56 m. ago What happens to the human body in 49C heat? Australians are finding out

Doctors warn there are biological limits to temperatures we can survive, and exposure to extreme heat can provoke a heart attackFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s southern states are scorching in extreme heat that could break temperature records in Victoria and South Australia on Tuesday.January and all-time records were forecast to be set in both states, with temperatures approaching 50C across inland areas, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. Continue reading...

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77 m. ago Storm Chandra: Multiple main roads in South West closed and flooded as heavy downpours cause chaos

National Highways warned drivers that they should not attempt to drive through floodwater as heavy rains from Storm Chandra falls on already saturated ground and poses flood risks

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80 m. ago Trump’s ICE crackdown faces reckoning as outrage mounts over Alex Pretti shooting

Federal agents set to scale back presence in Minneapolis as president and allies strike more conciliatory toneDonald Trump’s efforts to deploy militarized immigration agents in US cities may finally be reaching a reckoning as he faces widespread opposition across the US, dissenting lawmakers in his own party, and impending court rulings after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal officers in Minneapolis.While there was no sign the aggressive tactics used by immigration enforcement are coming to an end, the mayor of Minneapolis said the administration would begin to scale back the number of federal agents in Minneapolis starting on Tuesday, as the president and his team soften their harsh rhetoric regarding Pretti’s killing. Continue reading...

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99 m. ago Ukraine war briefing: Nato chief warns of ‘harshest winter’ in a decade as Russian attacks cut power in Kharkiv

Strikes knock out electricity to 80% of Ukraine’s second-largest city and surrounding region and damage 11th-century Kyiv monastery. What we know on day 1,434Russian drones and missile strikes hit Kharkiv on Monday, knocking out power to 80% of Ukraine’s second-largest city and the surrounding region and striking apartment buildings, a school and a kindergarten, local officials said. Two people were injured, regional governor Oleh Syniehubov said in a video posted on Telegram. Mayor Ihor Terekhov said an “energy site” had been targeted in the city as night-time temperatures dipped to -14C. The capital, Kyiv, has been hit by three massive air attacks since the New Year, knocking out power and heating to hundreds of buildings. The war correspondent and executive director of war crimes unit the Reckoning Project, Janine di Giovanni, has suggested Russian president Vladimir Putin is intentionally “weaponising the savage eastern European winter”.In Kryvyi Rih, Ukrainian president Volodym...

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2 h. ago Neurologist shares 'simple' drawing test that can indicate dementia in a loved one

A neurologist has shared five simple tests, including a clock drawing test, that could help identify early signs of dementia

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2 h. ago Burnham rebellion grows: 50 Labour MPs sign letter to Starmer protesting against decision to block Manchester mayor

One MP called for the PM to 'consider his position' while more than 50 put their names to a letter critical of his actions. There were also calls for an emergency meeting of the party's ruling body.

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2 h. ago Nearly half of CDC databases aren’t being updated as experts sound alarm over gaps in health data

‘The consequences will be dire,’ former NIAID director Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo warns

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2 h. ago Horror of accidental paracetamol overdoses: It's surprisingly common and destroys the liver. In our special report PAT HAGAN reveals what goes wrong, the warning signs

Like most new parents, Ahad and Hira Ul Hassan keep a close eye out for signs that their one-year-old son Zohan is developing just as he should.

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3 h. ago Mum waited for her husband to leave for work and then calmly drowned their 5 children in the bath

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Andrea Yates had been diagnosed with postpartum psychosis when she committed the most unimaginable crime possible against her own flesh and blood at their Texas home

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3 h. ago Mum's horrifying explanation for drowning her 5 kids while husband was out

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Andrea Yates killed all five of her children in a delusional state caused by severe postpartum psychosis

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4 h. ago Storm Chandra set to hit UK as more weather warnings come into force

Forecasters say flooding and travel disruption are likely in some places.

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4 h. ago Bernardine Evaristo renews call to diversify school curriculum in England

Author says pace of change in GCSE English literature texts is too slow and tide is turning against inclusionThe Booker prize-winning author Bernardine Evaristo has called for renewed efforts to diversify the school curriculum in England, warning that young people are growing up in a society where “doors are closing” and the tide is turning against inclusion.There has been progress in the diversity of texts on offer in the GCSE English literature curriculum, but uptake in schools is still low with just 1.9% of GCSE pupils in England studying books by authors of colour, up from 0.7% five years ago, according to a report. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Britain’s ‘poorest still getting poorer’ as Labour urged to act on ‘record high’ levels of poverty

Poverty will remain stuck at a high level without change, researchers warn

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4 h. ago Record proportion of profit warnings sparked by policy and global upheaval – EY

The worries were cited as a leading factor for 42% of UK-based businesses cutting their outlook for annual profits last year.

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4 h. ago Horoscope today, January 27, 2026: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg

OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in 2023 but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes. Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today. ♈ ARIES March 21 to April 20 Jupiter is jumping to attention in cash terms. This can be a lucky day...

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4 h. ago French giants ‘submit loan with obligation to buy offer for key Rangers star’

RANGERS have reportedly faced fresh attempts to lure Djeidi Gassama away from Ibrox. The 22-year-old has blown hot and cold this season with seven goals in 39 appearances. His latest strike was a signature effort as he took a quality first touch before shifting the ball on to his right foot and curling a stunning...

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5 h. ago Drivers warned to 'avoid' making one common move as Storm Chandra hits UK

Storm Chandra is set to hit Wales and the south west with high winds and heavy rain, prompting the AA to warn drivers against making one manoeuvre due to dangerous gusts over the next 24 hours

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5 h. ago Could Sydney Sweeney face charges for decorating iconic Hollywood sign with bras?

Actor’s stunt was to promote her new lingerie line called Syrn

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5 h. ago Barcelona left angry after Dro Fernández rejects contract and agrees €8m PSG move

18-year-old was expected to stay with Hansi Flick’s sideJoan Laporta describes move as ‘an unpleasant situation’Barcelona have confirmed the departure of talented young midfielder Dro Fernández to Paris Saint-Germain with the club president, Joan Laporta, describing the situation around his move as “unpleasant”.Dro, who joined the club at 14, made his first-team debut in September, and turned 18 on 12 January, arrived in the French capital on Sunday night for a medical. Considered one of the outstanding players of his generation, his representatives had appeared to agree a new contract with Barcelona, due to be signed after his birthday, but he informed the head coach, Hansi Flick, of his decision to depart the same week. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Over 500,000 households to be shielded from ‘unfair’ energy bill price hikes after Brits hit with 450% increases

OVER 500,000 households will be shielded from unfair energy bill price hikes after Brits were hit with price increases of up to 450%. Ofgem is introducing heat network regulation for the first time after customers experienced a significant hike in prices. As of tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, the regulations will come into force. The previously...

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