43 m. ago I'm a doctor and here's why I'd NEVER regularly take paracetamol: Leading experts reveal all the hidden risks of world's most popular painkiller

It's the most commonly-used painkiller in the world, one you've probably taken yourself at some point over the last few weeks.

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2 h. ago I'm a doctor and here's why I'd NEVER take paracetamol: Leading experts reveal all the hidden risks of world's most popular painkiller

It's the most commonly-used painkiller in the world, one you've probably taken yourself at some point over the last few weeks.

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22 h. ago Four day working week 'could lead to rise in excess boozing' expert warns

Recent trials of a four-day week at Scottish public bodies are welcome but a 'one-size-fits-all approach' may not work in every workplace, psychologists said.

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36 h. ago 'I'm a travel expert and this is why the school holiday dates need to change'

School holidays mean many parents are having to fork out staggering amounts in order to go on holiday during the summer and a leading travel expert has urged schools to change their term breaks

Politics

48 h. ago The road to the 2026 World Cup: who has qualified and who is at risk

Forty-eight teams will participate in next summer’s World Cup and 30 places are still up for grabs – here’s how qualification stands around the worldForty-eight teams will participate in next summer’s World Cup, with the hosts, Canada, Mexico and the United States, granted automatic entry. A further 43 places are determined by qualifying competitions across the six confederations and the remaining two will be decided at March’s six-team intercontinental playoffs in Monterrey and Guadalajara. After September’s internationals 18 counties have places booked. The draw is due to take place on 5 December at Washington’s Kennedy Center. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Heat stress and extreme weather threaten 2026 World Cup, report finds

World Cup may be forced into winter in futureReports also looks at risks for 2030 and 2034 editionsThe 2026 World Cup could be North America’s last without urgent climate adaptation, according to a new study highlighting extreme weather threats.The Pitches in Peril report found that 10 of the 16 venues are at very high risk of experiencing extreme heat stress conditions. By 2050, nearly 90% of North America’s host stadiums will require adaptation to extreme heat while one third will face water demand equalling or exceeding supply. Continue reading...

Society

4 d. ago The best university for your course: From Chichester for theatre to Teesside for social work, our rankings reveal the specialist institution for your subject of choice

One university - Imperial College London - leads our institutional league table, but table-topping success is shared by 44 universities at subject level.

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4 d. ago Indigenous reindeer herders at risk from Sweden’s plans to mine rare

Climate change is wreaking havoc on traditional Sami reindeer husbandry

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5 d. ago Could YOUR weight gain and crushing fatigue be hidden thyroid disease? Experts reveal the simple diet fixes that can help ease the misery

Diet experts have revealed a Mediterranean diet can help with a condition that blights over a million women in the UK

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5 d. ago Emergency alert test ‘may put domestic abuse survivors at risk’

There are fears the sound may reveal hidden phones

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7 d. ago Dirty habit puts millions at risk of hidden pancreatic cancer

This dirty habit could dramatically increase your risk of developing one of the world's deadliest cancers, new research has revealed.

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8 d. ago Rare but simple road sign is confusing motorists and causing fines

Drivers may be caught out by this particular and seemingly simple sign and leading Brits to be getting unexpected fines, experts say, but here's how to not be caught out and make sure you stay aware

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8 d. ago Bovine TB should be treated with the urgency seen during Covid, scientists say

A leading group of experts warned there is only a ‘small chance’ of eradicating the disease by 2038 without more urgency, resources and consensus.

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8 d. ago 'I risked going to jail to marry my cousin, we fell in love as kids when we looked the same'

Nothing could get in the way of the connection of cousins Michael Lee and Angela Peang, who have compared themselves to Romeo and Juliet.

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9 d. ago Doctor's plea to parents to keep kids off school if they spot two

A doctor has warned parents to keep their children off school if they spot some specific symptoms as the expert warned the disease is dangerous for youngsters and can lead to health complications

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9 d. ago AI industry pours millions into politics as lawsuits and feuds mount

From Super Pacs fighting regulation to OpenAI’s first wrongful death lawsuit, the AI tech giants are spending big and facing growing scrutinyHello, and welcome to TechScape.A little over two years ago, OpenAI’s founder Sam Altman stood in front of lawmakers at a congressional hearing and asked them for stronger regulations on artificial intelligence. The technology was “risky” and “could cause significant harm to the world”, Altman said, calling for the creation of a new regulatory agency to address AI safety. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Do gel nails cause fertility risks? EU bans key ingredient in polish

The action will provoke a huge shift in how nail salons operate

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1 week ago Major deadly virus outbreak in several countries as urgent spread warning issued

The World Health Organization has warned that the crisis is 'very high risk' and could spread further without urgent action, but has yet to issue travel restrictions

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1 week ago Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, world's leading experts say

A resolution has been passed stating that the criteria has been met to establish that the country is committing genocide in Gaza, the president of the International Association of Genocide Scholars said.

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1 week ago Playing popular car game could see UK drivers hit with huge fine and nine points

Many motorists see car games as harmless fun on long journeys, but experts have warned that they carry hidden dangers — especially if they lead to drivers failing to fully concentrate on the road

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