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Leigh Boobyer & Jeremy SternBBC News, WiltshireBBCFaye Woodley says she has “no confidence” in planned NHS dentistry reformsA woman who says her teeth were destroyed by cancer treatment says dental care in the UK “feels like we’re going back to Victorian times”.Faye Woodley, who is unable to work because of chronic illness, said she was unable to afford the required treatment to fix her teeth, which would cost thousands of pounds at her practice.She said she had “no confidence” in planned NHS dentistry reforms and the current situation felt like a step back in time when “only the rich were…

Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of the striker Arnaud Kalimuendo from Rennes for a fee of about £26m.Kalimuendo, who scored 17 goals in Ligue 1 last season, is the latest Forest addition after the arrivals of Omari Hutchinson and James McAtee, signed for £37m and £30m from Ipswich and Manchester City respectively at the weekend. Forest are also expected to sign Douglas Luiz, who is keen on a return to the Premier League from Juventus.The 23-year-old Kalimuendo, who started his career at Paris Saint-Germain, will provide Forest with welcome attacking depth. Igor Jesus, one of seven summer signings and…

TikTok is preparing an update to its Community Guidelines, which dictate the rules for participating on the social video platform as well as what standards the company uses to determine the videos that make it onto its For You feed. While the update largely rewrites the original text for simplicity’s sake, there are a few items that jump out in the new revision — notably how TikTok prioritizes its marketplace, how deeply it personalizes the experience per user, and a small change to the type of AI-generated content that’s permitted. Today, social media companies have to comply with a range…

The Zamfara chapters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) are trading accusations over alleged irregularities in the Kaura Namoda South by-election. The PDP State Chairman, Dr Jamilu Magayaki, told journalists he was satisfied with voter turnout and the orderly conduct of the electorate during the exercise. He alleged that the peaceful process was disrupted by APC officials, who, in collaboration with some security operatives, interfered with the election monitoring. According to him, what transpired in Sakajiki and Kyambarawa was not an election, as PDP officials and members were chased away from many polling units.…

Sitting in a makeup chair at 4 a.m. every morning for five grueling hours might sound like torture to most actors, but for Indian star Satyadev, it became an unexpected journey of self-discovery. The intensive daily routine was necessary to transform him into the title character of “Rao Bahadur,” Venkatesh Maha’s upcoming psychological drama that explores how doubt can consume and destroy. “All my films, I never have makeup. I always used to do characters which are rooted and not heavy makeup intensive,” Satyadev tells Variety. “My makeup artist used to take, like, 10 minutes max. And I’m kind of…

Electoral commission announces date for first phase of elections widely seen as lacking credibility.Myanmar’s military government has announced that long-promised elections will begin on December 28 amid widespread scepticism that authorities will allow a free and fair vote.The Union Election Commission said on Monday that the vote would be the first phase in “step-by-step” general elections.“Further dates for the subsequent steps of the elections will be announced accordingly,” the election commission said.State media said some 55 parties had registered for the polls, including nine that would compete for seats nationwide.The announcement comes after Myanmar’s military administration, led by Min Aung Hlaing, last…

One of the greatest joys of traveling abroad is discovering local cuisine and the special culinary experience that each destination offers. Every country and region offers unique culinary treasures that reflect local history, culture, and traditions. From the bustling streets of Bangkok through the colorful markets of Marrakech to the small trattorias of Florence – the world is full of amazing flavors waiting to be discovered. The opportunity to taste, experience, and connect with culture through food is one of the richest and most meaningful experiences that travel can offer. How Do You Connect with Local Culture Through Food? Food…

“To my Bournemouth team-mates who supported me in that moment, to the Liverpool players and fans who showed their true character, to the Premier League officials who handled it professionally – thank you. Football showed its best side when it mattered most.”Scoring those two goals felt like speaking the only language that truly matters on the pitch. This is why I play – for moments like these, for my team-mates, for everyone who believes in what this beautiful game can be.”The overwhelming messages of support from across the football world remind me why I love this sport. We keep moving…

Betsy Lerner doesn’t see herself as a TikTok star – though the New York Times described her as one – or an influencer. That means payment and swag – all she’s had is a free pen. “I really do it for myself,” she says, “and for the people who follow me”.Lerner, 64, has for 20 years worked as a literary agent for writers including Patti Smith and Temple Grandin. She’s an author of nonfiction and now of a debut novel, Shred Sisters – “a love letter to loneliness”. But the “doing” she’s talking about is on TikTok, where she has…

In early August, the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) exchanged fire with Syrian government forces near Manbij in Kurdish-majority northeastern Syria. The tensions in the north came just weeks after bloodshed in the south’s Suwayda governorate killed more than 1,400 people and displaced nearly 175,000. The violence between Druze and Sunni Bedouin groups continued for more than a week and has still not fully abated.In March, groups loyal to former President Bashar al-Assad clashed with government forces and allied armed factions in the coastal governorates of Latakia and Tartus, dominated by the Alawite community. From 1,400 to 1,700 people were…