2 h. ago Grief over pet death can be as strong as that for family member, survey shows

Researcher calls for guidelines for diagnosing prolonged grief disorder to be expanded to cover people who lose petsGrief over the death of a pet could be as chronic as that for a human family member, research has shown, confirming what many people already know about their bond with their furry friends.People grieving the loss of a pet can suffer from prolonged grief disorder (PGD), a mental health condition brought about by the death of a loved one, a survey published in the academic journal PLOS One has found. Continue reading...

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31 h. ago Iran protests: Death toll jumps over 2,500 as Donald Trump issues 'very strong' warning

A human rights agency said at least 2,571 had died in the protests sweeping through Iran, while more than 18,100 people are reported to have been detained ahead of the first execution scheduled for Wednesday

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38 h. ago Iran protests live updates: Trump warns of ‘very strong action’ if Iran executes protesters, as death toll soars

US president says ‘help is on its way’, as reported death toll rises into the thousands and concerns Tehran may carry out first protest-related execution, that of Erfan Soltani Trump promises ‘help is on its way’ and tells Iranians to ‘keep protesting’Hundreds of gunshot eye injuries found in one Iranian hospital amid brutal crackdown on protests Erfan Soltani is reportedly facing execution in Iran on Wednesday after he was tried, convicted and sentenced, following his arrest on Thursday.The 26-year-old was arrested in Karaj, a city on the north-west outskirts of Tehran, at the peak of the protests before the internet black-out. Soltani is one of the many thousands of protesters arrested last week. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Iran protests latest: Trump considers ‘very strong’ military options after death toll hits 544

US president has threatened to strike Iran if its regime continues brutal crackdown on demonstrators

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3 d. ago Iran protests latest: Trump says US are ‘looking at some very strong options’ as death toll reportedly soars

Death toll in Iran unrest has risen to 538, according to a rights group

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1 week ago Liam Payne's sister suffers fresh heartbreak as 'best friend' who was like family dies

As Liam Payne's sister continues to navigate her grief following her younger brother's tragic death in 2024, the pet they shared so many memories with has been put to sleep

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2 w. ago MSP says he does not know if he is strong enough for wife to have assisted death

The couple, who have been married for 29 years, have long supported the idea of allowing those who are facing a painful death to seek help to die

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3 w. ago Woke ITV bosses slap hit Vicky McClure drama with a trigger warning for scenes of ‘high tension’

WOKE ITV bosses have slapped Vicky McClure’s hit bomb squad drama Trigger Point with an alert to viewers about its “high tension”. Streaming site ITVX also warns that multiple episodes have “themes of peril” and “threats”. Guidance also reads: “Graphic scenes of injury and death. "Frequent strong language.” And the series one finale, revolving around...

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