12 h. ago Gutting of key US watchdog could pave way for grave immigration abuses, experts warn

Former oversight officials alarmed by dismantling of DHS system that oversees complaints about civil rights harmsThe federal watchdog system at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that oversees complaints about civil rights violations, including in immigration detention, has been gutted so thoroughly that it could be laying the groundwork for the Trump administration to “abuse people with impunity”, experts warn.Former federal oversight officials have sounded the alarm at the rapid dismantling of guardrails against human rights failures – at the same time as the government pushes aggressive immigration enforcement operations.Border Patrol agents in Arizona forcibly removed a detained man from a cell, handcuffed him and then injected him with ketamine to sedate him in 2023, according to a CRCL document confirming the watchdog’s investigation into the allegation. A Guardian reporter had saved that document just weeks before it was scrubbed from the DHS’s website.Guards at a priv...

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13 h. ago The creatures lurking in your Christmas tree: Experts warn firs are crawling with beetles, flies, mites, moths and spiders

Apart from festive cheer, your tree could also bring unwanted visitors into your home, an expert has warned.

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13 h. ago Ireland 'is Europe's weak spot' due to its lack of military spending and 'an open goal in Russia's crosshairs' if Putin looks to attack the EU without provoking NATO, experts warn

Military experts have sounded the alarm that Ireland has become 'Europe's weak spot' due to its commitment to military neutrality, and an 'open goal' if Putin looks to attack the EU.

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39 h. ago True identity of Jack the Ripper finally unveiled after new DNA breakthrough

Controversial genetic tests claim Jack the Ripper was Aaron Kosminski, a Polish barber and prime suspect at the time, but experts warn the evidence falls short of closing Britain's most notorious cold case.

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52 h. ago 'Worrying' virus resistant to body's defense system... as experts warn of looming 'pandemic threat'

One of the body's key defenses against infection is a fever. Scientists say this may not work against rampaging virus.

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55 h. ago Experts warn of ‘ChatGPT psychosis’ among users of AI chatbots

Wave of anecdotal evidence of chatbots inspiring psychosis and delusional behaviour prompts renewed calls for safeguarding and further research

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56 h. ago Prostate cancer screening on NHS denied to most men as experts warn of risks

The UKNSC has advised against population-wide prostate cancer screening

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58 h. ago ‘Mansion tax’ valuation appeals will flood government agency, experts warn

Process will struggle to complete before surcharge is introduced in 2028

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59 h. ago Germany's Secret Plan for War With Russia: Classified blueprint shows how 800,000 troops will be dispatched to Europe's frontlines with Putin ready to attack NATO territory 'before 2029'

It comes after senior officials at the organisation warned Vladimir Putin could be ready to test NATO's borders before 2029.

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3 d. ago Why experts warn you shouldn’t leave out that Thanksgiving buffet for too long

Dangerous bacteria can grow on food left out at room temperature

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3 d. ago Householders warned about hanging Christmas lights on fences this year

While it's temping to deck the halls and the garden ahead of the big day, experts warn it could land you in trouble

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3 d. ago Urgent warning as babies die from 'Victorian era' disease making a comeback

A surge in whooping cough cases has claimed the lives of unvaccinated infants, as experts warn that plummeting vaccination rates are putting babies and vulnerable groups at grave risk

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3 d. ago Experts warn of ‘global crisis’ as number of women in prison nears one million

Number of women incarcerated around the world rising at nearly three times the rate of men, with female prisoners often subjected to sexual violence and forced labourExplainer: How many women are in prison and on death row around the world? – in chartsUp to a million women worldwide are facing sexual violence and forced labour in prisons, where they are overlooked and forgotten, in what is being called a growing global crisis.The number of incarcerated women is rising much faster than men and is expected to surpass one million on current trends. While on average women account for between 2% and 9% of national prison populations, since 2000 the number imprisoned has grown by 57%, compared with a 22% increase in the men’s prison population. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Experts warn two popular sore throat remedies may be a waste of money

Consumer group Which? and ENT experts say simple home remedies can be just as effective

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4 d. ago Young men are overlooked in NHS strategy despite elevated suicide risk, experts warn

First national men's health report shows mental health and suicide prevention as top priorities, but experts warn younger men most at risk are barely represented in the evidence

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4 d. ago Experts warn shoppers to be wary of ‘buy now, pay later’ this Black Friday

BNPL schemes can lead to overspending, so follow these expert tips before shopping in the Black Friday sales

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5 d. ago The most unhealthy Christmas coffees on the high street revealed

Experts warn against indulging too often in these 'secret sugar bombs', as many of them contain significantly more than the NHS recommended daily sugar intake.

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5 d. ago Labour’s ‘blinkered’ drive to build risks pushing wildlife to point of no return, nature experts warn

Planning and Infrastructure Bill and weakening biodiversity gain rules will be disastrous, say RSPB and Wildlife Trusts

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6 d. ago Town votes to rename street named in honour of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor was stripped of his prince and Duke of York titles by King Charles in October

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6 d. ago Inside King Charles and Prince William's 'tensions' over Andrew after 'furious' call

As the disgraced Andrew Mountbatten Windsor looks particularly downcast during a public outing, experts warn the headache for the royals is far from over

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