thedailymirror--2020-08-05--Sexiest English accents - where does yours feature in top 20?

The best way to speak the language of love is with a la-di-da accent .
Perfect , posh Received Pronunciation – as spoken by actress Helena Bonham Carter – has been voted sexiest in the world .
But the Cornish accent , as demonstrated by comic Jethro , is considered more ooh-arr than ooo-er and came last in 20th place .
The poll found the famous influence how we feel about accents .
So popular New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern ’ s Kiwi twang was second .
And sexy James Bond star Sean Connery helped the gentle Edinburgh burr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1,000 people listened to a sentence read in 20 accents .
French , once considered very sexy , was only 19th .
The poll for dating site eHarmony found one in eight pick their dates purely because of their accents .
And a fifth were turned off if they didn ’ t like their date ’ s voice .
It comes after experts concluded Northern accents are merging into one dialect - except for those from Liverpool and Newcastle .
Linguists claim a “ new variety ” is emerging in the cities of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , middle-class people now use a “ general northern English ” dialect , which makes it harder to distinguish what area they are from .
A University of Manchester team found that while some accent features had vanished , people still used short vowels in words like “ glass ” and “ bath ” .
They also suggested that prejudice against accents was in decline .
Linguistics expert Dr Patrycja Strycharczuk said : “ It may seem as though local accents are dying out but we believe we ’ re actually seeing a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ urban and northern . ''

A study found Cornish accents to be the least sexy, while the New Zealand twang as spoken by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern came second to England's sexiest drawl
Sexiest English accents - where does yours feature in top 20?
The best way to speak the language of love is with a la-di-da accent.
Perfect, posh Received Pronunciation – as spoken by actress Helena Bonham Carter – has been voted sexiest in the world.
But the Cornish accent, as demonstrated by comic Jethro, is considered more ooh-arr than ooo-er and came last in 20th place.
The poll found the famous influence how we feel about accents.
So popular New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s Kiwi twang was second. And sexy James Bond star Sean Connery helped the gentle Edinburgh burr into third place.
In the study 1,000 people listened to a sentence read in 20 accents. French, once considered very sexy, was only 19th.
The poll for dating site eHarmony found one in eight pick their dates purely because of their accents. And a fifth were turned off if they didn’t like their date’s voice.
It comes after experts concluded Northern accents are merging into one dialect - except for those from Liverpool and Newcastle.
Linguists claim a “new variety” is emerging in the cities of Leeds, Sheffield and Manchester.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Younger, middle-class people now use a “general northern English” dialect, which makes it harder to distinguish what area they are from.
A University of Manchester team found that while some accent features had vanished, people still used short vowels in words like “glass” and “bath”.
They also suggested that prejudice against accents was in decline.
Linguistics expert Dr Patrycja Strycharczuk said: “It may seem as though local accents are dying out but we believe we’re actually seeing a new variety becoming established – educated, urban and northern."


thedailymirror--2020-08-05--Premier League told to update Owners' and Directors' Test amid Newcastle fallout

The Premier League has been ordered to update its Owners ' and Directors ' Test – to prevent human rights abusers buying top-flight clubs .
The move comes after the collapsed takeover of Newcastle United by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund chaired by their controversial Crown Prince Mohamed Bin Salman .
Premier League chief exec Richard Masters has been told the current test has “ numerous shortcomings '' .
Amnesty International has commissioned a new “ human rights-compliant ” test from corporate lawyers David Chivers QC and Seamus Woods of Erskine Chambers , which it will today formally propose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ test bars someone on the sex offenders register from becoming an owner or director , but has no such ban for those involved in acts of torture , slavery , human trafficking or even war crimes .
The Saudi-funded bid for Newcastle was heated because of various incidents in the country including the jailing of government critics .
And the United Nations said the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi was “ overseen , planned and endorsed by high-level officials ” of their state .
The UK government identified some as working in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a crackdown .
Amnesty found that the words “ human rights ” does not even appear in the Premier League test which they say should adhere to FIFA statues which commits to “ respecting all internationally recognised human rights ” .
The new test from Amnesty calls for the Premier League Board to ban anyone complicit in serious violations of international human rights law or any conduct that is at odds with the Premier League ’ s anti-discrimination policy .
Kate Allen , Amnesty International UK ’ s director , said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been a major wake-up call - the Premier League urgently needs to get its house in order .
“ The current Owners ’ and Directors ’ test is hopelessly unsuited to the task of vetting who gets to own and run English football clubs - it needs a serious overhaul .
“ At present , anyone wishing to sportswash their reputation by buying into English football can do so knowing that even their involvement in war crimes or torture wouldn ’ t stop them .
“ The Owners ’ and Directors ’ test @ @ @ @ @ @ @ modern trends in international football ownership , not least with foreign powers buying their way into the game .
“ Football can be a real force for good , as the excellent Football Welcomes project has demonstrated , but top-flight football needs to sort out this thorny issue of ownership.
” The Premier League has come under pressure from Toon fans and local North East MPs to explain why it took 18 weeks to examine the Saudi takeover , brokered by Amanda Staveley and also backed by the Reuben family .
The deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ruling on it , with the Saudi PIF saying it was “ no longer commercially viable.
” There was also no legal way of watching the Premier League in Saudi Arabia after the state banned the top flight 's £400m regional broadcaster , Qatar-based beIN Sports .

EXCLUSIVE: Following the collapsed takeover of Newcastle United, the top flight's chief executive has bee told the league must update its test as there is no mention of human rights
The Premier League has been ordered to update its Owners' and Directors' Test – to prevent human rights abusers buying top-flight clubs.
The move comes after the collapsed takeover of Newcastle United by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund chaired by their controversial Crown Prince Mohamed Bin Salman.
Premier League chief exec Richard Masters has been told the current test has “numerous shortcomings".
Amnesty International has commissioned a new “human rights-compliant” test from corporate lawyers David Chivers QC and Seamus Woods of Erskine Chambers, which it will today formally propose the league adopts.
Currently, the test bars someone on the sex offenders register from becoming an owner or director, but has no such ban for those involved in acts of torture, slavery, human trafficking or even war crimes.
Image: Getty Images for Premier League) Getty Images for Premier League)
The Saudi-funded bid for Newcastle was heated because of various incidents in the country including the jailing of government critics.
And the United Nations said the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi was “overseen, planned and endorsed by high-level officials” of their state.
The UK government identified some as working in the Crown Prince's office last month, in a crackdown.
Amnesty found that the words “human rights” does not even appear in the Premier League test which they say should adhere to FIFA statues which commits to “respecting all internationally recognised human rights”.
The new test from Amnesty calls for the Premier League Board to ban anyone complicit in serious violations of international human rights law or any conduct that is at odds with the Premier League’s anti-discrimination policy.
Kate Allen, Amnesty International UK’s director, said: “The controversy around the Saudi-Newcastle has been a major wake-up call - the Premier League urgently needs to get its house in order.
“The current Owners’ and Directors’ test is hopelessly unsuited to the task of vetting who gets to own and run English football clubs - it needs a serious overhaul.
“At present, anyone wishing to sportswash their reputation by buying into English football can do so knowing that even their involvement in war crimes or torture wouldn’t stop them.
Image: PA) PA)
“The Owners’ and Directors’ test simply hasn’t kept up with modern trends in international football ownership, not least with foreign powers buying their way into the game.
“Football can be a real force for good, as the excellent Football Welcomes project has demonstrated, but top-flight football needs to sort out this thorny issue of ownership.”
The Premier League has come under pressure from Toon fans and local North East MPs to explain why it took 18 weeks to examine the Saudi takeover, brokered by Amanda Staveley and also backed by the Reuben family.
The deal collapsed last week without the top flight ruling on it, with the Saudi PIF saying it was “no longer commercially viable.”
There was also no legal way of watching the Premier League in Saudi Arabia after the state banned the top flight's £400m regional broadcaster, Qatar-based beIN Sports.


thedailymirror--2020-08-05--Thousands of patients unlikely to have face-to-face appointments with their GP

Hundreds of thousands of patients are unlikely to get face-to-face GP appointments .
Doctors who are vulnerable to catching Covid-19 are expected to ban the consultations .
The Health Foundation says its research suggests it could leave 710,000 patients in England unable to see their GP in person .
Experts say symptoms can be missed over the phone while many vulnerable patients are reluctant to get in touch or open up about their health if speaking remotely .
Dr Rebecca Fisher , a senior fellow at the charity and a practising GP said : “ The ongoing risk of Covid-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GPs means that hundreds of thousands of people may find it much harder to get a face-to-face GP appointment.
” Health Secretary Matt Hancock has already called for consultations to be carried out over the phone or email “ unless clinically necessary ” .
NHS staff at higher risk due to factors such as age , ethnicity or underlying health conditions are advised to limit direct patient contact .
One in three GPs who single-handedly manage a practice are at high risk of death from Covid-19 .
Single-handed practices run by a GP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than four times as likely to be in the most deprived areas than the richest .
The Heath Foundation is calling for GP cover to be provided to patients face-to-face where needed .
It found 2.5 million patients are covered by a single-GP practice .
Dr Fisher added : “ There are plenty of circumstances where you will need to see a patient face to face .
Often it ’ s to do a physical examination , for example if someone has a breast lump .
“ I ’ m very aware @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the phone that there might be someone else around who they might not be comfortable talking in front of .
`` Some of my patients don ’ t have smartphones , WiFi or data , so using photographs – for example of a rash – isn ’ t an option for them.
” But some patients prefer appointments over the internet .
Diabetic financial worker Anthony James-Smith , 34 , from Birmingham , uses the Babylon GP at Hand app .
He said : “ At my old GP getting an appointment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heard that I could get video consultations through my phone I was intrigued .
The main difference is speed and convenience .

New 90-minute tests for Covid-19 to be rolled out
New 90-minute tests for Covid-19 to be rolled out
Doctors who are vulnerable to contracting coronavirus are expected to ban the consultations which is claimed could leave around 710,000 patients in England without a face-to-face appointments
Thousands of patients unlikely to have face-to-face appointments with their GP
Hundreds of thousands of patients are unlikely to get face-to-face GP appointments.
Doctors who are vulnerable to catching Covid-19 are expected to ban the consultations.
The Health Foundation says its research suggests it could leave 710,000 patients in England unable to see their GP in person.
Experts say symptoms can be missed over the phone while many vulnerable patients are reluctant to get in touch or open up about their health if speaking remotely.
Dr Rebecca Fisher, a senior fellow at the charity and a practising GP said: “The ongoing risk of Covid-19 to the safety of both patients and GPs means that hundreds of thousands of people may find it much harder to get a face-to-face GP appointment.”
Image: Getty) Getty)
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has already called for consultations to be carried out over the phone or email “unless clinically necessary”.
NHS staff at higher risk due to factors such as age, ethnicity or underlying health conditions are advised to limit direct patient contact.
One in three GPs who single-handedly manage a practice are at high risk of death from Covid-19.
Single-handed practices run by a GP at high or very high risk are more than four times as likely to be in the most deprived areas than the richest.
Image: Sky News) Sky News)
The Heath Foundation is calling for GP cover to be provided to patients face-to-face where needed.
It found 2.5 million patients are covered by a single-GP practice.
Dr Fisher added: “There are plenty of circumstances where you will need to see a patient face to face. Often it’s to do a physical examination, for example if someone has a breast lump.
“I’m very aware when I’m talking to someone over the phone that there might be someone else around who they might not be comfortable talking in front of.
"Some of my patients don’t have smartphones, WiFi or data, so using photographs – for example of a rash – isn’t an option for them.”
But some patients prefer appointments over the internet.
Diabetic financial worker Anthony James-Smith, 34, from Birmingham, uses the Babylon GP at Hand app.
He said: “At my old GP getting an appointment was always a nightmare. When I heard that I could get video consultations through my phone I was intrigued. The main difference is speed and convenience.


thedailymirror--2020-08-05--Cameron Diaz explains why she's quit acting in honest interview

Cameron Diaz has revealed why she stepped back from the limelight .
The blonde beauty and high-grossing actress decided to move away from her Tinsel Town lifestyle after determining to `` take back '' her life .
Cameron , 47 , left the industry after 2014 's Annie and has since focused her career energy into her growing fascination with wellness .
Now , chatting with Gwyneth Paltrow on her In Goop Health show , Cameron dished on why the acting game was n't for her .
Asked what she felt after leaving that life behind her , Cameron explained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in my soul because I was finally taking care of myself .
`` It 's so intense to work at that level and be that public .
There 's a lot of energy coming at you at all times when you 're really visible as an actor and doing press and putting yourself out there .
`` I do get the overwhelming energy of the attention that 's being put toward me . ''
The mum-of-one added : `` I really looked at my life and I saw that ... when you 're @ @ @ @ @ @ @ perfect excuse , they own you .
`` You 're there 12 hours a day for months on end .
You have no time for anything else .
`` I realised that I 'd handed off parts of my life to all these other people ... and I had basically to take it back . ''
Cameron had a hugely successful career in Hollywood , starring in flicks like There 's Something About Mary and Being John Malkovich .
She became a mum in December , welcoming baby daughter Raddix with hubby Benji @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proving busy work , Cameron says , and she hardly stops moving throughout the day .
Advising fans in April on what to do amid coronavirus , she said : `` The best thing to do is to stay in at the moment , just take care .
`` Until there 's a vaccination we do n't know anything . ''

CAMERON DIAZ TALKS ABOUT BEING QUARANTINED WITH HUSBAND BENJI AND HER NEWBORN
CAMERON DIAZ TALKS ABOUT BEING QUARANTINED WITH HUSBAND BENJI AND HER NEWBORN
Actress Cameron Diaz explained to fellow talent Gwyneth Paltrow why she decided to move away from the movie star lifestyle after it left her feeling the need to 'take back' her life
Cameron Diaz has revealed why she stepped back from the limelight.
The blonde beauty and high-grossing actress decided to move away from her Tinsel Town lifestyle after determining to "take back" her life.
Cameron, 47, left the industry after 2014's Annie and has since focused her career energy into her growing fascination with wellness.
Now, chatting with Gwyneth Paltrow on her In Goop Health show, Cameron dished on why the acting game wasn't for her.
Asked what she felt after leaving that life behind her, Cameron explained: "A peace. A peace in my soul because I was finally taking care of myself.
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
"It's so intense to work at that level and be that public. There's a lot of energy coming at you at all times when you're really visible as an actor and doing press and putting yourself out there.
"I do get the overwhelming energy of the attention that's being put toward me."
The mum-of-one added: "I really looked at my life and I saw that...when you're making a movie, it's a perfect excuse, they own you.
"You're there 12 hours a day for months on end. You have no time for anything else.
Image: Cameron Diaz/Instagram) Cameron Diaz/Instagram) Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"I realised that I'd handed off parts of my life to all these other people...and I had basically to take it back."
Cameron had a hugely successful career in Hollywood, starring in flicks like There's Something About Mary and Being John Malkovich.
She became a mum in December, welcoming baby daughter Raddix with hubby Benji Madden.
Image: Getty Images for REVOLVE) Getty Images for REVOLVE)
Being a new mum is proving busy work, Cameron says, and she hardly stops moving throughout the day.
Advising fans in April on what to do amid coronavirus, she said: "The best thing to do is to stay in at the moment, just take care.
"Until there's a vaccination we don't know anything."


thedailymirror--2020-08-05--Pregnant Dani Dyer slips into fitted mini dress to flaunt 14-week baby bump

Dani Dyer is glowing as she enters the second trimester of her pregnancy .
The ex-Love Island star , 24 , last week revealed she is set to become a first-time mum with her boyfriend Sammy Kimmence .
Since her amazing announcement , Dani has not been shy to show off her changing figure in radiant snaps - including her latest bump shot .
The reality star has been labelled a `` sexy mumma '' by her fans , who were extremely excited by Dani 's baby news .
Posing in a white dress , Dani looked every-inch the fashion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her stomach to show off her new body .
She looked unbelievably happy as she warmly smiled at the camera .
The star paired her gorgeous outfit with silver block heels and a simple bracelet to top it off .
One of her fans penned : `` Sexy mumma . ''
As another wrote : `` The cutest bump . ''
It comes after the star got open and honest about her pregnancy so far .
The star has admitted that it 's not all sunshine and rainbows .
Revealing that she 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Dani decided to share some intimate details from her experience so far .
Writing to her 3.3 million Instagram followers , she posted a sweet snap of herself soaking up the rays as she chewed on a watermelon .
In a lengthy caption , the mum-to-be wrote : `` 14 Weeks .
I 've really started noticing the changes in my body and I ’ m definitely embracing it . ''
She continued : `` Apparently at this stage I ’ m supposed to feel ‘ on top of the world ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first few months have been really hard .
I 've had loads of messages from people so thought I ’ d share my experience so far . ''
Despite admitting to always feeling nauseas , Dani said she has n't experienced any physical sickness during her pregnancy .
She explained : `` And honestly your responses and little tips have been amazing I really feel like it is like a little community on here and I love it lol .
I 've been lucky with not being physically sick . ''
She topped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fellow pregnant fans a `` healthy and safe '' pregnancy .
`` Wishing all my beautiful pregnant ladies a healthy and safe pregnancy .
Thinking of you all , '' Dani penned .
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Pregnant Dani Dyer showed off her growing 14-week bump on Instagram as she slipped into a tiny mini dress for a garden photoshoot - and she was labelled a 'sexy mumma'
Dani Dyer is glowing as she enters the second trimester of her pregnancy.
The ex-Love Island star, 24, last week revealed she is set to become a first-time mum with her boyfriend Sammy Kimmence.
Since her amazing announcement, Dani has not been shy to show off her changing figure in radiant snaps - including her latest bump shot.
The reality star has been labelled a "sexy mumma" by her fans, who were extremely excited by Dani's baby news.
Posing in a white dress, Dani looked every-inch the fashion model as she held her hands above her stomach to show off her new body.
Image: Dani Dyer/Instagram) Dani Dyer/Instagram)
She looked unbelievably happy as she warmly smiled at the camera.
The star paired her gorgeous outfit with silver block heels and a simple bracelet to top it off.
One of her fans penned: "Sexy mumma."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
As another wrote: "The cutest bump."
"Beautiful little bump xxxxxx," a third added.
It comes after the star got open and honest about her pregnancy so far.
The star has admitted that it's not all sunshine and rainbows.
Revealing that she's reached the 14-week mark of her pregnancy, Dani decided to share some intimate details from her experience so far.
Image: Jamie Hunt Extensions/Instagram) Jamie Hunt Extensions/Instagram)
Writing to her 3.3 million Instagram followers, she posted a sweet snap of herself soaking up the rays as she chewed on a watermelon.
In a lengthy caption, the mum-to-be wrote: "14 Weeks. I've really started noticing the changes in my body and I’m definitely embracing it."
She continued: "Apparently at this stage I’m supposed to feel ‘on top of the world’ which I really hope for as the first few months have been really hard. I've had loads of messages from people so thought I’d share my experience so far."
Image: danidyer/Instagram) danidyer/Instagram)
Image: Dani Dyer/Instagram) Dani Dyer/Instagram)
Despite admitting to always feeling nauseas, Dani said she hasn't experienced any physical sickness during her pregnancy.
She explained: "And honestly your responses and little tips have been amazing I really feel like it is like a little community on here and I love it lol. I've been lucky with not being physically sick."
She topped off her candid message by wishing her fellow pregnant fans a "healthy and safe" pregnancy.
"Wishing all my beautiful pregnant ladies a healthy and safe pregnancy. Thinking of you all," Dani penned.
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033.


thedailymirror--2020-08-05--Kim Kardashian has mass wardrobe clear out amid 'make or break' Kanye holiday

With all the chaos going on in her life , Kim Kardshian has decided now is the time to clear out her huge designer wardrobe .
The 39-year-old reality star has rifled through her extensive closet and put many of her pre-loved glamorous gowns up for sale on her family 's purpose built retail site - Kardshian Kloset .
Among the items up for grabs is a nude Dolce and Gabanna dress and a cowgirl-esque Jean Paul Gaultier fringed corset in a slinky size 6 .
Kim is also selling off an ultra cosy silk shirt and pant suit by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gold sequinned skirt by Celine .
But fans hoping to grab a piece of Kim 's red carpet ready wardrobe better have their credit cards ready as the prices go beyond $ 2,000 .
The fashionista announced news of the sale on her Twitter by telling her eager followers '' `` Check out the items that I ’ ve added to my # KardashianKloset . ''
Fans of Kim 's Keeping Up With the Kardashians reality series will remember how her husband Kanye giving her wardrobe a makeover when they first started dating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be more of an individual , '' Kim told the cameras at the time .
`` I 'm excited to collaborate with him and see what his take on his fashion is , '' she added .
These days things are less than harmonious for the couple , who have reportedly jetted out on a make or break holiday to save their marriage .
The pair boarded a private jet on Sunday and are believed to have taken their four children and a pastor with them .
It followed emotional scenes of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behaviour as they talked in a parked car .
Kanye admitted he knew he hurt Kim and apologised over his Twitter tirade .
Friends of the couple - who had been living apart - have said they have now flown off to spend some quality time together and work through their issues .

In the wake of her marriage crisis, Kim Kardashian has put a number of items from her designer wardrobe up for sale online auction after undergoing a huge clear out
With all the chaos going on in her life, Kim Kardshian has decided now is the time to clear out her huge designer wardrobe.
The 39-year-old reality star has rifled through her extensive closet and put many of her pre-loved glamorous gowns up for sale on her family's purpose built retail site - Kardshian Kloset.
Among the items up for grabs is a nude Dolce and Gabanna dress and a cowgirl-esque Jean Paul Gaultier fringed corset in a slinky size 6.
Kim is also selling off an ultra cosy silk shirt and pant suit by Rick Owens as well as a stunning gold sequinned skirt by Celine.
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But fans hoping to grab a piece of Kim's red carpet ready wardrobe better have their credit cards ready as the prices go beyond $2,000.
The fashionista announced news of the sale on her Twitter by telling her eager followers" "Check out the items that I’ve added to my #KardashianKloset."
Fans of Kim's Keeping Up With the Kardashians reality series will remember how her husband Kanye giving her wardrobe a makeover when they first started dating.
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"Kanye has definitely inspired me to be more of an individual," Kim told the cameras at the time. "I'm excited to collaborate with him and see what his take on his fashion is," she added.
These days things are less than harmonious for the couple, who have reportedly jetted out on a make or break holiday to save their marriage.
The pair boarded a private jet on Sunday and are believed to have taken their four children and a pastor with them.
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It followed emotional scenes of Kim tearfully confronting Kanye about his recent behaviour as they talked in a parked car.
Kanye admitted he knew he hurt Kim and apologised over his Twitter tirade.
Friends of the couple - who had been living apart - have said they have now flown off to spend some quality time together and work through their issues.


thedailymirror--2020-08-05--BBC viewers in tears over harrowing scenes of doctor's heart being restarted

BBC viewers were left in floods of tears this evening at harrowing scenes from a hospital .
Surviving The Virus : My Brother & Me saw twin brothers and fellow doctors Chris and Xand Van Tulleken at work amid the coronavirus crisis .
Chris is a virologist at London 's University College Hospital while Xand is a public health doctor .
And during one particularly hard-hitting scene this evening , Xand found himself in A & E at Chris ' hospital .
Following his recovery from COVID-19 , Dr Xand suffered from recurrent bouts of cardiac arythmia .
This led @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during filming .
Dr Chris could be seen talking to their mum on the phone , explaining the irregularities with his brother 's heart - it beat in a funny rhythm and his blood pressure was low .
He was then seen shedding tears as he watched doctors save Xand 's life - Xand flatlined , only for his heart to start up again .
`` When you 're twin , '' Chris told us , `` we 're not telepathic , but Xand is half my identity .
There 's no one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Xand 's heart starts beating again , a tearful Chris admitted : `` I was n't expecting the flatline for so long afterwards .
`` It was n't nice watching it being done . ''
Dr Xand gave heartfelt thanks to the medical staff who 'd saved him , adding : `` I got a real sense today of how unpleasant it is being ill. How unpleasant it is having stuff done to you .
`` I 'm obviously anxious about it as every time it happens I have to come in and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I feel uncertain .
I feel apprehensive .
If I knew it was going to keep happening and when and all the triggers , that would be a bit easier .
`` But it might not happen or it might be something that dogs me for years to come , and I do n't like not knowing . ''
Viewers flocked to Twitter to process what they 'd seen .
`` Ca n't imagine Chris watching his twin go through that , '' one wrote .
`` Jeez I 'm crying my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A third blubbed : `` Even when you 're medical professionals it must be so tough to see your sibling go through that .
Your twin , man ... '' '' Wow ! ''
a fourth penned , `` Watching # survivingthevirus Ca n't stop blubbing .
Very moving and terrifying stuff . ''

DOCTOR HAD TO WATCH HIS OWN BROTHER FLATLINE DURING TRAUMATIC COVID-19 RECOVERY
DOCTOR HAD TO WATCH HIS OWN BROTHER FLATLINE DURING TRAUMATIC COVID-19 RECOVERY
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Tonight's Surviving The Virus: My Brother and Me saw intense, emotional scenes as one brother watched the others heart restarted following his battle with COVID-19
BBC viewers in tears over scenes of doctor's heart being restarted after COVID battle
BBC viewers were left in floods of tears this evening at harrowing scenes from a hospital.
Surviving The Virus: My Brother & Me saw twin brothers and fellow doctors Chris and Xand Van Tulleken at work amid the coronavirus crisis.
Chris is a virologist at London's University College Hospital while Xand is a public health doctor.
And during one particularly hard-hitting scene this evening, Xand found himself in A&E at Chris' hospital.
Following his recovery from COVID-19, Dr Xand suffered from recurrent bouts of cardiac arythmia.
This led to doctors having to restart his heart during filming.
Dr Chris could be seen talking to their mum on the phone, explaining the irregularities with his brother's heart - it beat in a funny rhythm and his blood pressure was low.
He was then seen shedding tears as he watched doctors save Xand's life - Xand flatlined, only for his heart to start up again.
Image: BBC) BBC)
"When you're twin," Chris told us, "we're not telepathic, but Xand is half my identity. There's no one I'm closer to."
When Xand's heart starts beating again, a tearful Chris admitted: "I wasn't expecting the flatline for so long afterwards.
"It wasn't nice watching it being done."
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Dr Xand gave heartfelt thanks to the medical staff who'd saved him, adding: "I got a real sense today of how unpleasant it is being ill. How unpleasant it is having stuff done to you.
"I'm obviously anxious about it as every time it happens I have to come in and get defibrillated.
"I'm frustrated and I feel uncertain. I feel apprehensive. If I knew it was going to keep happening and when and all the triggers, that would be a bit easier.
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"But it might not happen or it might be something that dogs me for years to come, and I don't like not knowing."
Viewers flocked to Twitter to process what they'd seen.
"Can't imagine Chris watching his twin go through that," one wrote.
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"Jeez I'm crying my eyes out," tweeted another.
A third blubbed: "Even when you're medical professionals it must be so tough to see your sibling go through that. Your twin, man..."
"Wow!" a fourth penned, "Watching #survivingthevirus Can't stop blubbing. Very moving and terrifying stuff."


thedailymirror--2020-08-05--Coronavirus outbreak at factory where boss vowed to sack workers staying at home

A coronavirus outbreak has taken place at a dessert factory where a manager vowed to axe workers staying at home in the lockdown .
Around eight workers at Bakkavor Desserts in Newark , Nottinghamshire , have reportedly tested positive for the disease .
In April , Sean Madden , head of operations at the company , was filmed telling employees they faced losing their jobs if they missed work during the pandemic .
He said : `` If we need to get rid of 200 people 's jobs next month , I 'm going to look at who turned up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ look at who did n't bother turning up to work .
`` The people who did n't bother turning up to work , you know , they will be the first people that we have to get rid of , unfortunately . ''
The firm employs more than 1,600 people and the company will now be working with Public Health England moving forward , Nottinghamshire Live reports The international company produces ready meals , soups , sauces and prepared fruit and vegetables as well as desserts and pizzas .
It supplies products to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Marks & Spencer and Waitrose .
The company says a small number of employees have tested positive for Covid-19 , but did not provide an exact number .
Mail Online reports that around eight workers have been diagnosed with coronavirus .
In a statement , a spokeswoman said : `` A small number of colleagues have recently tested positive for Covid-19 at our Bakkavor Desserts site in Newark , which employs over 1,600 people .
`` In the event of a positive confirmation , we have an immediate and clear plan to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PHE ( Public Health England ) .
`` Due to the nature of our business , we already have high standards of hygiene , Good Manufacturing Practice and hand washing in place. ''
In these unprecedented times , we have further enhanced our safety and hygiene measures in line with all government guidelines and daily temperature test our colleagues .
`` We also have a robust return to work policy in place to ensure those returning to work are fit and well .
`` We wish these colleagues a speedy recovery . ''

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Around eight workers at Bakkavor Desserts in Newark, Nottinghamshire, have reportedly tested positive for coronavirus just months after a manager at the factory was filmed warning staff about missing shifts
Coronavirus outbreak at factory where boss vowed to sack workers staying at home
A coronavirus outbreak has taken place at a dessert factory where a manager vowed to axe workers staying at home in the lockdown.
Around eight workers at Bakkavor Desserts in Newark, Nottinghamshire, have reportedly tested positive for the disease.
In April, Sean Madden, head of operations at the company, was filmed telling employees they faced losing their jobs if they missed work during the pandemic.
He said: "If we need to get rid of 200 people's jobs next month, I'm going to look at who turned up to work and I'm going to look at who didn't bother turning up to work.
"The people who didn't bother turning up to work, you know, they will be the first people that we have to get rid of, unfortunately."
The firm employs more than 1,600 people and the company will now be working with Public Health England moving forward, Nottinghamshire Live reports
The international company produces ready meals, soups, sauces and prepared fruit and vegetables as well as desserts and pizzas.
It supplies products to stores such as Tesco, Sainsbury's, Marks & Spencer and Waitrose.
The company says a small number of employees have tested positive for Covid-19, but did not provide an exact number.
Mail Online reports that around eight workers have been diagnosed with coronavirus.
In a statement, a spokeswoman said: "A small number of colleagues have recently tested positive for Covid-19 at our Bakkavor Desserts site in Newark, which employs over 1,600 people.
"In the event of a positive confirmation, we have an immediate and clear plan to follow and we are working closely with PHE (Public Health England).
"Due to the nature of our business, we already have high standards of hygiene, Good Manufacturing Practice and hand washing in place.
" In these unprecedented times, we have further enhanced our safety and hygiene measures in line with all government guidelines and daily temperature test our colleagues.
"We also have a robust return to work policy in place to ensure those returning to work are fit and well.
"We wish these colleagues a speedy recovery."


thedailymirror--2020-08-05--Amanda Holden to Peter Andre - stars who've enjoyed sun-soaked staycations

Amanda Holden and Peter Andre are among a host of other celebrities who have recently enjoyed luxury staycation breaks across the UK .
The stars have all been longing to take a few days off to soak up the rare sun , and what better way to do it than a Great British staycation !
We take a look at the celebs who took full advantage for a lavish getaway with their families in recent weeks .
The Britain 's Got Talent judge , 49 , has been enjoying a truly British break by the seaside with her husband Chris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and Hollie , eight .
It 's unknown where exactly the stunning mother-of-two is staying , but she 's loving her coastal break as she has stripped off for sexy bikini snaps in recent days .
The actress took to her social media account to give her fans a glimpse into her peaceful break and wowed with a demure bathing suit that showed off her killer pins .
Taking to Instagram , Amanda posted herself posing in front of a rugged coast front with sailing boats in the background as she lent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enjoyed a spot of fish and chips with her family for dinner - she 's certainly doing things the British way !
Loose Women star Stacey treated her boyfriend Joe Swash and their little son Rex to a short stay in Sidmouth .
She documented their weekend break at a stunning hotel which is situated just behind a gorgeous beach .
The loved-up pair started their trip in the car , when Stacey took to her Instagram stories to admit that Joe had simply chucked their clothes into a bag and set off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pair watched the sunset go down together , with Stacey telling fans it made her `` emotional '' .
In her caption , she penned : `` The sunset was so beautiful this evening .
I felt emotional watching it .
Hope you are all okay .
Thinking of you always .
Be kind to yourselves '' .
Stacey and Joe 's cosy room for the weekend boasted a king-sized bed with a huge cream headboard , complete with pale green and blue tones to tie in with the seaside vibe of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also treated to a luxurious drinks table by the kind hotel staff who left two sparkling bottles of bubbly for the pair on arrival .
Laura Whitmore has been putting on a brave face after this summer 's Love Island had to be cancelled thanks to the global coronavirus pandemic .
The Irish host , 35 , took herself for a well-deserved break in New Brighton , Merseyside , in replacement of her cancelled Majorca trip .
Laura and fiancé Iain Stirling - the voiceover star of Love Island - treated themselves to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ July , and tried to make the best of it .
`` F**king freezing # staycation2020 , '' she captioned some shots on Instagram .
The model has been enjoying various trips across the UK in recent weeks .
She was pictured in Kingston-upon-Thames on Monday , and joked : `` Pretending we are on holiday for one day . ''
Katie cuddled her mini-me daughter in the snap , as they headed out on a lavish boat trip on the river .
The star has also enjoyed long walks in local parks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Peter Andre is on his first ever Cornwall staycation and is pleasantly surprised at what he 's found .
The Mysterious Girl singer , 47 , has admitted he did n't know that Britain has sandy beaches as he enjoyed the beautiful shores of Newquay .
He is currently on a mini-break with his wife Emily MacDonagh and their two children , Amelia , six , and Theo , three .
Peter wrote : `` We 've been to the seaside with the kids and I was shocked to find there are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thought there were only pebble beaches in the UK , which is crazy as I 've lived here half my life . ''
Pete added : `` We 've been on bike rides and doing lots of home cooking in our amazing villa .
`` It 's been a really fantastic staycation and the kids have loved it . ''
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Stacey Solomon warned she could get arrested for taking pebbles
Stacey Solomon warned she could get arrested for taking pebbles
Amanda Holden, Peter Andre, Laura Whitmore and Stacey Solomon are just a handful of celebrities who have made the most of the summer by enjoying staycations at idyllic seaside towns
Amanda Holden and Peter Andre are among a host of other celebrities who have recently enjoyed luxury staycation breaks across the UK.
The stars have all been longing to take a few days off to soak up the rare sun, and what better way to do it than a Great British staycation!
We take a look at the celebs who took full advantage for a lavish getaway with their families in recent weeks.
Amanda Holden - Isles of Scilly
The Britain's Got Talent judge, 49, has been enjoying a truly British break by the seaside with her husband Chris Hughes and their children Lexi, 14, and Hollie, eight.
It's unknown where exactly the stunning mother-of-two is staying, but she's loving her coastal break as she has stripped off for sexy bikini snaps in recent days.
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The actress took to her social media account to give her fans a glimpse into her peaceful break and wowed with a demure bathing suit that showed off her killer pins.
Taking to Instagram, Amanda posted herself posing in front of a rugged coast front with sailing boats in the background as she lent on a wooden post.
She then enjoyed a spot of fish and chips with her family for dinner - she's certainly doing things the British way!
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Stacey Solomon -Sidmouth
Loose Women star Stacey treated her boyfriend Joe Swash and their little son Rex to a short stay in Sidmouth.
She documented their weekend break at a stunning hotel which is situated just behind a gorgeous beach.
The loved-up pair started their trip in the car, when Stacey took to her Instagram stories to admit that Joe had simply chucked their clothes into a bag and set off.
Image: staceysolomon/Instagram) staceysolomon/Instagram) Image: Instagram) Instagram)
During their idyllic getaway, the pair watched the sunset go down together, with Stacey telling fans it made her "emotional".
In her caption, she penned: "The sunset was so beautiful this evening. I felt emotional watching it. Hope you are all okay. Thinking of you always. Be kind to yourselves".
Stacey and Joe's cosy room for the weekend boasted a king-sized bed with a huge cream headboard, complete with pale green and blue tones to tie in with the seaside vibe of the stunning location.
Image: staceysolomon/Instagram) staceysolomon/Instagram)
Mummy and Daddy were also treated to a luxurious drinks table by the kind hotel staff who left two sparkling bottles of bubbly for the pair on arrival.
It looked incredible!
Laura Whitmore - New Brighton
Laura Whitmore has been putting on a brave face after this summer's Love Island had to be cancelled thanks to the global coronavirus pandemic.
The Irish host, 35, took herself for a well-deserved break in New Brighton, Merseyside, in replacement of her cancelled Majorca trip.
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Laura and fiancé Iain Stirling - the voiceover star of Love Island - treated themselves to a UK holiday at the end of July, and tried to make the best of it.
"F**king freezing #staycation2020," she captioned some shots on Instagram.
Katie Piper -Kingston-Upon-Thames
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The model has been enjoying various trips across the UK in recent weeks.
She was pictured in Kingston-upon-Thames on Monday, and joked: "Pretending we are on holiday for one day."
Katie cuddled her mini-me daughter in the snap, as they headed out on a lavish boat trip on the river.
The star has also enjoyed long walks in local parks and plenty of fresh air.
Peter Andre- Cornwall
Meanwhile, Peter Andre is on his first ever Cornwall staycation and is pleasantly surprised at what he's found.
The Mysterious Girl singer, 47, has admitted he didn't know that Britain has sandy beaches as he enjoyed the beautiful shores of Newquay.
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He is currently on a mini-break with his wife Emily MacDonagh and their two children, Amelia, six, and Theo, three.
Peter wrote: "We've been to the seaside with the kids and I was shocked to find there are sandy beaches down here.
"I thought there were only pebble beaches in the UK, which is crazy as I've lived here half my life."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Pete added: "We've been on bike rides and doing lots of home cooking in our amazing villa.
"It's been a really fantastic staycation and the kids have loved it."
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thedailymirror--2020-08-06--TikTok twins Alan and Alex Stokes charged with felony after bank robbery prank

Twins Alan and Alex Stokes have been charged with a felony after a bank robbery prank went horribly wrong .
The social media influencers , 23 , who boast 25 million TikTok followers , have both been charged with one count of false imprisonment and one misdemeanour of falsely reporting an emergency .
The charges come after the pair staged two fake bank robberies in 2019 as part of a social media prank .
If convicted of all counts , the twins face up to four years in state prison .
According to Orange County 's District Attorney 's office @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dressed all in black and wore ski masks as they pretended to run from a bank with bags full of money .
The twins ordered an Uber however the driver - unaware of the prank - refused to move the vehicle .
In the clip , the Stokes twins ask the driver to `` step on it , '' before he refuses , saying : `` OK you can ’ t take this ride , just get out of my car please . ''
An onlooker then called the police after believing that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Uber .
Irvine police then held the Uber driver at gunpoint before he was later released .
Police then gave Alan and Ale a warning over their prank and released the pair , who then went on to stage a similar prank hours later .
Following their second stunt , that took place at University of California campus in Irvine , police received a number of calls about an alleged bank robbery .
District Attorney Todd Spitzer , who is overseeing the case , said in a statement : “ These were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that could have resulted in someone getting seriously injured or even killed .
`` Law enforcement officers are sworn to protect the public and when someone calls 911 to report an active bank robbery they are going to respond to protect lives .
Instead , what they found was some kind of twisted attempt to gain more popularity on the internet by unnecessarily putting members of the public and police officers in danger.
” The two videos were also uploaded to their YouTube channel last year under the title ‘ BANK ROBBER PRANK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The clips garnered over one million views before being removed from the profile .
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The TikTok and YouTube sensations could face up to four years in prison if convicted of the charges. Alan and Alex's prank when horribly wrong and led to an Uber driver being held at gunpoint by police
Twins Alan and Alex Stokes have been charged with a felony after a bank robbery prank went horribly wrong.
The social media influencers, 23, who boast 25 million TikTok followers, have both been charged with one count of false imprisonment and one misdemeanour of falsely reporting an emergency.
The charges come after the pair staged two fake bank robberies in 2019 as part of a social media prank.
If convicted of all counts, the twins face up to four years in state prison.
According to Orange County's District Attorney's office, on October 15 Alan and Alex dressed all in black and wore ski masks as they pretended to run from a bank with bags full of money.
Image: FilmMagic) FilmMagic)
The twins ordered an Uber however the driver - unaware of the prank - refused to move the vehicle.
In the clip, the Stokes twins ask the driver to "step on it," before he refuses, saying: "OK you can’t take this ride, just get out of my car please."
An onlooker then called the police after believing that the Stokes duo were trying to carjack the Uber.
Image: Getty Images for MTV) Getty Images for MTV)
Irvine police then held the Uber driver at gunpoint before he was later released.
Police then gave Alan and Ale a warning over their prank and released the pair, who then went on to stage a similar prank hours later.
Following their second stunt, that took place at University of California campus in Irvine, police received a number of calls about an alleged bank robbery.
District Attorney Todd Spitzer, who is overseeing the case, said in a statement : “These were not pranks.”
Image: Getty Images for Nickelodeon) Getty Images for Nickelodeon)
“These are crimes that could have resulted in someone getting seriously injured or even killed.
"Law enforcement officers are sworn to protect the public and when someone calls 911 to report an active bank robbery they are going to respond to protect lives. Instead, what they found was some kind of twisted attempt to gain more popularity on the internet by unnecessarily putting members of the public and police officers in danger.”
The two videos were also uploaded to their YouTube channel last year under the title ‘BANK ROBBER PRANK! (gone wrong).'
The clips garnered over one million views before being removed from the profile.
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thedailymirror--2020-08-06--Ryanair has brought back over half of its flights since resuming its schedule

Ryanair says that it has restored over 60 per cent of its normal flight schedules in August , since it first resumed services in June .
The budget carrier says that it flew 4.4 million passengers across European destinations throughout July .
From the start of August , the airline has been increasing its number of flights , and currently is serving over 1,600 routes in what is approximately 11,000 weekly flights .
The airline has introduced a series of new measures for passengers including the mandatory use of facemasks and a reduced in-flight cashless service .
To mark the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sale with fares from €19.99 each way .
Ryanair 's not the only airline to be increasing its services for August .
For example , British Airways announced earlier this week that it would be resuming flights to 17 destinations including France and Turkey , although it did add that these routes would beoperated on `` continued low frequencies '' due to the impact of Covid-19 .
Meanwhile , easyJet has added more flights to its summer schedule after an unexpected rise in demand .
The airline said it would be expanding its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between July and September , compared with the 30 % it predicted in June .
If you are considering a trip abroad , make sure you regularly check the latest FCO travel advice for your chosen destination , before you book or travel .
This will include key information including whether you will need to quarantine upon return , or any new travel restrictions/entry requirements you need to be aware of .
You can check information for individual countries on the FCO website .

Ryanair says it has restored over half of its normal flight schedules for August since resuming flights in June
Ryanair has brought back over half of its flights since resuming its schedule
Ryanair says that it has restored over 60 per cent of its normal flight schedules in August, since it first resumed services in June.
The budget carrier says that it flew 4.4 million passengers across European destinations throughout July.
From the start of August, the airline has been increasing its number of flights, and currently is serving over 1,600 routes in what is approximately 11,000 weekly flights.
The airline has introduced a series of new measures for passengers including the mandatory use of facemasks and a reduced in-flight cashless service.
To mark the occasion the company has launched an online sale with fares from €19.99 each way.
Image: AFP/Getty Images) AFP/Getty Images)
Ryanair's not the only airline to be increasing its services for August.
For example, British Airways announced earlier this week that it would be resuming flights to 17 destinations including France and Turkey, although it did add that these routes would beoperated on "continued low frequencies" due to the impact of Covid-19.
Meanwhile, easyJet has added more flights to its summer schedule after an unexpected rise in demand. The airline said it would be expanding its schedule to 40% of normal capacity between July and September, compared with the 30% it predicted in June.
If you are considering a trip abroad, make sure you regularly check the latest FCO travel advice for your chosen destination, before you book or travel.
This will include key information including whether you will need to quarantine upon return, or any new travel restrictions/entry requirements you need to be aware of.
You can check information for individual countries on the FCO website.


thedailymirror--2020-08-06--Little girl found alive after spending 24 hours trapped under rubble in Beirut

This is the moment a little girl was found alive in the rubble 24 hours after an explosion rocked Beirut .
At least 135 people were killed and thousands left homeless when 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate detonated at the city 's port on Tuesday .
Shockwaves smashed building facades , sucked furniture out into streets and shattered windows miles inland .
A remarkable video which has emerged shows the moment a small child was rescued from the wreckage .
Her head and arms can be seen poking out from under debris as rescuers move rubble away from her body @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the child as she is helped in the emotional footage .
Local media reports that the girl spent 24 hours buried in the wreckage of a collapsed building .
Lebanon has declared three days of mourning as the search for victims continues and more than 250,000 people are homeless or displaced .
Many homes have been destroyed , turning people 's lives upside down .
Relatives gathered at a cordon to Beirut port seeking information on those still missing as the search continued .
Many of those killed were port and custom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or those driving nearby during the Tuesday evening rush hour .
An official source familiar with preliminary investigations told Reuters the incident was blamed on `` inaction and negligence '' , saying `` nothing was done '' by committees and judges involved in the matter to order the removal of the ammonium nitrate .
It is said the fire that caused the explosion was sparked by welding work .
As residents angrily demand answers , cabinet has ordered port officials involved in storing or guarding the ammonium nitrate to be put under house @ @ @ @ @ @ @ powerful ever in Beirut , a city still scarred by civil war that ended three decades ago and reeling from an economic meltdown and a surge in coronavirus infections .

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A remarkable video which has emerged shows the moment a small child was rescued from the wreckage 24 hours after an explosion rocked Beirut, Lebanon, killing at least 135 people
Beirut explosion: Little girl found alive after spending 24 hours trapped under rubble
This is the moment a little girl was found alive in the rubble 24 hours after an explosion rocked Beirut.
At least 135 people were killed and thousands left homeless when 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate detonated at the city's port on Tuesday.
Shockwaves smashed building facades, sucked furniture out into streets and shattered windows miles inland.
A remarkable video which has emerged shows the moment a small child was rescued from the wreckage.
Her head and arms can be seen poking out from under debris as rescuers move rubble away from her body.
Little whimpering noises can be heard from the child as she is helped in the emotional footage.
Local media reports that the girl spent 24 hours buried in the wreckage of a collapsed building.
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
Lebanon has declared three days of mourning as the search for victims continues and more than 250,000 people are homeless or displaced.
Many homes have been destroyed, turning people's lives upside down.
Relatives gathered at a cordon to Beirut port seeking information on those still missing as the search continued.
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
Image: WAEL HAMZEH/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) WAEL HAMZEH/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
Many of those killed were port and custom employees, people working in the area or those driving nearby during the Tuesday evening rush hour.
An official source familiar with preliminary investigations told Reuters the incident was blamed on "inaction and negligence", saying "nothing was done" by committees and judges involved in the matter to order the removal of the ammonium nitrate.
It is said the fire that caused the explosion was sparked by welding work.
Image: NurPhoto/PA Images) NurPhoto/PA Images) Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
As residents angrily demand answers, cabinet has ordered port officials involved in storing or guarding the ammonium nitrate to be put under house arrest.
The explosion was the most powerful ever in Beirut, a city still scarred by civil war that ended three decades ago and reeling from an economic meltdown and a surge in coronavirus infections.


thedailymirror--2020-08-06--Arsenal players disappointed with job cuts but Gunners planning for long term

Arsenal were the only Premier League club to impose a pay cut - but they are still having to make redundancies .
Understandably , some of those players who took the 12.5 per cent pay cut for the next 12 months have been left bemused , upset and gutted by the club announcing 55 redundancies from its 590 employees .
Now , those players are getting a chunk of their money back - the cut drops to 7.5 per cent - for qualifying for the Europa League as agreed in the negotiations with the club .
That has not removed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players who know a lot of staff whose jobs are now at risk .
Some will feel it more than others , some have got a real conscience and affection for the club , the staff and to see the public backlash against job cuts will make it sting even more .
Arsenal are set to make renowned scout Francis Cagigao redundant plus scouts Peter Clark and Brian McDermott but the reality is that it is not so much about the names but the 55 families who will suffer .
Which does then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pay cut needed if the job cuts would follow anyway ?
But it is worth understanding that Arsenal were the only club to agree a pay cut with its players even though plenty more asked and were knocked back .
There is a genuine sense of pride about that within the club .
It showed a togetherness and unity .
Other clubs made deferrals and scrapped bonuses but Arsenal imposed a cut to try and ease the burden .
It stopped radical decisions having to be made at a critical time when no-one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus would have even on the biggest clubs .
Mirror Sport revealed in April that one top club was losing between £9m and £10m a week and would need a £100m loan .
It is because the clubs were still having to pay huge wages - but suddenly had no money coming in .
Arsenal asked their players to take a pay cut when it was still not known just how much TV revenue they stood to lose , how it would affect the commercial contracts and sponsorships in the long term @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those pay cuts , the financial crisis would be even deeper and yet still people are struggling to understand the true devastating cost for clubs .
We think of Premier League clubs as untouchable giants and yet they have the biggest wage bills , the biggest overheads and rely on the biggest gate receipts , TV revenues and sponsorship deals .
They have lost all of their gate receipts and some TV cash .
Arsenal are sponsored by an airline and the bottom has fallen out of the airline industry so the cost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cuts , the situation would have been far worse .
The players did their bit - as Matt Hancock asked - yet still it was not enough .
There was anger around at the time over Mesut Ozil not wanting to take a cut , preferring instead to spend his money how he wants on the various charitable donations that he chooses .
That is surely admirable but now Ozil , on £350,000-a-week , is again at the centre of the storm for not wanting to take the pay cut while the others @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The club ’ s stance is that they need to make cuts - they are largely in commercial and administration - to streamline the business and make itself successful .
Arsenal are planning for the long term and the belief is that if they make job cuts now it will see them through whatever happens next even amid a second wave .
But to be successful , you need success on the pitch and good players .
They are close to a deal on Willian on a three year deal , they want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will sign a new contract .
It is obvious that any business must invest to be successful but that does not help soften the devastating blow for those being made redundant and Arsenal know and appreciate that .
They know they will get a lot of kick back on this announcement .
Making people redundant and then investing in new players and contracts will never , ever sit right .
It is no wonder that some players are upset but equally it would have been much worse had they not @ @ @ @ @

Arsenal's player took a pay cut as the coronavirus began to impact on club finances but the Gunners have still opted to cut jobs as they prepare for the long-term affects
Arsenal were the only Premier League club to impose a pay cut - but they are still having to make redundancies.
Understandably, some of those players who took the 12.5 per cent pay cut for the next 12 months have been left bemused, upset and gutted by the club announcing 55 redundancies from its 590 employees.
Now, those players are getting a chunk of their money back - the cut drops to 7.5 per cent - for qualifying for the Europa League as agreed in the negotiations with the club.
That has not removed all of the anger and disappointment from players who know a lot of staff whose jobs are now at risk.
Some will feel it more than others, some have got a real conscience and affection for the club, the staff and to see the public backlash against job cuts will make it sting even more.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Arsenal are set to make renowned scout Francis Cagigao redundant plus scouts Peter Clark and Brian McDermott but the reality is that it is not so much about the names but the 55 families who will suffer.
Which does then beg the question: why was the pay cut needed if the job cuts would follow anyway?
But it is worth understanding that Arsenal were the only club to agree a pay cut with its players even though plenty more asked and were knocked back.
There is a genuine sense of pride about that within the club. It showed a togetherness and unity. Other clubs made deferrals and scrapped bonuses but Arsenal imposed a cut to try and ease the burden.
It stopped radical decisions having to be made at a critical time when no-one really knew the level of financial impact the coronavirus would have even on the biggest clubs.
Mirror Sport revealed in April that one top club was losing between £9m and £10m a week and would need a £100m loan. It is because the clubs were still having to pay huge wages - but suddenly had no money coming in.
Image: 2020 Pool) 2020 Pool)
Arsenal asked their players to take a pay cut when it was still not known just how much TV revenue they stood to lose, how it would affect the commercial contracts and sponsorships in the long term.
But the reality is that without those pay cuts, the financial crisis would be even deeper and yet still people are struggling to understand the true devastating cost for clubs.
We think of Premier League clubs as untouchable giants and yet they have the biggest wage bills, the biggest overheads and rely on the biggest gate receipts, TV revenues and sponsorship deals. They have lost all of their gate receipts and some TV cash.
Arsenal are sponsored by an airline and the bottom has fallen out of the airline industry so the cost is devastating.
So without those pay cuts, the situation would have been far worse. The players did their bit - as Matt Hancock asked - yet still it was not enough.
There was anger around at the time over Mesut Ozil not wanting to take a cut, preferring instead to spend his money how he wants on the various charitable donations that he chooses.
Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
That is surely admirable but now Ozil, on £350,000-a-week, is again at the centre of the storm for not wanting to take the pay cut while the others did and still the cuts come.
The club’s stance is that they need to make cuts - they are largely in commercial and administration - to streamline the business and make itself successful.
Arsenal are planning for the long term and the belief is that if they make job cuts now it will see them through whatever happens next even amid a second wave.
But to be successful, you need success on the pitch and good players. They are close to a deal on Willian on a three year deal, they want a new centre half and are optimistic that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will sign a new contract.
It is obvious that any business must invest to be successful but that does not help soften the devastating blow for those being made redundant and Arsenal know and appreciate that. They know they will get a lot of kick back on this announcement.
Making people redundant and then investing in new players and contracts will never, ever sit right.
It is no wonder that some players are upset but equally it would have been much worse had they not taken the pay cut.


thedailymirror--2020-08-06--Brits flock to packed beaches ahead of 37C heatwave on 'Furnace Friday'

Brits have been flocking to packed beaches ahead of a new four-day heatwave which is set to blast the UK with 37C temperatures this weekend .
Tomorrow is being dubbed 'Furnace Friday ' with weather experts predicting it will be the hottest day of the year .
Temperatures have skyrocketed to 40C across Europe thanks to a 700 mile-wide plume from the Saharan desert .
Met Office forecasters say heatwave is expected to last through the weekend , with 35C possible on Saturday and 30C on Sunday .
This would mean parts of Britain could pass the threshold for an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three days of temperatures over 25C ( 77F ) .
Pictures show how country 's beaches across Britain are are already filling up with eager sun-worshippers .
Beachgoers flocked to Camber Sands and Brighton Beach in East Sussex as they soaked up the balmy conditions .
Around 150,000 visitors are expected at Brighton tomorrow , with 100,000 in Bournemouth , 75,000 in Great Yarmouth and 75,000 in Blackpool .
Last week on July 31 , the UK recorded the hottest day of the year and the third warmest on record , with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Heathrow Airport .
London and the South East are expected to see the highest temperatures on Friday , but northern areas such as Manchester and Leeds will also hit the low 30s .
Aidan McGivern , also a forecaster for the Met Office , added : “ If everything comes together , there 's a possibility we will see 37C or 38C .
36C is most likely .
“ Truly exceptional heat will arrive during Friday as southerly winds waft our way .
“ There 's a cooling trend over the weekend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ middle of next week.
” “ It 's deja phew .
Sweltering heat is on the way , ” said ex-BBC and Met Office forecaster John Hammond of weathertrending .
The Met Office says that the warmer weather , starting on Thursday , could reach a blistering 37C ( 98.6F ) in some areas and is expected to last until Sunday .
A spokesman for the Met Office said there was a `` low chance '' that last week 's record temperature would be beaten again but that large parts of the country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consecutive days of incredibly warm temperatures '' .
`` It is the result of southerly winds moving from Europe and parts of northern Africa , which will push the temperatures up , '' he said .
He added : `` It 's pretty unusual to get two successive events like this within a week of each other with such high temperatures . ''
The heatwave conditions are expected to last until Sunday before cold air moves in overnight , but conditions are expected to stay `` hot and humid '' next week with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The RNLI has urged families heading to the beach this week to be aware of potential dangers as the UK braces itself for a potential heatwave .
The Coastguard reported its busiest day for more than four years as it dealt with more than 300 incidents .
Ahead of this week 's sunny spell , Gareth Morrison , RNLI head of water safety , said : `` Our coastline is a fantastic place to spend time together as a family , especially when the sun is out and it 's hot .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dangers , especially for those who are n't fully aware of their surroundings and may be visiting a particular beach for the first time .
`` We are advising everyone planning a visit to a beach or the coast to follow ( the ) beach safety advice . ''

Around 150,000 visitors are expected at Brighton, with 100,000 in Bournemouth, 75,000 in Great Yarmouth and 75,000 in Blackpool as temperatures reach 37C on 'Furnace Friday'
Brits have been flocking to packed beaches ahead of a new four-day heatwave which is set to blast the UK with 37C heat this weekend.
Tomorrow is being dubbed 'Furnace Friday' with weather experts predicting it will be the hottest day of the year.
Temperatures have skyrocketed to 40C across Europe thanks to a 700 mile-wide plume from the Saharan desert.
Met Office forecasters say heatwave is expected to last through the weekend, with 35C possible on Saturday and 30C on Sunday.
This would mean parts of Britain could pass the threshold for an "official heatwave", which requires three days of temperatures over 25C (77F).
Pictures show how country's beaches across Britain are are already filling up with eager sun-worshippers.
Image: Stephen Lock / i-Images) Stephen Lock / i-Images)
Beachgoers flocked to Camber Sands and Brighton Beach in East Sussex as they soaked up the balmy conditions.
Around 150,000 visitors are expected at Brighton tomorrow, with 100,000 in Bournemouth, 75,000 in Great Yarmouth and 75,000 in Blackpool.
Last week on July 31, the UK recorded the hottest day of the year and the third warmest on record, with the mercury rising to 37.8C (100.04F) at Heathrow Airport.
Image: Stephen Lock / i-Images) Stephen Lock / i-Images) Image: Wayne Starr/Daily Star) Wayne Starr/Daily Star)
London and the South East are expected to see the highest temperatures on Friday, but northern areas such as Manchester and Leeds will also hit the low 30s.
Aidan McGivern, also a forecaster for the Met Office, added: “If everything comes together, there's a possibility we will see 37C or 38C. 36C is most likely.
“Truly exceptional heat will arrive during Friday as southerly winds waft our way.
Image: Alamy Live News.) Alamy Live News.) Image: Alamy Live News.) Alamy Live News.)
“There's a cooling trend over the weekend, with a thundery breakdown in the middle of next week.”
“It's deja phew. Sweltering heat is on the way,” said ex-BBC and Met Office forecaster John Hammond of weathertrending.
The Met Office says that the warmer weather, starting on Thursday, could reach a blistering 37C (98.6F) in some areas and is expected to last until Sunday.
Image: Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror) Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror) Image: Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror) Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror)
A spokesman for the Met Office said there was a "low chance" that last week's record temperature would be beaten again but that large parts of the country would see "four or even five consecutive days of incredibly warm temperatures".
"It is the result of southerly winds moving from Europe and parts of northern Africa, which will push the temperatures up," he said.
He added: "It's pretty unusual to get two successive events like this within a week of each other with such high temperatures."
Image: Alistair Grant Freelance / Tropical Tidbits) Alistair Grant Freelance / Tropical Tidbits)
Image: Alistair Grant Freelance / wetterzentrale) Alistair Grant Freelance / wetterzentrale)
The heatwave conditions are expected to last until Sunday before cold air moves in overnight, but conditions are expected to stay "hot and humid" next week with "chances of thundery showers".
The RNLI has urged families heading to the beach this week to be aware of potential dangers as the UK braces itself for a potential heatwave.
The Coastguard reported its busiest day for more than four years as it dealt with more than 300 incidents.
Ahead of this week's sunny spell, Gareth Morrison, RNLI head of water safety, said: "Our coastline is a fantastic place to spend time together as a family, especially when the sun is out and it's hot.
"But there are also plenty of potential dangers, especially for those who aren't fully aware of their surroundings and may be visiting a particular beach for the first time.
"We are advising everyone planning a visit to a beach or the coast to follow (the) beach safety advice."


thedailymirror--2020-08-06--Miracle escape for BMW driver as car destroyed by two lorries in motorway smash

A BMW driver and their three passengers had a lucky escape after their car was crushed in a devastating crash with two lorries on a motorway .
Dramatic photos show what is left of the vehicle after its driver was cut free from the wreckage on the M1 .
Miraculously the driver managed to escape with only minor injuries , after the collision on the northbound slip road at junction 24 for East Midlands Airport and Loughborough .
Following the crash , the driver of the car was trapped and had to be extricated by fire crews , an operation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ described as 'complicated ' .
The driver was then taken to hospital for treatment at around 3.30pm yesterday .
Pictures from the scene show the car crushed at both ends , with the driver seat having the least damage , with the air bags also deployed .
One of the lorries also had serious damage to the front .
A Leicestershire Fire and Rescue spokeswoman said : `` The incident involved two heavy goods vehicles and a car .
`` It was a complicated extraction but the casualty was freed and taken to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The slip road was closed by police for almost six hours , and two lanes of the M1 from junctions 23a to junction 24 were also shut by officers .
East Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said : “ We received a call at 3.31pm on August 5 to the slip road at Junction 24 on the M1 Northbound .
`` The caller reported that there had been a road traffic collision between two lorries and a car .
`` We sent our Hazardous Area Response Team , a doctor in a car , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ambulances .
`` The air ambulance was also in attendance .
Four patients with minor injuries were taken by land ambulance to Queen ’ s Medical Centre in Nottingham for treatment .
”

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Dramatic photos show what is left of the dark-coloured vehicle after its driver was cut free from the wreckage on the M1 at the slip road for East Midlands Airport
Miracle escape for BMW driver as car destroyed by two lorries in motorway smash
A BMW driver and their three passengers had a lucky escape after their car was crushed in a devastating crash with two lorries on a motorway.
Dramatic photos show what is left of the vehicle after its driver was cut free from the wreckage on the M1.
Miraculously the driver managed to escape with only minor injuries, after the collision on the northbound slip road at junction 24 for East Midlands Airport and Loughborough.
Following the crash, the driver of the car was trapped and had to be extricated by fire crews, an operation which a spokesperson for the fire service described as 'complicated'.
The driver was then taken to hospital for treatment at around 3.30pm yesterday.
Image: LFRS/Castle Donington Fire /SWNS) LFRS/Castle Donington Fire /SWNS) Image: LFRS/Castle Donington Fire /SWNS) LFRS/Castle Donington Fire /SWNS)
Pictures from the scene show the car crushed at both ends, with the driver seat having the least damage, with the air bags also deployed.
One of the lorries also had serious damage to the front.
A Leicestershire Fire and Rescue spokeswoman said: "The incident involved two heavy goods vehicles and a car.
"It was a complicated extraction but the casualty was freed and taken to hospital with only minor injuries."
Image: LFRS/Castle Donington Fire /SWNS) LFRS/Castle Donington Fire /SWNS) Image: LFRS) LFRS)
The slip road was closed by police for almost six hours, and two lanes of the M1 from junctions 23a to junction 24 were also shut by officers.
East Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “We received a call at 3.31pm on August 5 to the slip road at Junction 24 on the M1 Northbound.
"The caller reported that there had been a road traffic collision between two lorries and a car.
"We sent our Hazardous Area Response Team, a doctor in a car, two paramedics in cars and two crewed ambulances.
"The air ambulance was also in attendance. Four patients with minor injuries were taken by land ambulance to Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham for treatment.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-06--Doctor hits back at 'body shamers' after advert about tampons is banned

An advert showing women how to correctly insert a tampon during their period has been taken off the television in Ireland .
After receiving around 150 complaints about the ad , the Advertising Standards Authority of Ireland ( ASAI ) advised that Tampax 's Tampons and Tea should not be aired in the same format again .
The advert itself shows a talk show host demonstrating with her hand how to use the tampon applicator properly to avoid any discomfort .
`` Not just the tip ; up to the grip , '' she says as she does so .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said the ad was intended to be `` light-hearted '' but also `` educate '' on a `` very common usage question '' , reports Metro , However a number of people did n't find it educational and instead complained it was demeaning to women as it contained sexual innuendo , while others thought it was inappropriate for children due to the `` over-descriptive '' nature .
The ASAI did not uphold these complaints , but did uphold complaints of general offence .
It said in its decision : `` The Committee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not cause grave or widespread offence .
The Committee noted that the advertisement , although light-hearted in nature , provided factual information in a manner that was neither explicit nor graphic .
`` They did not consider that the advertisement had caused grave offence .
They noted , however , the level of complaint that had been received and the concerns expressed by complainants about the advertising and considered that it had caused widespread offence .
In the circumstances , they considered that the advertisement had breached Section 3.16 of the Code .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ thoughts on the topic , claiming that the real issue with the advert is to do with `` body shaming '' .
Dr Ciara Kelly appeared on Newstalk FM to discuss the advert .
She said : `` First of all , the complaints that weren ’ t upheld , around things like ‘ it was full of sexual innuendo ’ .
Do you know what ?
I totally get that , to most men , a vagina – and I ’ m going to say that word so many times today because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a sexual thing .
`` But do you know what ?
To the body that I live in and the body that 51 % of the population live in , that is female , it ’ s just a bit of our body , and in fairness , it does other things too .
We give birth through it , we menstruate through it .
It bleeds , it sits there [ … ] it ’ s like having an elbow .
We have vaginas and they do stuff and it isn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suggesting that anything to do with the vagina is sexual , that ’ s not the female perspective , OK ? ''
She continued : `` To me , what this says , and the reason I am concerned about this , is the only reason this ad was taken down – and 84 complaints isn ’ t that many in a population of 6-odd million , nearly – is because it ’ s to do with shame around women ’ s bodies .
`` And let me say this : we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Western world because our boobs are sexualised , and even though they are actually designed to feed our babies… [ people say ] ‘ that ’ s disgusting ’ .
`` The ASAI say they don ’ t like to have these kind of ads about tampons if there ’ s going to be people under 18 looking at them .
We get our periods at about the age of 11 or 12 .
Some girls get them at the age of nine .
Are they not supposed to find out about them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another 11 years ? ''
The doctor added : `` It is an old , anachronistic throwback in Ireland : we might be all liberal and we might repeal the eighth and we might vote for this , that and the bloody other , but there is an inherent shaming of women still in this country .
And if that ad for tampons talking about putting a tampon into your vagina offends you , well half of us are doing it all the time . ''
A video clip of Kelly 's reaction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has gone viral , garnering over 449,000 views .
One person replied : `` I have to agree it was a great ad and educating the young girls out there . ''
Another said : `` You are dead right !
It is high time to remove this taboo .
Periods are a normal , natural part of life and advertising period products should be normal and natural also .
You are an important voice and I ’ m glad you are using your platform to support women . ''
Someone else wrote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying & the idea we ’ re supposed hide under a rock once a month or not mention something so basic is back to the dark ages - it isn ’ t the Ireland that represents me or my daughter ... ''

A Tampax advert has been banned in Ireland following a string of over 100 complaints to the Advertising Standards Authority of Ireland (ASAI)
An advert showing women how to correctly insert a tampon during their period has been taken off the television in Ireland.
After receiving around 150 complaints about the ad, the Advertising Standards Authority of Ireland (ASAI) advised that Tampax's Tampons and Tea should not be aired in the same format again.
The advert itself shows a talk show host demonstrating with her hand how to use the tampon applicator properly to avoid any discomfort.
"Not just the tip; up to the grip," she says as she does so.
Proctor & Gamble, which owns Tampax, said the ad was intended to be "light-hearted" but also "educate" on a "very common usage question", reports Metro,
However a number of people didn't find it educational and instead complained it was demeaning to women as it contained sexual innuendo, while others thought it was inappropriate for children due to the "over-descriptive" nature.
The ASAI did not uphold these complaints, but did uphold complaints of general offence.
It said in its decision: "The Committee noted the Code required that advertising should not cause grave or widespread offence. The Committee noted that the advertisement, although light-hearted in nature, provided factual information in a manner that was neither explicit nor graphic.
"They did not consider that the advertisement had caused grave offence. They noted, however, the level of complaint that had been received and the concerns expressed by complainants about the advertising and considered that it had caused widespread offence. In the circumstances, they considered that the advertisement had breached Section 3.16 of the Code."
A doctor has since shared her thoughts on the topic, claiming that the real issue with the advert is to do with "body shaming".
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Dr Ciara Kelly appeared on Newstalk FM to discuss the advert.
She said: "First of all, the complaints that weren’t upheld, around things like ‘it was full of sexual innuendo’. Do you know what? I totally get that, to most men, a vagina – and I’m going to say that word so many times today because I’m a bit irked – is a sexual thing.
"But do you know what? To the body that I live in and the body that 51% of the population live in, that is female, it’s just a bit of our body, and in fairness, it does other things too. We give birth through it, we menstruate through it. It bleeds, it sits there [ …] it’s like having an elbow. We have vaginas and they do stuff and it isn’t all about sex. So suggesting that anything to do with the vagina is sexual, that’s not the female perspective, OK?"
She continued: "To me, what this says, and the reason I am concerned about this, is the only reason this ad was taken down – and 84 complaints isn’t that many in a population of 6-odd million, nearly – is because it’s to do with shame around women’s bodies.
"And let me say this: we have the lowest breast feeding rates in the Western world because our boobs are sexualised, and even though they are actually designed to feed our babies… [people say] ‘that’s disgusting’.
"The ASAI say they don’t like to have these kind of ads about tampons if there’s going to be people under 18 looking at them. We get our periods at about the age of 11 or 12. Some girls get them at the age of nine. Are they not supposed to find out about them and think of them as normal for another 11 years?"
The doctor added: "It is an old, anachronistic throwback in Ireland: we might be all liberal and we might repeal the eighth and we might vote for this, that and the bloody other, but there is an inherent shaming of women still in this country. And if that ad for tampons talking about putting a tampon into your vagina offends you, well half of us are doing it all the time."
A video clip of Kelly's reaction was shared on Twitter, where it has gone viral, garnering over 449,000 views.
One person replied: "I have to agree it was a great ad and educating the young girls out there."
Another said: "You are dead right! It is high time to remove this taboo. Periods are a normal, natural part of life and advertising period products should be normal and natural also. You are an important voice and I’m glad you are using your platform to support women."
Someone else wrote: "Salute you. It needed saying & the idea we’re supposed hide under a rock once a month or not mention something so basic is back to the dark ages - it isn’t the Ireland that represents me or my daughter ..."


thedailymirror--2020-08-06--John Higgins scores spectacular 147 at World Snooker Championship: Watch in full

Snooker veteran John Higgins made a magnificent 147 maximum break to keep alive his hopes of reaching the World Snooker Championship quarter-finals .
The Scot made only the eleventh 147 break at a World Championship against Kurt Maflin as he made a strong start in the morning session .
It is the first time that a maximum has been achieved in the competition since compatriot Stephen Hendry achieved the same feat back in 2012 .
Higgins , who made the final of competition last year , had trailed 5-3 to Maflin overnight but the maximum helped to set up a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tie .
His Norwegian opponent had started off well before he moved three ahead after a break of 97 .
But four-time world champion Higgins hit back in the final frame of the session with a sparkling 147 to head into the break 7-5 down .
It is the tenth 147 the Scot has made in his illustrious career .
If no other players equals the maximum , then it could be worth as much as £55,000 .
Higgins and Maflin bumped elbows after he potted the final black , before Higgins left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his face .
Live snooker returns to Eurosport and the Eurosport app .
Watch the World Championship from 31st July – 16th August with analysis from Jimmy White .

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Higgins made the first maximum of the tournament in eight years as he cemented what was an impressive morning session in a close tie with Kurt Maflin
Snooker veteran John Higgins made a magnificent 147 maximum break to keep alive his hopes of reaching the World Snooker Championship quarter-finals.
The Scot made only the eleventh 147 break at a World Championship against Kurt Maflin as he made a strong start in the morning session.
It is the first time that a maximum has been achieved in the competition since compatriot Stephen Hendry achieved the same feat back in 2012.
Higgins, who made the final of competition last year, had trailed 5-3 to Maflin overnight but the maximum helped to set up a possible comeback in what is a close tie.
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His Norwegian opponent had started off well before he moved three ahead after a break of 97.
But four-time world champion Higgins hit back in the final frame of the session with a sparkling 147 to head into the break 7-5 down.
It is the tenth 147 the Scot has made in his illustrious career.
Image: INTERNET PICTURE/Eurosport) INTERNET PICTURE/Eurosport)
If no other players equals the maximum, then it could be worth as much as £55,000.
Higgins and Maflin bumped elbows after he potted the final black, before Higgins left the arena with a huge grin on his face.
Live snooker returns to Eurosport and the Eurosport app. Watch the World Championship from 31st July – 16th August with analysis from Jimmy White.


thedailymirror--2020-08-06--Amazon to hike fees by 2% from September as new 'tech tax' comes into force

Online retail giant Amazon is set to hike its sellers ' fees by 2 % from September as the UK 's new 'tech tax ' comes into force on all items , raising concerns customers will have to pay more .
In a notice to sellers posted on its site this week , Amazon said it had absorbed the cost of the digital services tax since it was introduced in spring , however from September 1 , it will officially take effect .
The retail giant said it would be increasing referral fees , storage fees and fulfillment fees by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this additional cost .
The move is set to hit those sellers who sign up to `` Fulfillment by Amazon '' , and send their goods to Amazon to store , ship and handle returns , the hardest .
Payments under that tax are not due until next year .
Amazon told Mirror Money it has spent the past eight months challenging the tax over concerns it would impact consumers more than profits .
However , it has now been legislated .
An Amazon spokesman told Mirror Money : `` Like many others @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pursue a global agreement on the taxation of the digital economy at OECD level rather than unilateral taxes , so that rules would be consistent across countries and clearer and fairer for businesses .
`` As we 've previously indicated , the way that the Government has designed the Digital Services Tax will directly impact the businesses that use our services . ''
In March , the UK government confirmed plans to introduce a digital services tax to collect 2 % of online revenues made in the UK by companies such as Facebook @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bills ?
Get the latest money advice , news and help straight to your inbox - sign up at mirror.co.uk/email Although it was not mentioned during the most recent mini-Budget , the government has confirmed the tax will be introduced on 1 April 2020 .
HMRC believes the tax could result in as much as £515million in additional annual income by the end of the financial year ending in 2025 .
The department explained the tax will likely to affect `` large multi-national enterprises with revenue derived from the provision of a social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an online marketplace to UK users '' .
Key among these will be Facebook , Google and Amazon .
The American companies have often been criticised for paying very little tax on the large revenues which they generate in the UK .
Companies such as Apple , which are expanding into the digital services sector , including entertainment streaming and a credit card , may also be impacted .
A similar tax already exists in France , charging all firms with global turnovers above £655million a 3 % levy .

Amazon said it had absorbed the cost of the digital services tax since it was introduced in spring, however from September 1, 2020, it will officially take effect
Amazon to hike fees by 2% from September as new 'tech tax' comes into force
Online retail giant Amazon is set to hike its sellers' fees by 2% from September as the UK's new 'tech tax' comes into force on all items, raising concerns customers will have to pay more.
In a notice to sellers posted on its site this week, Amazon said it had absorbed the cost of the digital services tax since it was introduced in spring, however from September 1, it will officially take effect.
The retail giant said it would be increasing referral fees, storage fees and fulfillment fees by 2% in the UK to reflect this additional cost.
The move is set to hit those sellers who sign up to "Fulfillment by Amazon", and send their goods to Amazon to store, ship and handle returns, the hardest.
Payments under that tax are not due until next year.
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Amazon told Mirror Money it has spent the past eight months challenging the tax over concerns it would impact consumers more than profits. However, it has now been legislated.
An Amazon spokesman told Mirror Money: "Like many others, we have encouraged the Government to pursue a global agreement on the taxation of the digital economy at OECD level rather than unilateral taxes, so that rules would be consistent across countries and clearer and fairer for businesses.
"As we've previously indicated, the way that the Government has designed the Digital Services Tax will directly impact the businesses that use our services."
In March, the UK government confirmed plans to introduce a digital services tax to collect 2% of online revenues made in the UK by companies such as Facebook, Google and Amazon.
Worried about bills? Get the latest money advice, news and help straight to your inbox - sign up at mirror.co.uk/email
Although it was not mentioned during the most recent mini-Budget, the government has confirmed the tax will be introduced on 1 April 2020.
HMRC believes the tax could result in as much as £515million in additional annual income by the end of the financial year ending in 2025.
The department explained the tax will likely to affect "large multi-national enterprises with revenue derived from the provision of a social media service, a search engine or an online marketplace to UK users".
Key among these will be Facebook, Google and Amazon. The American companies have often been criticised for paying very little tax on the large revenues which they generate in the UK.
Companies such as Apple, which are expanding into the digital services sector, including entertainment streaming and a credit card, may also be impacted.
A similar tax already exists in France, charging all firms with global turnovers above £655million a 3% levy.