27 h. ago Woman, 23, who died after refusing chemotherapy ‘adversely influenced’ by mother

Paloma Shemiran turned down cancer treatment and instead followed an “alternative treatment programme” led by her mother, prominent online conspiracy theorist Kate “Kay” Shemirani

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32 h. ago UK woman who refused cancer drugs was influenced by mother, inquest finds

Paloma Shemirani, 23, died after refusing chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin lymphoma despite doctors’ concernsA woman who died after refusing chemotherapy doctors believed would have given her a strong chance of recovery was “adversely influenced” by her conspiracy theorist mother, a coroner has said.Paloma Shemirani died aged 23 in July 2024 after refusing conventional treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma. On Thursday, the coroner in her inquest said the influence of her parents, Kay and Faramarz Shemirani, “more than minimally” contributed to her death. Continue reading...

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33 h. ago Woman who died after refusing chemotherapy ‘adversely influenced’ by mother

Paloma Shemirani, 23, collapsed on July 19 last year and was taken to Royal Sussex County Hospital where she died five days later.

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38 h. ago Tributes paid to 'beautiful' woman, 21, who died suddenly in tragedy

Isabella Clark has been remembered as a "beloved" daughter and friend who "touched the lives of everyone she met"

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47 h. ago Nearly 100 years after her death, Oxford’s first female Indigenous scholar honoured

Mākereti Papakura died weeks before handing in her thesis at Oxford university documenting the life and customs of her tribe, work that is still used by Māori todayMore than 100 years ago, a Māori woman packed up her life as a tour guide and entertainer in New Zealand and set off for England, where she would soon make history by enrolling at Oxford university.In a tragic turn, Mākereti Papakura – believed to be the first woman from an Indigenous community to study at the university – died just weeks before completing her thesis, and in the decades since, her family has fought to have her degree recognised. Continue reading...

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49 h. ago Woman with cancer died after wrong patient given CT scan in NHS 'blunder'

A scanning error at the NHS Scarborough Hospital led to the delayed cancer diagnosis of Pamela Honeybone, who later died, after another woman called Pamela's results were attributed to her

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51 h. ago Woman who adopted raw 'fruitarian' diet starves to death in Bali hotel room

Karolina Krzyzak, 27, began the experimental diet - consuming only raw fruit - when she was aged 19 and became obsessed with body image and the concept of 'clean eating'.

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61 h. ago Woman 'nearly falls off bike' after spotting skeleton at care home window

A resident was left doing a double take after spotting a skeleton sitting in an armchair inside the window of the facility - and it's not even Halloween yet.

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63 h. ago Elderly woman died after falling from 'second floor bedroom window' at care home

Enquiries are ongoing

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3 d. ago Woman dies after 'falling from window' at care home as investigation launched

Emergency services were called to the care home on Monday morning.

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3 d. ago Tragedy as woman, 78, dies after 'falling from window' at care home

An investigation is underway

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4 d. ago Woman dies after being hit by Tesco delivery van on narrow street as driver, 33, arrested

A WOMAN has died after she was hit by a Tesco delivery van in a horror crash with cops arresting the driver. Emergency services including an air ambulance rushed to the scene in Bangor, Wales, shortly after midday on Monday. But despite the best efforts of blue light services, the elderly pedestrian was sadly pronounced...

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4 d. ago Woman dies after being hit by Tesco delivery van in Welsh city

Police said the driver of the van was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving

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5 d. ago Pedestrian, 56, killed in horror crash on Scots road pictured as man, 58, charged

A MAN has been charged after a woman died in a horror crash last year. Kellylee Robson, 56, was struck by a motor on Dumbarton Road in Clydebank on Thursday November 7. She tragically lost her life after the crash. A major investigation into the tragedy was launched. Cops have now arrested and charged a...

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6 d. ago From my prison cell in Georgia, I implore Europe not to abandon us to Russia | Mzia Amaglobeli

My fellow journalists are putting their lives in danger every day, but we refuse to surrender to a regime that threatens Europe’s own securityMy cell is painted green, the same colour we once used in the newsroom. Two benches and a table are bolted to the floor. Nothing moves. The bed is narrow, but I haven’t fallen out yet. When I was free, but already expecting arrest, I used to joke that prison would give me the time I always lacked – finally, I could read. But here in Rustavi Women’s Colony No 5, I have almost lost my eyesight. So now I write in encroaching darkness, about the darkness that is falling across my country, Georgia.The only window in my cell sits high up near the ceiling. On my 50th birthday, my friends and colleagues assembled on a hill opposite the prison to hold up posters and balloons. I climbed on to a chair but couldn’t quite see. I watched their greetings on the news later.Mzia Amaghobeli is the co-founder of independent Georgian media outlets Batumelebi and ...

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6 d. ago Cradle Mountain tourist dies after walking group overwhelmed by extreme weather at national park

Tasmania police say four Chinese nationals were found by another group of walkers on Friday but one woman tragically diedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA tourist has died after her walking group faced sudden extreme weather conditions at Cradle Mountain national park in Tasmania on Friday.Police on Saturday confirmed that one woman among the group of four Chinese nationals visiting the state had died but said the other three were in good condition. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Tributes pour in as beloved Stockport woman dubbed 'Queen of Chestergate' dies aged 87

Molly Webb was a regular at the pub famous on Facebook for its lively karaoke nights

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7 d. ago Woman, 24, who died after 'medical episode' at the wheel is named

The young woman from Bolton was declared dead after a horror crash in the town

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7 d. ago British woman, 37, died from epilepsy after being treated by disgraced Brazilian therapist known as 'John of God' now serving 118 years in jail for sexually assaulting more than 600 victims

Magdalen Merivale's family raised thousands of pounds to send her to self-proclaimed 'psychic surgeon' João Teixeira de Faria - who is widely known as 'John of God'.

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8 d. ago Union J star shares emotional tribute to tragic late fiancé after horror fall from hotel window on their anniversary

UNION J singer Jaymi Hensley has paid tribute to his beloved fiancé Olly who tragically died last year - marking their anniversary. Former X Factor star Jaymi Hensley, 35, who rose to fame as a member of boyband Union J, marked the sad occasion with heartfelt words. The singer's world was turned upside down following the...

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