Chinese millionaire fails 27th attempt at passing university entrance exams
The 56-year-old has been trying for decades to pass China's notoriously tough Gaokao exams.
2023-06-27 17:48
The world's biggest cruise ship is almost ready
Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, the world's new biggest cruise ship, has completed its first round of sea trials after construction at a shipyard in Finland. It's set to debut in the Caribbean in January 2024.
2023-06-27 17:24
Strictly’s Amy Dowden gives health update after getting new breast following mastectomy
Amy Dowden has said she showed her reconstructed breast to her former Strictly Come Dancing co-star Sara Davies, after undergoing a mastectomy to treat breast cancer. The professional dancer revealed that Davies was helping to adminiser an injection as she continues to recover from her operation, which took place two weeks ago. Dowden, 32, also spoke about her surgery in more detail via her Instagram Stories and said she had “no choice” but to undergo a full mastectomy because she had “more than one tumour”. In May, the TV star revealed she had been diagnosed with grade three breast cancer, which is the most aggressive grade, but doctors caught it early. She also suffers from Crohn’s disease and has been praised for raising awareness of the condition. She posted an Instagram Story with Davies on Monday (26 June) and explained that she had to give herself a new injection using a syringe rather than a pen, and Davies was there to help her. “I’ve not done it on my own before so guess who’s going to do it with me?” she said, before gesturing towards Davies, who smiled at the camera. “You don’t mind, do you? Also, what did I show you last night?” Davies replied: “I got to see the new boob. It’s a nice boob!” Amy laughed as she said that Davis suggested she should “get the other one done”. “I just said, that is one good-looking boob!” the former Dragon’s Den star clarified. “Marvellous job. Fantastic!” Dowden added: “Other than the nipple, you wouldn’t really know, would you?” In another video, the dancer explained that after her mastectomy, doctors were able to “put the implant in” her breast rather than an “expander” to help stretch the skin for a later surgery. “For me, it’s a better option because [it means] no more surgery. I woke up and they’d managed to put the implant in, so I have had reconstruction,” she told fans. “I believe later on you can have the nipple tattooed – not sure if I’m gonna do that yet.” Dowden’s post-surgery recovery comes as the Duchess of York is recuperating from her own mastectomy, after it was confirmed this week that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. Sarah Ferguson’s spokesperson said on Sunday (25 June) that the duchess was “advised she needed to undergo surgery which has taken place successfully” and that she is “now recuperating with her family”. She spoke about her diagnosis in the latest episode of her podcast with businesswoman Sarah Thomson and urged everyone listening to “go and get checked… Don’t wait.” Dowden revealed her diagnosis in an interview with Hello! magazine and said she has “got a really good chance of getting back out on the dance floor as soon as possible”. She added that she hopes to raise awareness around breast cancer alongside her existing work on Crohn’s, which is a lifelong disease where parts of the digestive system become inflamed. In 2020, she released a BBC documentary about living with the disease titled Strictly Amy: Crohn’s and Me. After her surgery, Dowden said she was waiting to find out if she needs to have just radiotherapy or additional chemotherapy. She told The Mirror that Strictly was “leaving the door open” if she can return to the show. “If I only have radiotherapy, I’ll be back on Strictly this season,” she said. “Once radiotherapy is done there’ll be nothing to stop me, there’s no pressure but Strictly is leaving the door open. It’s having something to work towards.” Dowden is married to her long-term partner Benjamin Jones, who is also a professional dancer. The couple wed in 2022, after having to reschedule their wedding due to the Covid pandemic. Read More How dogs became my greatest adversary on the dating scene Influencers called out for visiting and promoting Shein’s factory in China Philosopher sparks outrage with essay about why people shouldn’t travel: ‘Very elitist’ Woman whose baby was diagnosed with rare disease warns of ‘terrifying’ symptoms Man enters beard competitions around the world – and so does his wife Group B Strep: 8 things every parent should know
2023-06-27 16:24
Man Utd launch 2023/24 home kit
Manchester United have unveiled their new adidas home kit for the 2023/24 season inspired by the red rose and the bridge over the River Irwell highlighting the city's industrial heritage.
2023-06-27 16:19
West Ham reject Manchester City bid for Declan Rice
West Ham reject Manchester City's bid worth £90m for club captain Declan Rice. Arsenal have already seen two bids knocked back.
2023-06-27 15:50
ICC World Cup 2023: India to play Pakistan in Ahmedabad in October
The confirmation comes after months of speculation on whether Pakistan would travel to India.
2023-06-27 15:18
Tennessee inmate captured while another remains at large after the pair broke out through a jail ceiling, authorities say
Authorities in northwestern Tennessee are asking the public for help locating escaped inmate Ronnie Sharp after he and another man broke out of jail, law enforcement said.
2023-06-27 14:47
A dangerous heat wave is intensifying in the South with nearly 45 million people under heat alerts
Nearly 45 million people from southern Arizona to the Florida panhandle are sweltering under a worsening heat wave that is expected to expand its reach this week, bringing more dangerous triple-digit temperatures.
2023-06-27 14:46
Pasoori: Bollywood remake of hit Pakistani song divides Indians
Indians are reacting sharply to Bollywood's remake of Pasoori, a popular Pakistani pop sing released last year.
2023-06-27 13:49
NBA Rumors: Damian Lillard’s future with Trail Blazers looks more clear
Damian Lillard and his agent met with Trail Blazers management to talk about the future of the franchise with the team still committed to their star.According to Chris Haynes, Damian Lillard and his agent met with the Trail Blazers to discuss their future plans on Monday.This is the latest d...
2023-06-27 12:18
Imran Khan: Pakistan army sacks three officers over May protests
In a rare public announcement, the Pakistan army says the officers failed to protect military assets.
2023-06-27 11:45
Trump heard on CNN tape discussing secret documents
CNN obtained audio from a meeting in which Donald Trump acknowledges keeping a classified document.
2023-06-27 11:19