36 minutes ago Climate crisis exposed people to extra six weeks of dangerous heat in 2024

Analysis shows fossil fuels are supercharging heatwaves, leaving millions prone to deadly temperaturesThe climate crisis caused an additional six weeks of dangerously hot days in 2024 for the average person, supercharging the fatal impact of heatwaves around the world.The effects of human-caused global heating were far worse for some people, an analysis by World Weather Attribution (WWA) and Climate Central has shown. Those in Caribbean and Pacific island states were the hardest hit. Many endured about 150 more days of dangerous heat than they would have done without global heating, almost half the year. Continue reading...

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96 minutes ago I moved to Wales two years ago and while I love it some things need to change

Over the last two years I've fallen deeply in love with Wales and its valleys, beaches, and people – but it is time for some things to change here in Cymru too

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96 minutes ago People overwhelmingly think life in Wales improved this year but also want changes

A large number of people said life is better than it was a year ago

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96 minutes ago ‘I quit my lucrative banking job to make coffee and it’s the best decision I ever made’

James Shapland could justifiably lay claim to the title of Wales' coffee shop king. After founding and then selling Coffee #1 he is now the owner of Coffi Lab and business is booming

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96 minutes ago Prince William’s 'secret meeting' with Kate Middleton long before they started dating

The Prince and Princess of Wales' love story famously started at St Andrews University in Scotland - but could they have met by chance several years earlier?

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3 hours ago Monty Don reveals one job every gardener needs to complete by end of January

It will soon be 2025 and gardening expert Monty Don has shared his top tip for the new year, with gardeners encouraged to get out and maintain their outdoor spaces in the coming weeks

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3 hours ago ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS: What is the story of the disputed Republic of Abkhazia which borders Georgia?

Abkhazia is in the South Caucasus, along the eastern coast of the Black Sea. It borders Georgia to the southeast and Russia to the northwest. The ethnic Abkhaz people are indigenous to the region.

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3 hours ago Maya Jama wows in bold silver jumpsuit as she replaces Rita Ora as a judge on The Masked Singer with fiery Love Island

The pop star, 34, stepped down from the judging panel of the ITV game show and was replaced by the Love Island host, 30, in a fiery announcement teaser.

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3 hours ago Four people found dead at home on Christmas Day after suspected carbon monoxide leak

Tragedy prompts police to remind householders of the importance of having working carbon monoxide alarms in their homes

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3 hours ago Travel expert warns against common luggage mistake that increases risk of losing your bags

There are a few things you can do to ensure your luggage stays safe and arrives at your destination with you - but there's one mistake people often make which could result in it getting lost.

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4 hours ago Surfing the internet in middle age can cut risk of dementia in later life by more than half, study shows

Scientists think processing the vast amounts of information encountered online can benefit people's brains, while social media use may help to combat loneliness

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5 hours ago A quarter of people killed in car accidents last year were not wearing seat belts, figures show

The percentage of fatalities in any seat not wearing a belt rose from 21% in 2022 to 25% last year.

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5 hours ago Woman thought her date was ghosting her but he was in a coma... and now, they're traveling the world together

Cody Bryant and Haley Woloshen connected in 2022 but after he stopped replying to her messages she thought he had 'ghosted her.'

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5 hours ago Willy’s Chocolate Experience: The Unknown teenager remembers ‘crazy’ Wonka event

Felicia Dawkins captivated the internet as Willy Wonka’s masked rival.

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6 hours ago Russia tried to make Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in the sea by refusing permission to land after missile attack, then jamming its navigation to force hero pilot over water before crash killed 38

A Russian surface-to-air missile struck the flight on Christmas Day, causing the airliner to crash in Kazakhstan - a tragedy which claimed the lives of 38 people.

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6 hours ago Bombshell twist in death of AI whistleblower found dead by 'suicide' after speaking out

The mother of the AI whistleblower found dead of an apparent suicide just weeks after speaking out revealed that her son 'felt AI is a harm to humanity.'

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7 hours ago Elon Musk's link to Love Actually is uncovered and fans are left completely stunned

Many will recognize Thomas Brodie-Sangster from his unforgettable role in the Christmas classic Love Actually. Recently, his personal life has sparked excitement after a special announcement involving actress Talulah Riley

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7 hours ago Air pollution caused by AI tech could lead to 1,300 U.S. deaths annually by 2030, researchers say

Air pollution already kills millions of people and more data centers could add to the burden, scientists warn

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8 hours ago World Health Organisation chief was at Yemen airport during Israeli airstrike that killed two: Shocking footage shows travellers rushing out in panic

Israeli forces struck the airport in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa earlier today - killing at least two people.

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8 hours ago Teenage boy, 17, fled home screaming 'he's stabbed me' after double murder in Christmas Day stabbing that also left a dog dead

Neighbours said the 17-year-old, who has not been named, suffered wounds to his head and chest in the attack in which the women, aged 38 and 24 also died.

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