Jetstar's strict carry-on weight limit leads to $75 fee
An Australian skincare CEO was hit with a $75 fee after Jetstar enforced its strict 7kg carry-on limit. Discover how to avoid excess baggage charges and the costly reality for travellers.
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Ricky Gervais: 'I will never be cancelled'
Comedian Ricky Gervais insists he will never be cancelled, calling free speech the 'most important human right'. His new Netflix special, 'Mortality', lands December 30. Listen to the full interview on Capital Breakfast.
UK Cuts £35m Sierra Leone Maternal Health Grant
Sierra Leone faces severe cuts to UK aid, losing a vital £35m grant for maternal and newborn health. Experts warn lives are at stake. Read the full investigation.
Blood Proteins May Predict Early Death, Study Finds
A new UK study of 38,000 adults suggests blood protein patterns could predict risk of death within 5-10 years, offering a potential new tool for preventative healthcare.
Rolling Stones' Villa Nellcôte Drug Ring Exposed in New Book
A new book reveals the dark drug-fuelled history of The Rolling Stones at Villa Nellcôte in 1971, detailing police raids, convictions, and a private jet 'like a chemical factory'. Discover the full story.
Study: Low BMI Triples Risk of Early Death
New research suggests the 'healthy' BMI range may be flawed. Being underweight carries a higher mortality risk than being overweight. Discover the evidence.
Aid cuts will kill 200,000 more children this year
A damning Gates Foundation report reveals global aid cuts, led by the US under Trump, will reverse decades of progress, causing 200,000+ preventable child deaths in 2025. Urgent action is needed.
Child Deaths to Rise for First Time This Century After Aid Cuts
A devastating Gates Foundation report projects 200,000 extra under-5 deaths this year, reversing decades of progress. UK and US aid cuts are blamed. Read the full analysis.
Fame Shortens Life by 4.6 Years, Study Finds
New research reveals the dark side of fame: celebrities have a 33% higher mortality risk and live 4.6 years less than their peers. Discover the startling findings.
Fame Shortens Life by 4.6 Years, Study Finds
New research reveals the high price of fame, showing celebrities have a 33% higher mortality risk. Discover the health impacts of living in the public eye and what the study means.
Study: Fame shortens lives by 4.6 years
Groundbreaking research reveals household names face 33% higher mortality risk. Discover how fame impacts longevity and why solo artists are most vulnerable.
Fame cuts singers' lives short by 5 years
Groundbreaking research reveals famous singers die nearly five years earlier than lesser-known peers. Discover the toxic impact of fame and how artists can protect themselves.
Fame's Deadly Toll: Stars Die 4 Years Earlier
New research reveals the dark side of fame: celebrities face a mortality risk comparable to smoking. Discover the shocking findings and what it means for those in the spotlight.
Elizabeth Olsen: Why Ageing is a 'Privilege'
WandaVision star Elizabeth Olsen shares her poignant perspective on ageing and mortality, revealing why she's always looked forward to growing older. Discover her moving reasons.
Leeds maternity probe into 'normal birth' ideology
An NHS trust's pursuit of 'normal birth' is under investigation after a decade-long policy coincided with soaring infant mortality rates. Health Secretary calls it a 'national shame'.
Covid Inquiry: UK's 'toxic' culture cost lives
The UK's Covid Inquiry reveals a 'toxic and chaotic' government culture caused a 'too little, too late' pandemic response. Lockdowns were avoidable, with the UK ranking 65th globally for excess deaths. Read the damning findings.
Johnson Faces Legal Action Over Covid Inquiry Findings
Damning Covid inquiry report blames Boris Johnson's government for 23,000 excess deaths. Bereaved families demand accountability and legal action. Read the full story.
Covid Inquiry Bias: Was Lockdown the Wrong Cure?
The official UK Covid-19 inquiry faces criticism for presumed lockdown effectiveness. Examining Sweden's alternative approach and lockdown's lasting economic and social consequences.
Pam Zinkin Saved Thousands of Children in Mozambique
Discover how paediatrician Pam Zinkin reduced child mortality in Mozambique from 25% to 4% and became a lifelong NHS campaigner. Read her remarkable story.
Ricky Gervais Mortality Netflix Special Drops Dec 30
Ricky Gervais reveals his fourth Netflix stand-up special, Mortality, premiering December 30. Filmed at the London Palladium, it tackles life and death with his signature dark humour.
32,000 could die in extreme heatwaves, study warns
A new Stanford study reveals extreme heat could cause weekly death tolls rivaling the COVID pandemic, with up to 32,000 fatalities possible. Learn how adaptation measures could save lives.
Coroners' maternal death advice routinely ignored
Shocking research reveals 62% of coroners' prevention reports for maternal deaths in England and Wales go unheeded. Urgent NHS maternity investigation needed.
UK health chiefs refuse to release vaccine-death data
UK health authorities face backlash after refusing to publish data linking Covid vaccines to excess deaths, citing misinformation concerns. Campaign groups challenge the decision.
Morning coffee reduces death risk by 16%
New research suggests drinking coffee before midday significantly lowers mortality risk. Discover the optimal time for your daily brew and its health benefits.
Kashmir's Maternal Health Crisis: Births at 14,000ft
Gujjar-Bakarwal women in Kashmir's mountains face childbirth alone due to healthcare exclusion. This maternal mortality crisis demands urgent policy intervention.
Dementia Now Australia's Leading Cause of Death
New data reveals dementia has surpassed coronary heart disease as Australia's leading cause of death. Discover the shifting trends in mortality and what this means for public health.
Doctor's number one food tip for a longer life
NHS GP and TV's Dr Amir Khan reveals the single food group that can significantly extend your lifespan and improve overall health. Discover his simple dietary change.
Ian McKellen's health scare: 'I thought I was dying'
Oscar-nominated actor Sir Ian McKellen opens up about his terrifying health scare that made him confront his own mortality while preparing for upcoming stage performances.
Labour demands probe into England's higher COVID death rate
Labour Party calls for official inquiry into why England recorded significantly higher excess deaths than Wales during pandemic, raising questions about Westminster's handling of the crisis.
Hospice Chaplain Reveals What Dying Patients Really Ask
An experienced hospice chaplain shares the profound wisdom from patients facing their final days, revealing the universal question that unites us all when confronting mortality.
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