Today: Prince Harry calls for reconciliation with the royal family during a state visit by the Sultan of Oman, grieving families accuse Matt Hancock of telling a 'cruel lie' about care homes during the pandemic, Christina Applegate reveals she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a coroner warns about 1.6million potentially fatal tumble dryers after a house fire killed a father and daughter, and a major study finds eating a handful of nuts daily slashes high blood pressure risk by 26 percent. Your briefing for Wednesday 21 October, from the Daily Mail, with the best of your comments.

(00:00) Today's headlines

(00:28) Prince Harry calls for reconciliation

(01:43) Matt Hancock care homes inquiry

(02:56) Christina Applegate misdiagnosis

(03:58) Tumble dryer fatal defects warning

(04:54) Nuts reduce high blood pressure risk

Prince Harry says some people don't want reconciliation

Prince Harry told GQ that reconciliation with his family is possible but said 'some people don't want it to work out'. He described sibling disagreements and broken relationships between parents and children as 'massively relatable'. The interview aired during the Sultan of Oman's state visit to Britain, drawing attention from royal circles.

Families accuse Matt Hancock of 'cruel lie' on care homes

Matt Hancock was accused by grieving families of lying about a 'protective ring' around care homes during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Covid-19 inquiry, chaired by Baroness Heather Hallett, found vulnerable residents were sacrificed to protect the NHS. Relatives said sick hospital patients were discharged into homes with little PPE. Hancock told the inquiry that discharging patients was 'the least worst solution'.

Christina Applegate reveals MS misdiagnosis after five years

Christina Applegate announced on her Messy podcast that she does not have multiple sclerosis, five years after being diagnosed. The 54-year-old former actress said her doctor confirmed her symptoms are not due to MS, leaving her without answers about her illness. Applegate, who uses a wheelchair and cane, described the news as not feeling like good news and said she is back to 'square one'.

Coroner warns 1.6million UK tumble dryers could be fatal

Senior coroner Martin Fleming warned that 1.6million tumble dryers in Britain could have potentially fatal defects after the deaths of Sohaib Ahmed and his nine-year-old daughter Manahal in a house fire last June. Fleming suggested banning sales of affected models while safety checks are carried out.

Major study finds nuts cut high blood pressure risk by 26 percent

A British study of nearly 150,000 people found eating a daily handful of nuts, about 30 grams, lowers the risk of high blood pressure by 26 percent. Scientists say nuts contain chemicals that help blood vessels relax and antioxidants that reduce inflammation. The review highlights nuts as a go-to snack for reducing cravings and improving heart health. The findings support dietary recommendations for cardiovascular disease prevention and healthy eating habits.

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