Coalition Quagmire Awaits New Thai Leader After Thaksin’s Return
Thailand’s Srettha Thavisin may soon find that winning the prime minister’s job was easier than running a coalition
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Strictly’s Amy Dowden finding it ‘so hard’ as she shares hair loss update during cancer treatment
Amy Dowden has shared an update on her hair loss after announcing she has breast cancer. The professional dancer, who is best known for appearing on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing since 2017, revealed earlier this year that she had been diagnosed with stage three breast cancer. The dancer told fans that she underwent a single mastectomy after she was first diagnosed in May. Last month, however, she was told by doctors that she needed to undergo chemotherapy after further tumours were discovered following the surgery. Dowden, 33, has been keeping her fans updated as she navigates the treatment. In her latest update, shared on Wednesday (23 August), the dancer revealed she has been experiencing hair loss and was finding it “so hard”. Telling fans she had returned home after receiving treatment in the hospital, Dowden shared a picture as she held a clump of her hair, writing: “Welcome home,” with a series of broken heart emojis. She added: “So much everyday! So hard! One day at a time!” In a previous post, Dowden shared a video of her hair that had fallen out, writing: “The reality when I gentle comb,” with a broken heart emoji. Dowden told fans in a separate post that she had some blood clots but was “feeling good” following the treatment. “And I’m going home to my own bed,” she told fans. “Thanks again to the marvellous NHS! Got some blood clots but I’m feeling good other than a sore and swollen arm. Another hurdle along this journey. But again forever grateful to the nhs and my heroes around me.” Earlier this month, Dowden showed her followers the bespoke wig she had made to deal with her ongoing hair loss. Both Dowden and the owner of Be Unique Wigs by Charlotte shared a screenshot of their messages to Instagram, as Dowden thanked her for making the wig. Charlotte, the wigmaker, wrote: “I’ve been working on a wig for the beautiful @amy_dowden and just received this lovely message from her! “I love her,” wrote Dowden in the messages, asking if she could order another one. “Thank you so so so very much.” The wigmaker said in an Instagram post that it was an “honour” to make the wig for the Strictly professional. “I’m hoping it will give you some comfort in a difficult time, I’ve said many times on here... it’s not just hair!” she said. “Losing your hair can make such a difference to your confidence. It’s almost like losing part of your identity,” Charlotte added. After announcing her diagnosis earlier this year, Dowden told fans that she would not be able to dance in a competitive capacity on this year’s season of Strictly. “This year, it means I’m not going to be able to dance with a celebrity on Strictly, but I’m in such regular contact with the team – the BBC have just been utterly incredible,” she wrote in a post on social media last month. “The rest of the year looked very different to what was planned but hopefully I’ll enter 2024 cancer free and I’ll never take anything for granted and promise to live life to the full.” Dowden joined Strictly in 2017, and has competed in every series since, reaching the final in 2019 with kids’ TV presenter Karim Zeroual. Read More Former royal chef explains why Prince William and Kate’s children don’t eat with them Barbie drooling over Darcy? Why we still ardently love the BBC’s 1995 Pride & Prejudice Prince Harry to return to UK on eve of Queen’s death anniversary for charity event Amy Dowden shares pictures of new wig amid chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer How to help your teen with comparison culture on GCSE results day Women more severely affected by ME, study claims
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Bjork will receive the Best Live Performance prize at the 2023 AIM Awards
The 2023 AIM Awards take place next month in London.
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North Korea's second spy satellite launch fails
It appears the rocket carrying the satellite flew further than during the previous attempt.
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David de Gea's Man Utd records that Andre Onana could break
Andre Onana could break a number of David de Gea records if he stays at Manchester United for long enough.
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Tech Rally Drives Best Day for Chinese Stocks in a Month
A gauge of Chinese stocks listed in Hong Kong capped its best day in a month, as optimism
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Meituan Records Fastest Growth Since 2021 Despite Weak Economy
Meituan posted its fastest pace of revenue growth since 2021, after dining and travel bounced back from Covid-Zero
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Nvidia Soars Toward Record as AI Demand Fuels Blowout Forecast
Nvidia Corp. shares were set to hit a record high in early trading after the chipmaker at the
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Man Utd beaten 3-0 in behind-closed-doors friendly against Burnley
Man Utd were beaten 3-0 by Burnley in a behind-closed-doors friendly.
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Chipmakers lift European shares after Nvidia's stellar results; real estate gains
By Shashwat Chauhan (Reuters) -European shares hit one-week highs on Thursday, with chipmakers lifting the technology sector after industry bellwether
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Conoco Deal Triggers Divestment Alert From Pension Investors
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Analysis-Stimulus or bust: Investors staying out of China until the spending starts
By Xie Yu and Yoruk Bahceli HONG KONG/AMSTERDAM Global investors fleeing China have one simple message for the
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