Author: Darren Smith

James Murray has defended plans to introduce AI-powered patient triage through the NHS App, insisting the technology will only ever be an alternative to phoning a GP, as officials confirm a phased rollout to more than 200,000 patients ahead of a national launch by April 2028. Health Secretary James Murray has dismissed concerns over the use of artificial intelligence to triage NHS patients, insisting the technology could cut early morning GP telephone queues by almost a third. Speaking to the BBC, Murray said the AI triage tool would operate through the NHS App, initially reaching more than 200,000 patients over…

Fun Spot America Atlanta will shut its gates for good on 2 August, ending almost four decades of amusement park history in Fayetteville, but the future of its record-breaking ArieForce One coaster remains unclear as the company considers whether to relocate the ride rather than scrap it. Fun Spot America Atlanta, the Fayetteville amusement park home to ArieForce One, the largest zero-G stall roller coaster in the United States, will close permanently on 2 August. The park has confirmed it is exploring options for the ride’s future, with industry observers suggesting it could potentially be relocated elsewhere given its relative…

Flames briefly engulfed sections of New York’s Brooklyn Bridge during Saturday’s Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks display, with police saying pyrotechnics rigged to the span itself were “very likely” to blame, though no injuries were reported. New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge caught fire during Saturday’s Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks display, sending a plume of smoke billowing into the sky above the East River as pyrotechnics continued to burst around it. Footage shared online showed flames erupting from the span during the celebration, which marked the 50th anniversary of the Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks spectacular, one of the largest…

Thomas Tuchel says England have been treated with respect in Mexico City despite security concerns around the team hotel, as his side prepare to face co-hosts Mexico in a last-16 tie at the world-famous Estadio Azteca. Thomas Tuchel has brushed aside concerns over England’s reception in Mexico ahead of Sunday’s World Cup last-16 clash with co-hosts Mexico, insisting the experience has been “nicer than I expected” and that home supporters have been “friendly and respectful”. The match kicks off at 18:00 local time on Sunday, which is 01:00 BST on Monday, and will be shown live on BBC One, iPlayer…

Mohamed Hany left motionless after collision before returning to pitch — only to turn ball into his own net.Egypt defender Mohamed Hany endured a torrid few minutes at the World Cup, first appearing to lose consciousness following a heavy collision, before recovering to play on and then scoring an own goal against Australia. The frightening incident occurred in the 48th minute, as Australia worked the ball back into the box following a recycled free kick. Hany collided with Australian player Metcalfe and went down, lying motionless on his back and appearing to have lost consciousness. Medical staff sprinted onto the…

Fairlane Town Center evacuated as police and state troopers respond to gunfire; witnesses describe scenes of panic.Multiple people have been shot at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, Michigan, according to sources who spoke to Britannia Daily, as police continue to investigate an active and ongoing incident at the shopping centre. Officers from Dearborn Police were seen at the mall, located near Evergreen Road and Michigan Avenue, from around 2pm on Friday, 3 July. Michigan State Police are also at the scene. The mall has since been evacuated. Television cameras captured at least one person being loaded into an ambulance, though…

Sultani Bakatash convicted after plying teenagers with alcohol before assaulting them at his flat A man has been convicted of raping two 14-year-old girls he lured to his flat in Bolton after contacting them on social media. Sultani Bakatash, 29, was found guilty of two counts of rape following a trial at Bolton Crown Court. He is yet to be sentenced. The court heard that the two victims had been messaging Bakatash online before arranging to meet him in Bolton on 6 December 2025. He took them back to his flat, where he encouraged them to keep drinking alcohol until…

Trial collapses as jury rejects claims trio helped gunman who killed journalist during 2019 Derry riot Three men have been acquitted of murdering journalist Lyra McKee, more than seven years after she was shot dead during rioting in Derry/Londonderry. Ms McKee, 29, died after being struck in the head as a masked gunman opened fire in the direction of police officers amid disorder in the Creggan area of the city in April 2019. She was not the target of the attack but was standing nearby when the shot was fired. Paul McIntyre, Peter Cavanagh and Jordan Devine, all from Derry/Londonderry,…

Three men have been charged with people smuggling offences after a boat was spotted depositing migrants onto a beach in Holland-on-Sea, near Clacton — the Essex constituency represented by Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. Polish nationals Konrad Dabrowski, 25, and Damian Ciuron, 41, both from Bradford, were arrested by Essex Police at the shoreline on Wednesday 1 July after officers observed a vessel dropping people off at the beach. Christian Albano, 45, an Italian national, was subsequently detained at sea by the Border Security Command, supported by HM Coastguard, for the same alleged offence. All three were questioned by the…

Millions of Americans have been urged to remain indoors on Friday as a dangerous combination of wildfire smoke, ground-level ozone and fine particle pollution spread across 16 states, with health authorities warning the contaminated air poses serious risks to breathing and could trigger asthma attacks. The National Weather Service issued the alerts covering Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. Depending on location, warnings range from single-day advisories to alerts lasting through Sunday night. Authorities across the affected states are advising residents to keep windows…