48 m. ago Fears care workers sponsored by SNP Government will face 'indescribable levels of exploitation'

Union bosses have called for care workers sponsored to work by the Scottish Government to boost the publicly-run social care sector

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2 h. ago SNP government accused of 'passing buck' over LPS tower block safety fears

Hundreds of Scots are thought to live in Large Panel System (LPS) high-rise buildings which could be vulnerable to gas explosions and collapse.

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3 h. ago Infant botulism in 10 US states linked to formula being recalled

Federal and state health officials are investigating 13 cases in 10 U.S. states of infant botulism linked to baby formula that is being recalled

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6 h. ago Quarter of men are addicted to pornography and fear they would be unable to quit watching it

And two-thirds are so hooked that it's causing them problems getting aroused in the bedroom.

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6 h. ago Sudan butchers storm another city as bloody offensive escalates with fighters slaughtering & starving civilians

ROGUE paramilitary forces in Sudan accused of mass slaughtering civilians in El Fasher are feared to be committing fresh atrocities. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), at war with the army since April 2023, has now escalated its brutal military assault in the Kordofan region as it appears to be preparing for an offensive to seize...

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6 h. ago Scottish Finance Secretary requests urgent meeting with Chancellor before Budget

Shona Robison has asked to meet Rachel Reeves where she will set out her three tests for the upcoming Budget.

Economics

8 h. ago Fears of 'unexpected visitors' on the moon after mysterious flashes

Unexplained flashes were captured on the moon's surface by a Japanese astronomer, which led to everyone wondering who has potentially and unexpectedly visited the moon lately

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8 h. ago Coronation Street fans fear dark Becky revenge twist as Carla feud escalates

Coronation Street fans fear Becky Swain could turn killer as her drama with Carla Connor and Lisa Swain continues, but how far will she go to win back her family?

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10 h. ago Primark issues product recalls for baby items over safety fears

Primark urged customers to stop using the product and return it immediately to their nearest store

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11 h. ago NHS 24 technical issue as Scots told to only call 111 'if urgent'

NHS 24 has advised Scots only to use its 111 telephone service if they are in need of urgent care.

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11 h. ago ‘Environmental catastrophe’ fears as millions of plastic beads wash up on Camber Sands

Southern Water is being investigated amid concerns the spill could have dire impact on rare sea lifeSouthern Water is investigating after millions of contaminated plastic beads washed up on Camber Sands beach, risking an “environmental catastrophe”.The biobeads could have a dire impact on marine life, the local MP has said, with fears rare sea life, including seabirds, porpoises and seals, could ingest them and die. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing fans 'fear' for star in same 'death slot' complaint

Viewers of the BBC series expressed concern for Karen Carney and Carlos Gu

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12 h. ago Cats smothering babies with pillows and moms throwing kids out of planes: The violent videos pushed to toddlers that every parent should worry about

Video producer and AI consultant Jeremy Carrasco says his research shows that disturbing clips are being served up by algorithms typically geared towards kids.

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14 h. ago Ruben Amorim issues Benjamin Sesko injury update after Spurs drama

Spurs boss Thomas Frank also offered an update on Cristian Romero amid injury fears

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14 h. ago ‘Everyone said it was impossible’: disabled hikers find freedom through off

Using an all-terrain vehicle that’s essentially the Jeep of wheelchairs, a New York tour group helps disabled people get on the trailFormer firefighter Gina Kothe’s right foot was crushed in an aerial-ladder accident during a 2010 blaze in Kingston, New York.After months of false hope and a failed surgery, doctors decided her foot would have to be amputated. She fell into depression. “I had a slight addiction to painkillers,” she recalled. “I would shower every three or four days, and wear the same barbecue-stained T-shirt for two or three days in a row.” Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Ruth Langsford admits 'it really frightens me' as she fears devastating diagnosis

Loose Women presenter Ruth Langsford has opened up about her overwhelming concerns over being diagnosed with a devastating condition, which could run in her family

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15 h. ago Fergie's fearful 'two word' term she blames for Andrew's fall from grace

Andrew's ex-wife Fergie has shared what she believes to be behind the ex-prince's downfall and why she is more scared for him amid the scandal surrounding the pair

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16 h. ago ‘The fear is real’: how Midlands attacks have changed Sikh women’s daily lives

Many women are afraid to go out, particularly on their own, after religiously aggravated rapes and assaultsSikh women in the Midlands have told how a spate of religiously motivated attacks have caused fear in their community, forcing some to “change everything” about their daily routines.Two rapes of Sikh women, both in their 20s, in Walsall and Oldbury, have been reported in recent weeks. John Ashby, 32, has been charged in connection with a religiously aggravated rape in relation to the alleged Walsall attack. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago ‘For the women who gave birth in the dark’: a portrait of motherhood in Gaza

Diana Shams wrote a book because ‘no one explains how to carry your baby through fire, hunger and fear – and still sing to her at bedtime’She used to worry about screen time. She used to fret over sugar. She used to dwell on what cartoon character might be the right one to put on her son’s next birthday cake.“I thought being a mother meant sleepless nights, picky eaters, school runs, messy rooms and too much laundry,” writes the author Diana Shams. “I used to think motherhood was hard.” Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Primark issues major recall and warning to parents over baby item safety risk

Primark has issued a product recall over two baby items, urging parents to stop their children using the items 'immediately' due to safety concerns

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