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A man who had both his legs amputated in 2024 after getting an infection has become a catwalk model in a bid to inspire others.Michael Hopkinson, from Manchester, was among the models who were showcasing the latest line from Recondition – a brand set up to create adaptive clothing.The 39-year-old said he wanted other people to be proud of their prostheses.”People have a lot of shame about prosthetics and not showing them and even if just one person who is going through amputations sees this and goes actually… I’m going through this and I can relate,” he said. Hopkinson added:…

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England midfielder Jordan Henderson suffered a “really bad” wrist injury while celebrating his side’s dramatic World Cup last-16 win over Mexico, manager Thomas Tuchel said.Henderson appeared to land awkwardly after falling from the advertising hoardings following England’s 3-2 victory and was pictured leaving the pitch on a stretcher.The 36-year-old Brentford midfielder’s World Cup has been limited to a six-minute appearance at the end of England’s Group L win over Panama.”Jordan [Henderson] just fell over and injured his wrist. It looks really bad,” said England manager Thomas Tuchel on BBC One after his side’s win on Monday.”It’s a quite serious injury…

The semaglutide in the jab and pill mimics the actions of a hormone called GLP-1 (glucagon-like-peptide-1), which is released from the intestine after people eat. It acts on receptors in the brain that control appetite, making people feel fuller, less hungry and crave food less. Very common side effects with both include stomach problems, like feeling sick, being sick (vomiting), constipation and diarrhoea. With the jab, you may get little bit of skin redness, itching or mild swelling where you inject.Some people on the tablets or injections may experience stomach pain, headaches and tiredness. More rarely, people can get more…

England were reduced to 10 men in their crucial World Cup last-16 match with Mexico and also had a controversial penalty awarded against them in a lively encounter at the Azteca Stadium.The Three Lions led 2-0 in the first half thanks to two goals in as many minutes from Jude Bellingham, but Julian Quinones pulled a goal back just before the break.However, the game exploded into life in the second half with two big moments.First Jarell Quansah was sent off in the 54th minute after a review by the video assistant referee showed he clearly went in on Jesus Gallardo…

Police leadership is not consistently of a high enough standard and requires a fundamental overhaul, a landmark independent review has warned.The report by the Police Leadership Commission, published on Monday, found the system for identifying and developing leaders was too weak, with chief constable roles in England and Wales often attracting a single suitable candidate.It also pointed to low morale and motivation within the service, recommending reformed recruitment and promotion processes.Policing minister Sarah Jones said the recommendations would shape the government’s “programme of police reform to strengthen leadership, raise standards and restore confidence in policing”.Speaking ahead of its publication, co-author…

Four years ago Brazil were unlucky to go out of the World Cup to Croatia in the quarter-finals. Four years prior that they were also slightly unfortunate to fall to Belgium at the same stage. This time they failed even to get that far and there was nothing unlucky about their loss to Norway. This, frankly, is an unmitigated disaster.Carlo Ancelotti arrived with his band aid after a 4-1 thrashing by Argentina in March of last year. Of his 16 games in charge of the national team he has won 10, drew three and lost three. He turned around a…

The third heatwave of the year has started across parts of the United Kingdom with temperatures expected to rise up to 34C for some by the middle of the week.This heatwave is not likely to be as extreme as the one in late-June where we saw the temperature peak at 37.7C, however, it is going to last longer.Yellow heat-health alerts from the UK’s Health Security Agency, have been issued across the Midlands and southern England until 20:00 GMT on 11 July. The UKHSA suggests minor impacts are expected across health and social care services with a greater risk to life…

Long before kick-off, thousands of Norway supporters had gathered outside the stadium, many draped in Viking helmets, waving giant red flags and singing songs that have become familiar throughout this World Cup. There was excitement, naturally, but also something else – belief. A quiet confidence that this team could compete with anyone.For years, Norway have watched major tournaments from afar despite producing world-class talent.This is only their fourth World Cup appearance – the first since 1998. And the furthest they had gone before this year were two last-16 finishes 50 years apart, in 1938 and 1998. They had not won…