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The Rolling Stones have postponed Friday’s (June 17) show in Bern, Switzerland after Mick Jagger contracted COVID.The band announced yesterday (June 13) a last-minute cancellation of their concert at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It followed frontman Jagger testing positive after experiencing symptoms of COVID upon arrival at the venue.Now, the rockers’ gig at Wankdorf Stadium in Switzerland has also been postponed until a later date.

WWE legend Jeff Hardy arrested on 'third DUI offense in 10 years' and other chargesTottenham striker Harry Kane reacts to Erling Haaland and Darwin Nunez signingsTrial against Carl Woods scrapped following charge for 'threatening behaviour'Steve is touring with the band following the death of long-standing drummer Charlie Watts, who died on August 24 2021 at the age of 80. The band made their return to the UK stage at the Anfield football stadium on Thursday last week and are also due to play two shows at BTS Hyde Park in London this summer.

pic.twitter.com/wQ7Qlc1WpaA statement on behalf of the band said: ‘The Rolling Stones have been forced to call off tonight’s concert in Amsterdam at the Johan Cruijff ArenA, following Mick Jagger testing positive after experiencing symptoms of Covid upon arrival at the stadium.‘The Rolling Stones are deeply sorry for tonight’s postponement, but the safety of the audience, fellow musicians and the touring crew has to take priority.‘The show will be rescheduled for a later date. Tickets for tonight’s show will be honoured for the rescheduled date.

Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger announced Monday that he tested positive for COVID-19 and was forced to postpone the band's scheduled concert in Amsterdam. Taking to Twitter to share the news, the «You Can't Always Get What You Want» singer revealed his coronavirus diagnosis was confirmed after experiencing symptoms. «The Rolling Stones are deeply sorry for tonight’s postponement, but the safety of the audience, fellow musicians and the touring crew has to take priority,» the statement read. pic.twitter.com/77xIYpxIJDThe legendary British rock band was scheduled to play at Amsterdam's Johan Cruijff Arena on Monday as the fourth stop on the «Stones Sixty» European tour. News that the concert was postponed was not revealed until an hour and a half before the concert was due to begin. Mojo Concerts, who organized the Rolling Stones' appearance, announced the news to the awaiting crowd. «He can't sing, he can't play,» Mojo's representative said.

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RICHARD Madeley has revealed he suffered "two massive nose bleeds" over the weekend as he searched for answers on Good Morning Britain. The TV presenter, 66, asked for medical advice on the breakfast show during a segment about hay fever sweeping the country.

Rishi Sunak, Britain's finance minister, said the country was not alone in feeling the effects of rising prices and the aftermath from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. "Countries around the world are seeing slowing growth, and the UK is not immune from these challenges," Sunak said in a statement. Sunak announced further household assistance in May.

McDonald’s restaurants opened their doors in Moscow once again on Sunday under new Russian ownership and a new name, “Vkusno & tochka,” which translates as “Tasty and that’s it.”

Earlier this week, 28-year-old Canadian musician, Justin Bieber, announced to the world that he is suffering from a rare syndrome that causes partial facial paralysis.

COVINGTON, Ga. - Note: If you have thoughts of harming yourself and others, call National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, available 24 hours in English and Spanish, at 1-800-273-8255 and learn more online.The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said Sunday a 1-year-old Covington girl at the center of an Amber Alert and the suspect accused of abducting her both have died.Officials said The Newton County Sheriff's Office is investigating after 1-year-old Jaquari Bennett was allegedly abducted on Saturday at a home on Chandler Field Drive in Newton County.The Newton County Sheriff's Office said 38-year-old Darain Javaris Bennett, the toddler's father, shot and killed the child's mother at the home. The child's grandmother was also wounded and told police that Darain Bennett took the child. The toddler and suspect are believed to be traveling in a black Honda Accord.

Kate Garraway has revealed her husband Derek Draper has had a spate of hospital visits in recent weeks, leaving her feeling ‘exhausted’. The Good Morning Britain presenter has become primary carer for the former political lobbyist, who fell into a coma after being diagnosed with Covid in March 2020. Derek, 56, was released from hospital last year but his progress has been gradual. On Sunday, Kate, 56, shared an insight into his health battle and revealed the impact it’s had on her. ‘So Derek has been in and out of hospital a lot recently -hopefully the wonderful health teams will help him improve but I woke up early feeling exhausted & very fretful,’ she wrote alongside an Instagram video of her tending to flowers in her garden. Kate continued: ‘As you know my garden is my #happyplace so came out for some #calm and to get stuck in to some weeding & planting. It’s been ages since have been able to & I really missed it but nature hasn’t me. ‘The flowers are blooming, fruits growing , leaves dancing in the breeze.

Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway has shared her concerns about her husband Derek, who has been spending a lot of time in hospital. Kate, 50, took to social media to share a snap of her back garden, sharing her gardening skills as she tried to distract herself from her worries.She wrote: "So Derek has been in and out of hospital a lot recently - hopefully the wonderful health teams will help him improve but I woke up early feeling exhausted & very fretful."As you know my garden is my #happyplace so came out for some #calm and to get stuck in to some weeding & planting."It’s been ages since have been able to & I really missed it but nature hasn’t me.

cancer survivor, Ernie Hudson got rid of cancerous tumours in the prostate and renal area - something that is possible when the disease is caught early. "When I heard the word cancer it was one of the most devastating moments in my life," Ernie reflected. "But we caught it early," he told Fox59.

Manic Street Preachers have postponed tomorrow’s (June 12) show at the Peterborough Embankment, after frontman James Dean Bradfield tested positive for COVID-19.Sharing the news on social media yesterday evening (June 10), the band confirmed that ticketholders would be contacted “by their point of sale” over the weekend. The Manics are yet to announce a new date for their Peterborough show, which is their only headliner scheduled for the immediate future. They noted, however, that they “hope to reschedule for as soon as possible”.A post shared by Manic Street Preachers (@manics)Next month will see the Manics perform at two UK festivals, hitting the stage at Suffolk’s Latitude on Sunday July 24, and at Y Not in Derbyshire on Friday July 29.

DIY SOS returned to screens last month, with frontman Nick Knowles and his team transforming the homes and lives of families across Britain. And fans of the TV presenter will be pleased to know that Nick is making two TV appearances this week, as he is also a guest on BBC One's Saturday Kitchen with Matt Tebbutt.

Coronavirus infections in the UK are estimated to have risen for the first time since March at the height of the Omicron wave. A total of 989,800 people in private households in the UK are estimated to have had the virus in the week ending June 2, up from 953,900 the previous week, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Ukraine‘s side, in a punishment handed down by the country’s pro-Moscow rebels.Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared to liken himself to conquering monarch Peter the Great and spoke of his country’s need to “take back” territory and “defend itself” as the Kremlin’s forces continued a grinding war of attrition in eastern Ukraine. Ukraine needs more artillery to maintain fight in key Donbas city, commander says A court in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic in Ukraine found the three captured fighters guilty of working toward a violent overthrow of power, an offense punishable by death in the unrecognized eastern republic.

AstraZeneca's tests for treatment of people at risk of death from coronavirus has revealed good results in a late-stage trial, its maker AstraZeneca announced Wednesday. The British pharmaceutical giant, which has already produced a widely used coronavirus vaccine, said the Evusheld jab "provided clinically and statistically significant protection against progression to severe Covid-19 or death".

SHAWNIGAN LAKE, Canada - A black bear caught lingering outside a classroom in Canada was scared away by a music teacher armed with a trombone. The animal was spotted on May 27 outside St. John’s Academy Shawnigan Lake on Canada’s Vancouver Island.

Broxburn boxer Maddie Clarkson is hoping to complete a remarkable return to the sport by being crowned British champion this weekend.

COVID lockdowns and police operations against supply chains has led to a sharp and potentially harmful increase in fake MDMA, the study published in the Drug Science, Policy and Law journal claimed.Festival goers are therefore being warned about an “unprecedented shift” in the UK MDMA drug market, which has seen huge changes between 2019 and 2021 when Brexit was enacted and COVID lockdowns came into force.The Loop is testing @Parklifefest again this weekend & we are very keen to see what is in circulation this summer. We envisage it is more like 2019 but there are still some cathinones in circulation & a few sock drawer & old stock legacy pills from last year doing the rounds.

Canada’s public health agency has issued a travel notice as the monkeypox virus continues to spread around the world.

Sign for the fast food brand Taco Bell on 18th May 2022 in London, United Kingdom. Taco Bell is an American-based chain of fast food restaurants founded in 1962 by Glen Bell.

NEW YORK - In a brazen daytime attack, a man shoved a woman onto the train tracks at an outdoor subway station in the Bronx on Sunday afternoon. The NYPD released a video from a security camera at the Jackson Avenue station in the Melrose section showing the disturbing attack. A person wearing a white tank top, red backpack, and backward baseball cap grabs someone standing on the platform and hurls her onto the tracks, the video shows.

State Pension provides essential financial support for over 12.4 million older people across the UK, including 981,399 living in Scotland.

Finland is the latest EU nation to extend Covid entry restrictions for travellers from the UK until next month.

Spain has scrapped coronavirus travel rules for all countries in the European Union - but not for the UK.

Communicable Diseases Network Australia (CDNA) and the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) have met and will continue to meet to monitor the situation.Internationally, cases have been reported in the United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, France, the Canary Islands, the United States and Canada. Local transmission is thought to have occurred as the majority of the cases have not travelled to areas where the virus is endemic.Whilst a number of the recently identified cases have self-reported as gay, bisexual, or other men who have sex with men, monkeypox has not been described as a sexually transmitted disease, though it can spread through direct intimate contact during sex.Monkeypox, also known as MPX/MPXV, is a rare viral zoonotic disease that occurs primarily in tropical rainforest areas of Central and West Africa and is occasionally exported to other regions.The virus is mostly transmitted to humans via infected animals, such as primates or rodents, however human-to-human transmission does occur.Human-to-human transmission of monkeypox can occur through close contact with lesions on the skin, body fluids including respiratory droplets, and contaminated materials such as bedding.

LONDON - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson survived a no-confidence vote on Monday, securing enough support from his Conservative Party to remain in office despite a rebellion that leaves him a weakened leader with an uncertain future.Known for his ability to shrug off scandals, the charismatic leader has struggled to turn the page on revelations that he and his staff repeatedly held boozy parties that flouted the COVID-19 restrictions they imposed on others. Support among his fellow Conservative lawmakers has weakened as some see the leader, renowned for his ability to connect with voters, increasingly as a liability rather than an asset in elections.Johnson won the backing of 211 out of 359 Conservative lawmakers, more than the simple majority needed to remain in power, but still a significant rebellion of 148 MPs.

WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) - World War II veterans who invaded Normandy in France on June 6, 1944, were honored at the WWII Memorial on the National Mall in D.C. on Monday to remember the 78th anniversary of the event.Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and WeatherFriends of the National World War II Memorial, a group dedicated to teaching the importance of the memorial and what it represents, held a ceremony on Monday to honor those who fought in the largest air, land and sea invasion in military history.150,000 Allied troops, made up of American, British and Canadian forces, landed on the beaches of Nazi-occupied France 78 years ago to push inland to Western Europe.

The Voice star and her hunky other half have been forced to move their wedding date a number of times due to the Covid pandemic, but will tie the knot today at Ely Cathedral.Pixie, 31, enjoyed one final party on Sunday before her big day, after she and Oliver got engaged at St Paul's Cathedral.Getting into the bridal spirit, the beauty slipped into a white jumpsuit as she declared it her "last night as Miss Lott".Guests began arriving at Ely Cathedral in Cambridgeshire in their finery, with many shielding themselves from the rain with umbrellas.Pixie's The Voice co-star Danny Jones, of McFly fame, was among the first to arrive, as were the likes of former Strictly star Emma Weymouth and Idris Elba's wife Sabrina.Former TOWIE star Tom Pearce was also among the attendees who made their way into the venue for the special event.Oliver looked dapper as he headed inside the cathedral, wearing a black-tie suit and white rose buttonhole with his groomsmen.Pixie – real name Victoria Louise Lott – has been in a relationship with Oliver for more than 10 years, since 2010.They took things to the next level in November 2016 after Oliver popped the question.Pixie burst onto the music scene in 2009 with her debut single Mama Do, but she'd already been working behind the scenes as a songwriter for acts such as Alexandra Burke and Selena Gomez.Since then, she has released three studio albums – Turn It Up in 2009, Young Foolish Happy in 2011, and the self-titled Pixie Lott in 2014.Turn It Up peaked at No6 in the UK charts, Young Foolish Happy hit No18, and Pixie Lott hit No15.Despite charting higher than her second album, it sold far fewer copies and dropped to No94 in its second week, with just 934 copies sold.Pixie is also known for her

OMAHA BEACH, Normandy - On June 6, 1944, the largest air, land and sea invasion in military history took place on the Normandy coast of France. The Battle of Normandy, often referred to as D-Day and codenamed "Operation Overlord," has been described by historians as a major turning point for the Allied forces in World War II.The 150,000 Allied troops, made up of American, British and Canadian forces, landed on the beaches of Nazi-occupied France and were then able to push inland to Western Europe.The bravery displayed by these troops has been depicted in many books and films, including "Saving Private Ryan" and the book-turned-HBO miniseries "Band of Brothers."Hitler's army had invaded France and was aiming to take over all of Europe.

Lorraine Kelly has called Prince Andrew catching coronavirus over the Jubilee weekend 'convenient' The ITV host was speaking to Royal Editor Russell Myers about the celebrations that marked the Queen's 70 years of service.With the royals all coming together for the Platinum Jubilee, including the Duke and Duchess of Sussex who currently reside in America, one member of the family was noticeably absent. Prince Andrew wasn't seen at any of the celebrations after a statement from the palace revealed he tested positive for coronavirus.

In a crowning moment for her Platinum Jubilee, Queen Elizabeth II appeared at the balcony of Buckingham Palace Sunday, delighting fans who had hoped to catch a glimpse of her during the final day of festivities marking the monarch’s 70 years on the throne.

The officer went online posing as a teenage girl - Kelsey - aged 14, from Warrington. Within 20 minutes he had 50 replies from men. Many made no attempt to camouflage their intent. Tag names when they replied to 'Kelsey' included 'Northern Perv' and 'English well-hung'.

Tens of thousands of Britons took the party out to the streets Saturday night for the much-anticipated Platinum Jubilee concert at Buckingham Palace.

LONDON - Royal fans were hoping for an appearance by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace after a colorful street pageant sashays through London on Sunday, the final day of a long holiday weekend celebrating the monarch's 70 years on the throne.Thousands of performers will parade along a three-kilometer (nearly two-mile) route from Horse Guards Parade down the Mall to Buckingham Palace, telling the story of the queen's life with dance, vintage cars, vibrant costumes, carnival music and giant puppets.Festivities will begin with the ringing of bells at Westminster Abbey, and a military band will lead the gilded gold state coach, a horse-drawn carriage that transported the queen to her coronation 69 years ago.The 96-year-old monarch won't take part in the pageant, but archival video of her will be broadcast at the coach's windows.BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 04: Shankill road residents hold a parade and street party in honour of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee on June 4, 2022 in Belfast, United Kingdom.  (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images) The keenest royal fans braved the wet, chilly weather and camped out on the Mall overnight to secure the best view of the pageant.

London has died of Covid-19 in Moscow, according to reports.Dmitri Kovtun was one of two men who a UK inquiry ruled had poisoned Litvinenko’s tea with a rare radioactive substance back in 2006.Reports from state-owned Russian news agency Tass said Kovtun contracted coronavirus before dying in a Moscow hospital.Kovtun, along with Andrei Lugovoi, was accused of being behind Litvinenko’s assassination 16 years ago at the Millennium Hotel in Mayfair.Reports said Tass cited Lugovoi, now a member of Russia’s parliament, as saying that he was mourning the death of a “close and faithful friend”.A British public inquiry concluded in 2016 that the killing of the outspoken critic of Vladimir Putin, who died after drinking tea laced with radioactive polonium-210, had “probably” been carried out with the approval of the Russian president.The inquiry found the two Russian men had deliberately poisoned Litvinenko by putting the radioactive substance into his drink at the central London hotel, leading to an agonising death.The European Court of Human Rights also ruled last year, following a case brought by the deceased’s widow, Marina Litvinenko, that Russia was responsible for his killing.Russia has always denied any involvement in the death and had refused to comply with international arrest warrants issued for Kovtun and Lugovoi.

Coronation Street star has opened up about her experiences with vitiligo. Taking to Instagram, the 31-year-old actor, who is best known for her role as Katy Armstrong in Corrie, shared the news of her diagnosis with fans. Vitiligo is a long-term condition which sees pale white patches develop on the skin as a result of a lack of melanin.

COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, France - Nearly 30 World War II veterans were flown from the U.S. to Deauville-Normandy, France, to attend events commemorating the 78th anniversary of D-Day on June 2. The 173rd Airborne Brigade said the trip was made possible by civilian benefactors.Video from the military showed the veterans arriving in Europe and being greeted by multiple military personnel. RELATED: Coast Guard Adm. Linda Fagan becomes first woman to lead a U.S. military branch"The flight, which touched down at Deauville Airport on Thursday, is the first time some of the veterans have returned to France since the Normandy landings on June 6, 1944," Delta Airlines said on Twitter. "Delta is privileged to have played our part in bringing these brave veterans back to Northern France with members of their families for this special week of remembrance," said Bob Somers, Delta's S.V.P.

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TAMPA, Fla. - Ann Turner Cook, whose cherubic baby face was known the world over as the original Gerber baby, has died at 95.Gerber announced Cook's passing in an Instagram post on Friday."Many years before becoming an extraordinary mother, teacher and writer, her smile and expressive curiosity captured hearts everywhere and will continue to live on as a symbol for all babies," the company said.Cook was 5 months old when a neighbor, artist Dorothy Hope Smith, drew a charcoal sketch of her that was later submitted for a contest Gerber was holding for a national marketing campaign for baby food.The image was a hit, so much so that it became the company's trademark in 1931 and has been used in all packaging and advertising since.PREVIOUS: Original Gerber baby, Tampa's Ann Turner Cook, turns 93For decades, though, the identity of the baby was kept secret, spurring rumors about who it was with guesses including Humphrey Bogart and Elizabeth Taylor.In the late 1970s, it was revealed to be Cook, who grew up to be an English teacher at Hillsborough High School in Tampa, Florida, and later a mystery novelist.Cook told The Associated Press in a 1998 interview that her mother had told her when she was young that she was the baby in the illustration.She said, "If you're going to be a symbol for something, what could be more pleasant than a symbol for baby food??AdvertisementAs for the image itself, she said, "All babies are appealing.

Hollyoaks star Kéllé Bryan has become one of the most recognisable faces on British television.The singer and television star shot to fame back in the early 90s as a member of R&B girl group Eternal alongside her former classmate and fellow celebrity Louise Redknapp.However, the 47-year-old star is a lady of many talents and she's since gone on to enjoy a wide-ranging career in the world of showbiz - taking on major acting roles and presenting jobs.The talented actress joined the cast of Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks in September 2018, where she has been playing the role Martine Deveraux.Fans will also know Kéllé as a regular panelist putting the world to rights on ITV's chat show Loose Women - since joining the show in May 2019.The actress announced on Friday (June 3) that she's quit Hollyoaks and that her final scenes will play out in upcoming scenes.Kéllé got upset as she shared her news live on Loose Women and she admitted that she'd been "keeping it a secret for so long".As Martine leaves the village for good,Born in Plaistow, Greater London, young Kéllé joined Italia Conti Academy stage school at the age of 11 - where she trained in performing arts and qualified as a dance teacher.It was here that she met her future bandmate Louise Redknapp - known as Louise Nurding at the time - whom she would eventually form British R&B girl group Eternal with.Kéllé and Louise went on to form the band with Easther Bennett and her older sister Vernie in 1992 - and the group would soon enjoy huge success, selling over 10million records worldwide.In fact, Louise had invited Kéllé into the band after joining the record label EMI and being initially recruited by the sisters.The band released their debut single, Stay, in 1993, and the song

A DJ displays music as people dance at the nightclub "La Dune" in the French southern city of La Grande Motte, on early July 10, 2021. (Photo by SYLVAIN THOMAS/AFP via Getty Images) Across France, more than 300 people have reported being pricked out of the blue with needles at nightclubs or concerts in recent months.

Turkish flag waves during hoisting ceremony at Camlica hill within the National Sovereignty and Children's Day in Istanbul, Turkey on April 23, 2021. (Muhammed Enes Yildirim/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has sent a letter to the United Nations formally requesting that his country be referred to as "Türkiye," the state-run news agency reported.

darts' exhaustive schedule. The world champion is one of the several players who have been knocked sideways by illness or injury in 2022 so far. Wright suffers from gallstones and was left in agony by the condition at the UK Open in March.

his mother, Queen Elizabeth, delegates more responsibilities to her eldest son and heir.The Platinum Jubilee marks the British reigning monarch’s 70 years on the throne. And while the 96-year-old has shown no signs of stepping aside, the Prince of Wales has been taking on more royal duties in preparation for what would be the greatest role of his life.Just last month, the 73-year-old presided over the State Opening of Parliament, one of the monarch’s most important duties.

An Omicron sub-variant has fuelled a surge in Covid-19 cases in Portugal that now has the world's second-highest infection rate, potentially threatening the tourism sector's recovery.