11 h. ago FTSE 100 starts new year higher but slips back after crossing 10,000

The FTSE 100 index closed up 19.76 points, 0.2%, at 9,951.14 – it had earlier traded as high as 10,046.25, a record intraday level.

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13 h. ago Switzerland resort fire ‘likely started by sparklers in champagne bottles’, says attorney general – live updates

Officials say 40 people were killed and 119 injured, with some in hospital still unidentified due to ‘horrific’ injuriesItaly’s ambassador to Switzerland Gian Lorenzo Cornado has said that all bar five of the 112 injured have been identified now, reports Reuters. Swiss officials are yet to give an update on this and have not shared the names of any victims or injured.Six Italians are still missing and 13 hospitalised, he added. Three Italians were repatriated on Thursday and three more will follow on Friday, he said.It’s the grief, as if we have all lost a loved one. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Switzerland resort fire live: ‘horrific’ injuries leave some survivors still unidentified; new image appears to show moment bar caught fire

More than 100 people still in hospital after fire in Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana that killed at least 40; first victim named as Emanuele GaleppiniItaly’s ambassador to Switzerland Gian Lorenzo Cornado has said that all bar five of the 112 injured have been identified now, reports Reuters. Swiss officials are yet to give an update on this and have not shared the names of any victims or injured.Six Italians are still missing and 13 hospitalised, he added. Three Italians were repatriated on Thursday and three more will follow on Friday, he said.It’s the grief, as if we have all lost a loved one. Continue reading...

Events

16 h. ago Keto diet warning as plan is linked to increased risk of liver cancer in disturbing new study

Eating a high-fat, low-carb diet could raise the risk of developing liver cancer within just twenty years, concerning new research has suggested.

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17 h. ago China warns Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites pose ‘safety and security’ risk

Chinese diplomat calls for countries to better enforce regulations on their commercial space activities

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18 h. ago Contaminated water kills at least 10 people in ‘cleanest Indian city’

Over 200 people in hospitals following baterial contamination of drinking water

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19 h. ago Met Office issues ‘risk to life’ weather warning as snow hits UK

Amber weather alerts warn of possible travel chaos, power cuts and ‘the potential risk to life and property’

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19 h. ago Met Office 'risk to life' warning as 40cm snow to blanket UK with blizzards

The Met Office has issued weather warnings for snow and ice, with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warning of a possible increase in deaths after issuing more severe warnings across England

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21 h. ago Snow falls on London as Met Office issues 'risk to life' weather warning

Londoners wake up to snow as wintry weather set to cause travel disruption

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21 h. ago Charity boss warns against 'dismissing' workplace burnout: 'It's an early warning sign to something happening'

Britain's 'never complain, never explain' motto is stopping employees from speaking up about their mental health, increasing the risk of more serious health issues, experts have warned.

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31 h. ago London braced for snow and ice as Met Office issues 'risk to life' weather warning

BBC Weather issues big upgrade on the chances of snow falling on London

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31 h. ago Snow falls on London as Arctic blast triggers 'risk to life' warning

Snow falls on London as Arctic blast triggers 'risk to life' warning  London Evening Standard

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36 h. ago Neighbours in shock as New Year's Day violence leaves three people hospitalised

A man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm after an incident in Middleton

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38 h. ago Swimmers brave freezing water to celebrate first day of the New Year before ‘risk to life’ weather warning & heavy snow

BRAVE swimmers have taken the plunge in the freezing waters around the UK as they celebrate the first day of the New Year. It comes after the Met Office issued a “risk to life” weather warning for ice and snow. Hundreds of fearless bathers took to the seas for a traditional early morning dip as...

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40 h. ago Nurse soaked in blood flees horror hospital attack after she's 'beaten nearly to death'

A nurse was caught up in a hospital horror when six people were hurt during a 'rampage'

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41 h. ago Met Office issues ‘risk to life’ weather warning as snow to blanket UK

Amber weather alerts warn of possible travel chaos, power cuts and ‘the potential risk to life and property’

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60 h. ago Everything to know as after man 'rampaged through hospital with crow bar' as nurses flee

A man turned away for treatment at a hospital in Merseyside allegedly went on rampage leaving six people needing treatment.

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60 h. ago Waitrose issues ‘do not drink’ warning over bottled water glass shard risk

The supermarket said the water may contain shards of glass

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67 h. ago Police issue update after six people injured in attack outside hospital as people urged to speak to officers

The attack took place outside Newton Community Hospital on Tuesday 30 December

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2 d. ago Even one drink a day raises mouth cancer risk by 50%, study warns

Consuming even as little as 2 grams of beer per day could increase mouth cancer risk, scientists say

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