70 m. ago Urgent alert after 'worrying' rise in virus causing 'pain for years'

The UKHSA has also detected the first cases of another disease

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76 m. ago Nicola Sturgeon’s immense political talent is undeniable. The nationalism was the problem | Martin Kettle

Many of her admirers gloss over her desire to break up the UK as Scotland’s first minister. But in her open and touching memoir, it plays a starring roleNicola Sturgeon was – and still is – important, talented, personable and, to many, inspirational. She was also extremely lucky and often wrong, sometimes seriously so. There are examples of all these qualities in her newly published memoir, Frankly. Sturgeosceptics should concede at once that it contains much that is fascinating, especially about her relations with her charismatic mentor turned vengeful enemy Alex Salmond. Starry-eyed Sturgies should equally admit she made several deep and lasting errors that have left behind a divided nationalist party and movement.The book is more open and touching about private issues than most political memoirs, although Sturgeon deploys these qualities selectively. Many of the intimate reflections are about being a woman in politics. Other memoirs by female politicians – including those of Marg...

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77 m. ago DWP payment for people with reading issues could be worth £749

If you need help with a wide variety of tasks, you could receive extra financial support

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2 h. ago Thunderstorm warnings issued as Met Office urges Brits to prepare emergency kits

The Met Office has issued a series of yellow thunder warnings for thunderstorms this week, with the agency saying Brits might want to prepare for potential flooding as extreme weather arrives in the UK

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2 h. ago Spanish people know deadly heatwaves are now an annual event. So why are our politicians in denial? | María Ramírez

We need everyday solutions like ‘cool banks’ and shaded areas, as well as serious policies on emissions. The government must step upGrowing up in Madrid, intense summer heat was nothing unusual. I quickly learned always to cross the street in search of shade, and never to be caught out in the sun at 3pm. But as a child in the early 1980s, I never felt dizzy after spending more than a few minutes outdoors, nor did I struggle to study or sleep at home because of the heat. Back then, air conditioning was a rarity, something only Americans had. But we were fine: the stuttering fan in my mother’s Ford Fiesta was enough to keep us comfortable on holiday escapes from the capital.What is happening in Spain now goes far beyond discomfort. More than 1,500 deaths have already been linked to heatwaves this summer alone. Public-sector workers are collapsing from heatstroke on our city streets. Entire communities in the Madrid suburbs have been devastated by wildfires. On Monday, 198 weather stat...

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2 h. ago DeepSeek’s launch of new AI model delayed by Huawei chip issues

Difficulties of training Chinese start-up’s latest system with domestic tech highlights dependence on Nvidia

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4 h. ago 'I live in Spain and Brits needs to be careful about the sangria they're drinking'

A Spanish local has taken to Reddit to issue a warning to tourists about a potential pitfall in this popular beverage by swapping it with a cheaper alternative that's practically the same

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4 h. ago Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash let loose at adult pool party on summer holiday

Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash let loose at an adult pool party during their family summer holiday.

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5 h. ago DWP issues warning to millions of Brits as woman jailed for £110,000 fraud

A woman from Manchester was sentenced to 20 months in prison after pocketing £110,000 of benefits she was not entitled to

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5 h. ago Spiteful trolls blamed me when I escaped the house fire that killed my children... Now I find comfort in the messages they send me from beyond the grave

In the early hours of a December morning, Jade Horton was woken from a deep sleep by the sounds of screaming...

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6 h. ago Police issue update on investigation into death of Gogglebox star George Gilbey

George Gilbey, who appeared on Gogglebox with his mum Linda and stepdad Pete, died in March after an accident at work - now Essex Police have issued an update

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6 h. ago Death of influencer Emilie Kiser's son is the latest high profile child drowning tragedy: Now experts issue urgent safety warning to all parents

Trigg Kiser, three, drowned at the home of his parents, social media star Emilie Kiser and her husband Brady, in May - accident prevention experts have since issued a stark warning to parents.

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6 h. ago Trump revokes Biden order promoting competition in the US economy

Move further unwinds initiative to crack down on anti-competitive practices in agriculture, drugs and laborDonald Trump on Wednesday revoked a 2021 executive order on promoting competition in the US economy issued by Joe Biden, the White House said.The move by the Republican US president further unwinds a signature initiative by his predecessor, a Democrat, to crack down on anti-competitive practices in sectors from agriculture to drugs and labor. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Jimmy Lai trial: closing arguments in Hong Kong delayed by aftermath of Typhoon Podul

Lai has been detained since December 2020, with western nations and rights groups calling for his releaseThe closing arguments in the national security trial against jailed Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai were postponed on Thursday after the Asian financial hub issued its highest-level “black” weather warning, stemming from ex-typhoon Podul.Queues had formed outside the court for the public gallery, but torrential rain saw the closing arguments in the trial, which began in late 2023, delayed. Proceedings are expected to resume on Friday. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Loose Women star Nadia Sawalha, 60, opens up about her 'horrendous' health battle in a heartbreaking video

The Loose Women star, 60, opened up on her latest YouTube vlog about the condition that she says 'steals the joy of life.'

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7 h. ago Manchester Utd issue statement after head injury leads to fixture being abandoned

Manchester United's National League Cup game against Tamworth was forced to be abandoned due to a head injury sustained by Reds midfielder Sekou Kone, with the fixture in the first half

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7 h. ago Warnings issued for thunderstorms and high temperatures as heatwave continues

Flood alerts have also been issued.

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7 h. ago Health warning issued on mosquito bites abroad amid rise in chikungunya cases

Chikungunya is a virus spread by mosquito bites, the symptoms of which include a sudden fever and joint pain

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9 h. ago Police give injury update after Coney Beach park ride leaves tracks

South Wales Police issued an update and also confirmed the attraction will remain closed on Thursday

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9 h. ago Donald Trump issues Putin 'VERY severe consequences' warning if Ukraine war doesn't end

Donald Trump has issued a grave warning to Vladimir Putin after previously stating he would sting Russia with new sanctions if he failed to make a Ukraine deal

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