12 h. ago ‘Global red alert’: forest loss hits record high – and Latin America is the heart of the inferno

With little state support, villagers are left to battle wildfires armed with little more than shovels and bottles of water • Fires drove record loss of world’s forests last yearWildfires engulfed vast swathes of South America last year, devastating ecosystems, closing schools and grounding flights. With its worst fire season on record, Bolivia was especially hard hit. “We felt powerless and angry to be unable to protect what is ours,” says Isabel Surubí Pesoa.Surubí Pesoa was forced to migrate to the nearest town after the spring that fed her village in Bolivia’s eastern lowlands dried up after the fires and the drought that preceded it. “It’s very painful,” she says. Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Twitter down as hundreds of X users report major issues and blast Elon Musk

X users who were somehow able to post from their profiles amid the disruption were quick to blast Elon Musk

Technology

30 h. ago Twitter down as users of Elon Musk's X app report major issues

According to Downdetector, huge numbers of X/Twitter users are struggling to use the social media website this evening - while others are having issues with the app and login page

Technology

37 h. ago ‘Global red alert’: Wildfires drive record forest loss in 2024, alarming data reveals

Fires emitted 4.1 gigatonnes of greenhouse gases, more than four times the emissions from all commercial air travel in 2023

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69 h. ago MSPs must properly consider prostitution bill and have an open mind

Record View says the fact that Ash Regan believes 'multiple' MSPs are themselves users of sexual services demonstrates that this is an issue that reaches all parts of our society.

Science

3 d. ago Google issues warning to all 1.8b Gmail users over dangerous attack: 'Do not respond to messages'

Google is warning its nearly two billion Gmail users to immediately delete a concerning email that tries to look like it comes from Google itself .

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5 d. ago Man Utd and Barcelona on red alert after Emiliano Martinez's Aston Villa exit hint

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez has been linked with a summer move away from Villa Park and their could be a bidding war for the World Cup winning goalkeeper

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5 d. ago Gmail and Yahoo users issued warning over UK email scams surge

Gmail and Yahoo users in the UK have been warned about a rise in a new email scam that will end up being costly

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6 d. ago Dozens dead after killer tornadoes surge across US in devastating three

Tornadoes have caused a 'mass casualty event' in Kentucky and 'truly, truly horrendous' damage in St Louis, Missouri, with deaths only expected to climb as weather warnings remain

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6 d. ago Kentucky and Missouri tornadoes leave at least 21 dead as toll expected to rise

Tornadoes have caused a 'mass casualty event' in Kentucky and 'truly, truly horrendous' damage in St Louis, Missouri, with deaths only expected to climb as weather warnings remain

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7 d. ago Tornado emergency declared in Illinois as twister hits: 'the situation is life threatening'

A tornado emergency has been declared in parts of Illinois as a 'life-threatening' twister tears through the state. The situation is unfolding and will remain in effect until 7pm CDT, with all residents in the warned areas advised to seek shelter

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7 d. ago Cat owners in one area of Wales told to keep pets indoors after 'red alert'

It follows reports of a number of cats going missing after residents nearby had spotted a 'pattern'

Events

7 d. ago 'My son switched to vaping as girlfriend didn't like smell of smoke

Cindi Clark, from Pennsylvania, US, says her 34-year-old son Danny Clark tragically died after becoming a frequent vape users. Cindi issued a warning and said vaping is a 'false sense of security'

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7 d. ago Halifax down: Users reporting issues with online banking and app

According to Down Detector, problems at Halifax started at around 11:00 BST and are affecting more than 1,000 users across the UK.

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7 d. ago Google warns Gmail users to 'remain vigilant' following reports of new cyber scam

Cyber scammers are targeting Gmail users - with Google telling members to "remain vigilant"

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8 d. ago TikTok is DOWN worldwide as users report issues with watching videos in app

TikTok has suffered a worldwide outage that's disrupting millions of people trying to watch videos on the app.

Politics

9 d. ago Gmail account users issued red alert warning to 'remain vigilant' amid new scam

A worrying new Gmail scam is doing the rounds with Google urging users to stay alert.

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9 d. ago Everyone with a Gmail account placed on red alert and warned to 'remain vigilant'

A worrying new Gmail scam is doing the rounds with Google urging users to stay alert.

Events

1 week ago Modi says India has only ‘paused’ military action against Pakistan in first speech on crisis

Modi asserts that India’s retaliation against Pakistan is on hold, but warns of future responses as tensions remain high

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2 w. ago Crystal Palace put Premier League rivals on red alert with Eberechi Eze transfer stance

Eberechi Eze has shone for Crystal Palace and Spurs over recent seasons and he could earn a big move this summer with Eagles chiefs now green-lighting his exit from Selhurst Park

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