12 h. ago Overdose in America: analysis reveals deaths rising in some regions even as US sees national decline

Exclusive: Guardian analysis finds wide geographical disparities in fatalities linked to the public health crisisOverdose deaths continued to rise in some communities across the US even as they declined nationally in 2024, according to an exclusive data analysis by the Guardian, which found wide geographical disparities in fatalities linked to the public health crisis.The revelation comes just months after public health officials heralded a 27% drop in overdose deaths, a feat that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) attributed to factors including expanded access to the overdose-reversal drug naloxone and substance-use treatment, and shifts in the drug supply. Continue reading...

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67 h. ago At least 16 killed after fire engulfs chemical warehouse and garment factory in Bangladesh

Authorities fear death toll may rise as firefighters continue searching wreckage

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3 d. ago Death toll rises to 16 after factory fire in Bangladesh capital

A fire at a garment factory and a warehouse in Bangladesh’s capital has left at least 16 people dead and several others injured, the Fire Service and Civil Defense department said

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3 d. ago Nine killed after fire engulfs chemical warehouse and garment factory in Bangladesh

Authorities fear death toll may rise as firefighters continue searching wreckage

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3 d. ago Towns may have to be abandoned due to floods with millions more homes in Great Britain at risk

Every constituency projected to be at greater risk, with many areas likely to be uninsurable, Guardian investigation findsThe flood-prone Worcestershire town being abandoned by insurersDoors, drains and paving perils: protecting your home from floodingMillions more homes in England, Scotland and Wales face devastating floods, and some towns may have to be abandoned as climate breakdown makes many areas uninsurable, a Guardian investigation has found.New analysis from the insurance industry, seen by the Guardian, reveals the extent of concern in the sector, with bosses warning that large swathes of housing and commercial property in densely populated areas will be at greater risk.Every constituency in Great Britain is projected to have increased flood risk in future. In England, 69% of constituencies are likely to have an increase of more than 25% in the number of properties facing flood risk by mid-century. In Wales and Scotland, every area is projected to have a similar rise with m...

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3 d. ago 'I'm a driving expert — these 5 SUV cars lose value fastest'

New analysis from WhatCar? has revealed the five fastest-depreciating SUVs on UK roads, with some models losing over 75% of their value in just three years

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3 d. ago Millions more homes in Great Britain at risk of flooding, investigation finds

Every constituency projected to be at greater risk, with many areas likely to be uninsurableThe flood-prone Worcestershire town being abandoned by insurersDoors, drains and paving perils: protecting your home from floodingMillions more homes in England, Scotland and Wales face devastating floods, and some towns may have to be abandoned as climate breakdown makes many areas uninsurable, a Guardian investigation has found.New analysis from the insurance industry, seen by the Guardian, reveals the extent of concern in the sector, with bosses warning that large swathes of housing and commercial property in densely populated areas will be at greater risk.Every constituency in Great Britain is projected to have increased flood risk in future. In England, 69% of constituencies are likely to have an increase of more than 25% in the number of properties facing flood risk by mid-century. In Wales and Scotland, every area is projected to have a similar rise with many being much worse hit.Bermo...

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4 d. ago Death toll from torrential rains in Mexico rises to 64 as search operations expand

The death toll from last week’s torrential rains in east-central Mexico has jumped to 64

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7 d. ago Income tax or VAT? Experts reveal which increase will have ‘least damaging’ impact on economy

New economic analysis has revealed which tax rise will be the better option for the economy

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8 d. ago Income tax or VAT? Experts reveal which increase will have ‘least damaging’ on economy

New economic analysis has revealed which tax rise will be the better option for the economy

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8 d. ago Americans are dying from extreme heat. Autopsy reports don’t show the full truth

Official reports are likely to overlook heat’s role in a death. As US temperatures rise, experts say the true toll needs to be countedAmong the autopsy reports that made my heart skip a beat was Hannah Rose Moody.One morning last May, the 31-year-old set out on a favourite desert hike near her home in Scottsdale, Arizona. It was already 91F (33C) when she set off. On Instagram, she told her 50,000 followers: “Conquering this trail as a last hurrah before summer hits ☀️ I have like 5 gallons of water with me don’t worry .” Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Americans are dying from extreme heat. Autopsy reports don’t show the full story

Official reports are likely to overlook heat’s role in a death. As US temperatures rise, experts say the true toll needs to be countedAmong the autopsy reports that made my heart skip a beat was Hannah Rose Moody.One morning last May, the 31-year-old set out on a favourite desert hike near her home in Scottsdale, Arizona. It was already 91F (33C) when she set off. On Instagram, she told her 50,000 followers: “Conquering this trail as a last hurrah before summer hits ☀️ I have like 5 gallons of water with me don’t worry .” Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Death toll from toxic cough syrup in India rises to 20 children as WHO demands answers

Five children remain in hospital with kidney failure as India widens ban on tainted medicine

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9 d. ago Paraglider bomb attack by Myanmar military kills at least 20 at protest

Dozens more injured by night strike on anti-government demonstration held during national holidayAt least 20 people were killed and dozens more were injured in central Myanmar after the military launched a paraglider bomb attack during an anti-government protest on Monday night.The attack hit Chaung U, in Sagaing region, twice during a national holiday. Myanmar has been engulfed in armed conflict since the military seized power in 2021 and the town has been a key battleground in the war. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Children die in UK as number of deaths of homeless people rises

The Museum of Homelessness said its research suggested at least 1,611 deaths in 2024 of people experiencing homelessness

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9 d. ago WHO intervenes as death toll from toxic cough syrup in India rises to 20

Five children remain in hospital with kidney failure as India widens ban on tainted medicine

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9 d. ago US ‘undermining global health’ by threatening to strip funding from aid projects that do not fit its political agenda

Trump administration reported to be planning expansion of ‘global gag rule’ to halt any initiatives promoting diversity, equity and inclusionThe Trump administration plans to export its “war on woke” by forcing foreign governments, non-governmental organisations and international bodies to abandon working on diversity, equity and inclusion or face being stripped of US funding.The plans have been called an attack on other nations’ sovereignty and one health organisation warned of “unimaginable effects” including a rise in deaths and violence, as safe clinics for vulnerable groups close. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Death toll in Indonesian school collapse rises to 61 as more bodies are recovered

Indonesian recovery crews have found a dozen bodies as they searched for young people missing after the ceiling of a prayer hall caved in at an Islamic boarding school last week

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1 week ago Strange Scottish road where cars roll uphill named among UK’s weirdest roads

A new analysis of Reddit and forum posts reveals Scotland’s quirkiest roads that both confuse and attract drivers.

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1 week ago Massive landslide kills 24, including 7 children, as video shows building collapse into river

The region of Darjeeling in the West Bengal was hit by mudslides, with one official fearing that the death toll will rise as the rescue mission continues to find trapped residents

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