Mirror Daily Digest: Top stories from NHS cancer tech to Macron's 'slap'
In this Monday's Mirror Daily Digest, we've pulled together the biggest stories of the day from new cancer tech for the NHS, to Emmanuel Macron and his wife.
Welcome to the Mirror's Daily Digest, where we pull together all the best stories of the day from our News, Showbiz, Sport teams and more. This Monday, we're taking a look at everything from a new rollout of cancer technology for the NHS, to Helen Flanagan's papparazzi pics in France.
NHS hospitals to get cutting-edge machines to speed up cancer treatment - see full list
Early this morning, our Politics team reported that there is to be a roll-out of new cancer treatment technology as NHS hospitals.
The Department for Health and Social Care said the updated tech will cut rounds of radiotherapy and reach cancers in harder to treat areas like chest, abdomen and pelvis.
The government said that by March 2027 the new linear accelerator (LINAC) treatment machines will help 4,500 more patients get treatment faster. They are being rolled out in 28 hospitals across England from August - backed by £70million in funding to improve the nation's cancer care.
Meghan Markle's 'never-before-seen' list of demands that sparked Vogue feud'
Our Showbiz team reported that Meghan Markle's alleged outrageous demands reportedly led to a fall-out with one of her prominent friends - and lost her the chance to appear on the front cover of fashion bible Vogue.
According to new claims, the Duchess of Sussex piled so much pressure on the then-editor of Vogue UK Edward Enninful ahead of a potential appearance in the UK Vogue September 2022 issue that the pair fell out.
Meghan, 43, had been working with Edward on a collaboration for the prestigious fashion issue that would include her keynote appearance at the One Young World Summit in Manchester, along with "involved extensive features across the magazine and its digital editions".
Moment Emmanuel Macron's wife slaps him as he argues during official tour
Our World News team earlier today reported that there has been shocking new footage showing the moment Emmanuel Macron's wife appears to slap him during a heated argument on an official tour.
In footage taken yesterday evening at Hanoi airport, Macron's profile can be seen through the door of his official plane. Seconds later, his wife Brigette quickly raises a hand to his face, and appears to strike him. The French president looks surprised and turns to wave outside, before the couple begin to walk down the staircase. Emmanuel Macron then attempts to hold her hand, but she chooses not to take it, and instead holds onto the handrail of the walkway.
A source close to Macron speaking to French news channel BFMTV dismissed the incident as simply a married couple "bickering."
They added: "It was a moment for the President and his wife to unwind one last time before the start of the trip by having a little fun."
Helen Flanagan slips into bargain blue swimsuit on solo trip after heartbreaking split
Our Showbiz team shared papparazzi pictures of Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan in France, after she called it quits with her boyfriend last week.
Seen sporting a bargain blue swimsuit following her heartbreaking split with Robbie Talbot, the Coronation Street star, 34, walked along the beach in Antibes alone, after reportedly having a 'grown up chat' with Robbie, who she had dated for a year, before calling it quits over claims she wanted children with the former footballer, 45.
Following her heartbreak, the mum-of-three is now said to be focusing on the kids she shares with ex, Scott Sinclair - and her career - and decided to jet off abroad on a solo trip as she gets used to her single life again. Seen sporting a stunning £14 powder blue floral swimsuit from Primark while sunning herself at the swanky YOLO beach club in Antibes, France, the Rosie Webster star, cooled off in the sea, with her blonde locks tied up into a bun, sporting a pair of black Miu Miu designer sunglasses.
Skydiver Jade Damarell's tormented final days from 'boyfriend split to tragic letter'
This morning, our News team reported new details that have emerged about Jade Damarell's final days before she tragically plummeted to her death.
The death of thrill-seeking Ms Damarell, 32, a highly experienced skydiver, has been described as an "unimaginable loss" amid an investigation. The woman, who had completed more than 400 previous jumps, died instantly after hitting the ground at Wrefords' Farm in Shotton, County Durham. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
It is understood that Ms. Damarell, from Caerphilly, South Wales, had broken up with her boyfriend the day before her fatal skydive.
After splitting from her husband, she had been in a relationship with Ben Goodfellow, 26, a fellow skydiving enthusiast, for approximately six to eight months. The couple had been living together in a double room at a property near the airfield, rented specifically for parachutists, for several months, according to MailOnline.
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