89 m. ago Tech school student sues campus, saying toxic fumes from construction made her go into labor 16 weeks early

Several students and a math instructor at Ozarks Technical Community College also reported feeling sick from strong chemical fumes during campus construction, according to the lawsuit

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99 m. ago The Guardian view on press freedom in Italy: at a low ebb on Giorgia Meloni’s watch | Editorial

The professional environment for journalists taking on powerful interests is worsening in a polarised climateThe so-called anni di piombo (years of lead) remain a dark memory for Italians of a certain age. The semi-normalisation of political terrorism and mafia hits in the 1970s and 80s blighted civic life, and that brutal past continues to haunt the present. Forty-five years after the fact, a retired police officer has just been arrested in relation to the mafia killing in 1980 of Piersanti Mattarella, the then president of Sicily.Unsurprisingly, given that history, the blowing up of a car belonging to one of Italy’s most famous investigative journalists has prompted an urgent and angst-ridden debate. Sigfrido Ranucci, who hosts a prime-time show on Rai, Italy’s state broadcaster, is known for presenting hard-hitting investigations into political corruption and organised crime. Earlier this month, a powerful bomb almost destroyed his black Mercedes, which was parked ...

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1 hour ago In UK’s interest to ‘protect’ collapsed China spying case documents – minister

The case was withdrawn last month after the Crown Prosecution Service said it did not have the evidence to secure a conviction.

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1 hour ago Major update for Sainsbury's Nectar card holders: Switch necessary 'to boost security'

The supermarket is urging customers to update their app to the latest version to access the new QR code, which can be found on the home screen.

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2 h. ago The Louvre invited a former thief for a podcast. He warned of a security breach

Days after eight pieces of the French crown jewels were stolen from the Louvre, a former bank robber who once toured the now-infamous Apollo Gallery for a Louvre podcast says he warned a museum official of weaknesses in security

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2 h. ago David Law sets sights on becoming first Scot in 20 years to secure DP World Tour step up as No 1

Aberdonian out to back up his two wins on HotelPlanner Tour this season with a strong sign off

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2 h. ago Tech school student sued campus, saying toxic fumes from construction made her go into labor 16 weeks early

Several students and a math instructor at Ozarks Technical Community College also reported feeling sick from strong chemical fumes during campus construction, according to the lawsuit

Society

2 h. ago Moment gang posing as officers rob man for his watch before fleeing in fake police car

The robbery took place after a car crashed into multiple vehicles while reversing on College Road, Birmingham , at 2pm on Monday.

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2 h. ago Anita Rani and her dad say they were mistaken for refugees while filming Celebrity Race Across The World

‘It is because we kept asking where the border was, as we were obviously trying to get to the next location point,’ Anita’s dad said

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3 h. ago Watch live: Hurricane Melissa makes landfall as Jamaica is hit by most violent storm in its history

Watch a live view of Hurricane Melissa making landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday (28 October).

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3 h. ago Wicked: For Good first reactions say sequel is poised for Oscar glory after first film got snubbed

Select members of the media were able to watch the sequel on Monday

Politics

3 h. ago Hurricane Melissa latest updates: category 5 storm makes landfall in Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica as a category 5 storm, the strongest direct hit to the island in 174 yearsJamaicans take shelter as Melissa bears downTell us if you’ve been affectedHurricane Melissa is predicted to be the most powerful hurricane to hit Jamaica on record and is reported to be the strongest storm anywhere on Earth so far this year when measuring wind speeds and central pressure.Its maximum sustained winds are 175 mph (282km/h), according to the National Hurricane Center, as of 2pm ET.We urge the public to exercise extreme caution: activities such as climbing roofs, securing sandbags, or cutting trees may seem manageable, but even minor mistakes during hurricane conditions can result in serious injury or death.Driving through flooded roads or areas with debris is also extremely hazardous. Health centres remain closed, but hospitals are open and attending to storm-related injuries. Please be wise, stay safe, and protect yourself and your family during this s...

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4 h. ago Watch: Huge boulder crashes down steep A83 Rest and Be Thankful hillside

The successful operation has been completed at the Rest and Be Thankful pass to remove the risk of rock hitting the road

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4 h. ago Is Wrexham vs Cardiff City on TV? How to watch Carabao Cup action for FREE

Wrexham and Cardiff City will face off in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night, with the all-Welsh clash set to be shown live on TV

Politics

4 h. ago Congress shielded gun companies from lawsuits. Some blue states think they've found a loophole

Two decades after a Republican-controlled Congress gave gun manufacturers immunity from being sued over crimes committed with their firearms, a growing number of Democratic-led states are trying to penetrate that legal shield

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4 h. ago Museum develops inventive way to keep precious gems safe using fingerprint technology

Experts at Naples' Tesoro di San Gennaro use technology to keep gems secure

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5 h. ago Wily fox defies Parliament security to prowl Westminster estate

The estate is fortified by high fences, with access restricted to security-controlled entry points

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5 h. ago How to watch Wrexham vs Cardiff City for free in Carabao Cup clash

It's an all-Welsh clash in the Carabao Cup this week as Wrexham take on Cardiff City for a place in the quarter-finals of the cup competition

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5 h. ago Anita Rani mistaken for refugee in Mexico on Celebrity Race Across The World

BBC star Anita Rani was mistaken for a refugee in Mexico along with her father, Bal Singh Nazran, on Celebrity Race Across The World after asking where the border was

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5 h. ago 'Best thriller of 2025' now streaming on Amazon Prime and is a 'perfect' Halloween watch

Viewers have warned that the new film will "shake you to your core"

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