58 minutes ago British government 'must take action to stop NHS hospitals working with firms subject to Chinese laws' amid warnings they could 'harvest patient data to manufacture bioweapons' 

China is looking to harvest health data from British patients which could be used to develop bioweapons, experts have warned.

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75 minutes ago With Assad’s fall, Putin’s dream of world domination is turning into a nightmare | Peter Pomerantsev

Complaints about the president are growing among Russian military and business leaders. Now is the time for the west to turn up the heat As Bashar al-Assad fell, Russian nationalist military bloggers turned on the Kremlin. “Ten years of our presence,” fumed the “Two Majors” Telegram channel to its more than one million subscribers, “dead Russian soldiers, billions of spent roubles and thousands of tonnes of ammunition, they must be compensated somehow.” Some didn’t shy away from lambasting Vladimir Putin. “The adventure in Syria, initiated by Putin personally, seems to be coming to an end. And it ends ignominiously, like all other ‘geopolitical’ endeavours of the Kremlin strategist.” These weren’t isolated incidents. Filter Labs, a data analytics company I collaborate with, saw social media sentiment on Syria dip steeply as Assad fell.It was in stark contrast to Putin’s silly claim at his annual news conference last week that Russia had suffered no defeat in Syria. Unlike social med...

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78 minutes ago Body language expert reveals the red flag gesture that showed Tyson Fury was going to LOSE his fight with Oleksandr Usyk

The Gypsy King went the distance with Usyk but was beaten for a second time this year by him as all three judges scored it 116-112 to the Ukrainian - a clean sweep which left Fury indignant.

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82 minutes ago King Charles set for a 'different' Christmas as he tackles 'road to recovery'

King Charles will be looking for a "different" and "more normal" festive season this year after a tough year for his health, according to the former butler to the monarch

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1 hour ago Best toothpastes for gum repair to look after your mouth, tried and tested

Dentist-approved formulations for a healthy smile

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1 hour ago Experts' eight Christmas Eve top tips to ensure the big day runs smoothly

Make sure you are well prepared for the stresses of Christmas Day with some expert advice.

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2 hours ago Urgent warning over 'silent killer' that can strike over Christmas and New Year

The festive season can be a time when people are more likely to disregard healthful habits, particularly when it comes to alcohol consumption. "Holiday heart syndrome" (HHS) refers to cardiac arrhythmias that occur after bouts of binge drinking

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2 hours ago Cladding, mould, £75,000 charges – welcome to life in a British leasehold flat

Cladding, mould, £75,000 charges – welcome to life in a British leasehold flat  The Guardian

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2 hours ago TV news star reveals shock health scare weeks before mum's own cancer diagnosis

A well-known TV presenter has shared their terrifying health scare, which happened just weeks before her mum was diagnosed with cancer as she said it's 'been a living nightmare'

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2 hours ago Tyson Fury's next opponent MUST be Anthony Joshua in the 'biggest fight in history of British boxing', Eddie Hearn insists after Oleksandr Usyk defeat

Fury was defeated by the untouchable Usyk for the second time in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night after all three judges scored the fight 116-112 in the Ukrainian's favour.

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