49 minutes ago Fears of 'tsunami' of deaths from asbestos in UK schools: Poisonous building material could kill hundreds of thousands of former pupils and teachers, damning report says

Since 1980 at least 1,400 teachers and support staff and 12,600 pupils, have died from mesothelioma - an aggressive cancer caused by inhaling asbestos fibres.

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52 minutes ago Tens of thousands remain without power after Storm Ashley hits island of Ireland

Orange and amber wind warnings that were in place in 11 counties across the island have been lifted.

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86 minutes ago Bedford explosion: 'Increased natural gas' found after one dead in horror house fire

A person was killed in an explosion on Saturday morning in Bedford which "blew the roof of" with another taken to hospital, as Bedfordshire Police gave an update on the tragedy

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93 minutes ago Expelled Indian high commissioner denies involvement in murder of Sikh leader in Canada

India’s high commissioner to Canada has denied any involvement in the murder of a Canadian Sikh leader who was killed in British Columbia last year even though the Canadian government has named him as a person of interest in the assassination

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1 hour ago Tourists abandoning UK hotspot that once overflowed with visitors: Experts warns of how popular seaside towns could suffer

The surge in utility costs and council tax is making it harder for Airbnb and holiday property owners to keep businesses afloat in the UK.

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1 hour ago Nearly 90 dead or missing in Gaza strike as 'explosions seen over Beirut' 

Blast comes after Israel said it was preparing attacks late on Sunday

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2 hours ago Lewis Hamilton crashes out of US Grand Prix to cap off horror weekend for the Brit

Lewis Hamilton has crashed out of the US Grand Prix in the first three laps after he suffered a torrid qualification session that left him at the back of the grid

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3 hours ago 'A real life angel': Tributes pour in for heavily pregnant mother, 38, who was killed alongside her unborn baby when a police car 'doing more than 70mph' ploughed into her Polo

Flowers left to the woman named in a tribute only as Mariam have been left outside Sutcliffe Park Sports Centre following the incident which took place on Thursday.

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3 hours ago Pups on parade: Dogs dressed to the nines for annual New York City Halloween event

Costumed pups were dressed up in bow ties, wigs and shades at the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City

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