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Drone may have been meant for Boris Johnsons train says Ukrainian railway firm
A Russian drone attack on a station in Ukraine may have been aimed at a train carrying dignitaries including Boris Johnson, the country’s railways operator has said.
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King to ask industry leaders how AI can be developed for good of humanity
The King will meet with leaders of the world’s most prominent artificial intelligence companies and ask them how the technology can be developed for “the good of humanity”, it has been reported.
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Erling Haaland earns 10 man Manchester City victory in fiery Old Trafford clash
Erling Haaland secured Manchester City a memorable derby-day triumph as Manchester United failed to capitalise on Phil Foden’s sending-off on a day of contentious decisions.
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Donald Trump says Irish unity one of the naturals of all time
US President Donald Trump has doubled down on comments in support of Irish unity, stating it was “one of the naturals of all time”.
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Kimi Antonelli claims victory at Spanish Grand Prix to extend championship lead
Kimi Antonelli took a major stride towards becoming the youngest Formula One world champion ever with victory at the Spanish Grand Prix.
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Andy Burnham takes part in Great North Run for homelessness charity
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is taking part in the Great North Run to raise money for a homelessness charity.
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Man charged with concealing identity at anti immigration protest in Portsmouth
A 76-year-old man has been charged with concealing his identity at an anti-immigration protest in Portsmouth after police warned they would use powers to arrest demonstrators wearing face coverings.
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Musk and Altman back calls to slow down development of AI
Elon Musk and Sam Altman have backed a call from the boss of Anthropic for the artificial intelligence (AI) industry to “slow down” to give safety measures time to catch up.
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Rayner hints at donations cap after Reform given 72m by crypto billionaires
Angela Rayner has suggested ministers could still impose a cap on political donations in the wake of Reform UK’s £72 million gifts from two crypto-billionaires.
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Trump continues Irish visit at golf tournament
US President Donald Trump continues his visit to Ireland on Sunday after stirring up a diplomatic row hours into the trip by backing Irish unification.
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Elena Rybakina dethrones Aryna Sabalenka with her first US Open crown
Elena Rybakina proved herself to be the undisputed world number one after claiming her first US Open title.
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Second cryptocurrency billionaire gives 36 million to Reform
Reform UK has received a second £36 million donation from a cryptocurrency billionaire.
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Protesters gather in Portsmouth as police warn against fear and violence
Anti-migrant protesters and counter demonstrators have gathered in Portsmouth as police warned they would not tolerate incitement of fear or violence.
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Matt Peet hails Wigan squad as they claim Leaders Shield
Wigan boss Matt Peet saluted his table-topping Warriors after beating Catalan Dragons to claim a sixth Super League Leaders Shield.
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Overgrown plants obscuring signs have caused 19 of drivers to speed poll finds
Almost one in five drivers (19%) have accidentally broken the speed limit after being unable to see a road sign hidden by overgrown foliage, a survey suggests.
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US President Donald Trump arrives in Ireland for two day visit
US President Donald Trump has touched down for a two-day visit to Ireland.
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Man to appear in court over violent disorder at anti migrant protests
The first man charged over anti-migrant protests in Portsmouth will appear in court as more demonstrations take place on Saturday.
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35 million switch broadband or landline provider as cost of living bites
Around three and a half million people have switched their landline or broadband provider over the last two years as the cost of living crisis affects households, figures show.
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Firefighters tackling blaze on 18th floor of flats
Around 70 firefighters are tackling a blaze at an 18th-floor flat in east London.
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Crypto tycoon donates record 36m to Reform UK
A cryptocurrency tycoon has given £36 million to Reform UK, the largest single donation to a British political party on record.
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Nine year old boys life has restarted after multiple rare blood transfusions
A nine-year-old boy with a rare mix of blood types required transfusions using every matching unit available in the country to help cure him of a disorder that can be life-threatening if left untreated.
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Youngster Sienna Spiro bags debut number one single
Sienna Spiro has become the youngest British female artist in more than a decade to score a number one single, according to the Official Charts Company.
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MPs reject attempt to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales
An attempt to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales has been rejected by MPs.
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Hundreds of NHS operations cancelled in summer heatwaves figures show
More than 1,000 operations at NHS hospitals were cancelled because of the heat during record-breaking heatwaves in May and June, figures show.
Care News
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Archbishop calls for society wide shift in support for unpaid carers
The Archbishop was responding during Carers Week to the report‘No Choice but to Care’
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Adult social care workers urged to share Covid stories
This will help the inquiry to identify areas for improvement when it begins the public hearings on the care sector in the summer of 2025
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Young Carers missing out on carer's allowance
Carers Trust estimates nearly 20,000 young adult carers are being forced to choose between education and financial support
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20% increase in those at risk from type 2 diabetes
The NHS is investing in a number of initiatives including the Diabetes Prevention Programme which has helped thousands of people stave off a type 2 diagnosis
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Black and ethnic minority people are underrepresented in virtual patient cohorts.
Targeted research needed to understand the barriers to access.
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NHS dental treatment has still not returned to pre-pandemic levels
The British Dental Association (BDA) has said the next government need to take on board the huge knock-on effects the crisis in dentistry is having across the health service.
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London councils object to relocation of specialist cancer service
Richmond Council has voted to request a review by NHS England
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West Lothian Council workers could trigger a summer of strike action
GMB Scotland said its members were being balloted on industrial action - with the first possible strike day falling on July 3.
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Care UK in Portsmouth to remember the hundreds of thousands of those who took part in D-Day
Along with the three forces’ charities and the Merchant Navy Association, more than 100 care homes will take part in the nationwide tribute.
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NHS and social care leaders could save £1 billion annually by adopting an AI-led home healthcare model
By reducing hospitalisations for older adults by 52-70%, this approach frees up over 1,210 hospital bed days monthly
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Number of people with pre diabetes has risen by 11% in Norther Ireland.
These new figures show nearly 200,000 people are living with, or at risk of diabetes.
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Software to reduce hospital waiting times will be rolled out across Scotland over the next year
The national theatre scheduling tool improved operating room efficiency by up to 25%
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Martha’s rule is going to be rolled out in 143 hospitals in England
This has been called one of the most important changes to patient care in years,
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Carers in North Lanarkshire receive support payments
Councillors have approved a new three-year strategy, with the report finding local carers receive support that is consistently better than the national average.
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No money for carers to get free public transport in Suffolk
The council's financial position is deemed too fragile to go ahead, because the permits would amount to an "unsustainable subsidy".
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Carer's Allowance overpayments affecting five thousand people in Northern Ireland
9 million pounds of overpayments have been referred to the Department for Communities Debt Management branch
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Information about insect bites and stings surges ahead of this bank holiday weekend
One person every 22 seconds searched for information on recognising and treating bites and stings
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Skinny jabs like Ozempic are being used as a cop-out
Professor says that while new drugs worked for the majority of people, preventing obesity in the first place was still the best plan