14 h. ago WW3 fears rise as UK rules for conscription exposed – see if you're affected

As tensions continue to rise between NATO and Russia, Britain's plans for war have been exposed, including how Westminster will be calling up troops to fight against Mad Vlad in World War 3

Politics

25 h. ago RSV symptoms that may seem like flu as cases continue to rise

RSV is a common virus that can cause cold and flu symptoms, and it can be serious for babies and older adults

Science

36 h. ago Britain warned to brace for WW3 by top UK defence chief as tensions rise

As tensions continue to rise between NATO and Russia, one British defence chief has said that the country needs to be prepared for the potential of an all-out war

Events

4 d. ago NHS staff in Greater Manchester told to wear face masks due to virus outbreaks

It comes as flu levels continue to rise across the region

Sport

4 d. ago Bartender reveals what your cocktail order really says about you

With demand for nostalgia continuing to rise, drinkers across the UK are choosing to wet their whistles with mixes from the Fifties, Sixties and beyond rather than try any new innovations.

Politics

4 d. ago Mystery China virus outbreak spreads overseas as Russia battles rise in 'mutant' strain

A 'mutant' virus that sparked an outbreak in China is now on the rise in Russia after cases of the A(H3N2) strain continue to rise with almost a 20% increase in patients last week

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6 d. ago Scots urged to pay for flu vaccine as outbreak will 'continue to rise over the coming weeks'

The flu outbreak is expected to spread across all of the Scotland in the coming weeks, the Health Secretary has warned.

Science

6 d. ago The 3 red flag signs of killer diabetes you might spot at Christmas – and how to slash your risk

CHRISTMAS can be a hectic time, with the pressure to buy gifts, cook large meals, and travel to see family. But like any time of year, it's important to recognise any issues with your health. With an estimated 5.6million people living with diabetes in the UK, and cases continuing to rise, a doctor has warned...

Events

1 week ago Hong Kong arrests 13 on suspicion of manslaughter over apartment fires

Authorities face growing criticism for detaining at least two civilians who have called for accountabilityAuthorities in Hong Kong have arrested 13 people on suspicion of manslaughter in relation to last week’s devastating fire, as they face growing criticism from residents over the arrests under national security laws of at least two civilians calling for accountability.Emergency services continued to search through the seven towers of the Wang Fuk Court estate in Tai Po on Monday, days after the city’s deadliest fire in 75 years. The death toll rose to 151 and is expected to rise further as the search continues. About 40 people are still missing. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Flu cases continue to rise as 'mutated' H3N2 strain sparks urgent health bosses plea

Health bosses have issued a plea with less than four weeks until Christmas

Science

2 w. ago Hong Kong fire sees death toll rise to 55 as tower inferno search continues for over 270

This is a breaking news story and is being constantly updated by our reporters as the breaking news story develops

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2 w. ago Watch: Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman scores stunning solo goal vs Bayern Munich

Meteoric rise continues for Hale End prodigy

Sport

3 w. ago Deadly mpox variant Clade 1b spreads in Europe amid rush for vaccines

Mpox cases continue to rise in parts of Africa, three years after a major outbreak infected nearly 100,000 people

Events

3 w. ago Infant hospitalizations from formula recall continue to rise

An outbreak of infant botulism linked to recalled ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula has led to 31 hospitalizations across 15 US states.

Politics

3 w. ago Not OK? Booker winner Flesh ignites debate about state of masculinity

Toxic male behaviour of David Szalay’s protagonist reflects real-world concerns about a ‘crisis of masculinity’In the immediate aftermath of David Szalay’s book Flesh winning the Booker prize, one feature of the novel stood out: how often the protagonist utters the word “OK”.The 500 times István grunts out the response is part of a sparse prose style through which the British-Hungarian Szalay gives the reader few insights into the inner workings of a man whose fortunes rise and fall. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Air fryer vs oven and slow cooker – we reveal the cheapest gadgets to cook six classic British meals

AS the cost of living continues to rise, the kitchen is a great place to make super savings. Appliances such as air fryers and slow cookers have been praised for using less energy, but can they really reduce bills? Lynsey Hope cooked six meals in different ways to work out which was the cheapest... Sausage...

Society

4 w. ago Triple lock under threat as DWP state pension bill 'continues to rise'

State pension payments go up each April in line with the triple lock

Economics

4 w. ago Flu cases continue to rise as new H3N2 strain drives surge of infections

A 'drifted' flu strain is driving an unusually early start to the season as infections continue to rise

Science