61 h. ago Israel still committing genocide in Gaza, Amnesty International says

The NGO’s chief says last month’s ceasefire ‘risks creating a dangerous illusion that life in Gaza is returning to normal’Amnesty International has said Israel is “still committing genocide” against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, despite the ceasefire agreed last month.The fragile, US-brokered truce between Israel and Hamas came into effect on 10 October, after two years of war. Continue reading...

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68 h. ago New study challenges what we know about tattoos and skin cancer

Despite their popularity, scientists still do not know whether tattoos have any impact on health

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4 d. ago Nigerian 'model and actress' wants asylum in Britain claiming her 'celebrity status' back home is putting her life at risk

A Nigerian migrant made a human rights claim after arriving in Britain, claiming she is a 'well-known model and actress' who took part in political activism in her home country.

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5 d. ago This food could boost heart health without any other changes needed, experts say

Adding this food to your diet could lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes, according to new research

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7 d. ago Vet's 'keep indoors' alert when UK temperature gets this low

Dog owners have been urged to avoid putting pets at risk of 'life threatening' problems

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7 d. ago Infant playpen sold on Amazon recalled over risk of ‘death from suffocation’

No injuries from the recalled Play Yards sold on Amazon have been reported as of Friday

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9 d. ago 'Risk to life' warning to households with popular weighted blankets

The alert has been issued as they become more popular in colder temperatures

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9 d. ago The new wellness trend putting men’s health and fertility at risk

‘Testosterone optimisation’ is being sold as a fix for fatigue and weight gain

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1 week ago Doing this task later in life can help reduce dementia risk, new study says

Over 4,000 participants participated in the study

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1 week ago A fight for survival – the reality of life in the Amazon in the shadow of Cop30

A short boat ride from Cop30 lies the home of Seu Ladi, who tells Nick Ferris how deforestation and climate change has changed life in Belém – while others warn of a potentially devastating risks to future of the forest

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2 w. ago Storm Claudia leaves UK towns underwater as 'risk to life' flood warnings issued

The Environment Agency has warned that river flooding impacts are likely to continue for days after Storm Claudia battered the UK

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2 w. ago Storm Claudia leaves villages underwater: Major incident is declared with 90 flood warnings in place as authorities warn of 'significant risk to life' with cold snap and snow on the way

A yellow rain warning covering central and northern England, the South West and Wales lifted at 6am, but the dangerous conditions show little sign of easing.

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2 w. ago Storm Claudia live: Severe flooding could be followed by snow across UK

Authorities warn of ‘significant risk to life’ due to flooding as a major incident is declared in South Wales

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2 w. ago Storm Claudia: Major incident declared amid 'risk to life' in Wales

'If you are in immediate danger with threat to life or property, or need urgent assistance, please call 999', authorities have warned

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2 w. ago Storm Claudia live: Snow could hit UK next week after severe flooding prompts major incident

Authorities warn of ‘significant risk to life’ due to flooding as a major incident is declared in South Wales

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2 w. ago Storm Claudia: major incident declared after severe flooding in UK

South Wales fire service describes ‘large-scale incident’ as England braces for cold weather warningsA major incident has been declared in the aftermath of Storm Claudia, with more rain and flooding expected across Britain and Ireland on Saturday.Four severe flood warnings had been issued by Natural Resources Wales as of 6am. This means there was a “significant risk to life and significant disruption to the community is expected”. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Storm Claudia live: Floods prompt ‘danger to life’ warnings as major incident declared in Monmouth

Authorities warn of ‘significant risk to life’ due to flooding as a major incident is declared in South Wales

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2 w. ago Storm Claudia: Major incident is declared with 90 flood warnings in place as authorities warn of 'significant risk to life' with cold snap and snow on the way

A yellow rain warning covering central and northern England, the South West and Wales lifted at 6am, but the dangerous conditions show little sign of easing.

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2 w. ago 'Significant risk to life' warnings issued amid Storm Claudia major incident

Homes have been evacuated and roads closed after Storm Claudia caused severe flooding

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2 w. ago Why I WEEP for my country. For more than 20 years, I've warned mass migration risks undermining our way of life, says SUE REID. Now I fear the nation we love is slipping away from us

Some mornings, on the way to work, I used to buy a bacon butty at a cafe, joking with the fiftysomething Cockney who handed it over.

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