes against targets in Yemen, according to a television station that is controlled by the Houthis. Al Masirah TV reported that four attacks were directed at the airport of Hodeidah, a major port city on the Red Sea, and the seaport of Salif, which is located to the north of the city. The news outlet also reported that two air assaults occurred in the Al-Thawra region, which is located to the north of the Yemeni capital, Sanaa.