18 h. ago Tesco issues urgent recall over hidden allergen in popular rice dish

Tesco has recalled a ready meal after discovering it contains undeclared wheat - posing a potential health risk to thousands of shoppers with allergies.

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28 h. ago Extreme heatwave may break records in Victoria as firefighters warn of bushfire risk in ‘very dry’ state

Ouyen and Mildura in northern Victoria forecast to break state’s all-time maximum on Tuesday, as weather warnings issuedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA day of record-breaking heat looms for Victoria, with temperatures forecast to hit 49C in the Mallee and Melbourne facing its hottest day since Black Saturday 2009.It was 26.1C as the sun rose on Tuesday over the small Victorian town of Ouyen, the Mallee town of 1,170 people whose forecast high of 49C would break the state’s temperature record of 48.8C set in Hopetoun on Black Saturday in 2009. Continue reading...

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36 h. ago Drivers warned of 'highly dangerous' risk of flooding as Storm Chandra to hit Wales

The RAC says the spell of adverse weather will 'heap misery on motorists'

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38 h. ago Just two drinks a night sends bowel cancer risk soaring, major new study finds

Just a couple of alcoholic drinks a night could almost double the risk of developing certain types of bowel cancer, concerning research has revealed.

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63 h. ago Airdrie 0 Ross County 1: Boss rues lack of risk as defeat puts Diamonds in danger

Aaron Taylor-Sinclair felts his side weren't their usual selves as the Staggies snatched a later winner to put the pressure on at the bottom of the Championship

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3 d. ago Urgent recall issued over warnings baby formula has 'toxin' causing vomiting

Batches of the much-loved and much-trusted baby formula brand have been dispatched, despite the risk of having a potentially dangerous chemical that could cause major problems

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4 d. ago Netflix postpones Alex Honnold's Taipei 101 high risk climb amid dangerous weather conditions

Skyscraper Live will now air a full day later due to Netflix's decision to postpone as rain has heightened the danger of the already near-death experience for free climber Alex Honnold

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8 d. ago Met Office issues 'intense' weather warning as flooding and power cut risks rise

The Met Office has warned Brits to expect persistent rain across multiple UK regions this week - with some areas facing power cuts and flooding, as well as a 'danger to life' risk

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9 d. ago EU considers retaliatory measures over Trump Greenland tariff ‘blackmail’

Emmanuel Macron calls on fellow leaders to use powerful anti-coercion instrument if US goes ahead with tariffsThe EU was weighing up retaliatory tariffs on American goods and even deploying its most serious economic sanctions against the US as European leaders lined up to criticise Donald Trump’s threat to levy new taxes on imports from eight nations who oppose his attempt to annex Greenland – which one minister called “blackmail”.“Tariff threats undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral,” the leaders of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands and Finland said in a joint statement. “We are committed to upholding our sovereignty.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago My picture was used in child abuse images. AI is putting others through my nightmare | Mara Wilson

I was a child actor, exploited by strangers on the internet. Now millions of children face the same dangerWhen I was a little girl, there was nothing scarier than a stranger.In the late 1980s and early 1990s, kids were told, by our parents, by TV specials, by teachers, that there were strangers out there who wanted to hurt us. “Stranger Danger” was everywhere. It was a well-meaning lesson, but the risk was overblown: most child abuse and exploitation is perpetrated by people the children know. It’s much rarer for children to be abused or exploited by strangers. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Which pubs near you are in danger? London’s most at risk boozers revealed

A new website shows which pubs are facing the biggest business rate hikes - and many are in deep trouble

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2 w. ago Zootopia 2 sparks sales of dangerous snakes as fans flock to import the rare exotic pets

Experts have warned of a 'significant risk to the public' as Zootopia 2 sparks sales of dangerous snakes.

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2 w. ago Tesco, Lidl and Nestlé urgently recall everyday food products and warn 'do not eat'

The Food Standards Agency is urging shoppers to check their cupboards and fridges

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2 w. ago RSPCA warns of 'very dangerous' risk for dogs in cold weather

A mixture used to de-ice UK roads and paths during winter is a common poison for dogs

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2 w. ago The 6 ‘danger’ chemicals in popular foods that ‘raise risk of at least 2 cancers by almost a THIRD’

SCOFFING junk food regularly could raise the risk of developing certain cancers by almost a third, a study suggests. Foods laden with preservatives such as ready meals and crisps have been vilified for decades over their alleged risks, with dozens of studies linking them to a host of diseases.  Experts have even called for ultra-processed foods...

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3 w. ago Urgent 'do not consume' warning issued over Tesco product posing potential 'microbiological risk'

Tesco has urged shoppers to return the items to stores

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3 w. ago Dog owners warned over ‘hidden danger’ on winter walks that could kill pets

PET owners have been warned to look out for a dangerous risk to their four-legged friends as Brits battle bitterly cold conditions. Temperatures have dropped as low as -12C as a cold snap continues to grip the UK an incoming storm threatens snow, ice, heavy rain and strong winds. A Major warning has been issued to dog...

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3 w. ago Motorists risk being hit by huge fines if they make one snow and ice mistake

Snow and ice are set to sweep the UK this week and drivers must ensure they clear their vehicles properly before setting off or risk fines and putting lives in danger

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3 w. ago Urgent recall for 'unsafe' Tesco meat items that may pose 'a microbiological risk'

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued the urgent alert over the weekend.

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3 w. ago Tesco urgently recalls £1.50 sandwich filler over ‘microbiological risk’ that makes it dangerous to eat

THREE versions of a popular food have been pulled from shelves at a major supermarket. Tesco has recalled various pates after an error in labelling led to an incorrect use by date. Three kinds of Tesco Pates have been found to feature an incorrect use by date. This means the products may pose a microbiological...

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