39 m. ago Philippines earthquake latest: Two dead and tsunami warnings lifted after powerful 7.4

Officials are telling people to ‘immediately evacuate to higher grounds until further notice’

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56 m. ago Alex Kingston reveals her shock womb cancer diagnosis: ‘I haemorrhaged one night on stage’

Exclusive: For the first time, the actor has opened up about the uterine cancer journey that led her to say yes to appearing on this year's ‘Strictly Come Dancing’. She sits down with Helen Coffey to talk recovery, repping for superwomen over 60, and resisting the urge to get embroiled in social media drama

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56 m. ago Prediabetes risk alert over common habit of five million people in UK

A scientist warned it may be 'quietly contributing to long-term health problems like prediabetes and diabetes'

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96 m. ago DVLA rules as motorists could lose licence over use of three common medicines

UK motorists have been warned that they could have their driving licence revoked by the DVLA if they don't report certain medications they are taking

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98 m. ago Russian airstrikes cause damage across Ukraine's capital and injure at least 9

Authorities say Russian airstrikes have injured at least nine people, damaged residential buildings and caused blackouts across parts of the Ukrainian capital

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1 hour ago Two dead as severe weather brings down trees and powerlines in Tasmania

Severe weather warnings have also been issued for Victoria, southern New South Wales and parts of South AustraliaFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo people have died, a hospital has been damaged and thousands of properties left without power in Tasmania, as severe winds buffet Australia’s south-east.Weather warnings were also in place on Friday afternoon in parts of Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia as the weather system moved towards the country’s east coast. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Gardeners warned 'do not rake up leaves' this winter for this one reason

Experts are advising people to leave some piles of leaves in their gardens this autumn and winter, as they can provide a vital habitat for an endangered species

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1 hour ago Five million vapers warned over condition that can cause weightloss

A scientist expressed caution over a possible 'hidden peril' associated with frequent vaping

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2 h. ago Posting on social media can be as bad for mental health as drinking and smoking, warn experts

SOCIAL media before bed might be as bad for your mood as boozing or smoking weed, say scientists. A study by Bristol University found people who posted on X, aka Twitter, after 11pm had “meaningfully worse” mental health. The researchers reckon staying up late on your phone means you sleep less and have poorer quality...

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3 h. ago Philippines earthquake: tsunami warning for coasts including Indonesia after 7.6 quake hits Mindanao – live updates

The Philippines seismology agency said it strongly advises people in coastal towns in central and southern Philippines to immediately evacuateFull report: prayers as strong shaking hits the PhilippinesPhilippines president directs agencies to aid evacuations and provide help to ‘everyone who needs it’Ferdinand Marcos, the president of the Philippines, said the government was working “round the clock” to ensure help reaches “everyone who needs it”.We are now assessing the situation on the ground and ensuring that everyone is safe. Search, rescue, and relief operations are already being prepared and will be deployed as soon as it is safe to do so.Let us continue to look out for one another and pray for the safety of all our countrymen. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Philippines earthquake live: Tsunami warning issued and people fleeing coastlines after 7.6

Officials are telling people to ‘immediately evacuate to higher grounds until further notice’ as tsunami warnings are extended

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3 h. ago Philippines LIVE: Tsunami warnings issues as families told to 'evacuate immediately'

An offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 hit off a southern Philippine on Friday morning - and concern has grown a tsunami may hit the nation and Indonesia

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4 h. ago Philippines earthquake: tsunami warning for coasts including Indonesia after 7.4 quake hits Mindanao – live updates

The Philippines seismology agency said it strongly advises people in coastal towns in central and southern Philippines to immediately evacuateIndonesia has issued its own tsunami warning for North Sulawesi and the Papua regions, Reuters reports.Agency warns of potentially destructive tsunami with ‘life threatening wave heights’ Continue reading...

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6 h. ago How to spot invasive Japanese knotweed during autumn as Brits issued warning

Japanese knotweed is an invasive weed that can cause damage to gardens and properties. Here's how to spot it in autumn, as well as what to do if you find it in your garden

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7 h. ago Latest Netflix text scam could see streaming cost more than £12.99

The text message claims to be from Netflix and warns the user their payment has failed or been declined

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7 h. ago Celebrity Traitors Ep2 review: Surely Alan Carr can't last for long with those 'nerves'

Celebrity Traitors gets down to the murdering in vastly entertaining style... Warning, spoilers ahead

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7 h. ago Income tax or VAT? Experts reveal which increase will have ‘least damaging’ on economy

New economic analysis has revealed which tax rise will be the better option for the economy

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7 h. ago Raising income tax is ‘least damaging’ option for Reeves, says think tank

An economic think tank analysed the economic impact of raising income tax, corporation tax and value added tax (VAT).

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8 h. ago Almost all heart attack victims have one of these four warning signs

A new study has found that almost all people who have suffered a heart attack had at least one risk factor beforehand

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8 h. ago 'Can be achieved': Greece make bold World Cup statement after damaging Scotland defeat

Greece head to Denmark with no margin for error

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