19 h. ago Beckham family estrangement is neither rare nor unique, say therapists

Family splits are more common than people realise and are typically caused by abuse, new partners and differing beliefsFamily therapists say they typically come across three reasons why parents and children become estranged: abuse, new partners, and irreconcilable differences over morals, values and beliefs.At least two of these were evident in the Beckhams’ highly publicised family feud, which culminated in Brooklyn Beckham’s scathing Instagram post this week announcing his estrangement. Continue reading...

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30 h. ago Why the US measles review matters as experts warn of wider risk

The re-evaluation is largely symbolic, contingent on whether a single measles chain has spread uninterrupted within the country

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35 h. ago Violent abuser told partner he would 'crash car and kill us both'

Anthony Webb, 36, also told his partner: 'I'll leave you in a ditch'

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47 h. ago Britain has spent little extra on conventional armed forces, experts warn

Bulk of new money last year eaten up by inflation, housing costs and the nuclear programme, industry experts say

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56 h. ago People across Lanarkshire encouraged to take part in Jog 28 next month

The month-long challenge is designed to boost physical health, mental wellbeing, and support vital mental health work.

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56 h. ago Violent abuser punched and kicked partner after she ended their relationship

Andrew Hale, 35, later went to get a bag of peas in order to stop the victim's face from swelling

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59 h. ago There’s no gold medal in the stress Olympics – here’s how to start resting

What if the thing we needed more of was to do less? What if this was the year we finally learned to rest?Every new year – after the holiday glut of travel, parties, shopping and baked goods – there can be pressure to do and be more: more active, more productive, more creative, more thrifty. Maybe this will be the year I finally start meal planning or doing morning pages. New year, new me!But what if the thing we needed more of was to do less? What if this was the year we finally learned to rest?Physical rest: making sure you get enough sleep; taking naps.Mental rest: journaling; meditating; doing tasks that are not mentally taxing, like puzzles.Emotional rest: talking through feelings and experiences with a friend or therapist.Social rest: setting aside time alone to recharge; making sure you’re spending time with people who don’t leave you feeling drained.Sensory rest: spending time outdoors; taking breaks from screens.Creative rest: engaging in creative hobbies like drawing, readi...

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2 d. ago Teenager among Iranian protesters sexually assaulted in custody, rights group says

Two people detained in Kermanshah, including 16-year-old, tell group they were subjected to sexual abuse during arrestA 16-year-old was among protesters sexually assaulted in custody by the security forces in Iran during the nationwide uprising that has left thousands dead, according to a human rights group.Two people, one of them a child, detained in the city of Kermanshah in western Iran told the Kurdistan Human Rights Network (KHRN) that they were subjected to sexual abuse by riot police during their arrest. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago King Charles torn between Prince Harry and William in 'impossible decision'

Prince Harry desperately wants King Charles to open the Invictus Games Birmingham 2027 alongside him, but royal experts warn this could force the King to choose between his warring sons

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3 d. ago ‘Still here!’: X’s Grok AI tool accessible in Malaysia despite ban

Experts warn use of VPNs makes it hard to limit access to technology that can create nonconsensual explicit imagesDays after Malaysia made global headlines by announcing it would temporarily ban Grok over its ability to generate “grossly offensive and nonconsensual manipulated images”, the generative AI tool was conversing breezily with accounts registered in the country.“Still here! That DNS block in Malaysia is pretty lightweight – easy to bypass with a VPN or DNS tweak,” Grok’s account on X said in response to a question from a user. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago ‘Still here!’: X’s Grok AI tool accessible in Malaysia and Indonesia despite ban

Experts warn use of VPNs makes it hard to limit access to technology that can create nonconsensual explicit imagesDays after Malaysia made global headlines by announcing it would temporarily ban Grok over its ability to generate “grossly offensive and nonconsensual manipulated images”, the generative AI tool was conversing breezily with accounts registered in the country.“Still here! That DNS block in Malaysia is pretty lightweight – easy to bypass with a VPN or DNS tweak,” Grok’s account on X said in response to a question from a user. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Child phone use is now a public health emergency, doctors say amid growing fears over damage to physical and mental health

The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges has written to ministers after a meeting revealed the level of damage witnessed in NHS facilities caused by mobile phones.

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4 d. ago ‘Climate change is here’: Experts warn environmental crisis is decades ahead of forecasts

Drought, heatwaves, hurricanes, and wildfires are arriving sooner than we imagined according to scientists

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5 d. ago Students were raped after being forced to live in complex alongside 125 refugees to 'aid integration': Terrified Dutch youngsters 'were subjected to years of sex assaults and violence'

Terrified Dutch students made to live side-by-side with 125 refugees to aid their 'integration' were subjected to years of sexual assault and violence, an investigation has reported.

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6 d. ago As immigration agents police Minneapolis protests, experts warn of training gaps and the rising risk

Federal immigration agents deployed to Minneapolis have used aggressive crowd-control tactics — including pointing rifles at demonstrators and deploying chemical irritants — actions the government says are necessary to protect officers from violent attacks and growing protests

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6 d. ago Save money on energy bills by using tumble dryer at 1 specific time of day or risk bigger issue

Using your tumble dryer during off-peak hours can significantly lower costs, but experts warn to never leave the appliance unattended

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6 d. ago Palestine hunger strikers now face dangerous next phase after ending 73

Heba Muraisi has reached 71 days without food whilst Kamran Ahmed has been hospitalised six times after 64 days, as medical experts warn of serious health risks including refeeding syndrome

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7 d. ago Vile Scots sex offender who called himself ‘Paedo Dave’ online snared in undercover police sting

A Scottish sex beast who called himself "Paedo Dave" online has been snared for sending child abuse images to an undercover cop. Serial offender David Munro was the subject of a Sexual Offences Prevention Order which was supposed to stop him committing sex crimes. But he was in contact with other paedophiles around the world...

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7 d. ago Gardeners urged to recognise snow mould or risk 'serious damage' to grass

Lawncare experts warn that leaving one item on your grass during winter can cause snow mould.

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7 d. ago Back to buttons? Car touchscreens more dangerous than texting behind the wheel, experts warn

A fancy touchscreen in your new car might seem like the height of luxury, but experts warn that it could be putting you in serious danger.

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