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I have 100% chance of getting cancer: Tracy has a terrifying gene mutation which switches off the body’s defences against ALL cancers – and has already lost half her family to it
Tracy Hutchinson, from a family originally of Hounslow, west London who emigrated to New Zealand, has learned she carries Li-Fraumeni syndrome, a rare mutation of the TP53 gene that leaves her with a 100% lifetime chance of developing cancer. The tumour-suppressing gene, which normally helps control cell growth and division, is faulty in Tracy’s case,…
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Teenage girl and woman in her 40s die after several people get into difficulty off Essex beach
A teenage girl and a woman in her 40s have died after a group of people got into difficulty in the water off a beach in Essex, with a third person now fighting for life in hospital. The incident highlights the ongoing risks of swimming or entering open water along the UK coastline, particularly during…
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Burnham defends hospitality rate cuts amid warnings of tax rises under new PM
Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, has defended cuts to business rates for the hospitality sector, arguing the move supports pubs, restaurants and bars that have struggled with rising costs. His comments come amid separate warnings that a future prime minister could be forced to raise taxes to plug gaps in the public finances,…
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Accidental Mosquito Repellent Release Forces Partial Emergency Department Closure at Adelaide Hospital
A chemical incident at Flinders Medical Centre in Adelaide’s emergency department on Thursday afternoon resulted when mosquito repellent was accidentally activated. The incident affected 11 staff members who experienced
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Hazardous chemical leak at major Australian hospital sparks emergency response with 11 staff unwell
A hazardous chemical incident at Flinders Medical Centre in Adelaide left 11 staff members unwell after a mosquito repellent was accidentally set off in the emergency department, prompting hospital officials to close a dozen emergency beds and call in specialist fire crews. The closure of these beds, which make up around a fifth of the…
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Hazmat incident sparks emergency response at Flinders Medical Centre
Emergency services were called to Flinders Medical Centre in Bedford Park, South Australia, after a hazmat incident on Thursday afternoon. The Metropolitan Fire Service attended the hospital following reports of a chemical smell in the emergency department, prompting an urgent response at the site. The call-out was made at 2.30pm on Thursday, with crews sent…
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Albo under pressure to take tougher stance against Israel’s treatment of Palestinians – as Labor MP makes move against PM
Labor MP Ed Husic is pushing for the party to adopt a tougher public stance on Israel’s treatment of Palestinians, seeking to amend the national platform ahead of a key vote at Labor’s national conference in Adelaide on Saturday. The move sets up a direct challenge to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s current approach, with the…
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Tragedy as 3-year-old girl drowns after playing on raft during camping trip in popular California reservoir
A three-year-old girl has died after drowning during a camping trip at a popular reservoir in California, according to reports. She was reportedly playing on a raft at the time of the incident, which highlights the ongoing risks of water-related accidents involving young children during the summer camping season. Full details of the incident, including…
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CDC reveals massive behind-the-scenes public health operation that kept FIFA World Cup fans safe
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has disclosed the scale of a previously unpublicised public health operation it ran alongside the 2026 FIFA World Cup, working to monitor for disease outbreaks and protect the tens of millions of fans attending matches across the United States. The revelation, shared first with Fox News,…
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Experts reveal how to avoid deadly Legionnaires’ disease as NYC outbreak kills 5
New York City is grappling with an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease centred on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, which has now killed five people and sickened dozens more. Health officials continue to investigate the source of the outbreak, while doctors have been offering the public guidance on how to reduce their risk of exposure…