72 m. ago Pope Leo XIV holds first mass as pontiff in Sistine Chapel – live

Pope is holding mass for cardinals in the Sistine Chapel, with a live feed broadcast to the worldProfile: the moderate, good humoured first US popePope Leo’s in-tray: the many urgent issues to addressShare your views on Pope Leo XIVChina has sent congratulations to newly elected Pope Leo XIV and hopes the Vatican under the new pontiff will continue dialogue with China “in a constructive spirit”, Reuters reports a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday at a regular press conference.Leo’s predecessor, Pope Francis, strained relations between the Vatican and China in 2020 when he described China’s Muslim Uyghurs as a “persecuted” people, listing them alongside the Rohingya, the Yazidi, and persecuted Christians in Islamic countries. Continue reading...

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77 m. ago Urgent ‘do not eat’ warning issued for popular meal sold in Tesco and Morrisons

Rana Slow-Cooked Braised Beef Lasagne was pulled from shelves over seafood contamination fears

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3 h. ago Expert issues urgent warning over one part of your house that may look clean

UK cleaning experts from Gtech have warned that carpets and rugs that look clean could actually be packed with bacteria, according to the Mirror.

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5 h. ago Pope Leo XIV to hold his first mass as pontiff as Catholics around the world celebrate – live

Pope will hold private mass in the Sistine Chapel at 0900 GMT, during which he will give his first papal homilyRobert Francis Prevost: the moderate, good humoured first US popePope Leo’s in-tray: pontiff has many urgent issues to addressShare your views on Pope Leo XIVWhat’s in a name? When it comes to a pope – everything. The white smoke from the Sistine Chapel earlier this evening told the world that a new pope to succeed Francis had been elected – and for the first time the pontiff is from the US.But if Donald Trump and his Catholic convert Veep, JD Vance, are ready to cheer, then they should think again. Cardinal Robert Prevost has chosen the name Leo XIV – and if you’re a papal Leo, you tend to be a reformer at the progressive end of Catholicism.Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said the choice of the name Leo was a “clear and deliberate” reference to the last pope named Leo. Leo XIII was elected in 1878 and was best known for his 1891 encyclical, Rerum Novarum, which outlined ...

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8 h. ago Urgent food recall issued for popular family ready meal stocked at Tesco and Morrisons

The Food Standards Agency has issued a recall alert for a popular family ready meal due to a possible presence of seafood - here's what you need to know

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15 h. ago United Utilities issues urgent plea to all Manchester households

Across England, it has so far been the driest start to the year since 1956

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21 h. ago Urgent food recall issued for item with 'possible health risk' sold at Tesco and Morrisons

The Food Standards Agency has issued an urgent recall notice for packs of the food item

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23 h. ago TV doctor issues urgent warning over deadly infection that can strike in summer: 'It can be life

A BBC doctor is urging the public to look out for the warning signs of a deadly condition, that can strike all year round.

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23 h. ago Experts issue urgent warning to anyone who spots hedgehogs in their garden this summer

The Royal Horticultural Society, which is the leading UK gardening charity, have urged homeowners with gardens to keep their eyes peeled for the spiny mammal throughout the summer.

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27 h. ago Martin Lewis issues urgent warning for people hoping to take out credit

The UK expert, 52, was speaking on an episode of his podcast when he pointed out that members of the public with 'a perfect credit score' are often baffled when they are 'rejected'.

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38 h. ago Popular food now linked to PARKINSON'S disease as doctors issue urgent warning

Eating a popular food may raise the risk of developing early signs of Parkinson's, a progressive movement disorder diagnosed in 90,000 Americans every year, according to a new study.

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42 h. ago When will Bury New Road reopen after collapse caused major closure?

The council and United Utilities are embroiled in a row over who’s responsible

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42 h. ago NHS issues 'critical' Manchester alert and warns 'we must act now'

An urgent appeal has been issued across Manchester and England

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46 h. ago Urgent appeal issued to find woman who went missing from hospital

Irena has been missing since the early hours of the morning

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50 h. ago Good Morning Britain issues urgent warning as show halts for 'deeply concerning' breaking news

Good Morning Britain was brought to a sudden halt on Wednesday morning for some 'deeply concerning' breaking news.

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50 h. ago Good Morning Britain halted for 'deeply concerning' breaking news as government issues urgent warning

Good Morning Britain viewers were given an urgent warning from the Foreign Office today.

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65 h. ago Asda and Morrisons issue urgent 'do not eat' warning to shoppers for chicken and sausages

The Food Standards Agency has issued a number of product recalls

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2 d. ago Martin Lewis issues urgent crypto scam warning costing victims dear: ‘It’s the Wild West’

Martin Lewis has issued an urgent crypto scam warning to the public after people continue to fall victim on social media.

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5 d. ago Gardeners issued urgent 'act now' warning for bird feeders and baths

The hot weather can be a disaster for birds who don't have many ways to cool themselves down - so, to protect them from dying, gardeners have been urged to act fast

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6 d. ago London Fire Brigade issues urgent warning to carers over flammable skin creams after surge in care home blazes

Emollient products for treating skin conditions can build up in fabrics and cause them to catch fire, resulting in tragic outcomes

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