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The anti-obesity drug Ozempic could slow down ageing and has “far-reaching benefits” beyond what was imagined, researchers have suggested. Multiple studies have found semaglutide (available under the brand names Wegovy and Ozempic) reduced the risk of death in people who were obese or overweight and had cardiovascular disease without diabetes. Participants who took semaglutide died at a lower rate from all causes, as well from cardiovascular causes and Covid-19, researchers […]

One of two doctors charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death made his first appearance in a federal court in Los Angeles on Friday after reaching a plea deal with prosecutors. Dr Mark Chavez, 54, of San Diego, stood in court with his lawyer and told a judge he understood his rights. US Magistrate Judge Jean P Rosenbluth told him he could remain free on bond with several restrictions, including […]

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky fired the commander of the country’s air force on Friday, four days after an F16 warplane that Ukraine received from its Western partners crashed during a Russian bombardment and killed the pilot. The order to dismiss Lieutenant General Mykola Oleshchuk was published on the presidential website. “We need to protect people. Protect personnel. Take care of all our soldiers,” Mr Zelensky said in an address minutes […]

Oasis tickets have gone on sale for fans who managed to secure early access codes prior to the general sale. The Ticketmaster website says “presale happening now” on its Oasis Tickets page and fans will be battling it out to secure their place in the crowd at one of the shows taking place across the UK and Ireland in 2025. Those who were successful in the ballot are not necessarily […]

Oasis have recorded their best-ever week on the UK albums chart with three albums currently in the top five after they announced their reunion. Debut album Definitely Maybe, a deluxe anniversary edition of which was released today, follow-up album (What’s The Story) Morning Glory?, and greatest hits compilation Time Flies 1994-2009 are all back in the charts. It comes after the band announced on Tuesday that they would be reuniting […]

Military hero Jaco van Gass won the battle of the Britons to retain his Paralympic crown before compatriot Lizzi Jordan claimed gold on her Games debut. Afghanistan veteran Van Gass smashed his own world record en route to successfully defending the men’s C3 3000m individual pursuit title in a final showdown with Scottish silver medallist Fin Graham. Visually-impaired world champion Jordan, who lost her eyesight after contracting a rare strain […]

Extinction Rebellion (XR) activists who have set up a camp in Windsor have no plans to storm the town’s royal residence, a spokesperson has said. Tents, stages and speakers were set up in Windsor Home Park on Friday morning ahead of an “action-packed” weekend of activities. One protester said she thought the King would “probably be here” and “up for doing some camping” if he was not the head of […]

A 13-year-old boy has been stabbed to death at a house, sparking a murder investigation. West Midlands Police officers were called to an address in Lovett Avenue, Oldbury, at about 4pm on Thursday. The boy died despite being treated by paramedics. Detective Superintendent Shaun Edwards, from the force’s homicide team, said: “It’s absolutely tragic a young life has been lost. “We have specialist officers who will be supporting the family […]

A man who was caught upskirting a woman by an off-duty police officer at the British Museum has been jailed for four months, the Metropolitan Police said. Colombian national Jake Verano Gomez, 33, of no fixed abode, was detained by the female City of London officer on August 19 after she spotted him taking a video of his victim without her being aware. A string of similar videos of other […]