14 h. ago Monthly jab could replace daily steroid pill for people with asthma

Steroids can have side effects such as mood changes, stomach problems, weight gain, diabetes or osteoporosis

Science

17 h. ago Fire that killed at least 44 burns in Hong Kong towers for a second day

Firefighters are battling one of Hong Kong’s deadliest modern blazes for a second day, fighting to control the fire that blackened several high-rise towers and killed at least 44 people

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20 h. ago Monthly jab could ‘transform lives’ of people with severe asthma

The injection is recommended as an additional maintenance treatment for patients over 12 when usual medications have not proven effective enough

Politics

31 h. ago At least 13 dead after fire engulfs residential tower blocks in Hong Kong

Several people reportedly trapped inside burning towers as firefighters tackle huge blaze in Tai Po districtAt least 13 people have died after fire engulfed several high-rise towers of a residential complex in Hong Kong’s northern Tai Po district, with thick grey smoke billowing out as emergency services tackled the blaze.Police said several people remained trapped inside the burning towers, while two people were in a critical condition with severe burns. Continue reading...

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34 h. ago Düsseldorf tram derails and crashes leaving 13 injured and carriages 'wedged together'

Several people have been hurt after a tram had derailed in Düsseldorf - police believe there was a technical fault with a signal box

Events

47 h. ago Truth behind dog rescuing cat pics in Thai floods that made people go 'animals are humans'

Southern Thailand is currently experiencing severe rain storms and flooding with at least 19 people reported to have died and 1.9million affected by the extreme weather

Events

60 h. ago Jihadist attacks 'will lead to famine' in Nigeria: Warning as mass

Nearly 35 million people in northern Nigeria are 'projected to face severe food insecurity during the 2026 lean season', which stretches from May to September.

Events

67 h. ago Inside the 'eerie' £80 billion ghost city built for 700,000 people

Despite the big plans, only around 9,000 people have moved to Forest City since the work began several years ago.

Economics

5 d. ago Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Premier League prediction, odds and betting offer

Liverpool will be looking to transform their Premier League season as they approach the festive period starting with a struggling Nottingham Forest side at Anfield

Politics

7 d. ago Minority Report headsets and AI pet translators among inventions set to change our lives

Minority Report-style headsets and AI pet interpreters are also among the futuristic inventions set to transform our lives next year, according to a report by Lightbringer

Politics

7 d. ago DWP benefit claimants told to check 'tricky rules' over payments

People on several benefits may get the DWP payments

Politics

8 d. ago Poland detains several people in connection with explosion on railway used to supply aid to Ukraine

Polish security minister says explosion was ‘a terrorist attack’

Events

8 d. ago Poland detains several people in connection with rail sabotage as foreign minister condemns Russian ‘state terrorism’ – Europe live

Radosław Sikorski says Poland will respond to the weekend’s incidents ‘not only diplomatically’, and will withdraw consent for last Russian consulate in the countryThe Dutch economy minister said he had moved to take effective control of Nexperia to ensure Europe was not locked out of chip production “in an emergency”.He said the decision to lift the legal move to prevent Nexperia from moving intellectual property and physical assets from its European factory in Hamburg and its corporate headquarters in Nijmegen was the “right step” after consultation with the European Commission and others.“The Netherlands has considered it the right moment to take a constructive step by suspending the order under the Goods Availability Act, in close consultation with European and international partners. The Netherlands will continue to engage in constructive dialogue with the Chinese authorities in the period ahead.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago School kids watch in horror as Stockholm bus driver 'ploughs into group of people at stop'

Several people were killed and injured in the bus crash in central Stockholm this afternoon, with nearby residents describing hearing a loud bang and people screaming

Events

1 week ago Several people killed when bus crashes into bus shelter in Sweden

Several people have been killed after a bus ploughed into a bus shelter in central Stockholm today. 

Events

1 week ago Stockholm bus crash: Locals 'hear loud bang then several screams' as 'multiple dead'

Several people have been killed and injured in a crash at a bus stop in central Stockholm, with police announcing the bus driver had been arrested amid an investigation

Events

1 week ago Several people killed after bus crashes into bus stop in Stockholm

Roads were closed as rescue teams raced to the scene on Friday afternoon

Events

1 week ago Several people killed as bus crashes into bus shelter in Sweden

Several people have been killed in a bus crash in central Stockholm today, police have confirmed. 

Events

2 w. ago Ammonia gas leak from a tanker truck in Oklahoma sickens dozens and forces evacuations

A toxic gas leak from a tanker truck blanketed a small Oklahoma city overnight, forcing hundreds of nearby residents to evacuate and sending several dozen people to the hospital

Events

2 w. ago ‘Fashion has the power to create jobs, preserve culture and transform lives’: is Lagos the world’s most exciting fashion week?

Since its inception 15 years ago, the Nigerian event has established itself on the international fashion calendar. Platforming sustainability and social issues, and showcasing local talent, it’s doing things a little differentlyInside a marquee in the grounds of Lagos’s five-star Federal Palace hotel and casino, models wearing sharply tailored suits and flowing woven pieces in earthy tones walk down the catwalk to the beats of Yoruba talking drums, an ancestral instrument that can mimic the sound of speech. The show, presenting the latest collection from the brand Emmy Kasbit – known for transforming handwoven Akwete fabric into modern silhouettes – marked the official start of 2025’s Lagos fashion week, which took place in the former Nigerian capital last month.From a dedicated catwalk space featuring more than 70 designers, to the American singer Ciara closing one of the shows wearing a gele – a traditional Nigerian head wrap – the showcase, which takes place every October, has co...

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