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Grandmother Drowns in Home After Denied Flood Defences

A devastating inquest reveals how an 83-year-old grandmother tragically drowned in her own home during Storm Babet, after being told no flood defences were available to protect her property in Derbyshire.

Tap Water Lithium Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk

Groundbreaking research from the UK suggests trace amounts of lithium in drinking water may significantly reduce dementia risk. Discover how this common element could revolutionise preventive brain health strategies.

Met Office Emergency Flood Warning for England

The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning as torrential downpours batter southern England and South Yorkshire, causing significant disruption and dangerous travel conditions.

Mother's Tribute To Daughter Killed In Camp Mystic Flood

A British mother shares her unimaginable grief after her daughter, Lola, was one of two campers killed in a devastating flash flood at Camp Mystic, Texas. In an exclusive interview, she speaks of faith, loss, and cherishing precious memories.

Clopidogrel Beats Aspirin in Heart Attack Prevention

Groundbreaking NHS research shows clopidogrel is significantly more effective than traditional aspirin at preventing recurrent heart attacks and strokes, potentially transforming cardiovascular treatment protocols across Britain.

4p Daily Pill Slashes Heart Attack Risk by 20%

A groundbreaking new study reveals a cheap, 'polypill' combining four common medications could prevent thousands of heart attacks and strokes in the UK, offering a simple, life-saving solution for over-50s.

Trump Cuts Blamed for Collapse of MN Violence Prevention

Exclusive investigation reveals how the Trump administration's termination of a federal violence prevention initiative left a Minnesota programme for high-risk youth defunded and defunct, raising questions about the long-term cost of such policy decisions

UK Weather Chaos: Urgent Storm Warnings Issued

Severe weather warnings are in place across the UK as torrential rain and fierce winds trigger widespread flooding, travel chaos, and power cuts. The Met Office urges the public to stay vigilant.

BOM Forecast: A Wet Spring Soaking for Australia

The Bureau of Meteorology's Spring 2025 Outlook forecasts above-average rainfall for eastern and northern Australia, with a heightened flood risk following saturated catchments. Southern regions brace for persistent damp conditions.

Met Office Urgent Thunderstorm Warning for UK

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for severe thunderstorms set to batter parts of the UK, bringing a risk of sudden flooding, power cuts, and travel chaos.

Sydney Submerged: Record Deluge Triggers Major Flood Emergency

A catastrophic rain bomb has unleashed chaos across New South Wales, with Sydney facing its worst flooding in decades. Evacuation orders are in force as rivers burst banks, threatening homes and critical infrastructure. Full details on the unfolding crisi

Emmerdale Chaos: 200 Episodes Scrapped After Flood

ITV's beloved soap Emmerdale faces an unprecedented scheduling crisis after a devastating real-life flood destroyed its famous Yorkshire set, forcing producers to scrap over 200 episodes and sparking fears of a major blackout.

Alderman's gala night amid ward flooding sparks fury

Chicago Alderman Stephanie Coleman faces a torrent of criticism after attending a glamorous gala while her South Side ward was submerged by catastrophic flash flooding, leaving residents to cope alone.

UK Amber Warning: 70mph Winds & Floods Pose Danger to Life

The Met Office has escalated its weather warnings to a severe Amber alert, forecasting life-threatening conditions with 70mph winds and torrential rain set to batter the UK, causing major travel disruption and power cuts.

500-mile 'rain bomb' to soak UK this week

New weather maps show a massive 500-mile 'rain bomb' is set to drench the UK, with flood warnings issued across multiple regions. Stay prepared with the latest storm updates.

Pakistan floods death toll exceeds 300

Catastrophic monsoon floods in Pakistan have claimed hundreds of lives, with thousands displaced as rescue efforts struggle to keep pace with the rising waters.

Kashmir floods: Dozens dead after cloudburst

A sudden cloudburst in Kashmir has triggered devastating floods, leaving dozens dead and hundreds missing. Rescue operations are underway as authorities scramble to respond.

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