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07.10.2022 / 02:19

Sri Lanka rejects resolution at the UN Human Rights Council

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Sri Lanka categorically rejected resolution A/HRC/51/L.1 (Rev.1) titled "Promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka" tabled by the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Malawi, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and the United States, which was adopted by a vote at the Human Rights Council (HRC) in Geneva, on Thursday (6).Sri Lanka's Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry delivered the statement on behalf of Sri Lanka as the country concerned and called on the Members of the Council to reject the resolution by voting against it.In support of Sri Lanka’s position opposing the resolution, the delegation of Pakistan called for a vote. Over half of the members of the Council did not support the resolution with 07 countries (Bolivia, China, Cuba, Eritrea, Pakistan, Uzbekistan and Venezuela) voting against the resolution and 20 countries abstaining on the vote. 20 countries voted in favour of the resolution.Representatives of Pakistan, Brazil, China, Venezuela, Japan and Republic of Korea made statements in support of Sri Lanka prior to the vote.Pakistan said that they share the concerns of Sri Lanka and other Member States that the resolution is intrusive and this level of scrutiny would not be even acceptable to any sovereign state including the Core Group.

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Who is Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper and how is his health now?

Kate Garraway has had the nation in tears with her regular updates about the condition of her husband.Derek Draper had an unusually severe form of long Covid which nearly cost him his life.Coronavirus ravaged the former Labour Party adviser’s body from top to bottom, causing brain inflammation, kidney failure, damage to his liver and pancreas and his heart to stop several times. He lost eight stone and was left with holes in his lungs from repeat infections.The 55-year-old did manage to return to the north London home he shares with his radio presenter partner and their two children but requires round-the-clock care.Even two-and-a-half years on from first contracting the virus, his wife — who is on ITV's DNA Journey to learn about her family history on Thursday (October 6) — said he still struggles to communicate.Derek Draper is a PR and former political advisor who was born in Chorley, Lancashire, on August 15, 1967.Draper entered politics after university, securing a job in 1992 with Peter Mandelson, then MP for Hartlepool and a central player in Tony Blair’s New Labour government.He later shifted to head up a lobbying firm called GPC Market Access between 1996 and 1999.While working there, he was embroiled in a scandal known as “lobbygate”.Draper was caught on tape boasting to an undercover reporter from The Observer, posing as a businessman, offering to sell access to government ministers.He denied the allegations and accused the newspaper of attempting to entrap him.The incident saw Draper leave politics to retrain as a psychotherapist, studying for a masters in the US.In 2008, Draper made a return to British politics and a year later set-up the website LabourList, a blog that focused on Labour Party news.

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ACLU files complaint with DOJ, Department of Ed. over treatment of LGBTQ students at Central Bucks schools

BUCKS COUNTY, Pa - The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has filed a complaint with several federal agencies against the Central Bucks School District for the treatment of LGBTQ students. According to the ACLU, a complaint was filed with the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division and the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights Thursday. The organization says the complaint was filed on behalf of seven students in the school district who allege "a widespread culture of discrimination against LGBQ&T students, particularly transgender and nonbinary students." According to the ACLU, the complaint is based on a five-month investigation that included interviews with dozens of current and former student and staff members, families and community stakeholders. "The picture that emerged is of a toxic educational environment for LGBQ&T students that has been exacerbated by homophobic and transphobic actions and policies taken recently by the school board and upper-level administrators," the ACLU said. The complaint comes weeks after the school district faced backlash over a policy outlining names and how students can be identified in class. Controversy in a Bucks County school district and it all comes down to the first name that teachers can call students in class.

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UNHRC: Resolution on Sri Lanka adopted – Voting Results

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Core Group resolution on Sri Lanka at the United Nations Human Rights Council was adopted on Thursday (6).Votes In Favor: 20 Votes Against: 07 Abstentions: 20 Sri Lanka has categorically rejected the resolution. #lka #SriLanka #SLnews #News1st #UNHRC #HumanRights Voted in Favor:1. Argentina 2.

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Smoking increases the risk of catching COVID by 48%. Check details here

Smokers have a 12% increased risk of a laboratory-confirmed viral infection and a 48% increased risk of being diagnosed with respiratory illnesses Cigarette smoking is associated with an increased risk of viral infection, including coronavirus and respiratory illness. Providing detailed data, the researchers said that smokers have a 12% increased risk of a laboratory-confirmed viral infection and a 48% increased risk of being diagnosed with respiratory illnesses. The research has been published in the Nicotine and Tobacco Research journal "Past research has shown that smoking increases the risk of COVID-19 disease severity, but the risk of infection had been less clear," said study lead author Melanie Dove from University of California (UC) - Davis.

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Sharon Osbourne Says Her 'Heart Breaks' Over Ozzy Osbourne's Health Battle, But There's a Silver Lining

Sharon Osbourne is getting candid about her own grief surrounding husband Ozzy Osbourne's Parkinson's diagnosis. «I just think of my husband, who was very energetic, loved to go out for walks, did a two-hour show on stage every night, running around like a crazy man,» she tells English broadcaster Jeremy Paxman in ITV's . «Suddenly, your life just stops — life as you knew it.» She goes on, «When I look at my husband, my heart breaks for him.

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Archeologists unearth 2,000-year-old Hercules statue in Greece

The Hercules statue and dig site are pictured in provided images. (Credit: Greek Ministry of Culture and Sports) Archeologists recently unearthed a nearly 2,000-year-old statue depicting Hercules, one of the best-known heroes in ancient mythology, while working in northeastern Greece. During an excavation on Sept.

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Arrests are ‘futile’ to curb crime, B.C.’s attorney general says

More arrests are “futile,” British Columbia’s attorney general says as he rebuffed criticism of government policies on repeat offenders and violent crime across the province.

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How long PIP payments really last and maximum award length to expect for a long-term health condition

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit for people aged over 16 and under State Pension age with a disability, long-term illness or mental health condition who need help completing daily tasks inside their home or getting around.

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COVID symptom that is more dominant than fever, loss of smell & taste

With the onset of winter, COVID cases are on the rise in the United Kingdom and other European countries. This hints toward a fresh wave of infection in the coming days.

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Scottish covid inquiry thrown into chaos as top lawyers resign just months after launch

A public inquiry into Scotland's handling of the covid pandemic was thrown into chaos last night after it was revealed four members of its legal team had quit.

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UNHRC : Core Group produces 19-point resolution on Sri Lanka

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Core Group at the United Nations Human Rights Council has produced a 19-point resolution on Sri Lanka.This is a draft resolution and it has received the support of thirty other countries Albania,* Australia,* Austria,* Belgium,* Bosnia and Herzegovina,* Bulgaria,* Canada,* Croatia,* Cyprus,* Czechia,* Denmark,* Estonia,* Finland, Germany, Greece,* Iceland,* Ireland,* Italy,* Latvia,* Liechtenstein,* Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malawi, Malta,* Montenegro,* Netherlands, New Zealand,* North Macedonia,* Norway,* Portugal,* Romania,* Slovakia,* Slovenia,* Sweden,* Switzerland,* United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America.The draft resolution noting with appreciation the work of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights towards the promotion and protection of human rights and truth, justice, reconciliation and accountability in Sri Lanka, has made the following 19-points.1.Welcomes the oral update presented by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to the Human Rights Council at its forty-ninth session and the report of Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights presented to the Council at its current session;2.Also welcomes the engagement of the Government of Sri Lanka with the Office of the High Commissioner and the special procedures of the Human Rights Council, encourages the continuation of such engagement and dialogue, and calls upon Sri Lanka to implement the recommendations made by the Office and to give due consideration to the recommendations made by the special procedures;3.Expresses concern at the human rights impact of the economic crisis, including as a result of increased food insecurity,

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04.10.2022 / 13:55

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"There's one word that sums up the pandemic for so many, loss": Covid-19 public inquiry starts

The UK Covid-19 public inquiry began today with a solemn vow people who lost loved ones during the pandemic and all those who have suffered will be at its 'heart'.

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Sri Lanka’s export earnings rise by 10.24%

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Earnings from the merchandise exports increased by 10.24 % y-o-y to US$ 1,213.7 Mn in August 2022 as per the data released by the Sri Lanka Customs. According to the Export Development Board, this was mainly due to the increase in earnings from export of Apparel and Textiles.Major product sectors such as Apparel and Textiles, Tea, Rubber based products, Electrical and Electronic components, Spices and Concentrates Diamonds, Gems and Jewellery, Food and Beverages, Seafood and Ornamental fish recorded increased exports in August 2022.Strong Export Growth recorded for top 10 export markets in the period of January to August 2022. The single largest export destination of United States of America recorded over US$ 2 billion worth of exports in the period of January to August 2022 – a significant year on year increase of 21.19 % in comparison to US$ 1.9 billion recorded in 2021.Exports to United Kingdom as the second largest trading partner recorded an increase of 12.91 % to US$ 682.56 Mn during the period of January to August 2022 compared with the corresponding period of previous year.

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Drug use in youngsters up 50% since end of pandemic measures, new data finds

The use of drugs in young people has shot up by 50% since the end of Covid-19 restrictions, new data has shown.

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First in-person UK public coronavirus inquiry takes place today

Families bereaved in the UK during the Covid-19 pandemic are set to attend the first in-person hearing of the coronavirus inquiry, amid concerns that their testimonies may not be directly heard by the former judge heading the probe.

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Shawn Mendes on How He's Feeling After Canceling His World Tour to Focus on His Health (Exclusive)

Shawn Mendes opened up about his mental health this week after the sudden cancellation of his tour this summer, telling ET he now feels more relaxed ahead of the premiere of his new movie, «It doesn't feel like such high pressure,» Mendes told ET's Rachel Smith about the film. The movie will be the first time fans hear his singing voice after announcing canceling the tour dates.

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03.10.2022 / 19:05

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Greater Manchester covid hospital admissions rise 50 per cent in a week fuelling 'new wave' fears

The number of patients admitted to hospital with Covid-19 has jumped in the biggest rise since the peak of the last wave of infection, sparking fears that a new wave could be upon us in time for a potential "twindemic" of both coronavirus and flu.

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U.K. reverses tax cut for wealthy after market turmoil

British Prime Minister Liz Truss was forced on Monday into a humiliating U-turn after less than a month in power, reversing a cut to the highest rate of income tax that helped spark turmoil in financial markets and a rebellion in her party.

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Ali Sabry to lead delegation to UNHRC session in Geneva

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ali Sabry will be traveling to Geneva for the concluding segment of the 51st Session of the Council. The 51st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council is currently ongoing in Geneva and is scheduled to conclude on 07 October 2022.

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Female-headed homes hard hit by acute food insecurity in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Asia’s highest inflation rates and ongoing fuel scarcity continue to threaten food security in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka continues to experience an unprecedented economic crisis with high inflation, rising commodity prices, power shortages and scarcity of fuel.The World Food Program said that Asia’s highest inflation rates and ongoing fuel scarcity continue to threaten food security in Sri Lanka. According to the World Food Programme (WFP), an estimated 6.2 million people in Sri Lanka are facing moderate to severe acute food insecurity, with one in every four households applying negative coping strategies such as reducing the number of meals per day, reducing expenses on other essential things such as healthcare or withdrawing children from school. Female-headed households are seen to be particularly hard it, as are the urban poor and people working in the estate-sector.The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said that given the deteriorating food security and nutrition situation in Sri Lanka and the strong likelihood that the upcoming Maha season will not produce sufficient yields, several countries have pledged further assistance, especially towards improving food security and the critical inputs for the agriculture sector. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced an additional US$20 million in humanitarian assistance, bringing USAID’s total assistance to nearly US$92 million since June of this year. The United Kingdom pledged £3 million in lifesaving support going mostly toward food security and supporting farmers, while the EU released €1.5 million in humanitarian aid which will mainly be utilized for multipurpose cash assistance.The final

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Lindsey Buckingham cancels rest of UK and European tour due to “ongoing health issues”

Lindsey Buckingham cancelled the remainder of his UK and European tour dates due to “ongoing health issues”.The former Fleetwood Mac guitarist and singer was currently midway through a run of rescheduled UK gigs, which were due to be played earlier this year before he was forced to postpone the tour after he and members of his live band and crew contracted COVID.After playing the London Palladium on Saturday night (October 1), Buckingham shared a message on his social media the following day, revealing that the remainder of the dates – including a show set for tonight (October 3) in Glasgow – are now cancelled.The message said: “Due to ongoing health issues, Lindsey is regrettably having to cancel the remaining shows on his current European tour.“Refunds will be available from the point of purchase. Lindsey sends his deepest apologies to all of his fans who were planning to attend and hopes to return to Europe in the future.See the message and the cancelled tour dates below.News on Lindsey’s remaining European tour dates.

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Safe to get Covid and flu vaccines on same day, pharmacist says - urges people to get jabs

Covid cases could rise again. Similarly, every autumn and winter the UK's most vulnerable people are at risk from flu. With vaccines for both available, one pharmacist is urging people to take up the offer.

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Prince William calls for improved safety on social media after coroner implicates platforms in girl's death

Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales gestures as he speaks to members of the public outside Norwich Gate on the Sandringham Estate in Sandringham, eastern England, on September 15, 2022, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. - As preparatio This story discusses suicide.

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02.10.2022 / 17:35

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The new Covid symptoms as immune-evasive strains kickstart new virus wave in UK

A ‘devastating’ Covid wave is about to break in the UK, say experts, who have slammed the government’s guidelines as ‘wrong’ and revealed the main symptom for the latest version of the virus. The autumn wave will be made worse by a lack of testing and limited surveillance of the new immune-evasive variants, according to the health leaders.

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Canada has dropped COVID-19 travel restrictions, mask mandates

ArriveCAN, mask mandates among changes as Canada drops COVID-19 border rules Federal officials announced earlier this week that a cabinet order affecting mandatory vaccinations, testing and quarantine of international travellers would not be renewed as the new month began.That means travellers to Canada no longer need to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19, while wearing a mask on planes and trains is now optional.British Columbia residents Joanne and Ted Parker say they would have preferred to see the rules stay in place for masks, which are still recommended.“I think they’re an excellent protection,” Joanne Parker said while waiting at Pearson International Airport, just west of Toronto.“And if one person wears them it’s not that helpful, but if everybody wears them it’s really helpful.”But she said she’s already come to terms with the likelihood that mask rules are gone for good.Earlier this week, when the couple flew into Pearson, they noticed some people were flouting the restrictions days before they were lifted, including one fellow passenger who she said ignored a flight attendant’s request to keep their mask on.“I didn’t like it, but I wasn’t going to say anything because I thought at the end of the week it’s going to be OK anyway,” she said.Ted Parker suggested there were “plusses and minuses” to lifting the final COVID-19 travel restrictions.

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King Charles III's coin designs unveiled by UK's Royal Mint

LONDON - Britain's Royal Mint has unveiled the first coins to feature the portrait of King Charles III.Britons will begin to see Charles’ image in their change from around December, as 50-pence coins depicting him gradually enter circulation.The new monarch's effigy was created by British sculptor Martin Jennings, and has been personally approved by Charles, the Royal Mint said Friday. In keeping with tradition, the king's portrait faces to the left — the opposite direction to his mother's, Queen Elizabeth II.The King’s portrait will first appear on a £5 coin and 50p commemorating the life and legacy of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

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COVID-19 continues upward trend in Europe

Europe's COVID cases showed more signs of rising last week, marking the first regionwide spike since the most recent BA.5 wave, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) said today in a weekly update.

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Sweden to stop offering Covid vaccine to teenagers

Sweden's Public Health Agency has said it was no longer recommending that children aged 12 to 17 get vaccinated against Covid-19, citing the "very low risk" for the group.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19): right to work checks

.Deferring the end date ensured that employers had sufficient time to develop commercial relationships with identity service providers, make the necessary changes to their pre-employment checking processes and carry out responsible on-boarding of their chosen provider.It has also ensured that the right to work scheme has continued to support long-term, post-pandemic working practices, providing sufficient time to put measures in place to enable face to face document checks if employers do not wish to adopt digital checks for British and Irish citizens with a valid passport (or Irish passport card).From 1 October 2022, employers must carry out one of the prescribed checks before employment commences, as set out in guidance.These checks are:a manual right to work checka right to work check using IDVT through the services of an identity service provider (IDSP)a Home Office online right to work checkConducting any of these checks will provide employers with a statutory excuse which is a defence against a civil penalty.Further information for employers on how to conduct these checks is available on the .Where a right to work check has been conducted using the , the information is provided in real time directly from Home Office systems and there is no requirement for employers to see or check the individual’s documents.Employers cannot insist individuals use this service or discriminate against those who choose to use accepted documents to prove their right to work.The has a list of acceptable documents.Employers do not need to carry out retrospective checks on those who had a COVID-19 adjusted check between 30 March 2020 and 30 September 2022 (inclusive).

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1st British coins to feature King Charles III unveiled by Royal Mint

Britain’s Royal Mint has unveiled the first coins to feature the portrait of King Charles III.

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Body odour could be a sign of underlying health issues such as diabetes or kidney disease

Body odour has held four in 10 people back socially, a survey claimed. The 2019 poll asked 2,000 British adults their feelings of their own body odour, with 30% saying they avoided talking to someone amid fear of smelling bad.

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Poilievre overtakes Trudeau as leader seen as best choice for prime minister: poll

Pierre Poilievre has overtaken Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the candidate seen as the best choice to lead the country, a new poll suggests.The Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News found 35 per cent of Canadians surveyed believe Poilievre is the best candidate for prime minister, while 31 per cent said the same of Trudeau, who trails the new Opposition leader in a majority of provinces — including Ontario. 1 in 3 Canadians believe Trudeau should stay in power as Tories edge ahead: poll Those numbers mark the latest sign of trouble for Trudeau’s Liberals, who are facing an increasingly dissatisfied public that polling suggests is concerned with affordability and inflation.“Now that Mr.

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Study finds slightly longer menstrual cycle after COVID vaccine

COVID-19 vaccines are associated with a temporary average increase in menstrual cycle length of less than 1 day but no change in period length—confirming previous study findings, according to an international study published yesterday in BMJ Medicine.

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Experts fear 'more contagious' Covid variant will reach UK amid upcoming World Cup

A new strain of Covid thought to be even more contagious has been spotted all over Europe, and experts fear it will continue to spread.

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Doctors' warning over winter flu and Covid spike - see who's eligible for jabs

Millions of people are being urged to have flu and Covid vaccines after experts said they were increasingly worried about a bad flu spike this winter.

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Do Covid vaccine shots affect menstrual cycle length? Study says yes

Covid vaccine shots can temporarily increase the menstrual cycle length by less than a day, according to a study A study published in the British Medical Journal has found that Covid-19 vaccine shots can temporarily increase the length of your menstrual cycle. The study said that the vaccine shots taken to prevent oneself from the coronavirus infection will increase the menstrual cycle by less than half a day.

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Canada dumps vaccine mandate for foreign travellers. Check new Covid rules

Covid-19. Canada, like the United States, requires foreign nationals to be vaccinated when entering the country. However, no change in the mandate is expected in the US in the near future. “We are able to do this because tens of millions of Canadians rolled up their sleeves and got vaccinated," Transport Minister Omar Alghabra said.

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Sterling hits record low against the dollar

COLOMBO (News 1st); The British pound plunged to a record low on Monday morning in Asia, following last week’s announcement by the new U.K. government that it would implement tax cuts and investment incentives to boost growth.Sterling briefly fell 4% to an all-time low of $1.0382 on Monday in Asia.Critics say those economic measures will disproportionately benefit the wealthy and could see the U.K.

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26.09.2022 / 07:49

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Coronation Street star Cherylee Houston: 'Disabled people have been killed by government's Covid failure'

Coronation Street's first disabled actor has said disabled people were killed by the government’s Covid failure. Speaking at a Labour Party Conference fringe event Cherylee Houston wept as she said 'we’re not seen as human', adding: “It makes me want to cry every time”.

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UK provides lifesaving aid for the most vulnerable in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The UK is providing urgent food and farming support to Sri Lankans hit hardest by the economic crisis.More than one-third of people are struggling to eat and are suffering from shortages of fuel, power, and medicines. Sri Lanka has the fifth largest food price inflation in the world, up 93.7% last month, with rice costing 150% more than this time last year.In a meeting with Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry at the UN General Assembly, Lord Ahmad will set out the UK’s package of £3 million in lifesaving support.The funding will be delivered through Red Cross and UN partners. It will provide access to food, seeds, and tools to help grow crops as well as mental health care, including for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. UK Minister of State for the Middle East, South Asia, and the UN, Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon said:The UK stands by the people of Sri Lanka who are facing such a challenging time. The ongoing crisis is deeply concerning with so many in dire need of help. We are providing £3 million of lifesaving support to the most vulnerable and will continue to work with international partners to help Sri Lanka.This new funding is just part of the UK’s ongoing support to Sri Lanka.

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Kentucky teacher says snake, mouse fell from classroom ceilings: ‘Another day living the dream'

Kentucky high school is "infested" after a snake and a mouse fell from classroom ceilings last week, according to a teacher. Nathan Spalding, an English teacher at Henry Clay High School in Lexington, wrote on Facebook that he found a baby rat snake that fell from the ceiling and appeared to "cuddle" his desk phone."Our school is infested with roaches, spiders, and mice," Spalding wrote. "Our school now seems to also have a nest of snakes living in the ceiling.""Just another day living the dream," the teacher added.GIANT LIZARD SCALES FLORIDA HOMEOWNER'S WINDOW: ‘LOOKS LIKE GODZILLA’Spalding told the Lexington Herald-Leader on Thursday that a mouse had also fallen from the ceiling of a different classroom and landed on a student’s desk.

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Bake Off's Matt Lucas shares heartbreaking health reason he had to lose weight

Great British Bake Off host Matt Lucas has shared his heart-breaking health feats that led to him having to lose weight.Viewers of the Channel 4 baking show are concerned for the star after seeing how much weight he has shed in recent months - but there is a reason behind his drastic lifestyle overhaul.The former Little Britain comedian has gone from a size XXXL to a size medium - by changing two things in his life.READ NEXT: Bake Off judge Prue Leith left 28 people in 'critical care' after massive food errorMatt simply ate less and walked more, and was able to shed the pounds in order to turn his life and health around.The reasoning behind his lifestyle overhaul was because he was afraid that he would suffer the same fate as some of his family members.Both his dad and grandad sadly died young from heart attacks in their fifties, which is why the star, 48, wanted to ensure his health was in tip-top condition in order to sustain him through his life."My dad died when he was 52, very suddenly. His dad died, I think at 56, so I was looking at the law of averages," he revealed."I was very big and I was getting bigger in the pandemic.

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Four of seven Sri Lankans in Ukraine are medical students

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Four out of the seven Sri Lankans who were held captive by Russian forces in Ukraine have been identified as medical students in the city of Kupiansk, while the other three were identified as workers.This information is being revealed in contrast to the rumors circulating with regard to the captured Sri Lankans being illegal immigrants, and the Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's brief about the seven Sri Lankans being medical students.A report by the Associated Press citing a press conference held at Kharkiv Police states that the Sri Lankans were tortured at a factory in the area which was captured by Russian forces, and were beaten, mainly because they could not understad the language.The former captives include Nilojan Vasanthakumar, 20, Uthayakamar Mary Edid Prema, 50, Sharujan Gianeswaran, 25, Thinees Jokenthhiran, 34, Dilukshan Robertclive, 25, Dilujan Paththinajakan, 20 and Ainkaranathan Ganesamoorthi, 38.According to the captured Sri Lankans, six among the group were held in a large upstairs room, while the seventh, the only woman, was kept in a dark cell by herself. On 17th September, the Ukrainian President Voldomyr Zelenskyy in his briefing noted that seven Sri Lankan students were found in 'torture chambers' where civilians were abused by Russian soldiers in areas of the Kharkiv region in Ukraine. One man said he was shot in the foot by the Russian captors. Another had a toenail ripped off after the soldiers repeatedly bashed it with the butt of a rifle.“Every day we were cleaning toilets and bathrooms,” Dilukshan Robertclive, one of the former captives, said in English.

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Harry Redknapp feared for his wife's life as she struggled to breathe with Covid

Harry Redknapp reveals how he feared for beloved wife Sandra after a serious attack of Covid left her barely able to breathe. The ex-soccer manager and winner of TV’s I’m A Celeb says Sandra, who needed two operations, could not talk and had to communicate by notes. And a problem with swallowing had Harry fearing she could choke to death.

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Health and social workers no longer require weekly Covid-19 testing

Health and social care workers will no longer require weekly tests for Covid-19 as asymptomatic testing pauses from Wednesday.

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Big Brother's Aisleyne left bruised up by new career move amid gruesome health battle

Big Brother star Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace has been bruised up by her new career move.The reality TV star has reportedly joined MTV's The Challenge which will air on screens next year.A source told the Daily Star: "Aisleyne is super excited to be making a return to TV.READ MORE: Ex-Big Brother stars who are now on OnlyFans – and how much they earn"She recently took part in filming for the new series of The Challenge UK. It will air next year on Channel 5."Aisleyne had to fly all the way to Argentina for filming.

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UK to grant £3 million assistance to Sri Lanka

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Minister of State for the Middle East, South Asia, and the UN of the United Kingdom, Lord Tariq Ahmad says the UK is providing urgent food and farming support to Sri Lankans hit hardest by the economic crisis. Taking to twitter, Minister Ali Sabry mentioned that during the meeting held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Lord Tariq Ahmad set out the UK’s package of £3 million assistance to Sri Lanka.While extending gratitude for the assistance, Minister Ali Sabry also briefed Lord Tariq Ahmad on steps being taken towards reconcilliation and accountability in Sri Lanka. The funding will be delivered through Red Cross and UN partners. It will provide access to food, seeds, and tools to help grow crops as well as mental health care, including for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence."The UK stands by the people of Sri Lanka who are facing such a challenging time.

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Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
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Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0