2 h. ago A killer fungus is forecast to spread to the UK – Here is everything we know so far

A new study from researchers at The University of Manchester has found that the risk of fungal infection in Europe has increased

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21 h. ago Killer fungus spreading to UK could magnify major threat facing Brits, expert warns

The Aspergillus fungus is a known threat in tropical and subtropical climates but could soon spread across Europe and reach the UK as the TV show The Last of Us highlights scientists' concerns

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21 h. ago Four common garden plants that are causing damage to homes and are even illegal to have

These are all popular garden plants - but they're causing more damage to homes than people realise. Here are the expert warnings you should be aware of

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23 h. ago Expert issues £30,000 warning over items you should NEVER put in your air fryer

More than two thirds of UK adults reportedly own an air fryer, according to a recent survey - but not everyone has found that their lives are more straightforward as a result.

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24 h. ago Inside 'killer fungus' plague that could cause millions of agonising deaths

Invasive fungal infections, including aspergillosis - caused by the common Aspergillus fungus - are responsible for at least 2.5 million deaths worldwide every year

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36 h. ago Motorcyclist involved in fatal superbike crash suffers broken neck

Shane Richardson, 29, and Owen Jenner, 21, died after 11 riders fell at the first corner at Oulton Park race track in Cheshire on Monday.

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42 h. ago Killer fungus could infect millions in Europe due to climate change, experts warn

A Manchester scientist has warned that rising global temperatures could drive the spread of killer fungal infections

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44 h. ago Gardening expert warns of common mistake that could ruin your rhubarb crop

Rhubarb is a popular plant as it is one of the first crops that can be harvested and tends to be easy to maintain, as long as it is in the best spot in your garden.

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46 h. ago Warning over killer fungus which could infect millions as it spreads across Europe

A killer fungus is set to spread through new parts of Europe due to rising temperatures, according to new climate change research.

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51 h. ago Kingsmill owner confirms talks with Hovis parent company over bread takeover

Associated British Foods said its Allied Bakeries business ‘continues to face a very challenging market’ and that it is in talks with Hovis’s owner.

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59 h. ago Killer fungus could soon ravage Europe infecting millions as world at tipping point

Fungal condition aspergillosis could be set to spread across Europe, Asia and America as a result of climate change, with people with pre existing conditions particularly at risk

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66 h. ago New supermarket heading to you the UK set to rival Tesco and Amazon

A hugely popular international retailer is currently testing the waters in the UK - and it's prices could soon pose a massive threat to all of the major supermarkets

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68 h. ago Urgent warning over lethal 'super fungus' as expert predict it could kill NINE MILLION

A killer fungus that targets those with a weakened immune system is set to infect nine million people in Europe, as temperatures continue to rise, according to new research.

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2 d. ago Trump cuts will increase devastation after disasters, expert warns: ‘It is really scary’

Layoffs and funding cuts to Fema and Noaa will hamstring emergency managers, warns professor Samantha MontanoThe Trump administration’s sweeping cuts to disaster management will cost American lives, with hollowed-out agencies unable to accurately predict, prepare for or respond to extreme weather events, earthquakes and pandemics, a leading expert has warned.Samantha Montano, professor of emergency management at Massachusetts Maritime Academy and author of Disasterology: Dispatches from the Frontlines of the Climate Crisis, said the death toll from disasters including hurricanes, tornadoes and water pollution will rise in the US unless Trump backtracks on mass layoffs and funding cuts to key agencies. That includes the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema), whose work relies heavily on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa), which is also being dismantled. Continue reading...

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2 d. ago Trump cuts will lead to more deaths in disasters, expert warns: ‘It is really scary’

Layoffs and funding cuts to Fema and Noaa will impact how they predict and respond to disasters, warns professor Samantha MontanoThe Trump administration’s sweeping cuts to disaster management will cost lives in the US, with hollowed-out agencies unable to accurately predict, prepare for or respond to extreme weather events, earthquakes and pandemics, a leading expert has warned.Samantha Montano, professor of emergency management at Massachusetts Maritime Academy and author of Disasterology: Dispatches from the Frontlines of the Climate Crisis, said the death toll from disasters including hurricanes, tornadoes and water pollution will rise in the US unless Trump backtracks on mass layoffs and funding cuts to key agencies. That includes the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema), whose work relies heavily on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa), which is also being dismantled. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Killer fungus could spread through parts of Europe due to climate change

Aspergillus can cause lung problems when it spreads to humans

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3 d. ago Killer fungus that's infected millions is on its way to Europe, boffins warn

Moulds and fungi are estimated to be a factor in over 5% of deaths globally, and thrive in the warm and humid conditions that Europe is set to receive in years to come

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3 d. ago Terrorists and criminals misusing ‘dark’ drones could cause carnage, expert warns

As Ukraine and Russia develop technology resistant to being jammed, pilot calls for world leaders to step up defences

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3 d. ago WhatsApp scam known as ‘hi mum’ evolving at ‘breakneck speed’, expert warns

Santander UK’s fraud expert said that AI voice impersonation technology was making these scams even more realistic

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3 d. ago Brits face airport hell at sunny hotspot with lengthy delays ruining holidays before they've even begun

Brits travelling to Lanzarote airport are likely to endure an 'uncomfortable and chaotic experience', according to the island's president Oswaldo Betancort.

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