Men’s and women’s 10 km races at the Great Manchester Run, respectively, were won by Ethiopians Selemon Barega and Medina Eisa.
In Tokyo 2020, Barega won in 27 minutes, 49 seconds, which was her Olympic record.
Santiago Catrofe, the Uruguayan who won last year’s title with 27: 58, finished three seconds behind.
Alfie Manthorpe ranked fifth, and Welshman Dewi Griffiths ranked eighth, with two British finishers in the top 10.
The men’s 10k and half marathons were started by Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson MBE and Dame Kelly Holmes.
Eisa, 20, won the women’s 10 km race in 30:42.
Emily Sisson of America came in second place in 31:11, followed by Gotytom Gebreslase, a fellow Ethiopian.
Local athlete Josh Birmingham comfortably won the half marathon in one hour, six minutes, and 25 seconds, with Welshman Josh Griffiths in second and Simon Crawford in third.
Melissa Duncan, an Australian, took the women’s race in 1:16:27, with Brits Eden O’Dea and Bethan Lowe completing the podium.
Six-time Paralympic gold medalist David Weir won the men’s category in the elite wheelchair races, which are 10 km long, while Jade Hall, a female champion, won the women’s.
On May 15, former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson and her partner Zion announcing the adorable names of their new children, who are now expecting twin girls, along with their mother.
Jesy Nelson flooded with messages after birth of tiny twins after scary few months(Image: jesynelson/Instagram)
Proud new twin mum Jesy Nelson has been absolutely inundated with messages of congratulations after the birth of her babies, following months of uncertainty about their health. Jesy, 33, and her partner Zion, 26, welcomed their little girls on Thursday 15 May.
The pair announced their news today, with their post receiving more than 6,000 comments in the first hour, proving just how deeply everyone was rooting for the former Little Mix star. Jesy has spent the last ten weeks in hospital as a precaution to keep their babies safe.
Jesy gave birth to her twins after an induced labour in hospital in London. Posting on Instagram, Jesy beamed as she held one of her twins close to her chest, while another showed new dad Zion mesmerised by his baby girl, clutching her tight while wearing a hospital gown.
Revealing that she had given birth to twin girls, Jesy wrote: “So… Our beautiful baby girls decided to come at 31weeks plus 5 days. It all happened so quickly, but we are so blessed that they are here with us, healthy and fighting strong!
The couple have named their little girls Ocean and Story(Image: @zionfoster/Instagram)
We have never experienced love like this. Meet Story Monroe and Ocean Jade Nelson-Foster, both of whom are both in good health. Born on 15.05.2025. “
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Friends of the couple flocked to the comments to share their congratulations, with Safiyya Vorajee writing: “Oh how my heart just filled up with love for you all, congratulations welcome to the world babies you are so special, beautiful names, now it’s time to soak up all the love and start your new chapter with love health and happiness so happy for you all.”
Luke Hamnett commented: “Congratulations my lovely,” while Married at First Sight Australia star Domenica Calarco added: “Congratulations mumma, sending all my love xxxxxxx”
Congratulations, lovely, Ashley James wrote. Jesy’s fans wrote thousands of messages exchanging their joy at hearing the news, as well as well-known names.
On May 15th, Jesy and Zion gave birth to their first twins.
According to one person, “Those two little fighters are going to be the world’s most adored and loved baby girls!” Congratulations to Jesynelson andamp; @zionfoster as they embark on this new adventure together. Congratulations to both of you.
“Sorry, welcome to the world beautiful girls! “, said another person. A fourth person wrote, “Awww congratulations Jesy, I hope you’re feeling better now I miss you a lot and wish I could meet you again one day xx.
Jesy was admitted to hospital for emergency surgery to save her unborn twins in March. Due to her high-risk pregnancy, she was hospitalised for ten weeks, with her partner Zion supporting her throughout.
After being informed that her twins were at risk of a condition called twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS), thankfully, her surgery was successful. Untreated, the condition can lead to problems for her unborn babies, including organ failure and growth issues. It may endanger someone in some cases.
October and November are the dates for England’s two-test wheelchair rugby league Ashes series in Australia.
On October 30 and November 2, the World Champions will square off against the Wheelaroos, who are fourth in the global rankings.
They’ll play two matches against state rivals, Queensland on the Sunshine Coast on October 24 and New South Wales on October 24 in Sydney.
England now has a confirmed schedule for a four-game tour that was first announced without dates in December.
The England wheelchair team’s first trip to Australia since 2019 saw them triumph 84-28 in Sydney and 58-20 in Wollongong to win a two-Test series.
In their opening World Cup game, England went on to triumph over Australia in November 2022, winning 38-8 at the venue in London’s Copper Box.
The Ashes Tour will be confirmed at the end of the year, according to Martin Coyd, general manager of England’s wheelchair rugby league.
Our England players will enjoy playing Australia on their own territory, which is always a significant challenge, making it a significant event in its own right.
In a suicide bombing at an army recruitment center in Mogadishu, the country’s capital, several people have been reported dead.
At least 10 people were killed when the attacker allegedly targeted a group of young recruits outside the Damanyo base on Sunday, according to witnesses who reportedly spoke to Reuters.
The suicide bomber allegedly detonated the explosives as teenagers gathered at the base’s gate.
Abdisalan Mohamed claimed to have witnessed “hundreds of teenagers at the gate as we passed by in a bus.”
A loud explosion abounded abruptly, and the region was covered in dense smoke. We couldn’t see the details of the casualties, he continued.
Suleiman, a military captain, described the attack as he had witnessed it unfold.
“I was facing the road’s other side.” A speeding tuk-tuk stopped, a man jumped into the queue, and then blew himself up. I witnessed the deaths of ten people, including recruits and passing members. He told Reuters, “The death toll may rise.”
At the scene, the suicide bomber’s remains and dozens of abandoned shoes could be seen.
Six of the injured victims of the explosion passed away right away, according to medical staff at the military hospital.
A separate official told the Anadolu news agency that at least 11 people had been killed in the attack.
The area has been fenced off by the government.
No one was immediately bailed out, but the attack echoed a 2023 suicide bombing that claimed the lives of 25 soldiers at the Jale Siyad base directly opposite the Damanyo facility.
In response to local reports of the al-Shabab armed group’s infiltration into the government and security forces, Colonel Abdirahmaan Hujaale, commander of Battalion 26, was killed on Saturday in the Hiiran region.
Jesy Nelson, a former Little Mix star, and her partner Zion Foster have welcomed their twin daughters, but it hasn’t been an easy pregnancy, with numerous obstacles to their “beautiful baby girls.”
Jesy Nelson’s pregnancy journey wasn’t easy before welcoming her baby twin girls (Image: Instagram/Jesy Nelson)
Jesy Nelson has welcomed her ‘healthy’ twin baby girls with her partner Zion Foster, after spending the last 10 weeks in hospital ahead of their arrival. The proud parents, who have named their daughters Ocean and Story, have been on quite the journey to bringing their twins into the world, with Jesy’s pregnancy filled with worrying scans and a rare condition.
The 33-year-old former Little Mix star confirmed that she had given birth to her twin daughters earlier this week on Instagram on May 18, 2018. The proud parents could be seen holding their daughters, who were born two months early, in the post.
Our gorgeous baby girls decided to come at 31 weeks plus 5 days, Jesy wrote in the caption. We are so fortunate to have them here with us, healthy, and fighting strong because it all happened so quickly! Never have we experienced love like this. Meet Story Monroe and Ocean Jade Nelson-Foster, both of whom are both in good health. Born on 15.05.2025″.
We’ve taken a look back at the singer’s turbulent and heartfelt pregnancy journey, which she documented every step of the way as Jesy and Zion, 26, prepare for the new parents…
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Jesy Nelson confirmed she had welcomed twin girls with her partner Zion Foster(Image: Insatgram/Jesy Nelson)
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In an Instagram post, Jesy confirmed her pregnancy on January 12 and that she was expecting twins. She and Zion were pictured in the post, and he was standing behind her while cradling her baby bump.
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Jesy made a joke about the photo, saying, “She’s eating for three now.” Jesy also explained to fans that she was constantly vomiting when she was just beginning her pregnancy, and that there were many well-wishes on the platform.
Rare condition
Jesy shared on March 5 that she was pregnant with Mono/Di twins, short for Monochorionic Diamniotic (MCDA), and was concerned about losing one or both of her children. Her twins only had one placenta, but they were also in their own amniotic sac, despite the fact that most twins have two.
Jesy also confirmed that she had pre-stage twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS), which is a rare condition that “can lead to a lot of complications.” The Twins Trust describes TTTS as a “rare but life-threatening condition that affects 10% to 15% of identical twins who share a placenta” and “can have serious consequences.”
The expecting mother explained, “We are having identical twins, which is so exciting, and we are just like, we can’t believe it. However, having identical twins is problematic because of the difficulties they present.
Jesy and Zion confirmed they were expecting twins in January (Image: jesynelson/Instagram)
“Mono/Di twins are the type of twins we are getting, and typically, the majority of twins will have two placentas that they feed off of.” However, having Mono/Di twins means that each of your twins can have their own complications.
One baby being one baby and the other being the other, which is awful to say, could cause both babies to pass away, and I am currently being monitored very closely because I am currently pre-stage TTTS, a twin to twin transfusion, is currently taking.
Best chance of survival
Jesy and Zion expressed regret over their hospital stay and the procedure that would give their unborn children “the best chance of surviving” on Instagram a few days later, on March 8.
An emotional Jesy explained in the video, “We are just giving you an update on our situation. So lately, I’ve been feeling a little ill. Been experiencing some of the symptoms I need to be on the lookout for, such as struggling to breathe and my belly tightening. So we basically went into the hospital today to check things out. Just in case. And sadly, the symptoms have gotten worse, forcing us to undergo the procedure, which is obviously not what we wanted to happen.
“But it’s necessary because it’ll give our children the best chance of surviving,” he said. So, we’re just waiting to enter, so yeah. And all we’re doing is praying and hoping for the best, really. I’m ashamed. I’m absolutely devastated because I had hoped this situation wouldn’t even exist.
The couple explained they were waiting for an operation to give their babies the ‘best chance of surviving’(Image: Instagram/jesynelson)
Jesy then cried as her partner, Zion, appeared to comfort her while jenning the statement, “They’re doing it give us the best chance. The best chance for our children. Jesy continued, “Yeah, like that’s why they follow this protocol. Because there are so many possible things, it literally gives you the best chance of your childsurviving.
Operation in an emergency
Jesy stated in an update on Mother’s Day (30 March) that the procedure had resulted in some “amazing news.” Before saying, “The TTTS has cleared up, the operation was a success which is just absolutely incredible, she explained that they were still in the hospital as she recovered.” We have the most amazing doctors, and we are so, so fortunate. My cervix is very, very short, so I can’t leave the hospital because my waters could break at any point and I’m still very, very early, which is basically the current situation.
She continued, “So yeah, I can’t leave the hospital until a certain number of weeks.” Although we pray that the babies will stay in my belly each week, we are also so appreciative that they are still here, that they are still developing, and that we are also appreciative of that.
Jesy and Zion confirmed the operation was a success but said they remain in hospital (Image: jesynelson/Instagram)
ten weeks of hospitalization
Due to her high-risk pregnancy, the former Little Mix star spent 10 weeks in the hospital, but thankfully, her pregnancy has continued since the operation. Despite being in a hospital, she remained in touch with fans, asking for advice on how to dye her hair, and giving details about a pampering session she had while her twins were waiting.
Zion sweetly claimed that it had brought him and Jesy closer together despite the difficulty of keeping him in the hospital for so long. He later admitted that “the same four walls are driving us a little crazy.”
We have figuratively developed a deeper understanding of one another. And I believe we are fully aware of our shared concern for one another.
They continued to share updates while in hospital(Image: jesynelson/Instagram)
When you truly, truly understand what love you have and what your relationship means, I believe that is when you do. And I believe Jess and I just learned that we are genuinely made for each other because of this.
They are so brave, they claim.
Jesy and Zion were photographed holding new scans of her twins, holding new black and white images, and sharing a number of black and white images on May 4. She added a heart emoji to the post’s title, “Muma Nelson and Papa Foster.”
Zion had previously stated about the twins in her only interview since giving the impression that they would emerge healthy. The twins and Jesy have accomplished a lot. We doubted that we would get to where we are now because of how many times during this pregnancy.
The singer spent ten weeks in the hospital while she was nursing.
Their strength is unmatched, they claim. Because of how much they have overcome, we figuratively feel like we are already familiar with them. They have such strong characters. They are very brave.
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After his side’s Scottish Premiership defeat at Dundee United on Saturday, Aberdeen’s Jack MacKenzie was slammed by one of his own fans, Police Scotland are now looking into the incident.
While United supporters were cheering their side’s victory over Aberdeen in fourth place, the piece of plastic was hurled onto the pitch from the upper deck of the Fair Play Stand, where unused substitute MacKenzie was standing.
Jimmy Thelin, manager, and Aberdeen confirmed that the 24-year-old had “a serious facial injury” and is “ok.”
Police Scotland said no arrests had been made or suspects had been identified in the wake of the incident and that anyone who witnessed the incident or has footage should get in touch with them. However, on Sunday, Police Scotland confirmed that no arrests had been made or suspects had been identified.
Superintendent Ray Birnie, the match’s commander, described the incident as “a mindless act” in a statement on Saturday.
What are the clubs’ remark?
Aberdeen released a statement in which they described themselves as “dismayed and outraged” after Thelin called the fan’s actions as “unacceptable.”
The club claimed to be aware that the fan housing area where the seat was thrown “for sure” was.
In addition, they pleaded with any fans with information to get in touch with the club and pledged to take “the strongest possible action” if a culprit is found guilty.
After objects were directed at United manager Jim Goodwin, who was previously in charge of Pittodrie, at the previous meeting at Tannadice, the number of Aberdeen supporters at the meeting was already limited.
Although United have yet to comment on the incident, Goodwin, who was also targeted in a game last season, referred to the scene as “a disgrace.”
Because we’ve previously had previous encounters with Aberdeen supporters, he said, “I deliberately took myself off the pitch as quickly as I could.”
“I’m very disappointed to learn that Jack’s supporters have thrown an object at him.” It’s a total disgrace that he is currently receiving stitches inside.
How about the authorities, exactly?
The SPFL criticized the “moronic behavior” and warned that “footballing sanctions” and “police action” are likely to follow.
One of the most exciting games of the season has been ruined by such foolish behavior, according to a league statement. “It’s incredibly disappointing and frustrating.”
