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US Court Dismisses GOP Challenge to COVID Restrictions

A federal appeals court has dismissed a Republican-led lawsuit challenging North Carolina's COVID-19 safety measures, marking a significant victory for Governor Roy Cooper and state public health authority.

Trump Officials Blocked Biden Team from Covid Data

A damning congressional report uncovers how Trump appointees deliberately obstructed the incoming Biden administration's access to vital pandemic response data, potentially hampering the early Covid-19 fight.

UK Alert: New 'FLiRT' Covid Variant in 5 Regions

Health officials issue a stark warning as the highly transmissible KP.2 'FLiRT' Covid variant, a descendant of the JN.1 Omicron strain, is detected and spreading across five UK regions. Experts advise on symptoms and protection.

Gove's GCSE resit policy legacy exposed in results

New GCSE results reveal how Michael Gove's controversial resit policy has created a 'broken system' of educational inequality, with disadvantaged students bearing the brunt of persistent failure rates in English and maths.

New Jersey State Emergency as Hurricane Erin Approaches

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy declares a state of emergency as Hurricane Erin, a formidable Category 3 storm, threatens the US East Coast with catastrophic winds and life-threatening storm surges. Residents urged to prepare immediately.

Brits Swap Spain for Long-Haul Holiday Paradise

Fed up with packed beaches and rising prices, UK holidaymakers are swapping European hotspots for far-flung destinations like Thailand, Mexico, and the Maldives. Discover the new travel trend.

Major Hurricane Erin Threatens US East Coast

Hurricane Erin rapidly intensifies into a major Category 3 storm, barrelling towards the US East Coast. The National Hurricane Centre issues grave warnings of catastrophic storm surges, destructive winds, and severe flooding as millions brace for impact.

UK COVID Hospitalisations Surge 24% in a Week

Exclusive: New data reveals a sharp rise in UK COVID-19 hospital admissions and cases, driven by the FLiRT variants, putting fresh strain on NHS services ahead of winter.

Hurricane Erin Generates Record 50-Foot Waves

Hurricane Erin, the first of the 2023 season, is generating colossal 50-foot waves in the Atlantic. Our latest forecast maps detail its projected path and intensifying danger.

Hurricane Erin Makes Landfall on North Carolina Coast

Hurricane Erin has made landfall on North Carolina's Outer Banks, unleashing destructive winds, torrential rain, and life-threatening storm surge. Follow our live coverage for the latest on evacuations, power outages, and emergency response efforts.

UK Doctors Urge Covid Jabs for All Children Aged 5-11

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health updates its official stance, strongly recommending vaccination for healthy children aged 5-11 amid rising hospitalisations and new variant concerns.

Met Officer Sacked for Tasering Man in Covid Lockdown

A Metropolitan Police officer has been barred from serving after using a Taser on a suspect during a Covid lockdown breach in 2021. The disciplinary panel found his use of force was 'unnecessary and disproportionate'.

Hurricane Erin Threatens US East Coast - Evacuations Ordered

Hurricane Erin is rapidly intensifying as it approaches the US East Coast, prompting urgent evacuations and warnings of life-threatening conditions. Authorities are urging residents to prepare for catastrophic winds, flooding, and storm surges.

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