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Deaths of pregnant women double during fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history in DR Congo
Maternal deaths in Ituri province, the epicentre of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s deadliest Ebola epidemic, are surging as the fastest-growing outbreak in history outpaces the health response. In just over three months since the outbreak was declared, deaths among pregnant women have roughly doubled, the United Nations reproductive heal
Moment rare tornado swirls under violent supercell thunderstorm in France
A tornado towered over a French village, forming and swirling beneath a violent supercell thunderstorm in eyewitness footage captured on Monday (24 August).The tornado struck the area around Pomas at about 5 p.m. local time, according to local press.Video taken in Verzeille, south of the city of Carcassonne, by Denis Marechal shows the tornad
Prince Harry and Meghan should pay for their own security needs, public says in new poll
The public thinks Prince Harry and Meghan should pay for all or at least part of their security detail, a new poll has revealed. In a YouGov poll of 2,128 British adults for The Times, 71 per cent said the government should not fund any of the family’s security. It emerged last week that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced they intend to
BBC doctor horrifies The One Show guests by explaining where collagen supplements actually come from
Dr Xand successfully horrified his fellow guests on The One Show as he offered a breakdown of what goes into collagen supplements. Collagen – the most abundant protein in the human body – is what gives our bodies its elasticity and resilience. As we age, its production slows down, resulting in our aged appearances and more aches and pains.In
National Theatre hit Pride announces West End transfer
Following a sell-out run at the National Theatre, the stage adaptation of the hit movie Pride is set to transfer to the West End.Based on the 2014 film, the musical recounts the true story of a group of gay and lesbian activists who raised funds for families affected by the British miners' strike in 1984.The show reunites director Matthew War
Met Office thunderstorm warning issued across large parts of UK
Thunderstorm warnings have been issued across parts of the country on Wednesday as the Met Office warns of flooding and disruption.Yellow warnings for storms will be in place across England and Wales from 3am til 10pm on Wednesday. The west and east Midlands, as well as the north west, south east, south west and east of England will all be un
Tax on second incomes: Everything you need to know from thresholds to which earnings count
With the elevated cost of living, more Brits than ever are finding ways to make money alongside their regular job.According to PensionBee research, one in two UK adults report having an active side hustle in 2026.Generally, you can earn up to £1,000 tax-free, as it will fall within your self-employment trading allowance.Once your earnings go
Norwich Airport cancels flights due to industrial action
Norwich Airport has cancelled all flights on Friday 28 August due to a 24-hour strike by air traffic control staff. Members of the Prospect union are undertaking industrial action over pay and working conditions, closing the airport to air traffic. Prospect members at Norwich airport are asking for a 10 per cent pay rise in line with market c