83 m. ago UK WhatsApp users put on red alert and ignoring new advice could be 'devastating'

UK WhatsApp users must be high alert as scams are growing problem for this hugely popular chat platform.

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12 h. ago More than 1,900 scientists write letter in ‘SOS’ over Trump’s attacks on science

Members of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine warned Americans of ‘real danger in this moment’More than 1,900 members of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine signed an open letter warning Americans about the “danger” of the Trump administration’s attacks on science.The letter comes amid the administration’s relentless assault on US scientific institutions which has included threats to private universities, federal grant cancelations and ideological funding reviews, mass government layoffs, resignations and censorship. Continue reading...

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64 h. ago US warns of possible attacks in Syria during a Muslim holiday

The U.S. has warned of an increased possibility of attacks in Syria during the Eid el-Fitr holiday that marks the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan

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4 d. ago Sue Gray breaks down in tears as she recalls her mum's suicide in maiden Lords speech

In her maiden speech in the House of Lords, the now-titled Baroness Gray of Tottenham urged politicians to temper their language towards Whitehall officials.

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4 d. ago Republican senators call for investigation into Signal leak as intelligence chiefs deny breaking law – US politics live

More messages from the group chat were made public on Wednesday, showing top Trump officials discussing the attack on YemenTop aides to Joe Biden “aggressively” warned Democratic donors last summer that if the then president was forced out of the 2024 election over concerns about his age and fitness, the party would inevitably make the “mistake” of running the vice-president, Kamala Harris, against Donald Trump, a new book says.“One donor on the receiving end of an electronic message summed up the sentiments of Biden’s top aides: ‘They were aggressively saying that we would wind up with the vice-president and that would be a mistake.’” Continue reading...

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5 d. ago NATO issues WW3 threat to Putin: 'Fierce' Western alliance will unleash its 'full force' in 'devastating' response if Russia attacks 'Poland or other ally', new chief warns

'If anyone were to miscalculate and think they can get away with an attack on Poland or on any other ally, they will be met with the full force of this fierce alliance,' the bloc's chief said

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6 d. ago ‘Unjustifiable’ Israeli attacks must end, warns Streeting after Netanyahu breaks Gaza ceasefire

Senior member of Starmer’s government warns ‘appalling conflict does nothing for Israelis or Palestinians’

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6 d. ago Five killed by Israeli shelling in southern Syria, officials say; US appears to confirm fresh Yemen strikes – Middle East crisis live

Israel shells province of Darra amid warning of escalation in region; US attacks Houthis in a bid to regain control of international shipping lanesIn a statement regarding the airstrike on Syria, the Israeli military said:IDF (army) troops identified several terrorists who opened fire toward them in southern Syria. The troops returned fire in response and the IAF (air force) struck the terrorists. Hits were identified. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago XL Bully expert warns of tragic reason for continued attacks despite ban

As the inquest opened into the tragic death of Morgan Dorsett, a criminologist has warned members of the public to remain vigilant following a spate of XL Bully attacks in the past year

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1 week ago Wetherspoon boss rages at 'daft' plans for shorter pub hours

The pub chain attacks ideas to shake-up the pub sector while warning that changes to National Insurance could cost it an extra £60m a year

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1 week ago ‘Let this be a warning’: Attorney General announces ‘severe’ charges over Tesla attacks

White House has vowed to treat Tesla attacks as domestic terrorism

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1 week ago Hamas issues chilling 'death sentence' warning for remaining hostages after its 'PM was killed in massive IDF airstrikes'

The Israeli military said it hit dozens of targets overnight and warned the attacks would continue for as long as necessary and extend beyond airstrikes. Hamas accused Israel of breaching the truce.

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2 w. ago AI enabling rise in ‘synthetic fraud’ attacks, credit information firm warns

The growth in AI is making it easier for criminals to fabricate huge volumes of new identities using a combination of fake and real information.

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2 w. ago ITV's Dr Amir Khan warns people are more likely to have heart attacks on specific day

The GMB and Lorraine star is urging people to take preventative steps

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2 w. ago Mum who had eyes gouged out by her ex left terrified after receiving update from his prison

WARNING, UPSETTING CONTENT: Tina Nash was left blind after a brutal attack by her then partner Shane Jenkin

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2 w. ago At least 31 dead in US air strikes on Yemen as Iran escalates war of words claiming action 'violated international law' and warning it WILL retaliate to any attacks

The first set of Donald Trump's airstrikes against Yemen's Houthi rebels killed at least 31 people, the rebel group said on Sunday, as its backer Iran said it would retaliate. 

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2 w. ago Cybersecurity officials warn against potentially costly Medusa ransomware attacks

The FBI and the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are warning email users against a dangerous ransomware scheme

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2 w. ago Trump administration mulling new travel restrictions on citizens from dozens of countries

New memo lists 41 countries – including Afghanistan, Cuba and Syria – that could face new restrictions, evoking first-term Muslim banThe Trump administration is considering issuing travel restrictions for the citizens of dozens of countries as part of a new ban, according to sources familiar with the matter and an internal memo seen by Reuters.The memo lists a total of 41 countries divided into three separate groups. The first group of 10 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Syria, Cuba and North Korea, among others, would be set for a full visa suspension. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Foreign Office issues 'violent attack' warning to UK tourists travelling to popular spot

Officials issued a new alert after a string of violent attacks on travellers and 'muggings'

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2 w. ago British expats are being terrorised by corrupt Spanish tax collectors and fearing financial ruin

Spain has gradually 'pared back its tax breaks and instituted relentless tax probes into individuals who benefited from the initial scheme' set up in 2004

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