11 h. ago Japan earthquake live updates: Megaquake warning issued along 800

The warning covers approximately 800 miles (1,300 kilometres) from Chiba to Hokkaido

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13 h. ago Japan earthquake live updates: First official megaquake warning issued after 34 hurt by rare 7.5

Nuclear power plants urgently carry out checks and at least 90,000 people evacuated

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16 h. ago What is a megaquake? Japan issues first official warning for disaster that could kills tens of thousands

Japanese authorities say a megaquake could cause a devastating tsunami to strike eastern coastal areas of Japan

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16 h. ago Why Japan has issued an advisory for a possible megaquake in the country's north

Japan has issued a megaquake advisory after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Aomori, the northernmost prefecture on the main island

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17 h. ago Japanese government warns megaquake could kill 300,000 and halve GDP

A magnitude 9 tremor is estimated to trigger massive tsunamis and collapse hundreds of buildings

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17 h. ago Is it safe to travel to Japan? Megaquake warning sparked by 7.5

Japan is asking those in affected areas to be on high alert

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20 h. ago Japan earthquake live updates: First official megaquake warning issued after 33 hurt by rare 7.5

Nuclear power plants urgently carry out checks and at least 90,000 people evacuated

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23 h. ago Japan tsunami live updates: First official megaquake warning issued after 33 hurt by rare 7.5

Nuclear power plants urgently carry out checks and at least 90,000 people evacuated

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23 h. ago UK weather: Met Office says Storm Bram to lash nearly one month's rainfall in few hours

Concern for Storm Bram, named by the Irish Met Office, has sparked several weather warnings, including two amber alerts for rain across parts of the Southwest of England and south Wales

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23 h. ago Japan tsunami live updates: First official megaquake warning issued after 23 hurt by rare 7.5

Nuclear power plants urgently carry out checks and at least 90,000 people evacuated

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37 h. ago Paramount sparks takeover battle for Warner Bros with £81.3 billion hostile bid

The move comes after Netflix agreed a mega deal to buy Warner Bros Discovery.

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39 h. ago Social worker stabbed to death on hospital ward after warning security shortcomings ‘would get someone killed’

The fatal stabbing at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital has sparked anger and claims previous warnings were not addressed

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39 h. ago What you need to know as Storm Bram sparks weather warnings in North West

Storm Bram has been named by forecasters and is expected to batter the UK with strong winds and heavy rain

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39 h. ago UK weather: Storm Bram sparks eight Met Office warnings as London temperature hits balmy 15C

Twelve flood warnings were in place across England early on Monday morning

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3 d. ago Katie Price's family 'deeply concerned' after star shares alarming health update

Katie Price has admitted she's addicted to vaping and posted a warning about lung disease on social media, sparking fresh concerns for her health given her mum Amy's terminal condition

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5 d. ago Flu 2025 sees 50% increase in NHS hospital admissions with one symptom worse this year

NHS data has sparked warning of a flu crisis at hospitals across England after statistics from last year show a 50% increase in the percentage of patients when compared to 2024

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7 d. ago Putin sparks WW3 fears as he warns Europe 'we are ready to fight' ahead of US meeting

Putin has issued strong words for Europe ahead of meeting with the US special envoy today as discussions over Trump's proposed Ukraine peace plan are on the agenda

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8 d. ago UK bird flu outbreaks spark fears for wildlife as experts issue 'beginning of the end' warning

Wildlife rescuers fear the swan population could be "decimated" following suspected bird flu outbreaks

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1 week ago Rick Stein's 'dangerous' family revelation sparks warning from BBC host

From his unusual family tradition to his controversial Christmas tipple, chef Rick Stein left his fellow radio guests stunned with his revelations

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1 week ago Scottish woman visits region on government's ‘red list’ and says it’s safer than UK

A couple from Scotland ventured to a separatist region in Eastern Europe that is on the UK government's "do not travel to" list and they were left feeling very safe there

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