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Byron Donalds, 45, has helped raise the profile of black conservatism.Born in New York to a single mother, Mr Donalds worked in banking, insurance and finance before entering local politics in Florida in 2012.After four years in the Florida House of Representatives, he has served since 2020 in the US House, representing the right-wing flank of his party in Washington.On 15 June, Mr Donalds joined Trump at a Michigan campaign event aimed at winning over black voters. The former president openly touted Mr Donalds as a potential running mate.”Byron Donalds is an incredible guy, and I noticed he happens to…

10 hours agoBy Alex Dunlop and Laura Devlin, BBC News, St Neots Alex Dunlop/BBCGemma Cutler wants to use her experience to raise awareness One in 10 women experience the intense pelvic pain and heavy periods caused by adenomyosis – yet little is known about it.The condition involves the lining of the womb growing into the muscle in the wall of the womb. Sufferers describe being dismissed by clinicians and having to wait years for a diagnosis, to then be told a hysterectomy is their only option. The BBC spoke to two women and a GP who are calling for the condition to…

Earlier on Sunday, the Wimbledon men’s singles final between Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic of Serbia peaked at 7.5 million on BBC One. The match, won in straight sets by Alcaraz, was also streamed live 3.3 million times on BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport.Saturday’s women’s final, where Barbora Krejcikova beat Jasmine Paolini, had a TV peak of 4.1 million and was streamed 1.9 million times – an increase from last year’s women’s final.”These huge figures demonstrate that the BBC is the place audiences turn to when it comes to the big moments,” said Alex Kay-Jelski, director of BBC Sport.…

The Gambia’s lawmakers have rejected a bill seeking to overturn a 2015 ban on female genital mutilation (FGM).Speaker of Parliament Fabakary Tombong Jatta said a majority of MPs had voted against the bill even before its third and final reading, due later this month. Human rights groups and the UN had urged MPs to block the bill, which was introduced in March after pressure from some Muslim clerics.The Gambia is among the 10 countries with the highest rates of FGM, with 73% of women and girls aged 15 to 49 having undergone the procedure.The draft law, tabled by Almameh Gibba,…

8 hours agoBy Carwyn Jones, BBC NewsBBCGwen Edwards from Anglesey lives with type 1 diabetesA woman living with type 1 diabetes is calling for better communication on the supply of essential medication after she had to turn to social media for help in finding some. Gwen Edwards, 27, from Anglesey, takes insulin and has been using Fiasp FlexTouch, a type of insulin that comes in a disposable pen.A shortage notice about supplies of the insulin that she uses was sent to all surgeries and pharmacies in Wales in March, but Gwen said she was not made aware of this.Her GP practice said…

29 minutes agoBy Tom Oakley, BBC News, NottinghamBBCPlaywright James Graham said the last eight years of English football had been “remarkable”A Nottinghamshire writer who penned a play about England manager Gareth Southgate will rewrite the script to reflect the Three Lions’ Euro 2024 journey.James Graham said he would change the ending of Dear England to include the drama following the defeat to Spain on Sunday.The writer, who is originally from Mansfield, was also asked to write the script for a two-minute montage that was broadcast ahead of the BBC’s final coverage.He said the last eight years of English football had been “remarkable”.MARC…

Italian police say they have freed 33 Indian farm labourers from slave-like working conditions in the northern Verona province.Police have arrested two Indians for bringing the workers into the country by promising them jobs and a better future, but later exploiting them. Police say they have seized approximately $545,300 from the two men.Exploitation of migrant workers is in the spotlight in Italy since an Indian fruit picker died last month after his arm was severed in a work accident.The man was allegedly left on the side of the road following the accident, which also left his legs crushed.His employer is…

Shares in Donald Trump’s social media company have surged up to 70% in pre-market trading after he survived an assassination attempt on Saturday.A bullet caught the former president’s ear during one of his election rallies, shortly before the gunman was shot dead by a Secret Service sniper.”I’m supposed to be dead, I’m not supposed to be here,” Mr Trump said in one of his first interviews since the attack.Analysts said traders saw the shooting as improving Mr Trump’s chances of winning the election in November.After the early surge, shares in Trump Media, which owns Truth Social, are still up around…

2 hours agoBy Maria Cassidy, BBC NewsGetty ImagesFood and drink with poor nutritional value are promoted more than healthier products, says the Welsh governmentFree drink refills could be banned at restaurants and cafes as part of new proposals by the Welsh government.Health Secretary Eluned Morgan has launched a consultation to restrict “promotions of food products high in fat, sugar and salt”. It also proposes to restrict retailers from putting forward offers, such as buy one get one free, on unhealthy food.The Welsh government said it was “supporting people in Wales to make the healthy choice”. The consultation outlines proposed legislation which the…

2 hours agoBy Ian Youngs, Culture reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesJason Priestley was “shocked and saddened” by Shannen Doherty’s deathShannen Doherty has been remembered as a “beloved” actress with “heart, courage and kindness”, following her death from cancer at the age of 53.Doherty was known for roles in 1990s teen drama Beverly Hills, 90210 and supernatural series Charmed.Jason Priestley, who played her twin brother on 90210, wrote on Instagram he was “shocked and saddened” by the news.”She was a force of nature and I will miss her,” he said. “Sending love and light to her family in this dark time.”Jennie Garth, who played…