3 h. ago UK households warned to check on blackbirds when they enter your garden

Scientists warn that a deadly disease has been culling blackbird populations - here's what you need to know and the signs that blackbirds in your garden may be infected

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13 h. ago Brits warned over 'faeces disease' spreading in Europe as six dead already

The potentially deadly infection, which spreads through poor hygiene and contaminated food, can cause serious liver damage - and hundreds have already fallen ill across one popular European destination

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17 h. ago Climate change fuelling spread of deadly fungal infections, study warns

Fungal infections, long neglected by global health policy, could spark major public health crisis in coming decades

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17 h. ago Urgent warning over outbreak of deadly virus 'spread by faeces' that's surging through parts of Europe, killing six

Holidaymakers jetting off to a popular European destination have been urged to get jabbed after hundreds have been infected with deadly disease.

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19 h. ago Warning to travellers as outbreak of deadly virus 'spread by faeces' surges through parts of Europe, killing six

Holidaymakers jetting off to a popular European destination have been urged to get jabbed after hundreds have been infected with deadly disease.

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21 h. ago Urgent 'do not eat' warning issued as popular 'healthy' snack is recalled due to deadly allergy risk

It is feared the sweet treat may contain hidden traces of wheat and p ose a risk to anyone with an allergy or intolerance to gluten.

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39 h. ago West Nile virus major warning to public after deadly illness hits UK for first time

Deadly West Nile virus has been detected in UK mosquitoes for the very first time, and cases will "almost certainly" continue to rise over the next few decades, it's been claimed

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42 h. ago Warning over deadly suffocation risk of celeb health trend loved by Gwyneth Paltrow

It has been trending as the latest answer to sleepless nights, but experts warn it could pose serious health risks, depriving wearers of life-giving oxygen overnight.

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46 h. ago Urgent 'do not eat' warning issued as milk pulled from shelves due to deadly bacteria

Raw milk is unpasteurised and unfiltered, and is popular due to its creamy taste and thickness. However, unlike pasteurised milk, it hasn’t been heat-treated to kill off bacteria

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58 h. ago NSW floods: one dead and thousands stranded as BoM warns of ‘intense’ rain and flash flooding

With 48,000 already isolated, forecasters say ‘heavy, intense rainfall’ has spread north bringing life-threatening riskAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDevastating floods along Australia’s east coast have killed at least one man, after a body was found on a flooded property.Emergency services were called to Moto, on the New South Wales mid-north coast, on Wednesday afternoon and located the body of the 63-year-old.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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61 h. ago Gareth Bale net worth, body transformation, cosmetic surgery and childhood sweetheart wife

Gareth Bale will be back in the punditry studio on Wednesday night for TNT Sport's coverage of the Europa League final between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur

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63 h. ago Gareth Bale's body transformation, cosmetic surgery and hairdresser wife

The Welsh football icon is on punditry duty for the Europa League final between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur

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66 h. ago Warning as deadly West Nile virus detected in UK mosquitoes 'for the first time'

There have been no cases of the disease ever detected locally in the UK-but seven travel-associated cases have occurred since 2000.

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67 h. ago Warning as deadly and 'body freezing' virus detected in UK mosquitoes 'for the first time'

There have been no cases of the disease ever detected locally in the UK-but seven travel-associated cases have occurred since 2000.

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67 h. ago Horrified women 'waking up with no bums' after grim BBLs in back of car

Ashton Collins, director of Save Face, a register of accredited practitioners for cosmetic surgery, has revealed hundreds of women have been given cosmetic surgery in a 'dingy gym, in an Airbnb, or in a car"

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4 d. ago A deadly mission: how Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira tried to warn the world about the Amazon’s destruction

The Guardian journalist and the Brazilian activist were killed while investigating the destruction of the Amazon. In this extract from the book Phillips was writing at the time of his death, he reflects on his encounters with the rainforest and its people – and why it is so vital to save this precious placePhillips and Pereira disappeared on a research expedition into the the far western Amazon. Pereira had received death threats due to his work helping Indigenous people protect the rainforest from illegal fishing and hunting. When the pair did not return, a search was launched. After 10 days, their bodies were found. Two men will go on trial for their murder next month.‘SNAKE!” The cry came from near the end of the line of 11 men, strung out along a narrow trail being hacked out of thick Amazon rainforest. I shivered. I had walked right past the danger lurking unseen in the dense undergrowth. Poisonous snakes are one of the most lethal threats in this part of the world. I...

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4 d. ago Surge in infection linked to colon cancer sparks health alert

The UK Health Security Agency linked many of the cases to four outbreaks traced to contaminated beef, salad leaves and dairy products.

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4 d. ago 'Pink cocaine' warning as Mexican cartel adds fentanyl to deadly drugs mix

The notorious Sinaloa Cartel, one of the most dangerous crime groups in the world, is now peddling so-called 'pink cocaine' laced with deadly fentanyl, according to the DEA

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6 d. ago HMRC warns parents over Child Benefit payments as deadline looms

The deadline applies to parents who are claiming Child Benefit with children aged 16 and are continuing in education or approved training, and parents are being urged to take action

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6 d. ago Warning for Brits with blackbirds in their garden as deadly disease spreads rapidly

A mosquito-borne virus that has recently emerged in the UK has fueled fears for the nation's blackbirds, with scientists urging people to help monitor the situation

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