Brazil has witnessed widespread demonstrations against a bill that could allow former president Jair Bolsonaro and others who were convicted of participating in a coup attempt in 2023 to be amnesty.
Published On 22 Sep 2025
Published On 22 Sep 2025
According to Al Qahera news reports that the announcement was made on Monday in Egypt’s official gazette following a request from the National Council for Human Rights.
Mona Seif, Abd el-Fattah’s sister, wrote, “My heart is going to stop,” in a post on X.
Abd el-Fattah was detained in September 2019 and given a five-year prison sentence in December 2021 for “spreading false news” and harming Egypt’s national interest.
Abd el-Fattah was reportedly the subject of a “grossly unfair trial,” according to rights organizations.
During Egypt’s popular uprising that resulted in the ouster of former president Hosni Mubarak after three decades in power, he emerged as a leading pro-democracy activist and blogger.
After being found guilty of breaking protest laws two years prior, when current president Abdel Fattah el-Sisi led a coup against Mohamed Morsi, Mubarak’s democratically elected successor, in 2015, he was given a five-year prison sentence.
In a contested 2014 election marred by low turnout and a sweeping crackdown on dissent, El-Sisi won the election. He has since been accused of detaining thousands of those who oppose his rule.
The Taliban, which withdrew from Afghanistan in 2021, have refrained from suggesting that Bagram airbase would be renamed after it would be given back to the US forces. If he doesn’t get it back, President Donald Trump has threatened “bad things” with doing them.
Published On 22 Sep 2025
It’s now been over a year since the tragic passing of Dr Michael Mosley. The esteemed medical expert sadly passed away during a holiday on the Greek island of Symi.
The 67-year-old TV star was famed for his knowledge of nutrition and diet plans. He helped ordinary people and celebrities alike in shedding weight while improving their long-term health. One renowned dietary programme was the 5:2 diet, which he crafted with his wife, Dr Clare Bailey Mosley, in a bid to make dieting straightforward for all.
Despite Dr. Mosley’s tragic passing, his work still has a significant impact, with his family now funding his research in his honor.
But what exactly is the 5:2 diet, and how can it assist you? If it’s something you’d be eager to delve into, look no further. Mirror has gathered everything you need to know about the popular regime.
Anyone looking for a quick, efficient way to lose weight should follow the 5: 2 diet plan. It requires eating normally for five days and cutting back on intake for two, which are frequently referred to as “fasting” days.
According to recent research, eating Mediterranean-style food is recommended daily in addition to conventional Western diet staples. According to experts at Healthline, “one typical method of planning the week is to fast on Mondays and Thursdays with two or three small meals, and then eat normally the rest of the week.”
It’s crucial to remember that eating “normally” does not imply that you can eat anything. You’re probably going to lose weight if you eat too much junk food, and you’re even going to put on weight.
It is thought that countless people worldwide have lost weight and maintained long-term health as a result of the ratio 5: 2. Martin Clunes, a adored actor best known for his role in ITV’s Doc Martin, is one of them.
Back in 2017, the now 63-year-old star said he’d achieved his goal of a three-stone weight loss in just three months, largely thanks to the 5:2 diet. “I was fat – and while I was getting heavy, I had tired knees and stuff,” he told MailOnline at the time.
So I decided to try that diet, and the weight lost. In three months, I lost about three stone. It’s fantastic, and it’s supposed to help cholesterol, too.
While there’s limited research specifically on the 5:2 diet, academic studies have acknowledged the benefits of intermittent fasting. These extend beyond weight control, with scientists highlighting its potential role in preventing chronic illnesses, too.
According to Dr. Benjamin Horne of the Intermountain Healthcare Heart Institute, inflammation is linked to a higher risk of contracting multiple chronic diseases, including heart disease and diabetes. We find it encouraging to see proof that intermittent fasting lowers inflammation and lowers those risks.
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According to the Mirror, he later added: “The best routine is one that patients can stick to over the long term, and this study shows that even occasional fasting can have positive health effects.”
Additionally, it should be noted that Mediterranean-style eating plans that go beyond the 5: 2 approach have attracted a lot of attention for their potential health benefits. These benefits go beyond just losing weight, either.
For instance, the Autonomous University of Barcelona listed grapes, saffron, olives, rosemary, and grapes as Mediterranean foods that have “active components” that might be beneficial for cardiovascular health last year. In addition, a separate study from Tulane University discovered that significantly reducing dementia risk may be related to Mediterranean eating habits.
Our findings point to the possibility that the Mediterranean diet or its biological effects could be used to enhance young adults’ academic performance, according to corresponding author Dr. Demetrius Maraganore at Tulane University at the time.
Although these findings are based on animal models, they are consistent with those from human studies that link the Mediterranean diet to better memory and decreased risk of dementia.
The 5: 2 approach isn’t suitable for everyone, despite its promising advantages. Nutritionist at the BBC’s Good Food, Kerry Torrens, warned against the risks of taking certain medications as well as those expecting mothers.
It’s equally unsuitable for teenagers and children who require additional, crucial nutrients for proper development. Therefore, it is advised to consult healthcare professionals before starting a 5: 2 regimen.
The “fasting” days are a major focus for the 5:2 message, but, according to Kerry, the food you eat during the other 5 days of the week must be high nutritionally in order to be safe, effective, and healthy.
Husam Zomlot, the Palestinian ambassador to the UK, has raised the flag of Palestine outside the Palestine Mission in central London to mark the country’s entry into Palestine.
Published On 22 Sep 2025
Katie Price has been rushed to hospital over the weekend because of her drastic weight loss.
In a health update shared via Snapchat, the former glamour model said she had to get some of her cosmetic surgery stitches removed and underwent tests to understand why she is losing so much weight.
Katie’s changing figure has not gone unnoticed with fans, with the former glamour model previously stepping on the scales to prove nothing was wrong. The mum-of-five has now admitted that she “doesn’t know why” she is losing weight and underwent tests to figure out if something was wrong.
Speaking on her snapchat story, Katie shared a video where she explained what happened, and wrote over it: “Gone to the doctors about my weight.”
“I’ve been up early at the doctors so she could do some bloods and because my veins are so s*** they had three attempts,” she began. “They could only fill two tubes up, so I’ve got to go back in two weeks.
“And I’ve got to have my stitches out then because they looked at my little stab wound that I did. The reason I’m going to the doctors is because I keep losing weight and I don’t know why. So that’s that.”
On Saturday the former glamour model revealed to fans that she had been taken to A&E. “Not what I had on my Bingo card fro Friday night,” she wrote on another Snapchat post, in front of a picture of an A&E sign lit up.
She has yet to reveal any other details. The Mirror reached out to her representatives for comment and they insisted Katie was “absolutely fine” and was in hospital for a general check-up and to get her stitches removed, nothing more.
Previously, Katie told fans the weight loss was what she wanted to happen, after concerns were raised about how much she was slimming down by. In May, she said: “Yes I’ve lost weight. Yes that’s what I’ve wanted to do, I’ve wanted to lose weight.
“Because… three, four years ago when I broke my feet I was in a wheelchair for ten months because they said I’d never walk again, and obviously you put weight on being in a wheelchair. And then I did all the IVF stuff, that also puts on weight. So yeah, I did put on weight and I hated it, I felt uncomfortable and it wasn’t me.”
Last year, she also spoke on the Louis Theroux podcast about her struggle with her weight and unhappiness about her body. “I always said I haven’t got body dysmorphia,” she said. “But there’s definitely something, I don’t know what it is. I’ve never looked in the mirror and thought I’m pretty.”
Friends and family have also expressed concern about Katie after the star turned up late – or not at all – to a series of events. A source said: “Katie has been turning up late to events – or not turning up at all – and those close to her are worried that she might be getting out of control. They’ve witnessed it before. She’s trying to do it all, but she’s burning herself out. It doesn’t seem to be sinking in.”