3 h. ago Oxford Union president who celebrated Charlie Kirk shooting faces being ousted in no confidence vote

George Abaraonye, 20, shared several videos in a WhatsApp group last month, seemingly welcoming the news that the right-wing activist had been shot

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32 h. ago Vapers warned as habit can make Covid 'more severe and long lasting'

Two new strains are behind a spike that has hospitalised thousands of people

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5 d. ago Scots householders warned skipping 'crucial' step could wreck washing machines

The warning is to households who have vapers in it

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5 d. ago Military horse which caused chaos after bolting through London retires age 15

Quaker the horse, now 15, was one of several horses which bolted through London last year, having thrown their military riders off their backs after they were spooked by works

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6 d. ago Expert warns dirty habit enjoyed by millions can increase the risk of long

A leading bioscience expert from Dublin City University has warned vaping can raise your risk of long-term lung damage from Covid.

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6 d. ago Five million vapers warned over condition that can cause weightloss

A scientist expressed caution over a possible 'hidden peril' associated with frequent vaping

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1 week ago I have a crippling fear of being judged. How can I overcome this? | Leading questions

Is it worth paying with your life to avoid being mocked, asks advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. Practice valuing your own judgments as much as other people’sRead more Leading questionsI have a crippling fear of judgment and being perceived negatively. Having grown up in a household where mockery was the norm, I believe this has left a lasting mark on my psyche which has resulted in me being afraid to act for fear of mockery, scorn or negative judgment. I feel this has severely stunted my social and romantic life, preventing me from making lasting friendships and relationships. I’m keen to break from this but the gnawing fear holds me back. I spend my non-working days and hours cooped up in my house and alone. Crucially, this fear does not overcome me when I’m working and in fact I’m comfortable leading large groups of people and meeting new people. I believe this is because when I’m at work I know where I stand and I have a specific objective in mind. However, in my personal li...

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2 w. ago Children suffered 'grievous harm' during Covid from those who were meant to care for them, inquiry told

Chairman Baroness Heather Hallett (pictured) said Covid-19's impact on children was 'severe and long-lasting' because they missed educational opportunities and social interaction.

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2 w. ago Gas repair work on busy Swansea road set to last several weeks

A lane closure will be put in place which is set to last more than three weeks

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3 w. ago UK arrest over cyberattack that hit Heathrow and European airports

Man in West Sussex was held as part of investigation into last weekend’s incident affecting Collins AerospaceA man has been arrested in the UK in connection with the cyber-attack that disrupted flights at London Heathrow and several other European airports last weekend.The National Crime Agency said it had arrested a man in his 40s in West Sussex as part of an investigation into the incident affecting Collins Aerospace, which provides check-in desk technology for airlines. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Dad dismissed bad cough as Covid before shock blood cancer diagnosis

Ian Milton, from Paisley, became unwell before Christmas last year, dismissing his symptoms as a severe cold or coronavirus.

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3 w. ago Trump's bombshell autism announcement as he vows to rip up 'disgraceful' vaccine schedule

Donald Trump claims that the 400 percent surge in people being diagnosed with autism over the last several decades is linked to the use of Tylenol in pregnant women

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