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Exploding device attacks in Lebanon ‘utterly despicable’, says Simon Harris
The exploding device attacks in the Lebanon are “utterly despicable and extraordinarily dangerous”, the Taoiseach has said. Mr Harris is to travel to New York next week to attend the UN General Assembly, which he said was an opportunity...
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Sir Ed Davey says news of migrant deaths in the English Channel 'another tragedy'
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey called the news of deaths in the English Channel “another tragedy”. He said: “It shows that the Conservative policy failed to stop the boats. We do need to stop the boats. “The Liberal Democrats have...
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Deaths of eight migrants shows Tory boat policy failed miserably - Sir Ed Davey
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey called the news of deaths in the English Channel “another tragedy”. The French maritime prefecture for the English Channel and the North Sea said 53 migrants were on board a boat which got into...
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Boar's Head plant linked to deadly outbreak broke food safety rules dozens of times, records show
A Boar's Head plant linked to a deadly listeria outbreak broke food safety rules dozens of times prior to massive recall. (Scripps News)
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PM says he wants to reduce 'burden' of smoking as leaked plan suggests outdoor ban
Sir Keir Starmer said ministers want to reduce the burden placed on taxpayers and the NHS by smoking, as leaked plans suggest the Government is considering extending the smoking ban to cover some outdoor spaces. The indoor smoking ban...
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Prime Minister says Government hopes to tackle 'burden' of smoking – interview at Elysee Palce
Sir Keir Starmer said the Government is considering ways to tackle the "burden" smoking places on the NHS, after leaked plans suggested ministers could extend the indoor smoking ban to cover some outdoor spaces. Speaking to reporters...
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Researchers project an 84% increase in cancer cases among men by 2050
Researchers believe cancer cases in men will increase by 84% over the next couple of decades, according to a new study. (Scripps News)
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12 million people under flash flood warnings from Tropical Storm Debby
Tropical Storm Debby slammed Florida as a Category 1 hurricane earlier Monday. The storm has drenched communities in the state and is expected to bring much more rain to Georgia and South Carolina. (Scripps News)
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Maine mass shooting investigative report details failures
The commission placed some blame on the Army Reserve for failing to take necessary steps to address the threat posed by the eventual shooter. (Scripps News)
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Progress in Nottingham maternity services ‘stalled’, inquiry chairwoman fears
A plan to improve maternity services at a scandal-hit NHS trust has stalled amid dirty wards and an overreliance on junior staff, an inquiry chairwoman has said. Donna Ockenden, a midwifery expert who is leading the largest review into...
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Death toll at Hajj pilgrimage rises to at least 1,300 amid scorching heat
More than 1,300 people died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia as the faithful faced extreme high temperatures, Saudi authorities announced Sunday. (Scripps News)
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Michael Rosen addresses Pro-Palestine protests with poem about children killed in Gaza
Michael Rosen addressed Pro-Palestine protests in central London on Saturday with a poem about children killed in Gaza.
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At least 22 dead in Memorial Day weekend storms that devastated several US states
Forecasters said the severe weather could shift to the East Coast later Monday (Scripps News)
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TDs speak ahead of Taoiseach's state apology to families of Stardust tragedy
People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett and Labour TD Duncan Smith speak ahead of Taoiseach Simon Harris delivering a state apology to the families of the Stardust 1981 tragedy. Speaking on the Leinster House plinth. Forty-eight...
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First responders add opioid reversal nasal spray to fight overdoses
In addition to Narcan, sheriff's departments in at least three states have begun using another overdose reversal nasal spray called Opvee.
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Daily politics briefing - April 4
All the latest political developments in the UK as the World Central Kitchen charity has said it is calling for an independent investigation into the IDF strikes that killed seven members of its team, including three Britons, in Gaza on...
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Daily politics briefing: April 3
All the latest political updates as it is confirmed that three British aid workers were killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza.
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Maine's lobster fishermen struggle with efforts to save right whales
Lobster fishermen are caught in a conflict: how to protect an endangered species, while also protecting their own endangered livelihood.
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Disabled campaigners protest against government cuts as they block road in Westminster
Campaigners of the group Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC) took to the streets of Westminster in London on Monday to rally against Government cuts for the society. They held banners which read "NoMoreBenefitDeaths" and called for more...
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Sunak says 'intimidation' in Parliament is 'concerning' for the Government
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak gave his thoughts on the Gaza vote chaos in Parliament on Wednesday night. Mr Sunak was speaking on visit to an Openreach exchange in Anglesey, North Wales.
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Sunak criticises Hoyle’s handling of Gaza ceasefire vote as ‘concerning’
Rishi Sunak has criticised Sir Lindsay Hoyle’s handling of the Gaza ceasefire vote as “very concerning” and warned parliamentarians should never be intimidated by “extremists”. The Prime Minister condemned the way the Commons Speaker had...
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Victoria Atkins delivers a keynote speech at the Women's Health Summit
Health Secretary Victoria Atkins delivers a keynote speech on women's health strategy during the Women's Health Summit at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in London.
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Five people dead after attempting English Channel crossing
A fifth migrant has been confirmed to have died in an attempt to cross the English Channel from France early on Sunday, French maritime authorities said. On Sunday morning, ministers had been informed that several people died trying to...
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Daily politics briefing: January 10
All the latest political news, as the South African government appears at the International Court of Justice in The Hague where it is accusing Israel of genocide against the people of Palestine.