13 h. ago How hurricanes Otis and John exposed Acapulco’s big divide and left residents ‘scared for our lives’

The last two big storms to hit Mexico have left the city vulnerable to organised crime and in fear of the next climate shockFlora Montejo always dreamed of buying her own home. After almost three decades working as a nurse, the 68-year-old invested her retirement savings in a two-storey house in San Agustín, a working-class suburb of the Mexican resort town of Acapulco.Montejo’s retirement dream was shortlived. Not long after moving into her newly remodelled home, Hurricane John dumped record levels of rainfall on Acapulco, triggering landslides and flash floods after calm creeks turned into roaring rivers. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago Urgent drugs warning issued over fake MDMA being sold in Manchester

The 'beige powder' is being 'mis-sold' as MDMA

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18 h. ago Urgent 'do not eat' warning issued over salmonella fears as Lidl recalls Brit favourite savoury snack

Shoppers who bought the product have been instructed not to eat it and instead return it to their nearest Lidl store (pictured, file photo) for a full refund. No receipt is needed.

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23 h. ago Urgent warning to anyone using 90p kitchen staple to kill off weeds in April

Weeding is every gardener's nightmare, and shop-bought weed-killers can be an expensive route to go down. But this natural remedy is proven to work

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46 h. ago Urgent warning for dog owners as Easter treat poses deadly risk

As Easter approaches, dog owners are being warned to keep one springtime treach out of reach of their pets, as the treat can be fatal if consumed by their four-legged friends

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51 h. ago Spring Break students could cause US dengue fever outbreak as urgent warning issued

Students have been warned about their boozy trips abroad to party over spring break amid an outbreak of the nasty dengue virus, which can cause an array of grim symptoms

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57 h. ago Failures of NHS urgent dental care will lead to an ‘antibiotic apocalypse’, dentists warn

Antibiotics are used as a substitute for treatment and could fuel antibiotic resistance, warns University of Manchester expert

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58 h. ago Vet's urgent warning over dog disease that rises in spring and can spread to humans

Vets have drawn attention to one dog disease in particular that could have harmful consequences for owners

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65 h. ago Urgent warning to anyone receiving supermarket flowers on Mother's Day

Flower experts have warned mums across the nation to avoid these common bloom mistakes this Mother's Day, or watch their beautiful floral display quickly wilt and die

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2 d. ago Martin Lewis warning to anyone receiving urgent demand to pay old energy bills

Money-saving guru Martin Lewis has set the record straight after thousands of Brits have complained about energy firms 'back-billing' them for electricity and gas used over 12 months ago

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3 d. ago Dengue fever: Urgent health warning as horror 'bleeding eyes' cases reach record 15

The UKHSA said that mosquito-borne infections like dengue can cause pain in the eyes and make them bleed, fever, severe headaches and muscle and joint pain - but some patients are asymptomatic

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3 d. ago Labour MPs threaten 'the mother of all rebellions' over benefit cuts with 'dozens' ready to revolt as child poverty hits record level

More than 30 backbenchers are said to be ready to vote against plans to make it harder to claim incapacity benefits and personal independence payments (Pip).

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3 d. ago Urgent warning over 'record high' levels of killer 'bone breaker' virus landing in the UK

Officials have now urged Britons to take precautions to prevent catching the disease while overseas after cases of a potentially fatal disease arriving in British travellers surged 43 per cent in a year.

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3 d. ago Urgent warning to parents after baby dies during breastfeeding

The National Childbirth Trust (NCT) has issued urgent changes to its breastfeeding advice after the death of seven-week-old James 'Jimmy' Alderman, who died from suffocation

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4 d. ago Major store issues urgent recall as shoppers warned over serious health risk

Penneys has issued a recall for a popular item over a serious health hazard. Customers are advised to stop using the product immediately and return it to any Penneys store

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4 d. ago The terrifying magnet trend putting children's lives at risk: Urgent warning over terrifying social media craze that burns holes in youngster's bowels and leaves them with stoma bags for life

Pressure is mounting for tighter rules over the sale of magnetic toys including balls and beads which are increasingly putting in peril youngsters who swallow them.

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4 d. ago Urgent warning to Pentagon staff to stop using Signal over fears Russian hackers can infiltrate encrypted chats

The OpSec (Operational Security) Special Bulletin, reportedly issued on March 18, came just days after the Trump administration mistakenly leaked war plans to a journalist

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4 d. ago Could lethal bug be lurking in your cheese? Report issues warning after urgent recall of 'killer' shampoo containing same bacteria

Italian cheese and salami have been known to harbour the same bacteria that has sparked a major recall of shampoo after tests detected the presence of the potentially fatal pathogen.

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4 d. ago Home Bargains issues urgent warning over Easter toys deemed serious choking risk

Home Bargains has issued a product recall on three Easter toys sold at the retailer over fears they could pose a choking hazard to children - now shoppers are being urged to return the items for a refund

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5 d. ago Urgent warning as 'sadistic' online gangs coerce kids into harming themselves

The National Crime Agency warns that in the past it was mostly adults who preyed on young victims online but there has recently been a shocking increase in 'peer-to-peer' abuse

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