24 minutes ago Killed by a speeding driver who ran a red light, his wrecked Audi acts as a warning to others

Joseph Brown-Lartey, 25, died when Addil Haroon ran a red light at 80mph at a busy crossroads and smashed into him

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40 minutes ago Asthma: key triggers of an asthma attack and warning signs you shouldn't ignore

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46 minutes ago Footballers at ‘very high risk of extreme heat stress’ during World Cup 2026

Scientists warn Fifa’s current ‘wet bulb’ temperature policy underestimates strain athletes undergo during matchesFootballers face a “very high risk of experiencing extreme heat stress” at 10 of the 16 stadiums that will host the next World Cup, researchers have warned, as they urge sports authorities to rethink the timing of sports events.Hot weather and heavy exercise could force footballers to endure scorching temperatures that feel higher than 49.5C (121.1F) when they play in three North American countries in summer 2026, according to the study. It found they are most at risk of “unacceptable thermal stress” in the stadiums in Arlington and Houston, in the US, and in Monterrey, in Mexico. Continue reading...

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47 minutes ago Footballers face risk of extreme heat stress in 2026 World Cup, study warns

Analysis suggests 10 out of the 16 venues across North America where the men’s tournament will be played will be at risk of extreme heat stress.

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82 minutes ago I'm A Celeb star supports Dean McCullough but warns 'spicy side' could get him in trouble

Scarlette Douglas has rushed to Dean McCullough's defence after his I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! co-stars hit out at the BBC Radio 1 presenter over the chores

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84 minutes ago UK car production falls for the eighth month after slow take up of electric vehicles and looming fines

The poor figures come as car makers warn forthcoming fines for producing too many petrol and diesel cars could lead to more factory closures

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90 minutes ago Plumber warns against using popular cleaning product as it can 'destroy' your toilet

Plumbers have shared the cleaning products they would never use in a bathroom and warned that some popular hacks can actually cause more damage than good - and one is a bleach tablet

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94 minutes ago Ex MI6 chief admits Europe is in an 'actual war' with Russia and warns 'things could go badly wrong very quickly'

Sir Richard Dearlove, who led Britain's secret intelligence service from 1999 - 2004, told Sky News that the US and Europe are in a 'very dangerous situation'

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96 minutes ago Olympic champion Chris Boardman warns of ‘inactivity crisis’ in the UK

The former cyclist said more walking and cycling would ‘really make a difference’.

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1 hour ago Four Lions revealed to be part of group suing authorities over brain injuries

Lawyers withdraw anonymity application for 43 playersWorld Rugby, RFU and WRU want end to delays in caseFour more former British & Irish Lions have been revealed to be part of the group of players participating in legal action against World Rugby, the Rugby Football Union, and the Welsh Rugby Union over allegations they sustained brain injuries playing the sport. Lee Byrne, Gareth Cooper, Harry Ellis and Phil Greening, who toured with the Lions between 2001 and 2009, are among a group of 43 who can now be identified when their lawyers withdrew their application for anonymity after a hearing to discuss the matter last week.Also among the 43 are the England World Cup-winner Heather Stirrup, and a number of former internationals including Scotland’s David Denton, Wales’s Jonathan Thoma...

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