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Sky News
30-06-2025
- Health
- Sky News
'My lungs felt like they were filled with blood': Stab victim reveals reality of knife crime
As we pulled back the hospital curtain, he was hunched over and clearly in pain. He had climbed off the hospital bed to greet us with a polite smile, then hobbled back to lie down again. Every breath was uncomfortable, but he wanted to share the horrible reality of knife crime. "I've never in my life been stabbed so I don't know how it's meant to even feel," he said. "The pain came when I realised the blood's just spitting out of the side of my rib cage and that's when I started panicking. "My lungs felt like they were filled with blood... I thought each breath that I take, I'm going to drown in my own blood. "I just felt as though I was slowly slipping away." Paramedics helped save his life and got him to the hospital in Manchester. Sky News cannot name the young victim or go into the details of the attack because the police are investigating his case. We were alongside a support worker called Favour, who is part of a growing team called Navigators. They go into hospitals to help young victims of violence. While checking on how his recovery is going, she gently asked what he wanted to do next. "You should have the right to feel safe," she said to him. "So don't blame yourself for what happened... we are going to be there to help you." 'Scarring and traumatic' In a corridor outside the major trauma ward at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, Favour said: "They are often scared, often really tired from being in hospital. "It does stay with you, not just for a couple of weeks, but it can go on for months, years, because it is something very scarring and traumatic. "Having someone to talk to, being able to be very vulnerable with... that can lead you to find different spaces that are safe for you, can make a huge difference." In the adjacent Children's Hospital in Manchester, we met the clinical lead at the Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit. Dr Rachel Jenner is a senior consultant who expanded her emergency department work into the wider mission of violence reduction after treating one particular young stab victim. "When he arrived at the hospital, he was obviously very distressed and stressed," she said. "A little bit later on, when things were stable, I asked him if he wanted me to call his mum. "When I asked that question, he just kind of physically crumpled on the bed and just looked like the vulnerable child that he was, and that was really impactful for me." 'Positive results' The Violence Reduction Unit was established in 2019 with a commitment from the city's authorities to work together better to prevent violence and deal with it efficiently when it occurs. Dr Jenner still treats young knife crime victims, but revealed the number of stab-related admissions is falling in her hospital. "The trend is downwards," she confirmed. "We've definitely seen some positive results." The latest statistics in England and Wales show the number of hospital admissions for assault by a sharp object fell by 3% to 3,735 admissions in the year ending September 2024. "We're never complacent," Dr Jenner said. "You reality check yourself all the time, because obviously if... someone gets stabbed, then it's quite possible that I'll be treating them." She said the Navigators are crucial to working with young patients. "They have a really different way of engaging with young people, they're much better at it than many other professionals," she said. "It's not a one-size-fits-all model, they actually wrap around that support according to circumstances... that's a really positive improvement." Dr Jenner added: "We try and take a public health approach to violence reduction. In the same way that we would address an infectious disease, if we can use those methods and principles to look at violence. "Not just reacting when it happens, but actually looking at how we can prevent the disease of violence, that in the long term will have a bigger impact." The key is teamwork, Dr Jenner said. Collaboration between the police, community leaders, victim support, health workers and people in education has noticeably improved. Children describe knife crime threat The hospital also sends consultants into schools to teach pupils how to stop bleeds as part of an annual nationwide initiative that reaches 50,000 young people. At a Stop The Bleed session in Bolton, Greater Manchester, we met 11 and 12-year-olds growing up with the threat of knife crime. One Year 7 boy said: "There was a stabbing quite near where I live so it does happen, but it's very crucial to learn how to stop this bleed and how to stop deaths." Another two friends talked about a boy their age who had been involved in an incident with a knife. "No one would expect it for someone that young," one said. "They're just new to high school, fresh out of primary, and they shouldn't just be doing that, too young." 'We are dealing with it every day' Their school has decided to tackle the problem of knife crime head-on rather than pretend it isn't affecting their pupils. The pastoral lead at the school, Sanaa Karajada, told Sky News: "We are dealing with it every single day, so we have policies and procedures in place to prevent any escalations in our schools or in the community. "It is very, very worrying and it's upsetting that [students] are having to go through this, but you know we've got to be realistic... if we are shying away from it, we're just saying it's not a problem. "But it is a problem within the community, it's a problem in all of the UK." The government has pledged to halve knife crime within a decade.
The Guardian
26-06-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Women's Euro 2025: your guide to all 368 players
The Guardian is committed to extensive coverage of women's sports. If you value our sports reporting - including this interactive - and believe in the importance of independent journalism in an era of misinformation and threats to the media – please consider supporting our work on a one-off basis or with a small monthly amount. Having beaten Scotland in the qualifying playoff, Finland travel to Switzerland hoping to get out of the group. Read the team guide here. Saloranta has developed a very discplined side who play as a team and normally take their chances. Key players such as Kuikka, Pikkujämsä and Rantala have struggled with injuries. Finland are not the same without Rantala. Beat Germany 3-0 in Reykjavík last year, showing that they are a match for anyone on their day. Read the team guide here. Solid defensively with fast counterattacks. Look out for Jónsdóttir's long throws as an attacking threat. Have struggled to turn draws into wins in the past year and key player Viggósdóttir has been injured. Grainger appears to have built a better team spirit and created more unity, which was needed. Read the team guide here. In Hegerberg, Graham Hansen and Terland Norway have one of the best forward lines in Europe. Paradoxically they have struggled to score enough goals and have lacked rhythm in their attacking game. Excitement for the tournament has been building in the host country for months but form has not been good. Read the team guide here. The home support will be loud and in 19-year-old Schertenleib they have one of the most exciting youngsters on the continent. Legendary forward Bachmann tore her ACL in a pre-tournament camp and coach Sundhage has been tactically inflexible. Sacked Serneels after 14 years in charge. In came Gunnarsdóttir, who prefers a 5-4-1 formation. Read the team guide here. In Wullaert and Janssens, Belgium have two players perfectly suited to the new coach's counterattacking style. During the Nations League they could at times panic in possession, but Gunnarsdóttir has said they will work on that. Italy have gone through a modest generational change that has led to a somewhat surprising rebirth. Read the team guide here. Soncin has created a very fluid team, who can change shape during a game and in Cantore they have a potential matchwinner. Key player Dragoni will miss the tournament with injury, creating a huge gap in midfield for Soncin. The Navigators are looking to progress to the knockout phase of a major tournament for the first time. Read the team guide here. Barcelona's Kika Nazareth is one of the most exciting young players on the continent – and has just recovered from injury. The end of the Nations League was poor with four straight defeats. 'The only way out of the slump is hard work,' says Neto. The world champions have to be the favourites to win their first European Championship. They have the best midfield in the world and their forward line is full of goals with Pina, González and Paralluelo all able to finish as top scorer. They have lost a lot of experience with Hermoso and Andrés two players who are no longer in the squad. Have had a turbulent buildup, including a 6-1 defeat against Sweden. Denmark know how to get the ball into the box – they have an array of wing-backs who are excellent at putting crosses in. Jeglertz wants the team to be calm in possession but they sometimes hold on to the ball for too long. Losing the ball carelessly will be punished. Desperate to regain the title they won eight out of nine times from 1989 (as West Germany) to 2013. Coach Wück prefers to play on the front foot and his front four – Brand, Dallmann, Bühl and Schüller – are a frightening prospect for any defence. Have lost a lot of experience with the international retirements of Popp, Huth, Hegering and Frohms. Poland are playing in their first Euros, having overcome Romania and Austria in the playoffs. Patalon has built a very discplined side that defends as a unit. The players will not stop running for the cause. An over-reliance on the only superstar in the team, Barcelona's Pajor, for goals This will be Gerhardsson's last tournament after eight years in charge. Can he end his spell on a high? Sweden have a strong spine and the tournament knowhow needed to go far. There are also youngsters coming through. Can they open up a low block? They had trouble breaking down Wales in the Nations League – two draws – and Rolfö goes into the tournament with an injury. Lionesses aim to become first side to defend European Championship title since Germany in 2013. Talent-wise they are one of the best in Europe and they have a coach who has won the past two tournaments. The withdrawals of Bright and Earps shocked everyone and key players lack match practice. Bonadei has taken a huge gamble by leaving out the experienced Renard, Le Sommer and Dali. Baltimore and Diani are two of the quickest forwards around and in defence a new partnership has blossomed between Mbock and Lakrar. France now have a reputation of choking in major tournaments – are the players strong enough mentally to change the narrative? Coach will be replaced after the summer – and is not happy about it. They are under pressure going into the finals. There is an abundance of talent in the squad and the wing-backs will cause opponents trouble with their tireless running. There has been criticism in the Dutch media that the regeneration of this squad is taking too long and that the team going to Switzerland peaked some time ago. Wales may be the lowest-ranked team at the tournament – but they are not in Switzerland as tourists. A highly competitive side. Wilkinson has raised standards and, perhaps even more importantly, infused belief in a side led by the incomparable Fishlock. There is no denying that world-class quality is lacking in the squad and key member Ingle only just made it after injury.
USA Today
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
Ford F-150, Broncos among over 280,000 vehicles recalled: Check car recalls here
Ford F-150, Broncos among over 280,000 vehicles recalled: Check car recalls here Show Caption Hide Caption Car recalls: Why they happen and what buyers should know Why do car recalls happen? Here's what to know if your car has an open recall. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued multiple recalls last week, including notices for over 270,000 Ford and Lincoln vehicles. Are you looking to see if any recalls were issued on your vehicle? If the car isn't listed below, owners can check USA TODAY's automotive recall database or search NHTSA's database for new recalls. The NHTSA website allows you to search for recalls based on your vehicle identification number, or VIN. Here's what you need to know about the vehicle recalls published by NHTSA from May 12 to May 18. Expeditions, Navigators recalled for faulty brake line Ford Motor Company recalled certain 2022-2024 Ford Expeditions and 2022-2024 Lincoln Navigators as they may have leaking brake lines. The front brake lines in the recalled vehicles may contact the engine air cleaner outlet pipe and become damaged, according to the NHTSA. Ford said in the recall announcement that the front brake line may have been bent during the engine installation process at Ford's final assembly plant. Dealers are to inspect the front brake line and replace the brake line or air cleaner outlet pipe, as necessary, for free. Owner notification letters are to be mailed May 26. Affected vehicles: 273,789 Ford recalls F-150s for loose fasteners Ford also recalled certain 2025 F-150 vehicles as they may have loose fasteners that may result in a loss of steering control. The lower intermediate shaft fasteners may be improperly attached to the steering gear, allowing the shaft to come loose or detach. Dealers are to inspect and replace the lower intermediate shaft fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are to be mailed May 26. Affected vehicles: 9,181 Broncos recalled for child safety lock malfunction Ford recalled certain 2024 Bronco vehicles as they may have a child safety lock that allows a rear door to be opened unintentionally. The left-side rear door in the recalled vehicles may be opened from the inside of the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position, according to the NHTSA. Dealers are to inspect the child safety locks and replace the rear door latch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 26. Affected vehicles:2,002 Contributing: Saleen Martin, USA TODAY.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Ford to Recall More Than 273K SUVs Over Potential Brake Defect
Ford Motor Company F is set to recall 273,789 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs from model years 2022 to 2024 due to a potential brake defect, per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The issue stems from the front brake lines possibly coming into contact with the engine air cleaner outlet pipe, which could damage the lines and cause a fluid leak. A brake fluid leak may lead to longer brake pedal travel and a reduction in the rate of deceleration. A sudden loss or complete depletion of brake fluid can increase the distance needed to bring the vehicle to a stop, increasing the likelihood of a collision. The problem may have originated from the front brake line being bent during affected vehicles were produced between April 15, 2021, and Nov. 20, 2024. Only about 1% of the recalled SUVs are expected to have this issue and haven't led to any crashes or injuries. Owners of recalled vehicles are advised to bring their SUVs to a Ford or Lincoln dealership for inspection. If needed, the front brake line and/or air cleaner outlet pipe will be replaced at no cost to the Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator have been key models in Ford's lineup since their introduction in the late 1990s. Last year, Ford sold more than 78,000 Expeditions and 15,000 Navigators in the United States. F carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) at present. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks Waymo LLC, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. GOOGL, is recalling 1,212 autonomous vehicles to address software issues that could cause them to collide with road barriers, such as chains and gates. Waymo operates more than 1,500 vehicles across San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Austin, providing over 250,000 fully autonomous paid rides each week. The company also has plans to expand its services to Atlanta, Miami, and Washington, this month, Volvo VLVLY issued a recall affecting 413,151 U.S. vehicles, including 2021–2025 XC40 models, due to a malfunctioning rearview camera system. Volvo will fix the issue through a software update either at dealerships or via over-the-air installation. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Ford Motor Company (F) : Free Stock Analysis Report Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) : Free Stock Analysis Report AB Volvo (VLVLY) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Daily Mail
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Ford, America's biggest carmaker, recalls 274,000 SUVs over faulty brakes
America's largest car manufacturer has recalled 273,789 SUVs due to an issue that may cause a loss of brake function while driving which in turn increases the risk of a crash. Ford issued the alert for 223,315 Expeditions and 50,474 Navigators that were produced between 2022 and 2024. The recall comes after it was found that the front brake lines in the now-recalled cars 'may be in contact' with their engine air cleaner outlet pipe due to a potential installation defect, according to documents published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The fault can result in a brake fluid leak and/or a loss of brake function. Impacted drivers may experience an increase in pedal travel, NHSTA documents warned, meaning that the pedal would need to be pressed harder in order to sufficiently apply the brakes. If there's a leaking brake line, the fluid level will decrease over time - potentially causing the red brake warning indicator to light up. Ford is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to the recall and expects just one per cent of the recalled vehicles to have the defect. However, at least 45 owners have reported front brake line leaks since April 17. Impacted owners are expected to be notified of the recall via letter starting from May 26, which will include instructions on how they should proceed. Dealers at Ford or Lincoln facilities will inspect the front brake line for proper clearances, proper routing and retention. The recall reads: 'The dealer will replace the brake line or air cleaner outlet pipe as required. There will be no charge for this service.' Between March and April 2025, Ford looked into operations at their Kentucky Truck Plant and found that on November 20, 2024, the plant had changed the way they stored the radiator hose during engine installation. The change was made to stop the brake line from getting bent and to ensure everything fit properly. The team discovered that before the change, some Expedition and Navigator vehicles might have had a problem. During engine installation, the radiator hose could accidentally catch and bend the right front brake line. If that happened, the brake line might not be routed correctly and could rub against another engine part - the air cleaner outlet pipe - which could cause damage over time. NHSTA stated: 'As of April 17, 2025, Ford is aware of 45 warranty reports of a front brake line leak received between November 4, 2022 and April 8, 2024. 'Additionally, Ford is aware of two field reports received on August 4, 2022 and April 10, 2025, and two Customer Service Reports received on June 26, 2024 and August 28, 2024.' Ford issued a similar recall in April over fears that vehicles could burst into flames on the road. The recall included the 2020-2022 Ford Escape and 2021-2023 Ford Bronco Sport. NHTSA officials noted that the 33,576 vehicles were actually part of two previous recalls, which failed to correctly fix the damage. The fuel injector is a key piece of any gas-powered automobile, acting as a tiny sprinkler that sprays gasoline into the car's engine. When this part of the vehicle is cracked, gas can start dripping into other parts of the engine, which can get extremely hot when the car is running. If the engine parts exposed to gas are too hot or if there is even a tiny spark from the car's electrical systems, the gasoline could ignite triggering a blaze. Drivers affected by this recall should have received a notice in the mail around April 24. Ford will be fixing the cracks, plus updating each car's powertrain control module software free of charge.
