26 h. ago Russia in mass food poisoning outbreak as 90 hospitalised with most being children

A mass outbreak of food poisoning has struck down almost 90 people, including 49 children after food below acceptable standards hit shelves in Russia

Society

34 h. ago Bribing kids to eat vegetables can do more harm than good. Do this instead

Experts say bribing children to eat healthy food can distort their relationship with food and increase fussiness in the long run

Politics

60 h. ago Seven children found with 'no food, water or heating' in home 'saturated with faeces'

The children were found in 'horrific' conditions by social workers in Stockport, Manchester by social workers who found that their living standards were 'unacceptable'

Society

3 d. ago Horror as seven kids found in dire conditions in home 'saturated with faeces and urine'

Officers said in their report: "There was a bowl of old sick and urine, dogs were running around eating soiled nappies and a dog crate was full of faeces."

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3 d. ago Seven children found in dire conditions at home 'saturated with faeces and urine'

Social workers uncovered the 'horrific' conditions a family was living in at their home in Stockport, Manchester, which included having no food, water, or heating

Society

5 d. ago Tefal iron praised for being 'great for stubborn creases' slashed by 40 percent

This powerful steam iron heats quickly, glides easily, and tackles creases with a large water tank and extra steam, all in a sleek blue and grey design.

Politics

7 d. ago Autumn hot water bottle and microwaveable heat pads warning over unknown 2

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has issued a warning over a surge in burns caused by hot water bottles and microwaveable heat pads, urging the public to take safety measures

Events

9 d. ago Millions of UK households issued ‘prepare now’ warning by major energy firm

Temperatures are dipping as Britain heads into autumn

Events

9 d. ago Coral reefs, ice sheets and Amazon rainforest approaching a tipping point due to global heating, report says

Unless global heating is reduced to 1.2C ‘as fast as possible’, warm water coral reefs will not remain ‘at any meaningful scale’, a report by 160 scientists from 23 countries warnsSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter hereThe earth has reached its first catastrophic tipping point linked to greenhouse gas emissions, with warm water coral reefs now facing a long-term decline and risking the livelihoods of hundreds of millions of people, according to a new report.The report from scientists and conservationists warns the world is also “on the brink” of reaching other tipping points, including the dieback of the Amazon, the collapse of major ocean currents and the loss of ice sheets.Sign up to get climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as a free newsletter Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Planet’s first catastrophic climate tipping point reached, report says, with coral reefs facing ‘widespread dieback’

Unless global heating is reduced to 1.2C ‘as fast as possible’, warm water coral reefs will not remain ‘at any meaningful scale’, a report by 160 scientists from 23 countries warnsSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter hereThe earth has reached its first catastrophic tipping point linked to greenhouse gas emissions, with warm water coral reefs now facing a long-term decline and risking the livelihoods of hundreds of millions of people, according to a new report.The report from scientists and conservationists warns the world is also “on the brink” of reaching other tipping points, including the dieback of the Amazon, the collapse of major ocean currents and the loss of ice sheets.Sign up to get climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as a free newsletter Continue reading...

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1 week ago Russian strike seriously damages Ukrainian power plant as winter approaches, officials say

Ukrainian authorities say a Russian strike has seriously damaged one of Ukraine’s thermal power plants in an overnight attack, as Moscow pursued its campaign to deny Ukrainians heat, light and running water as winter approaches

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1 week ago Starving children screaming for food as US aid cuts unleash devastation and death across Myanmar

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has repeatedly said “no one has died" because of his government’s decision to gut its foreign aid program

Society

2 w. ago Iconic US fast food chain is set to rival McDonald’s with free toy offer as it expands in UK

A HUGE US fast food chain is offering free toys with its new range of children's meals as it prepares to take on McDonald’s. The colourful new toys, released ahead of Halloween, are being seen as a rival to the gifts handed out with Maccy D’s popular Happy Meals. The colourful toys are now available...

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2 w. ago Couple die in scalding bath leaving child orphaned just after their birthday

Investigators said the couple passed out in 50C water while a space heater was on.

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2 w. ago NHS trust suggests coeliac children use food banks after cancelling prescriptions to cut costs

Clinicians warn of ‘shocking levels of ignorance’ over ‘cruel and risky’ NHS decision to cut gluten-free prescriptions

Society

2 w. ago Welsh school introduces 'pay as you can' food shop to battle hunger

Children are learning about food sustainability and money while families can buy food at low prices at the shop

Economics

2 w. ago One third of children in parts of Kenya severely malnourised as aid cuts worsen crisis

Exclusive: Data from Save the Children reveals a devastating shortages of food in affecting tens of thousands of infants under the age of five

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3 w. ago Children to see fewer ads for unhealthy food and drink from this week

The move to tackle childhood obesity will stop ads for ‘less healthy’ food and drink appearing on TV between 5.30am and 9pm, and online at any time.

Society

3 w. ago Parents reveal heartbreaking reason they believe their children haven’t been invited to a party

ONE in five parents believe their child hasn’t been invited to a party, because of their food allergies. A poll of 500 mums and dads of children with intolerances found 40 per cent think fellow parents fear buying the wrong thing. More than half (56 per cent) worry their child is missing out on having...

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