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Firefighter killed battling California blaze
A firefighter has been killed battling the largest recorded blaze in California history – the sixth fatality in a matter of weeks.
Pain-relieving drug reduces need for epidural during labour – study
A pain-relieving drug could help halve the number of women needing epidurals during labour, a study has said.
Driverless car firm to gather data on London streets ahead of possible trial
A UK-based artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicle firm has been given the green light to deploy data-gathering cars on the streets of London as part of plans to create a driverless car service.
Dozens of firefighters tackle huge mill blaze in Rochdale
Families were forced to evacuate their homes after a huge fire broke out at a mill in Rochdale.
What the papers say – August 14
Jeremy Corbyn continues to feature prominently on the front pages on Tuesday as the ongoing anti-Semitism row rumbles on.
Rare cancer could be detected earlier by GPs using simple blood tests
A rare form of cancer could be detected earlier by GPs using simple blood tests, a new study suggests.
Families ‘heartbroken’ as rare illness drug rejected for NHS use
A charity has condemned a decision by health officials to reject a drug to treat a rare genetic disorder which can mean that affected children do not live to their their second birthday.
Landlord league tables to be introduced as part of social housing ‘new deal’
Landlord league tables and greater powers for regulators are just some of the proposals announced as part of a social housing “new deal”.
Instagram launches online series for students on coping with exam result stress
Mental health charities and social media influencers have created a digital magazine for Instagram designed to help students handle exam result stress.
Thousands of unconventional structures battle it out for Shed of the Year award
A Legoland-inspired haven, a shed floating on skis and a black cab converted into an outdoor bedroom are among the unique structures hoping to be crowned Shed of the Year.
Corbyn in Twitter spat with Israeli PM over Palestinian remembrance event
Jeremy Corbyn has clashed with the Israeli prime minister as a row escalated over the Labour leader’s presence at an event which included the honouring of a Palestinian suspected of involvement in the Munich Olympics massacre.
Regulators team up to warn over scourge of pension scams
City regulators are launching a new campaign to tackle pension scams as alarming figures show that victims of fraud lost an average of £91,000 each in 2017.
Poundland branches out into beauty as it casts eye on £26.7bn market
Poundland is launching its own £1 skincare range as the budget retailer looks to tap into what is tipped to be a £26.7 billion beauty market.
Kenilworth Castle rises from the ruins in Minecraft recreation
Kenilworth Castle has been restored to its former glory – within the computer game Minecraft.
‘Cautious scepticism’ urged over e-cigarette safety
The perception that e-cigarettes are safe should be treated with caution, scientists have said as new research suggests vapour could harm lung cells.
Baby born in traffic caused by overturned coach on motorway
A baby boy has been born amid queues of traffic caused by an overturned coach on the M25, police said.
US stocks take further losses as Turkey worries continue
US stocks fell further on Monday as Turkey’s central bank was unable to stop a steep plunge in the nation’s currency.
Ecuadorean football fans killed in post-game bus crash
A bus loaded with football fans has overturned on a major road in Ecuador, killing at least 12 people and injuring 30 others, police said.
UK distances itself from calls to take in migrants rescued by Gibraltar ship
The Government has distanced itself from calls for the UK to take in 141 migrants rescued from the Mediterranean by a Gibraltar-registered ship.
Cannabis helps control and prevent intestine inflammation in mice, study finds
Scientists have discovered a biological mechanism that could explain claims by some cannabis users that the drug reduces their symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
