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Widower Campaigns for Increased Ovarian Cancer Awareness in Northern Ireland

Stephen McCormick, a widower from County Down, is campaigning for increased ovarian cancer awareness in Northern Ireland after his wife's late diagnosis, highlighting a lack of public awareness and insufficient healthcare resources.

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Brazil and Mexico Lead Americas in Tobacco Control

Brazil and Mexico are top global performers in tobacco control, implementing most WHO prevention measures, with smoking prevalence rates of 9% and 8% respectively, despite challenges in packaging and taxation.

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UK Urged to Mandate Cancer Warnings on Alcohol

A coalition of health organizations is urging the UK government to mandate cancer warnings on alcohol products, citing a proven link between alcohol and seven types of cancer, impacting 17,000 cases annually; Ireland is set to be the first country to implement such labels.

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Train Evacuations in South London Amidst Soaring Temperatures

A train fault near Loughborough Junction, south London, caused three Thameslink trains to be evacuated due to lack of power and air conditioning in 30°C+ heat on Saturday, resulting in passenger delays and some missing flights, highlighting the vulnerability of public transport during heatwaves.

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UK Heat Record Set Amidst Storm Warnings

The UK experienced its hottest day of 2025 so far in Charlwood, Surrey, reaching 33.2°C, while northern England and Wales face yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms and flooding.

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UK Heatwave: Climate Crisis Makes Extreme Heat 100 Times More Likely

Scientists have calculated that the 32°C heatwave predicted for southeast England on Saturday is 100 times more likely due to the climate crisis, causing premature deaths and highlighting the UK's inadequate preparation for extreme weather.

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French Court Holds State Partially Liable in Algae-Related Death

A French court found the government 60% responsible for the 2016 death of Jean-Rene Auffray, a jogger who died from inhaling hydrogen sulfide released from rotting algae in Brittany, ruling that the state negligently failed to enforce regulations against agricultural pollution causing the algae bloo...

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Extreme Heatwave Cripples Central and Eastern US

A dangerous and prolonged heatwave is affecting the central and eastern US, breaking temperature records and causing extreme heat alerts in major cities; the worst conditions are expected to continue until mid-week.

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Widespread US Heatwave Breaks Records, Prompts Emergencies

A record-breaking June heatwave blankets the US Midwest and East, with heat indices exceeding 100°F in many cities, prompting heat emergencies, impacting sporting events, and causing illness; the unusual extent of the heatwave, attributed to a 'heat dome', raises concerns about long-term climate cha...

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Record Heatwave to Impact 170-200 Million in US

A record-breaking heatwave will affect 170-200 million people in the central and eastern US from Friday to next weekend, bringing temperatures above 100°F (37.7°C) and minimal nighttime relief, posing severe health risks due to climate change.

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England and Wales Heatwave to Cause 570 Premature Deaths

A heatwave in England and Wales is expected to cause approximately 570 premature deaths between Thursday and Sunday, primarily affecting people over 65 and inner-city residents, with London and the West Midlands seeing the highest rates; scientists directly attribute this surge to human-caused clima...

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Cost-Effective Mental Health Solutions: England's Model and Future Strategies"

Martin Knapp discusses cost-effective mental health solutions, highlighting England's quicker access model, the importance of inter-ministerial collaboration, and preventive measures to reduce future healthcare costs associated with aging and dementia.

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