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<\/p>\nRussia has warned the United Kingdom and France they are \u201cplaying with fire\u201d by providing Ukraine with classified blueprints to manufacture its own long-range missiles.<\/p>\n
In the wake of Andy Burnham\u2019s decision to hand Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky the means to produce Storm Shadow missiles, Russia\u2019s Foreign Ministry spokesperson,\u00a0Maria \u2060Zakharova, hinted the UK could be targeted in response.<\/p>\n
While Kremlin spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, later appeared to walk back the rhetoric, \u2060Zakharova\u2019s comments were notable as they came just days after CIA boss, John Ratcliffe, made an unannounced visit to Moscow.<\/p>\n
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The surprise bonus benefits of four common vaccines<\/p>\n
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People who have had the shingles vaccine <\/strong>have a lower rate of some completely unexpected conditions, including\u00a0heart attacks\u00a0and strokes, a study found this week.<\/p>\n \nWhat did the study find?\n<\/p>\n The other vaccines with added benefits<\/p>\n \t 3 min read<\/p>\n More on health from The i Paper<\/p>\n @theipaper<\/a> <\/p>\n High-protein snacks and drinks, including yoghurt, porridge pots, cereal bars and milkshakes, are more popular than ever. But their \u201chealth halo\u201d could be obscuring the fact that some of these foods are not really that good for us, an analysis has found. In fact, some of the snacks could be seen as examples of so-called \u201cprotein washing\u201d \u2013 when foods are marketed as healthy because of their high protein, when they actually should be eaten in moderation. You can read Clare\u2019s full article on The i Paper\u2019s website. #protein<\/a> #proteinsnack<\/a><\/p>\n \u266c original sound \u2013 The i Paper \u2013 The i Paper<\/a> <\/p><\/blockquote>\n drink driving<\/p>\n Could alcolocks become mandatory for repeat drink-drivers?<\/p>\n International evidence shows\u00a0alcolocks\u00a0can reduce reoffending by up to 70%.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Police chiefs and road safety campaigners have written to the Prime Minister urging him to introduce alcolocks for repeat drink-driving offenders.<\/p>\n \nWhat are alcolocks?\n<\/p>\n Campaigners including the National Police Chiefs\u2019 Council and the RAC urged the Government to introduce a mandatory alcolock programme for \u201chigh-risk and repeat drink-driving offenders\u201d.<\/p>\n What campaigners said<\/p>\n An effective programme should make the use of an alcolock a mandatory condition of an offender returning to driving, backed by monitoring and appropriate rehabilitation. \u201cIt would prevent a vehicle being driven after drinking, rather than relying solely on a ban or penalty after the event.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \nA closer look at the figures\n<\/p>\n How serious a problem is repeat drink-driving?<\/p>\n 27,837\u00a0<\/p>\n The number of British motorists who were convicted of drink-driving multiple times in the 11 years to 20 July, 2024.<\/p>\n Transport Department figures suggest an estimated 260 people were killed in crashes on Britain\u2019s roads involving at least one driver over the legal alcohol limit in 2023.<\/p>\n Approximately 1,600 people were seriously injured.<\/p>\n What happens abroad?<\/p>\n Several countries such as Australia, Belgium, Canada and the US mandate the use of interlocks during sentencing of some drink-drivers.<\/p>\n This does not happen in the UK, where people lose their licence for at least 12 months, although offenders may be offered a reduced ban if they complete a rehabilitation course.<\/p>\n \t Explained<\/p>\n 5 min read<\/p>\n \t 2 min read<\/p>\n health<\/p>\n Teenage girl has dissolvable heart implant fitted to chase rugby dream<\/p>\n Undated family handout photo issued by Alder Hey Children\u2019s Hospital of Lillie Yale, 14, who has become the first UK patient to have a dissolvable heart implant fitted to treat atrial septal defect (ASD). The device, known as Memosorb, acts as a scaffold for the heart to heal the hole itself before disappearing completely. Lillie\u2019s mother Becci Nichols said doctors at Alder Hey Children\u2019s Hospital went \u201cabove and beyond\u201d for her daughter, as a traditional metal implant would mean Lillie giving up rugby, which she hopes to play professionally one day. Issue date: Friday August 28, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Becci Nichols\/PA Wire <\/p>\n NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder. A teenage girl has become the first person in the UK to have a dissolvable implant fitted to close a hole in her heart that is around the size of a 10p coin. <\/p>\n Lillie Yale, from Warrington, faced having a permanent metal device, which would have hindered her dream of becoming a professional rugby player.<\/p>\n \nHow the implant works\n<\/p>\n Lillie is \u2018healing perfectly\u2019<\/p>\n Lillie\u2019s mother Becci Nichols, 38, said her daughter is \u201chealing perfectly\u201d and has since ran a 5k and has returned to playing rugby. <\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m really happy it\u2019s all done now, and it\u2019s amazing to know I was the first person in the UK to have this new type of implant,\u201d Lillie said.<\/p>\n Undated family handout photo issued by Alder Hey Children\u2019s Hospital of their Interventional cardiology team Lillie Yale, 14, has become the first UK patient to have a dissolvable heart implant fitted to treat atrial septal defect (ASD). The device, known as Memosorb, acts as a scaffold for the heart to heal the hole itself before disappearing completely. Lillie\u2019s mother Becci Nichols said doctors at Alder Hey Children\u2019s Hospital went \u201cabove and beyond\u201d for her daughter, as a traditional metal implant would mean Lillie giving up rugby, which she hopes to play professionally one day. Issue date: Friday August 28, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Alder Hey Children\u2019s Hospital\/PA Wire <\/p>\n NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder. Undated family handout photo issued by Alder Hey Children\u2019s Hospital of Lillie Yale, 14, who has become the first UK patient to have a dissolvable heart implant fitted to treat atrial septal defect (ASD). The device, known as Memosorb, acts as a scaffold for the heart to heal the hole itself before disappearing completely. Lillie\u2019s mother Becci Nichols said doctors at Alder Hey Children\u2019s Hospital went \u201cabove and beyond\u201d for her daughter, as a traditional metal implant would mean Lillie giving up rugby, which she hopes to play professionally one day. Issue date: Friday August 28, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Becci Nichols\/PA Wire <\/p>\n NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder. How to be more grateful for daily life in five easy steps<\/p>\n Gratitude<\/p>\n The world feels like a difficult place at the moment, and it can feel very hard sometimes to find things to be thankful for; when we are overwhelmed, we have less capacity to notice and reflect on the good things. Yet, ironically, proactively cultivating gratitude is one of the things that can actually help us feel\u00a0less stressed.<\/p>\n NHS GP dR RADHA<\/p><\/blockquote>\n \nThe science\n<\/p>\n Research has shown that feeling or expressing thanks can actually alter our brain.<\/p>\n \nHow can we build gratitude?\n<\/p>\n Change your words<\/p>\n Instead of seeing something as a problem, try to see the opportunities within it.\u00a0<\/p>\n Journal<\/p>\n Our brains are very receptive and what we read or write can alter our emotional system.<\/p>\n Express it<\/p>\n This will not only make you feel good, but you will also get a positive response from others.<\/p>\n \nHow can we build gratitude?\n<\/p>\n Notice more<\/p>\n Throughout\u00a0your day, try to notice all the things that are going well; has someone opened a door for you, or smiled?<\/p>\n The basics<\/p>\n By being thankful for the small things every day, we are far more likely to be and stay healthy\u00a0so that we can enjoy them.<\/p>\n \nWhat to do\n<\/p>\n Gratitude can lead to\u00a0feelings of optimism, lower our blood pressure, and improve sleep quality.\u00a0<\/p>\n Sales of battery Leon Poultney, a writer who specialises in cars, gives his EV recommendations, and the ones that should be avoided.<\/p>\n Renault 5 E-Tech<\/p>\n Starts at \u00a322,995 for the smaller battery <\/p>\n Available with either\u00a0a 40kWh battery or a larger 52kWh pack, that offers almost 255 miles, the latest, retro-inspired Renault 5 is both a joy to behold and a hoot to drive.<\/p>\n The interior has been lavished with a\u00a0level of detail that\u2019s typically reserved for more expensive cars.\u00a0<\/p>\n \t 4 min read<\/p>\n \nMercedes-Benz CLA\n<\/p>\n A champion of EV efficiency<\/p>\n It offers a remarkable 491 mile range on a single charge from the 85kWh battery.<\/p>\n It is a technological masterclass inside with the ability to option screens that span the entire width of the dashboard, including an optional display for the front passenger. <\/p>\n Priced from \u00a337,400<\/p>\n \t 2 min read<\/p>\n Porsche Macan GTS<\/p>\n It\u2019s a lot of money to part with, but this is arguably all the car you will ever need.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The \u00a389,000 Macan is a premium SUV that somehow manages to blend Porsche\u2019s reputation for dynamics and sporty driving with everyday practicality.<\/p>\n The 95kWh batteries can go from 10 to 80 per cent in as little as 21 minutes from the fastest public charging outlets.<\/p>\n \nKia EV 9\n<\/p>\n With the business class-style six seat configuration costing a staggering \u00a376,995, it is by far the most expensive Kia ever made, but it backs up its financial demands with a suite of genuinely useful and impressive onboard technology.<\/p>\n MG IM6<\/strong><\/p>\n It\u2019s fast, goes a long way between stops and charges relatively quickly\u00a0but the interior is bland, the onboard technology is infuriating and the experience is devoid of emotion.\u00a0<\/p>\n \nBYD Dolphin Surf\n<\/p>\n All of its gadgetry can\u2019t disguise the fact that performance is weak, even for a typically zippy EV, the\u00a0ride is fussy at slower speeds and it\u2019s not in the least bit enjoyable to drive on a country road.<\/p>\n Leapmotor T03<\/p>\n\n
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Caption: A VIAS staff member gives a demonstration of an alcolock alcohol lock in cars, at the presentation of a study by VIAS institute on the efficiency of the alcolock alcohol lock in cars, in Brussels on January 11, 2023. (Photo by ERIC LALMAND \/ BELGA \/ AFP) \/ Belgium OUT (Photo by ERIC LALMAND\/BELGA\/AFP via Getty Images)
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Caption: File photo dated 26\/11\/14 of a pint of beer and a set of car keys on a bar in a pub in central London. More than a fifth (21%) of motorists have drunk alcohol after 10pm when needing to drive before 9am the following morning, a new survey suggests. Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart, which commissioned the poll, warned that drinking alcohol the night before getting behind the wheel can pose a \u201cserious threat\u201d because a \u201cgroggy head\u201d means slower reaction times. Issue date: Friday July 18, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Philip Toscano\/PA Wire
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\u2018One question is how to achieve such a longevity hack when most of us have relationships that unsettle us,\u2019 says Dr Amir Levine (Photo: Oliver Rossi\/Getty)<\/p>\n![\"Happy](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1787897745_529_SEI_294466358.jpg\")
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Candid shot happiness and togetherness Asian mother supporting daughter try to standing and walking first time and positive emotion \u2013 stock photo. (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n![\"Financial](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEI_300021232.jpg\")
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Best pizza in Britain named \u2013 and owner reveals the secret to its success (Photo: James Linsell Clark\/SWNS)<\/p>\n![\"WASHINGTON,](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_249218873.jpg\")
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\u2018Aged 14, I started what I considered to be my own little business selling confectionary,\u2019 writes Beauty Dhlamini (Photo: Getty) <\/p>\n![\"Which](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1787897802_301_rawpixel-799536-unsplash.jpg\"){kind=tracking}
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Caption: BANGKOK, THAILAND \u2013 OCTOBER 17: A \u201cKT Herbalist\u201d, a Kratom cocktail made from Kratom, coffee and siamese herbs is seen at Teens of Thailand, a bar in Bangkok\u2019s Chinatown on October 17, 2021 in Bangkok, Thailand. In April 2021, the start of Thailand\u2019s third and most deadly wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Thai government banned the sale of alcohol in restaurants and bars, crippling the already suffering food and beverage industry. With a lack of government aid and support, some bars have shuttered their doors in hopes of reopening post-lockdown, while others shuttered their doors for good. But six months into Thailand\u2019s most recent lockdown, Niks Anuman-Rajadhon, owner of Teens of Thailand, a gin bar located in a renovated shophouse in Bangkok\u2019s Chinatown, decided that instead of waiting for the government to allow the sale of alcohol again, they would take advantage of Thailand\u2019s recent legalization of Kratom. Kratom is a locally grown herbal drug with mild opioid and stimulant effects and was reclassified from a type-5 narcotic to a legal-to-grow herb in August 2021. While Thailand prepares for a tentative reopening on November 1st, the alcohol ban and curfew are set to continue, leaving business owners questioning if the country can revive its suffering tourism industry. (Photo by Lauren DeCicca\/Getty Images)![\"Russian](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEI_308152960.jpg\")
Putin has been enraged by the UK and France\u2019s decision to provide Ukraine with blueprints to expand its long-range missile capability. (Photo: Gavriil Grigorov, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)<\/p>\n