8 h. ago Mediterranean Sea hits record 30C as marine heatwave puts species at risk

Sea surface more than 5C above average, says Copernicus – endangering marine life as Europe swelters under record early summer temperatures

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9 d. ago From shipping, to proxies, to targeting US bases, Iran’s options to strike back are limited

Trump has warned of broader US involvement in Israel’s war if Iran attempts to strike back against US military sites in the regionFull report: Trump says US has attacked three Iranian nuclear sitesLive coverage: Iran strikes Israel after US attackIran had sought to deter Donald Trump from joining Israel’s bombing campaign with dire threats of retaliation, but its options now are limited and fraught with risk.Iranian officials have said specifically that US ships and military bases would be targeted, but much of the capacity it had relied on as a deterrent has been stripped away over the past few days by Israeli strikes. Those strikes however, have focused on long-range ballistic missile launchers. Iran still has a formidable arsenal of shorter-range missiles and drones. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Dame Esther Rantzen urges Lords not to block assisted dying legislation

The Terminally Ill Adults (End Of Life) Bill cleared the Commons with a majority of 23 votes, but opponents have vowed to continue their resistance in the unelected chamber

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1 week ago Brits warned NOT to dry clothes outdoors during heatwave to avoid health risk

Experts have warned people they could risk aggravating a specific health condition if they're tempted to hang their clothes outside to dry during the heatwave this week

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2 w. ago TikTok skin care routines ‘harmful’ and ‘problematic’ scientists discover in new study

A team of scientists found that viral skin care routines popularised by young girls on TikTok could be harmful to teens - and many of the products may actually lead to allergies

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2 w. ago LIVE Riot police tackle 'serious disorder' in Salford as cars damaged after youths block road

A dispersal order is in place and a number of vehicles have been damaged

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3 w. ago Viral TikTok skincare routines can actually be harmful to teens, new study finds

Study found that skincare products contain ingredients that increase the risk of developing allergic contact dermatitis

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3 w. ago 'Easiest' walking routes with world's most stunning views named

A new global study has revealed the world's easiest walking routes to the world's most stunning views, with four UK trails making it onto the list

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3 w. ago Weatherwatch: How 60 species are just one cyclone away from extinction

Hurricane Dorian killed off the Bahama nuthatch and more biodiversity hotspots are at risk from extreme weatherHurricane Dorian is thought to have been one of the worst natural disasters for the Bahamas, leaving at least 70,000 people homeless and causing more than $5bn (£3.7bn) in damage in 2019. But it wasn’t just people who suffered. For one forest dwelling songbird – the Bahama nuthatch – this hurricane spelled the end.Now a new study reveals that a significant number of species that are endemic to a single island, like the Bahama nuthatch, are at increasing risk of extinction from severe tropical cyclones, with an estimated 60 species potentially one cyclone away from being wiped out. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Thousands of river species at risk as dams block critical migration routes, study finds

Dams are fragmenting habitats and cutting off access to vital breeding and feeding grounds

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