69 m. ago Bali ferry sinking leaves at least four dead, dozens missing

Twenty-three people who were on the ferry travelling from Java have so far been rescued, Indonesia police sayAt least four people have died and dozens are missing after a ferry carrying 65 people sank on its way to the Indonesian resort island of Bali, according to local police.The vessel sank before midnight on Wednesday in the Bali Strait as it sailed to a port in the north of the famous holiday island, departing from Banyuwangi, a town on Indonesia’s main island of Java, the local search and rescue agency in Surabaya said in a statement. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Kilmar Abrego Garcia says he was beaten and subjected to psychological torture in El Salvador jail

Kilmar Abrego Garcia says he suffered severe beatings, severe sleep deprivation and psychological torture in the notorious El Salvador prison the Trump administration had deported him to in March, according to court documents filed Wednesday

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2 h. ago Kilmar Ábrego García was tortured in Salvadorian prison, court filing alleges

New court documents allege physical and psychological torture at Cecot in one of first looks at conditions in prisonKilmar Ábrego García, the Maryland man who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador and detained in one of that country’s most notorious prisons, was physically and psychologically tortured during the three months he spent in Salvadorian custody, according to new court documents filed Wednesday.While being held at the so-called Terrorism Confinement Center (Cecot) in El Salvador, Ábrego García and 20 other men “were forced to kneel from approximately 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM”, according to the court papers filed by his lawyers in the federal district court in Maryland. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Brits warned of airport scam where most people don't realise they've been robbed

People heading abroad this summer are being warned to beware of a growing airport scam targeting holidaymakers' precious items, with thieves going for those who've just arrived on holiday

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3 h. ago Brits urged to ditch one common drink if they suffer from two symptoms

There are many ways hayfever can be triggered, and one common drink may be making your allergy symptoms even worse according to an expert - and here's how you can help

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4 h. ago FDA vaccine official restricted COVID vaccine approvals against the advice of agency staff

A top official at the Food and Drug Administration recently overruled government scientists on the availability of two COVID-19 vaccines

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4 h. ago Gaza: Doctors Under Attack review – this crucial film is the stuff of nightmares. But the world needs to see it

The film the BBC refused to air shows the targeting, detainment and torture of medics in Gaza. Its relentless timeline of horrors will never leave youThe biggest, and possibly only, failure of Gaza: Doctors Under Attack is that the circumstances of its broadcast threaten to overshadow its content.A brief recap: this film was first commissioned by the BBC, only to be dropped when another documentary – Gaza: How to Survive a War Zone – sparked a furore over impartiality. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Murder of charity cyclist Tony Parsons in Scottish Highlands to be investigated in BBC Scotland documentary

The new BBC Scotland series will be broadcast in the autumn.

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6 h. ago British paedophile who has been charged over Disneyland Paris wedding 'had taken young girl and her mum on holiday before fake ceremony'

Jacky Jhaj, 39, attempted to marry the Ukrainian girl just a month before the paedophile was arrested last week.

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6 h. ago Concerned Buddies say support for Palestinians is more important than ever

Councillor Neil Graham said the decision to lower the flag was a “victory for common sense”, arguing the decision to retain it in Paisley was nothing more than “gesture politics” and a “fringe issue”.

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7 h. ago EasyJet flight bound for holiday hotspot declares emergency moments after take off

Liverpool to Bodrum Flight EZY18KP, started 'squawking 7700 shortly after take off from Liverpool', according to flight tracking site Flightradar24, indicating a 'general emergency'.

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7 h. ago Tributes to 'kind and graceful' mum who died after cancer battle

Katie Cooper was diagnosed with a rare skin cancer after coming back from holiday

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8 h. ago Legendary bodybuilder is fighting for his life doctors warn a common gym misstep could mean the same for you

Since his sudden hospitalization, doctors want to caution those looking to bulk up due to the dangerous effects it can have on the body.

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9 h. ago Revealed: The common texting mistake that could explain your unhappy relationship

In this day and age, much of our everyday communication takes place over text message. But there's one texting mistake that could be fuelling an unhappy relationship, a study says.

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10 h. ago Welsh drug gang boss fled to Spain and South America as the net closed

Paul Harris, 28, ran an organised crime gang based in southeast Wales which was involved in the wholesale supply of cocaine and ketamine

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10 h. ago How a BBC documentary on doctors in Gaza spiralled into a bitter impartiality row

The documentary, being broadcast on Wednesday night, came close to not being seen at all on British TV after months of delayed dates, acrimonious negotiations and concerns over partiality, writes Rachel Clun

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11 h. ago Save up to £300 on summer holidays with a First Choice discount code

Enjoy an unforgettable holiday for a bargain price with our pick of First Choice discounts

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12 h. ago How bad am I at small talk? Let me tell you about vaginal dryness ... | Polly Hudson

I’m not sure there is anything more terrifying than chatting to parents at the school gates – then lying awake at night reliving my most embarrassing momentsThe importance of 31 December is well documented, but no one ever talks about the angst of 22 July. Or 23, or 25, depending on where you live. But while the date may vary, the bittersweet feelings are surely universal. The end of the school year is an oddly profound moment.This one’s hitting different in our house too, as our son is about to finish primary school. It’s poignant and nostalgic – wasn’t he just a baby yesterday? There is, however, one part of his cosy little school that I won’t miss. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Common cough medicine revealed to slow down Parkinson's disease and dementia

A 12-month study found that Ambroxol helped stabilised psychiatric symptoms and protected against brain damage in genetically at-risk participants

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12 h. ago Neurologist warns against popular sleep aid that could fuel your risk of dementia in later life

Dr. Bing, a popular TikTok neurologist, has warned that a common sleep habit could increase your risk of dementia-but there is a practical workaround.

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