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Today's summary *: The latest news covers a range of stories, from personal health struggles to high‑profile politics and sports. Geeta Nayar shares her experience of bowel incontinence after childbirth, urging public dialogue on birth injuries. In football, Manchester City’s 3‑0 win over Crystal Palace cut the gap to Arsenal, while PSG secured a fifth successive Ligue 1 title with a 2‑0 victory over Lens, and Celtic staged a dramatic 3‑2 comeback against Motherwell thanks to Kelechi Iheanacho’s late VAR‑assisted penalty. The Scottish Premiership and the Premier League also feature transfer gossip, with Bayern Munich reaching an agreement on Anthony Gordon and Manchester United preparing a move for Elliot Anderson. Meanwhile, the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh announced the sale of its 200‑year‑old Gillis Centre Complex in Edinburgh, and Inverness councillors granted more time to demolish the Ironworks music venue, a site slated for a hotel. On the political front, Trump’s remarks on Americans’ finances amid the Iran war signal GOP challenges for the midterms, and U.S.–Mexico relations are strained by allegations of cartel corruption and alleged CIA involvement, prompting Mexico’s president to call for clear limits on sovereignty and cooperation. The Guardian and New York Times highlight these developments, underscoring the interconnectedness of local and international affairs.
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Becoming a mum left me incontinent - we need to talk about birth injuries
Geeta Nayar, who has lived with bowel incontinence since her daughter was born, urges others not to suffer in silence.
By jenny rees at The Bbc.
Man City pile pressure on Arsenal with Palace win
Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium, closing the gap on leaders Arsenal to two points in the Premier League.
By None at The Bbc.
Two of the World’s Most Powerful Men Are About to Meet
Also, Kevin Warsh is confirmed as the next Fed chair. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.
By None at The New York Times.
European football: Kvaratskhelia powers PSG to Ligue 1 title at Lens
Georgian opens the scoring as PSG beat rivals 2-0 Inter victorious over Lazio in Coppa Italia final Paris Saint-Germain secured a fifth successive Ligue 1 title by beating their nearest challengers, Lens , 2-0 in their penultimate match of the league season on Wednesday. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored after 29 minutes and the substitute Ibrahim Mbaye grabbed a stoppage-time goal to put PSG on 76 points, out of the reach of Lens, who are assured of second place on 67 points. Continue reading...
By guardian sport at The Guardian.
Catholic Church site in Edinburgh to be sold after nearly 200 years
The Gillis Centre Complex in Edinburgh will be sold by the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh in September.
By iona young at The Bbc.
Gordon agrees to Bayern move - Thursday's gossip
Bayern Munich reach Anthony Gordon agreement, Ander Barrenetxea attracting Premier League interest and Manchester United prepare Elliot Anderson move.
By bbc sport at The Bbc.
Councillors grant more time to demolish Ironworks music venue
The Inverness music venue was shut in February 2023 and there were plans to build a hotel on the plot.
By bbc news at The Bbc.
Trump’s Remark on Americans’ Finances and Iran War Points to GOP Midterm Challenges
“I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation,” he said of his calculations on the Iran war.
By None at The New York Times.
Iheanacho’s late VAR penalty hands Celtic a dramatic comeback victory at Motherwell
Kelechi Iheanacho scored a VAR-assisted penalty winner nine minutes into stoppage time to boost Celtic’s Premiership defence thanks to a 3-2 comeback win at Motherwell, as the most dramatic title race in decades took another sensational twist. Iheanacho slotted a spot-kick as former Hearts midfielder Sam Nicholson was penalised for handball after jumping to head the ball away. The ball appeared to hit his raised hand right in front of his head. Continue reading...
By guardian staff reporter at The Guardian.
Cartel corruption claims push US-Mexico relations to breaking point
With Mexico under pressure from Trump to tackle drug trafficking groups, analysts say ‘it’s the most tense situation since the 1980s’ Relations between Mexico and the United States are being pushed to breaking point amid accusations by Washington that Mexican officials have been “in bed for years” with drug traffickers, and reports of CIA agents freely operating south of the border. “There are many who are betting on the defeat and failure of the Mexican government,” said Claudia Sheinbaum tersely on Wednesday, when asked about the allegations at a news conference. ”We want a good relationship with the United States government. What are our limits? The defence of sovereignty and respect for the Mexican people and their dignity.” Continue reading...
By oscar lopez at The Guardian.
