34 h. ago Storm Alfred latest: At least 300,000 in blackout as Australian PM warns ‘worse to come’

Flood warnings are still in place as heavy rainfall continued today

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49 h. ago Storm Alfred latest: Australian PM warns ‘worse to come’ as fierce winds and flooding hit coast

Alfred has been downgraded to tropical low as it lingers close to Queensland

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50 h. ago Revealed: The diabetes capital where more than 10 per cent suffer from the condition, as health experts warn it is a sign of worsening obesity crisis

Harrowing new statistics reveal that diabetes is becoming an increasing problem across the UK.

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5 d. ago LED headlight glare can be made 'worse' by this common fix, warn experts

Wearing a certain type of glasses has been advised against as it can actually make glare worse.

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5 d. ago Britain is hit by freezing fog as Met Office issues weather warning and map shows worst

The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for the south coast of England after patches of dense, cold mist were seen forming in the area in the early hours of Wednesday.

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7 d. ago Mary's Meals warns cuts to international aid budget 'happening at the worst possible moment'

The Argyll-based charity said Keir Starmer's decision to cut the aid budget would "undoubtedly have a devastating impact on the communities we serve".

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7 d. ago Cyclone Alfred forecast: people urged to prepare for the worst as storm bears down on south

Residents warned to stock up on food and water and secure properties as BoM predicts Alfred will make landfall near BrisbaneTropical Cyclone Alfred could make landfall near Brisbane. Why is this a big deal and when could it hit?Queensland’s Bribie Island braces for AlfredGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPeople have been warned to leave or prepare for the worst, with a tropical cyclone on track to cross a densely populated part of Australia’s coast for the first time in 50 years.Tropical Cyclone Alfred is looming off Queensland’s coast, threatening to bring heavy rainfall, damaging winds and monster waves. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago People urged to prepare for the worst as Tropical Cyclone Alfred bears down on south

Residents warned to stock up on food and water and secure properties as BoM predicts Alfred will make landfall near BrisbaneTropical Cyclone Alfred could make landfall near Brisbane. Why is this a big deal and when could it hit?Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPeople have been warned to leave or prepare for the worst, with a tropical cyclone on track to cross a densely populated part of Australia’s coast for the first time in 50 years.Tropical Cyclone Alfred is looming off Queensland’s coast, threatening to bring heavy rainfall, damaging winds and monster waves. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago 'Epidemic' of fake songs to get worse under Labour's AI plans, stars warn

Government proposals to allow Big Tech to scrape Britain's musical archives will worsen the 'epidemic' of AI 'deepfakes' plaguing the internet, insiders have warned.

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1 week ago Martin Lewis issues urgent warning to UK households ahead of the energy price hike

The British money saving expert said that around 80 per cent of people across the country are currently  overpaying in their bills, warning that things will only get worse.

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1 week ago Why Britain must act NOW to survive deadly Disease X: Scientists warn the next pandemic will be worse than Covid and we are woefully unprepared

Experts call it Disease X - the next lethal pandemic that will infect the world and threaten once again to leave Britain stricken and paralysed under lockdowns.

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2 w. ago Doing one thing for '31 to 45 minutes' before bed may worsen your sleep, experts warn

The study saw 435 adults asked seven key questions about their bedtime usage of smartphones and snoozing habits

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2 w. ago Scientists warn common household products cause indoor pollution 'worse than car exhaust'

These scented products could change the chemistry of the air you breathe

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3 w. ago Topps Tiles’ stores takeover could mean worse deals in four regions, CMA warns

The competition watchdog has warned that Topps could face a more thorough probe after its deal to buy 30 CTD stores last year.

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