48 h. ago Afghanistan earthquake kills more than 800 and injures another 2,500 as rescuers search rubble for survivors

Officials warn death toll could rise as rescue efforts hampered by landslides

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9 d. ago Female MPs receive death and rape threats as they voice fears about a rise in abuse linked to immigration debate

One MP is said to have this weekend reported to the police an online rape threat linked to her support for asylum seekers.

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2 w. ago Met Office verdict on how long UK heatwave will last as heat health alerts continue

Warnings for hot temperatures have been issued across England as the fourth heatwave of summer scorches Britain

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3 w. ago Heat health alerts extended into next week during fourth summer heatwave

The warnings mean significant impacts on health and social care services

Society

3 w. ago UK heatwave health alerts issued for 5 DAYS a 7 regions face 'rise in deaths'

Heat health alerts have been extended in seven regions across England as a heatwave sends temperatures above 30C for millions of Brits

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3 w. ago UK heatwave health alerts issued for 5 DAYS as 7 regions face 'rise in deaths'

Heat health alerts have been extended in seven regions across England as a heatwave sends temperatures above 30C for millions of Brits

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3 w. ago Mapped: Where in the UK are people most at risk from potentially deadly heatwave?

New analysis shows thousands of young children, hospital patients and elderly people at risk as UK hit by fourth heatwave of summer

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3 w. ago Heatwave live updates as weather health alerts come into force on expected hottest day of the year

Will today be the hottest day of the year?

Society

3 w. ago Britain melts in 34C heatwave: Health alerts in force as England suffers water shortages

The country's fourth heatwave of the summer will be at its peak today, with Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and the outskirts of London set to see the highest temperatures.

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3 w. ago Amber heat health warning kicks in as temperatures in UK set to soar to 34C

Authorities warn that there could be a rise in deaths as amber and yellow health alerts come into effect

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3 w. ago London weather: Amber heat health alert issued as capital sizzles in fourth heatwave of the summer

Warning of ‘serious’ impacts across the health service as amber heat health alert issued for many parts of England

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3 w. ago London weather: Amber heat health alert issued as capital to sizzle in fourth heatwave of the summer

Warning of ‘serious’ impacts across the health service as amber heat health alert issued for many parts of England

Society

3 w. ago Amber heat health alert for parts of England amid warning ‘rise in deaths likely’

Warnings issued for London, the West Midlands, the East Midlands, the East of England and the South East

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3 w. ago Amber heat health warning as scorching temperatures could cause 'rise in deaths'

A heat health warning has been issued as 'significant impacts' are feared - temperatures are expected to soar into the mid-30s in parts of the UK over the next 48 hours

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3 w. ago UK weather: Amber health alerts as heatwave temperatures set to hit 34C

UK weather: Amber health alerts as heatwave temperatures set to hit 34C  BBC

Society

3 w. ago Heatwave health alert issued to large part of population with 'staying indoors warning'

As the temperatures rises again, experts are warning of a health risk posed to those staying inside too often throughout the year, with many suffering from a significant deficiency they're unaware of

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3 w. ago Digital resurrection: fascination and fear over the rise of the deathbot

Ozzy Osbourne appeared as an AI-generated image at a recent Rod Stewart concert, prompting questions about how the ghoulish phenomenon will affect grievingRod Stewart had a few surprise guests at a recent concert in Charlotte, North Carolina. His old friend Ozzy Osbourne, the lead singer of Black Sabbath who died last month, was apparently beamed in from some kind of rock heaven, where he was reunited with other departed stars including Michael Jackson, Tina Turner and Bob Marley.The AI-generated images divided Stewart’s fans. Some denounced them as disrespectful and distasteful; others found the tribute beautiful. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Death of NYPD officer spotlights rise of Bangladeshi immigrants within ranks

The death of a New York City police officer in last week’s midtown office tower shooting is highlighting the growth of Bangladeshi immigrants in the nation’s largest police force

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3 w. ago New heatwave possible with yellow health alert issued for parts of England

The warning will be in place from 12pm on Monday until 6pm on Wednesday.

Society

3 w. ago Summer's back on! Britain to sizzle in 33C heatwave next week  

Families are set to flock to beaches and parks to enjoy the sunshine with heatwave conditions expected to begin in southern areas of England on Sunday or Monday.

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