It is impossible to say how many social media accounts operate from Mityana. But collectively, they have flooded Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube with videos of pitiful-looking animals – mostly dogs and cats, but even rabbits – with commentary pleading for donations to shelter, feed and treat them.

All UK postcodes have been warned about the delay

Royal Mail has issued a message to all UK households today. The delivery firm aims to deliver letters and parcels to homes and businesses across the nation six days a week.

But, as of Monday, May 4, Royal Mail has said there are “no deliveries or collections” today. Due to the Early May Bank Holiday, there will be no postal service.

Royal Mail said: “There will be no deliveries or collections of mail on Monday, 4 May.” Over the weekend, its service ran as usual on Saturday, May 2 and Sunday Parcel deliveries took place yesterday.

It added: “We deliver and collect your mail on most days of the year, including Saturdays. However, we don’t usually deliver or collect on public or local holidays.”

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The delay to mail is in place across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland today. Normal service will resume from Tuesday, May 5.

Royal Mail has faced criticism over late deliveries and its owner faced questions from MPs. Daniel Kretinsky previously told MPs: “Of course I am deeply sorry for any letters that arrive late.”

Speaking to the Commons Business select committee, Mr Kretinsky added: “It is not perfect, but it is not catastrophic.”

Last month, Royal Mail vowed to meet its letter delivery targets by May 2027 as part of a £500 million turnaround. Part-time staff will be offered the option to work longer hours to improve service.

The changes will mean it will axe Saturday Second Class deliveries and move to alternate weekdays – three days one week, and two days the next.

Royal Mail said the changes and planned investment will see it improve First Class Next Day delivery to around 85% within nine months of the reforms being brought in, before reaching the 90% target set by regulator Ofcom within a year.

The firm also vowed to deliver 93% of Second Class letters within three days over the course of nine months, and to hit the 95% target by May next year.

Royal Mail was fined £21 million by Ofcom in October for missing targets after it delivered 77% of First Class post and 92.5% of Second Class post on time in 2024-25.

From April 1, Ofcom lowered the delivery targets for First Class post to be delivered the next day from 93% to 90% and Second Class to be delivered within three days from 98.5% to 95%.

Alistair Cochrane, chief executive of Royal Mail, said: “We recognise our service hasn’t always been the standard our customers rightly expect and we’re determined to do better.

“The plan we’ve set out today shows how we’ll make a step change in performance across the UK, backed by £500 million of investment over the next five years.”

Kardashian also posted a number of photos of her in the outfit she wore in 2025, a custom, all-black two-piece set by Chrome Hearts, which featured a croc-embossed leather corset top with a matching skirt and train, paired with a black leather “witch hunter” hat, which covered most of her face.

Donald Trump shared a photo of himself holding all of the wild cards in UNO, claiming ‘he holds all the cards’ – not knowing that means you lose the game.

Posting the image on Truth Social, it appeared to be a nod to the failing talks with Iran, in which Trump has said he’s in control.

The fallout from the UNO photo was swift, with many pointing out that having all the cards in the game means you actually lose.

‘He doesn’t even understand the game or how to play, but he still always poses with props and proclaims himself a winner,’ one user said.

Another joked: ‘He has every hand except a Strait.’

The ongoing discussions about Iran are focused on the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane over which Iran has control, and Trump wants to control.

The image is the latest AI-generated slop Trump has shared on his Truth Social platform.

Ahead of his planned renovation of the Lincoln Memorial’s reflecting pools, Trump shared an AI photo of himself and his cabinet lounging in the waters.

Floating in a golden inflatable chair, the President is giving a thumbs up to the camera as Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio smile.

Also in the mocked-up photo is Interior Secretary Doug Burgham and an unidentified woman wearing a gingham bikini.

The image appears to be a reference to Trump’s ongoing renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting pools.

‘This work was supposed to be done by the Biden Administration, but Sleepy Joe doesn’t know what ‘CLEAN’ or proper maintenance is — The President and Secretary do,’ Trump said.

Ahead of America’s 250th anniversary this summer, Trump is planning an ‘Arc de Trump’, a fighting match on the White House lawn and more.

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The United States of America is marking 250 years since it declared independence from Britain on July 4, 1776.

And this year’s celebrations will be very different from the bicentennial in 1976, which saw freedom trains, cultural programmes and a massive fireworks display outside the White House.

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Manchester United’s 3-2 win against Liverpool put them six points clear of the soon-to-be former Premier League champions, sparking a debate over who’ll next win the title

Jamie Carragher has dismissed Manchester United’s chances of winning the Premier League title in the next two seasons, telling Gary Neville not to be ‘kidded’ by their form under Michael Carrick.

United beat reigning champions Liverpool 3-2 on Sunday to give Carrick his ninth victory in 13 games as interim manager. Meanwhile, Arne Slot’s side are likely to finish fourth, failing to build on a dominant campaign last time out.

Reflecting on the two teams’ contrasting fortunes, Neville suggested that United aren’t far away from winning their first title since 2013 – despite not having a permanent manager in place. “There’s a couple of real unknowns; the managers and which club is going to recruit the best this summer,” the ex-United captain began on his Sky Sports podcast.

“Both are going to sign three or four. But how much money do the clubs have to spend money on recruitment? I do think the league could be up for grabs over the next couple of years and I think Manchester United could be in a position to exploit that.

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“At some point, Pep [Guardiola] has to leave [Manchester City]. And I don’t think the other big clubs aren’t quite right. There is a league title up to grabs over the next one to two years.”

Carragher, on the other hand, believes that United are in a ‘false economy’, having played far less fixtures than Liverpool this season – something that’ll change next term after they qualified for the Champions League. “I still think Liverpool are better-placed and the reason I say that is we’ve seen Man United’s best team out there today,” the Anfield legend said.

“Liverpool are three of four short there. They also have the players who have won before in terms of the biggest trophies. I don’t think either of them will be there in terms of the title next season. I still think it will be Arsenal or Manchester City.

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“There’s a false economy with Manchester United when they haven’t played any European football and they went out in the first round of both cup competitions. Now that can fool you.

“Man United will finish third this season but I don’t think for a minute believe they’re the third-best team in the Premier League. I still think Liverpool are in a better position in terms of the squad when the injured players get back and having those players that have won trophies before.”

Their row resumed when they entered the Sky studio at Old Trafford – although it ended with a gentlemanly handshake. Neville continued: “(Liverpool) have to build a new team that won’t have won the titles that they’ve won before. Liverpool’s recruitment is gonna have to be good – and it has been good in the past – and the manager’s gonna have to settle down next season.”

Raising his arms as Carragher attempted to respond, Neville added: “Do you know something? We’ve beat them twice this season, we’ve finished above them in the league and he’s still sat there saying, ‘Liverpool are better’! What more can United do?”

An exacerbated Carragher then replied: “Don’t get kidded about United finishing third, you’ve had no European (football), no cup competitions. You’ve done really well this season in terms of where you’ve ended up, but don’t get kidded by it!

“How can you say you think Manchester United in the next year or two could win the league title? You haven’t even got a manager yet, you’ve got players there who’ve never played three games in a week. The things that’ve got to come over the next year or two… Your best player (Bruno Fernandes) will be 33!”

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John Turton said he watched his son Dan struggle with alcohol and drug abuse since he was a teenager and his family were forgotten by society.

But he added his son was now turning his life around thanks to the York In Recovery organisation.

The father and York In Recovery director’s comments came at an event marking City of York Council’s commitment to become an Inclusive Recovery City.

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The commitment involves working to tackle stigma and supporting people who are struggling with addiction at work, in education and in their communities.

Representatives from more than 150 businesses, organisations and local authorities came together to hear from people who had experienced addiction and organisations trying to help them.

Council health spokesperson Cllr Lucy Steels-Walshaw and public health lead Peter Roderick signed a charter which commits the authority to align its policies towards those aims.

The event, at the LNER Community Stadium on Wednesday, April 29, also saw the exhibiting of the Stitch Away The Stigma tapestry featuring messages from people who have experienced addiction.

York In Recovery Director Mr Turton said his 45-year-old son fell into addiction from the age of 13.

He added he had been recovering for three years.

Mr Turton said: “He was addicted to alcohol, drugs, anything he could get his hands on, it was very difficult to live with.

“We were lost as a family, no one wanted to help us and we were stigmatised.

“Now our life is filled with hope and joy now, it’s a long way from where we were in the past.

“Addiction is an illness and society should start to recognise that, people suffer from the stigma society puts them through.

“Families should be helped as well because they’re totally ignored, no one’s there to educate us and help us understand what addiction’s all about.

“We’ve got to support people after the detox and after rehab, because when people come out of treatment that’s only the beginning.

“My son’s very stable now, York In Recovery helped him find other things to do and he’s working with refugees on a cookery programme and helping other addicts on their journey because he understands what it’s like.”

City of York Council Health Executive Member Cllr Lucy Steels-Walshaw (left) and Public Health Director Peter Roderick (right) signing the Inclusive Recovery City charter (Image: City of York Council)

Mark Green, also a director of York in Recovery and manager of York Community Hub, said the perception that addicts were bad people had to change.

Mr Green, who also previously struggled with addiction, said: “There’s always trauma and pain, this is the start of the work that needs to happen.

“There’s this phrase- death from dismay, a few weeks ago we attended a friend’s funeral and my other friend and I tried every trick in my book to but my book wasn’t big enough.

“The recovery and treatment system is all needed and essential but it’s never enough, it pains me to think our friend passed away and won’t even be recognised or acknowledged by the data.

“Stigma and that sense of shame used to hurt me too, we’ve got to double down and fight it for other people so their journeys are easier.”

Peter Roderick, the council’s public health director, said the voice of those struggling with and recovering from addiction needed to be heard.

The public health director said: “It’s not been an easy journey to get to where we are now, we need to make sure the stigma people face is challenged and pushed back on.

“The whole city needs to come on this journey and visibility is so important, if we don’t make recovery visible the stigma will continue.”

Cllr Steels-Walshaw said honesty was needed about the work that needed to be done.

The executive member said: “For more than 20 years I worked in drug and alcohol services and I sat with people who were trying to rebuild their lives.

“Stigma is alive in our city, I’ve lost count of the amount of people I’ve known and cared deeply for who had so much potential but were met with shame rather than support.

“The opposite of addiction is being involved in your community, people facing addiction challenges aren’t strangers, they’re our friends, families and colleagues.”

The Cod and Lobster, located on The Harbour at the bottom of Church Street in Staithes, North Yorkshire, is earning high praise from visitors for its “relaxing atmosphere”, fresh seafood, and “hearty pub classics”.

The coastal favourite holds a 4.2 out of 5 rating on TripAdvisor from more than 2,200 reviews, with diners regularly describing their experience as “delicious”, “friendly,” and “cosy.”

The Cod and Lobster in Staithes (Image: TRIPADVISOR)

One reviewer said: “We just adore the area and this pub. I seem to always have the steak and ale pie, with chips and veg. It’s just so tasty and means I barely need another meal in the day.”

Another visitor said: “Lovely food, great choice of meals on the menu, all at reasonable prices. Steak pie, mash, and peas were lovely. Drinks again at reasonable prices. Staff friendly and attentive.”

Seafood is naturally a highlight, with several guests praising the “freshness” and “generous portions”.

One reviewer wrote: “We enjoyed a fantastic meal here when we stayed nearby, and the food was incredible. We both enjoyed seafood that was fresh and delicious. A definite if you’re ever nearby.”

Nestled on the harbour front with uninterrupted views across the North Sea, the pub has long been a fixture of Staithes and a favourite with locals and visitors alike.

Its history is closely tied to the sea, so much so that during particularly wild weather, patrons once had to dodge crashing waves just to enter or exit the building.

A statement on the pub’s website recalls: “A long-established favourite of the village and last defence from the ravages of the North Sea, the pub has felt the wrath of the waves on at least three occasions.

The Cod and Lobster in Staithes (Image: TRIPADVISOR)

“The last in the great storm of 1953, when the front was washed away, and the fishermen looked on in sorrow as the precious bottles of brew bobbed about on the retreating foam.”

The pub opens daily from 9.30am to 10pm, with food served at lunchtime and again in the evening.

The menu caters to a range of dietary needs, offering vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.

While seafood and traditional pub fare feature prominently, so do lighter bites for those looking for a smaller meal.

The Cod and Lobster also offers a large selection of spirits, including an “extensive gin collection”, and serves tea and coffee from 10am each day.

The Cod and Lobster does not take bookings during the school summer holidays.

Health officials have confirmed one case of the rare virus and are investigating five more suspected cases.

Three passengers have died aboard a cruise ship sailing in the Atlantic Ocean after a suspected outbreak of hantavirus.

Health officials have confirmed one case of the rare virus, and five more suspected case are being investigated. A British traveller is one of the five reported to be in intensive care.

According to the World Health Organisation, the infections were detected on the MV Hondius, which was sailing from Argentina to Cape Verde.

The global health agency said in a post on X: “To date, one case of hantavirus infection has been laboratory confirmed, and there are five additional suspected cases. Of the six affected individuals, three have died and one is currently in intensive care in South Africa.”

Here’s all we know about the virus.

What is hantavirus?

Hantavirus refers to a strain of viruses carried by rodents. It is primarily transmitted to humans through inhalation of airborne particles from dried rodent droppings.

According to the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), infections typically occur when the virus becomes airborne from a rodent’s urine, droppings, or saliva.

It can also spread through rodent bites or scratches, though this is rare – and in exceptional circumstances, it can spread between people and cause severe respiratory illness.

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The virus can cause two severe illnesses. The first, Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS), often starts with fatigue, fever, and muscle aches, followed by headaches, dizziness, chills, and abdominal issues. If respiratory symptoms develop, the mortality rate is approximately 38%, according to the CDC.

The second illness, Haemorrhagic Fever with Renal syndrome (HFRS), is more severe and primarily affects the kidneys. Later symptoms can include low blood pressure, internal bleeding, and acute kidney failure.

How many cases of Hantavirus are reported globally?

According to a report from the National Institutes of Health, there are an estimated 150,000 cases of HFRS worldwide each year, primarily in Europe and Asia. More than half of the cases typically occur in China.

The latest data from the US shows that from between 1993, when surveillance of hantavirus began, until 2023, there were 890 cases in the country.

However, Seoul virus – one of the main strains of hantavirus that is carried by Norway rats (also known as the brown rat) – is found worldwide, including in the US.

How is it treated?

While there is no specific treatment for hantavirus infections, the CDC recommends supportive care to treat symptoms that could include oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation, antiviral medications and even dialysis.

Patients with severe symptoms may need to be admitted to hospitals in intensive care units – and in severe cases, some may need to be intubated. The CDC recommends eliminating contact with rodents in homes or workplaces to reduce exposure to the virus.

The agency also recommends sealing entry points in basements or attics where rodents may enter homes. Wearing protective gear is also suggested when cleaning up rodent droppings to avoid inhaling contaminated air.

Have there been recent hantavirus cases?

Betsy Arakawa, the wife of Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, died from a respiratory illness linked to hantavirus in February 2025.

Medical investigators believe Arakawa contracted HPS – the most common strain in the US – which led to her death. Nests and some dead rodents were found in outbuildings of her house where she was found.

Police records showed that Arakawa searched the internet for information about flu and Covid symptoms in the days before she died.

What do we know about the cruise ship cases?

Foster Mohale, a spokesperson for South Africa’s health ministry, confirmed at least two people had died onboard the vessel, which the Dutch tour company Oceanwide Expeditions operates.

The ship departed Ushuaia, Argentina, on March 20, according to the company’s published itinerary, due to arrive in Cape Verde on Monday, May 4. A 69-year-old British man was evacuated to Johannesburg during the trip as passengers showed signs of the virus, and is currently receiving treatment in intensive care.

South African authorities confirmed the first person to show symptoms was a 70-year-old passenger who died on board. His body has since been transferred to the island of Saint Helena.

The man’s 69-year-old wife also became ill during the journey and was evacuated to South Africa, where she later died in a Johannesburg hospital. The ship measures 107.6m (353ft) in length and can carry up to 170 passengers across 80 cabins, according to Oceanwide Expeditions

The WHO said it is assisting with coordination between member states and the ship’s operator, including the medical evacuation of two symptomatic passengers, a full public health risk assessment, and support for those still on board.

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