12 h. ago Grenfell Tower campaigners hit out at delay to possible banning of firms criticised in inquiry

Ministers have confirmed a pause in possible public contract bans for seven firms ‘to prevent any impact on criminal investigations’

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15 h. ago UK households urged to keep hold of avocado stones for crucial reason

Avocados are a staple in many people's diets and it turns out that you can actually grow your own plants from the stone. Here's everything you need to know about growing avocados at home

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26 h. ago Extreme heat could lead to 30,000 deaths a year in England and Wales by 2070s, say scientists

Worst-case scenario of 4.3C of warming could result in fiftyfold rise in heat-related deaths, researchers sayMore than 30,000 people a year in England and Wales could die from heat-related causes by the 2070s, scientists have warned.A new study calculates that heat mortality could rise more than fiftyfold in 50 years because of climate heating. Researchers at UCL and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine compared different potential scenarios, looking at levels of warming, measures to mitigate and adapt to the climate crisis, regional climatic differences and potential power outages. They also modelled the ageing population. Continue reading...

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27 h. ago Texas floods: death toll reaches at least 120 people as recovery efforts continue

Rising number of flood victims is starting to plateau, a bleak sign that rescuers have made little progress in past 24 hoursThe rising number of victims from the devastating central Texas floods is beginning to plateau, with at least 120 people found dead in the state – a bleak sign that rescuers have made little progress to find victims amid wreckage in the past 24 hours.On Thursday morning, local officials in Kerr county, which was hit the hardest by the 4 July flash flood, announced that 96 people had died, the same number reported on Wednesday evening. Continue reading...

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32 h. ago Inside Barron Trump's diet and exercise regime that dad Donald credits for his staggering 6ft7 height

Barron Trump's diet and eating habits have long fascinated many people around the world due to his soaring height.

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50 h. ago Texas flooding death toll climbs to 119 as search for more people continues

Amid cleanup efforts, residents and news outlets question the government’s pre-flooding alarm and warning systemsAmong the Texas flood victims: campers, staff, grandparents and teachersThe number of people who have died from the flooding in Texas continues to rise, with at least 119 people dead throughout the state, officials said on Wednesday morning.Search crews continue to look for people, as residents and news organizations question the government’s alarm and warning systems. Continue reading...

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56 h. ago Scientists reveal the exact diet to follow to stave off disease linked to bowel cancer

According to a new study of over 140,000 people from the UK, eating this particular diet can stave off IBD-a proven precursors to deadly bowel cancer.

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57 h. ago Scientists reveal the exact diet to follow to stave off IBD and bowel cancer

According to a new study of over 140,000 people from the UK, eating this particular diet can stave off IBD-a proven precursors to deadly bowel cancer.

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58 h. ago 3 dead as flash flooding hits mountain village of Ruidoso in New Mexico, officials say

Officials say three people have died in a mountain village in southern New Mexico that is a popular summer retreat after monsoon rains triggered flash flooding that was so intense an entire house was swept downstream

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59 h. ago Dozens of earthquakes and aftershocks cause two deaths in Guatemala

Two people have died in Guatemala after falling rocks crushed their vehicle during a series of earthquakes

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3 d. ago Revealed: Areas of the UK where you're most likely to die young

Figures show how Blackpool has the highest premature mortality rate-for every 100,000 people living there, nearly 700 died before turning 75.

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3 d. ago Stricken Texas floods survivor recalls seeing people 'die' in worst way... as new photos of Camp Mystic emerge: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: The Texas flash floods have consumed the lives of at least 104 people, with authorities warning the death toll is almost certainly going to continue to rise.

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3 d. ago Camp Mystic witness describes heartbreaking sight as parents' worst fears come true

More than 100 people have died amid catastrophic flooding in Texas, US, as search-and-rescue teams continue to wade into swollen rivers to find Camp Mystic's missing youngsters

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4 d. ago Poisoned beef wellington that saw three people die in agony seen in eerie photos

Erin Patterson laced a beef wellington with poisonous mushrooms and served it up with mashed potatoes and green beans to four guests, while eating her own meal from a different coloured plate

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4 d. ago Sniffer dog once honoured for finding nine missing people dies after eating nail

Seven-year-old bloodhound Bruno was found lying in a pool of his own blood yesterday morning at an animal training centre after the deadly treats were thrown into his kennel.

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4 d. ago Girls killed in Texas floods pictured as time running out for missing Camp Mystic kids

At least 70 people, 21 of whom are children, have died in the horrendous flash floods in Texas, with many victims being young girls swept away from the Camp Mystic holiday camp

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5 d. ago An Alabama elementary student and a camp director among those killed in devasting Texas floods

Authorities in Texas say more than 50 people have died in devasting flooding in Texas

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5 d. ago 7/7 bombing 20 years on: What happened on morning that brought Middle East war to London

More than 52 people died and a further 770 people were injured when four British-born suicide bombers set off explosives across the London transport system during the morning peak hour, in Britain's deadliest terror attack

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5 d. ago 'I've spent 40 years helping people to die well – this is what I've learned'

EXCLUSIVE: After four decades of helping hundreds of people through their final days, Belinda Marks has seen some extraordinary moments as people reach the end of their lives.

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5 d. ago Inside eerie abandoned water park where 15 people died in party gone wrong

It's been a decade since the deadly incident saw 15 people die and hundreds more injured with severe burns as the theme park was ordered to shut immediately

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