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"On this particular occasion, I dropped some beats, apparently. I’ve looked everywhere and I can’t find them!": Zak Starkey on his Who sacking, plus advice for new Oasis drummer and Ringo-playing actor

The ex Who drummer talks ducks, drums and Barry Keoghan playing his dad

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There is no loneliness epidemic – so why do we keep talking as if there is?

Most people experience periods of loneliness, isolation or solitude in their lives. But these are different things, and the proportion of people feeling lonely is stable over time. So why do we keep talking about an epidemic of loneliness?

The Conversation

US pulls funding from global vaccines group, saying it has 'ignored the science'

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World Health Organisation chief to attend opening of Edinburgh research hub

The director-general of the World Health Organisation (WHO) will be among the guests attending the opening of a…

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15 Years Ago, The Oldest Sci-Fi Show Dropped Its Most Perfect Finale

Why "The Big Bang" has never been topped. Here's a retrospective on the gold standard of 'Doctor Who' finales.

Inverse

Quadrophenia: A Mod Ballet review – a razor-sharp reboot of the Who’s rock opera

Pete Townshend’s tragic story of teenage angst returns to the stage in a visceral dance production full of the original’s swagger and bravado

The Guardian - UK

The Who meets ballet? A rousing revival of Pete Townshend’s Quadrophenia brings mod culture to the stage

IN FOCUS: Paul Roberts’s adaptation of The Who’s 1973 double album brings themes of identity crisis and masculinity that are just as pertinent now as they were 50 years ago, writes Lydia Spencer-Elliott

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Child Vaccine Coverage Faltering, Threatening Millions: Study

Efforts to vaccinate children against deadly diseases are faltering across the world due to economic inequality, Covid-era disruptions and misinformation, putting millions of lives at risk, research warned Wednesday.

International Business Times

Global vaccination efforts stall, leaving millions of children vulnerable to preventable diseases

Global efforts to protect children against diseases like measles, polio and tuberculosis have stalled since 2010, leaving millions vulnerable to deadly infections

The Independent UK

WHO says attack on Sudanese hospital killed more than 40 civilians

Five health workers reportedly among the dead in West Kordofan as paramilitary RSF blames Sudanese military

The Guardian - UK

Get earplugs – and never remove wax at home: 16 ways to protect your hearing, chosen by audiologists

Turn the volume down, don’t use cotton buds and get your hearing tested before it’s too late. Here’s what experts recommend to keep your ears healthy

The Guardian - UK

Deadly Dengue Fever Impacts Climate-hit Bangladesh Coast

Mosquito-borne dengue fever was rarely a major problem in Bangladesh's coastal districts, but some hospitals are so full of those with the potentially deadly virus that patients are treated on the floor.

International Business Times

Vapes threaten to undo gains in tackling dangers of tobacco, health leaders warn

WHO calls for higher cigarette taxes, plus graphic warnings on vapes, heated tobacco products and nicotine pouches

The Guardian - UK

Call for more taxes on smoking to make up cuts to global aid funding

It comes as a new World Health Organisation report says progress tackling tobacco use has seen the biggest slow-down in almost 20 years

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Evening Standard

The Who's biggest bust-ups: From fiery fist fights to sacking band members

The Who has a history of dramatic clashes, from Roger Daltry vs. Keith Moon to the latest turmoil with Zak Starkey's departure

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Pete Townshend struggles with 'mood swings' and suicidal thoughts

The Who star Pete Townshend has admitted he struggles with "mood swings" and suicidal thoughts but he often feels better after a "cup of tea and a digestive biscuit".

Louder

"He'll be sacking me next." Pete Townshend on Roger Daltrey and why Zak Starkey was fired by The Who

The Who's Pete Townshend describes Zak Starkey's sacking saga as "a mess"

The Independent UK

US approves breakthrough HIV jab – but aid cuts mean it may not get to millions in need

FDA approval paves the way for the jab to roll out across the world. But with funding being slashed, will it get to the people who need it? Rachel Schraer reports

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Malaysia records first Covid death of 2025

Southeast Asian nation has recorded nearly 22,000 cumulative Covid cases so far this year

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“I think Roger just got lost. Roger’s finding it difficult. I have to be careful what I say about Roger because he gets angry if I say anything about him at all": Pete Townshend has his say on Zak Starkey’s protracted dismissal from The Who

“He’ll be sacking me next,” quips the guitarist, “but that’s not to say that he sacked Zak”

International Business Times UK

Beware Of Rabies When Travelling To These Places: British Woman Dies From Light Dog Scratch In Morocco

A woman has died in the UK after contracting rabies in Morocco four months ago. While the case poses no threat within the UK, officials remind Brits to be cautious around animals when going abroad.

The Guardian - UK

Ringo Starr called Roger Daltrey ‘that little man’, says son sacked from the Who

Zak Starkey was sacked from the band after a disagreement about his performance at the Royal Albert Hall

Evening Standard

Which cities across the world have the worst air pollution and how does London compare?

In 2024, only 17% of cities met the World Health Organisation’s air pollution guideline

The Independent UK

What to know about the COVID variant causing 'razor blade' sore throats

A new COVID-19 variant may be causing “razor blade” sore throats in people who get it

The Independent UK

What’s behind the global surge of new Covid variant XFG – and should you get vaccinated?

WHO data shows ‘Stratus’ was a fastest growing variant in May to June

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