A nationwide shortage of blood has been averted after thousands of volunteers swiftly booked donations in response to an appeal, ensuring hospitals now have stable supplies for patients across the country.
A 76-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of poisoning after eight children attending a Christian holiday club in Leicestershire fell ill and were taken to hospital, with all youngsters since discharged as police continue their investigation.
England’s women retained their European title after a tense penalty shoot-out, sealing back-to-back championships and writing a new chapter in the nation’s football history.
The UN Secretary-General has condemned global indifference to Gaza’s escalating humanitarian crisis, warning that around 70,000 children face severe malnutrition unless the UK and its allies intensify life-saving aid efforts.
A cross-party group of MPs has urged the Government to increase diplomatic pressure and humanitarian aid in Gaza, warning that current measures are inadequate to prevent widespread hunger and further loss of life.
Ozzy Osbourne, the revered Black Sabbath frontman who has died aged 76, spent his final days enjoying time with his grandchildren as his sisters fondly remembered him as “Our John”.
