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A 300-year-old painting in Florence’s Uffizi Gallery has allegedly been damaged after a visitor tripped while posing for a photo with the artwork.The Uffizi said the painting, a portrait of Tuscan prince Ferdinando de’ Medici painted by Anton Domenico Gabbiani in 1712, was damaged after a visitor fell backwards while attempting to “make a meme” in front of it by mimicking the prince’s pose.Security camera footage circulated by Italian media over the weekend showed a visitor leaning back and falling into the painting, with a closeup revealing a tear in the canvas.The portrait (centre) before it was damaged. Photograph: UffiziThe…

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The High Court has heard claims that the health regulator, the Care Quality Commission, “acted irrationally” when it registered England’s first private clinic offering gender treatment to under-18s. The case, brought by a former nurse and a mother who wishes to remain anonymous, claims the watchdog did not consider all relevant information and should also have imposed conditions on the clinic. The CQC says there is ample evidence that the clinic is committed to the safety and best interests of its patients.Lawyers for the Gender Plus Healthcare Clinic, which was rated outstanding last year, called the legal action “fatally flawed”.…

Jun 24, 2025, 10:52 AM ETComedian, actor and writer Shane Gillis will take the stage to celebrate the achievements, athletes and moments in sports from the past year as host of The ESPYS, it was announced Tuesday.Gillis, who is in the midst of an international stand-up comedy tour spanning nearly 40 cities, will join a star-studded group at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles on July 16 (8 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN+).”I’m excited to be at The ESPYS this year,” Gillis said in a statement. “I like sports so this should be a good time.”Gillis is the creator and star of…

In the Iranian capital Tehran, after a night of heavy bombardment and then the beginning of a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran following nearly two weeks of intense air strikes, confusion, uncertainty and distrust have gripped households. Some families displaced during the conflict rushed home; others have been more cautious. For Samaneh, a 37-year-old reporter who, like other Iranians interviewed in this article, only wanted to give her first name, the intensity of Monday evening’s bombardment left her feeling shaken. “The last night of the bombing was the worst. I truly thought I’d never see my loved ones again,”…

Did the U.S. Really Destroy Iran’s Nuclear Program?Nuclear policy specialist David Albright explains how his organization is monitoring for damage to nuclear sites following U.S. and Israeli strikesBy Davide Castelvecchi & Nature magazine U.S. President Donald Trump with members of his cabinet following strikes on Iran. Carlos Barria/Pool/AFP via GettyMany in the world woke to the news on 22 June that the United States had bombed nuclear sites in Iran, with the goal of destroying the nation’s ability to produce nuclear weapons. The raids targeted Iran’s uranium-enrichment facilities in Fordow and Natanz, and its nuclear research centre in Isfahan, using stealth…

Bliss was it in that dawn to be alive, But to be Dan was very heaven! O wondrous day. One of which dreams are made. Especially if you’ve been taking large quantities of hallucinogenics. The day forever named Daniel Hannan Day. We will never see his like again. With any luck. The Man with a brain the size of a Higgs Boson particle. You know it must be there somewhere but only the Large Hadron Collider can conjure it into existence for a nanosecond.Yet in that fleeting moment, Dan can achieve great things. Can share the marvels he has seen.…

The Co-op is to stop sourcing goods from Israel, Iran and 15 other countries where it says there are “internationally recognised” rights abuses and violations of international law.The mutual, which operates about 2,300 grocery stores in the UK, has drawn up a list of about 100 products affected by the change, including Israeli carrots and mangos from Mali.Other countries covered by the ban, which will be gradually implemented from this month, include Russia, Syria, Belarus, Afghanistan, Myanmar and Sudan The Co-op said the ban would cover ingredients for its own-label products as well as whole items.The retailer is unlikely to…

Apple customers aren’t thrilled they’re getting an ad from the Apple Wallet app promoting the tech giant’s Original Film, “F1 the Movie.” Across social media, iPhone owners are complaining that their Wallet app sent out a push notification offering a $10 discount at Fandango for anyone buying two or more tickets to the film. The feature film, starring Brad Pitt, explores the world of Formula 1 and was shot at actual Grand Prix races. It also showcases the use of Apple technology, from the custom-made cameras made of iPhone parts used to film inside the cars, to the AirPods Max…

Elliot BallBBC News, West MidlandsPA MediaMick Ralphs (right) has died at the age of 81 – he had been a member of Mott the Hoople with vocalist Ian Hunter (left)Guitarist and songwriter Mick Ralphs, best known for his time with Mott The Hoople, has died at the age of 81, according to the band’s official website. A statement said: “Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.”The Hereford-born musician was a key member of the band, which formed in 1969. He left four years later, and moved on to Bad Company.A statement from that band said…