10 h. ago Nigerian 'model and actress' wants asylum in Britain claiming her 'celebrity status' back home is putting her life at risk

A Nigerian migrant made a human rights claim after arriving in Britain, claiming she is a 'well-known model and actress' who took part in political activism in her home country.

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27 h. ago This food could boost heart health without any other changes needed, experts say

Adding this food to your diet could lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes, according to new research

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65 h. ago Vet's 'keep indoors' alert when UK temperature gets this low

Dog owners have been urged to avoid putting pets at risk of 'life threatening' problems

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5 d. ago 'Risk to life' warning to households with popular weighted blankets

The alert has been issued as they become more popular in colder temperatures

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6 d. ago Doing this task later in life can help reduce dementia risk, new study says

Over 4,000 participants participated in the study

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1 week ago Storm Claudia leaves UK towns underwater as 'risk to life' flood warnings issued

The Environment Agency has warned that river flooding impacts are likely to continue for days after Storm Claudia battered the UK

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1 week ago Storm Claudia leaves villages underwater: Major incident is declared with 90 flood warnings in place as authorities warn of 'significant risk to life' with cold snap and snow on the way

A yellow rain warning covering central and northern England, the South West and Wales lifted at 6am, but the dangerous conditions show little sign of easing.

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1 week ago Storm Claudia live: Severe flooding could be followed by snow across UK

Authorities warn of ‘significant risk to life’ due to flooding as a major incident is declared in South Wales

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1 week ago Storm Claudia: Major incident declared amid 'risk to life' in Wales

'If you are in immediate danger with threat to life or property, or need urgent assistance, please call 999', authorities have warned

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1 week ago Storm Claudia live: Snow could hit UK next week after severe flooding prompts major incident

Authorities warn of ‘significant risk to life’ due to flooding as a major incident is declared in South Wales

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1 week ago Storm Claudia: major incident declared after severe flooding in UK

South Wales fire service describes ‘large-scale incident’ as England braces for cold weather warningsA major incident has been declared in the aftermath of Storm Claudia, with more rain and flooding expected across Britain and Ireland on Saturday.Four severe flood warnings had been issued by Natural Resources Wales as of 6am. This means there was a “significant risk to life and significant disruption to the community is expected”. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Storm Claudia live: Floods prompt ‘danger to life’ warnings as major incident declared in Monmouth

Authorities warn of ‘significant risk to life’ due to flooding as a major incident is declared in South Wales

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1 week ago Storm Claudia: Major incident is declared with 90 flood warnings in place as authorities warn of 'significant risk to life' with cold snap and snow on the way

A yellow rain warning covering central and northern England, the South West and Wales lifted at 6am, but the dangerous conditions show little sign of easing.

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1 week ago 'Significant risk to life' warnings issued amid Storm Claudia major incident

Homes have been evacuated and roads closed after Storm Claudia caused severe flooding

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2 w. ago You've been cooking chicken WRONG your entire life... and it's putting your health at risk

Health officials in the US and abroad are warning about a common kitchen mistake made by as many as one in seven Americans. The habit may be linked to serious illness and poisonings.

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2 w. ago Urgent plea to UK households to stop making common electric blanket mistake

Although a warm blanket may feel perfect as you snuggle into bed on cold, dark winter night, it could unknowingly put your life at risk

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2 w. ago Dolphin seen near St Mark’s Square inspires Venetian rescue effort

Safety of apparently fearless bottlenose Mimmo in doubt as acrobatic creature attracts admirers and selfie toursActivists in Venice are campaigning to save a dolphin spotted in the lagoon over fears growing tourist interest could put its life at risk.Known as Mimmo, the bottlenose dolphin made its latest appearance in St Mark’s basin, the body of water in front of the square of the same name, on Wednesday. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Simple test in middle age ‘helps detect dementia 25 YEARS before disease emerges’

HEART checks at middle age can detect signs of dementia 25 years before its onset, a new study has suggested. British scientists found that higher levels of a protein in the blood, called troponin, in midlife were linked to an increased risk of developing the devastating brain disease later in life. Troponin is released into the...

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2 w. ago High court slams tribunal decision after doctor’s alleged rape deemed a ‘one

A medical tribunal said the consultant posed no risk to patient safety because the assault occurred in his personal life

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3 w. ago Britain records Europe's biggest rise in asylum claims as applications hit record high with more than 108,000 last year

More than 108,000 people applied for asylum in the UK in 2024, a 28 per cent increase on the 84,000 recorded the year before.

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