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Nearly 3,000 patients a day in England face corridor care
Newly published figures show thousands were treated in corridors, side rooms, car parks or near wards without a bed in May
Thai woman faces murder charges in killing of U.S. diplomat in Myanmar
The American diplomat was found dead at a Yangon residence hotel near the U.S. Embassy; officials have released few details about the case
Wholesale prices jump 1.1% in May as energy costs surge
The producer price index rose faster than economists expected, lifting annual wholesale inflation to 6.5%, its highest rate since November 2022
Mis-Teeq reunite for Wembley show marking 25 years of debut album
The UK garage-era trio will play London’s Wembley Arena in September, with Alesha Dixon saying the comeback began in the group chat
Patrick Bruel placed under formal investigation for rape
The French singer and actor denies the allegations and was released under judicial supervision after two days in custody in Nanterre
GoPro faces survival pressure as losses, costs and competition mount
The action-camera maker is in lender talks and weighing strategic alternatives, including a possible sale or merger, after revenue declines and a first-quarter loss
World Cup marketing rush tests businesses in Toronto and Vancouver
Restaurants, hotels and major brands are spending on watch parties, fan zones and special menus, but the sales payoff may be uneven and short-lived
Gut bacterium may help curb weight regain after dieting, study suggests
A small Nature Medicine trial found adults who took pasteurized Akkermansia regained less weight than those given a placebo, though researchers noted limits
Energy shock puts ECB on course for expected rate hike
Policymakers are expected to lift the deposit rate by 25 basis points as rising oil and gas costs feed inflation concerns across the euro zone
John Healey resigns as defence secretary over spending plan
In a letter to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Healey said the government’s defence investment plan does not meet the demands facing the UK