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HIV rapist who roamed UK to infect vulnerable males as young as 15 is jailed

Adam Hall, 43, has been jailed for life after travelling across the UK to deliberately infect men with HIV, raping some of his victims in order to infect them

DJ Bob Harris says prostate cancer spread to his spine

DJ Bob Harris says prostate cancer spread to his spineJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBBCBBC Radio 2 presenter Bob Harris has announced his prostate cancer has spread to his spine, but that he is "now on the pathway to recovery".The DJ, who has presented The Country Show on the station since 1999, said the last few weeks had been "an extremely testing time".Writing on Instagram, he said he had recently spent time in hospital, with doctors "trying to find the r...

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Father of teen who died after allergic reaction in London restaurant slams government for failing to change law

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UK Parliament Passes Lifetime Smoking Ban on Anyone Born After 2008

Marrakech – The United Kingdom’s Parliament has approved a law that will permanently ban anyone born on or after January 1, 2009, from buying tobacco products, in a move aimed at creating what ministers call a “smoke-free generation.” The Tobacco and Vapes Bill cleared its final parliamentary hurdle on Tuesday after the House of Lords approved amendments made by MPs in the House of Commons. The legislation, introduced in November 2024, now awaits royal assent from King Charles III, expecte...

Asbestos toy warnings

Asbestos toy warningsTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedAsbestos toy warningsCloseA warning has been issued after asbestos was found in some stretchy toys.Consumer journalist Rebecca Wilcox shares the latest news.To watch this with subtitles go to BBC iPlayer and search for Morning Live from 23/04/2026.Published2 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRead description

No relief: Heatwaves to get worse in North India, temp to climb on Friday

No relief Heatwaves to get worse in North India temp to climb on Friday

Your Period, Your Proteins, Your Health

InnovationHealthcareYour Period, Your Proteins, Your HealthByWilliam A. Haseltine,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. William A. Haseltine, Ph.D., covers genomics and regenerative medicineFollow AuthorApr 23, 2026, 09:58am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.The menstrual cycle reshapes nearly 200 blood proteins in coordinated waves, and a 75‑protein score can pinpo...

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Vocal cord exercises to try at home

Chris and Xand van Tulleken try vocal cord exercises on What's Up Docs?

Private health records of half a million Britons offered for sale on Chinese website

Technology minister tells Commons ‘de-identified’ information from UK Biobank advertised for sale on AlibabaUK politics live – latest updatesThe confidential health records of half a million British volunteers have been offered for sale on Chinese website Alibaba, the UK government has confirmed.The data, belonging to participants in the UK Biobank project, was found for sale on three separate listings last week. The records have now been removed and it is not believed any sales were made. Conti...

Momcozy joins Limitless as Maternal Wellness Partner, advancing innovation for modern mothers

Momcozy, the world's No.1 wearable breast pump brand based on Grand View Research 2024, underscored its commitment to women by taking on the role of Maternal Wellness Partner of Gulf News and Tristar’s event, Limitless: The UAE Power Women's Forum. As an industry innovator chosen by more than five million mothers worldwide, as per Momcozy's global sales data as of December 2025, the brand offers women the support needed to balance their extraordinary professional and domestic roles. Through the...

UAE unveils first fully AI-discovered cancer drug candidate

Dubai: The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) has announced the country’s first fully AI-discovered and developed drug candidate by a research team at Insilico Medicine.The achievement ushers in a significant shift in the UAE’s position within the global innovation landscape, from adopting advanced technologies to actively deploying them to generate knowledge-based pharmaceutical solutions and intellectual property.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click her...

Uninsured Brit mother and daughter, 19, are stranded in Montenegro hospital with 'life-changing' injuries and facing £40,000 bill after being hit by a car that mounted pavement

Uninsured Brit mother and daughter, 19, are stranded in Montenegro hospital with ‘life-changing’ injuries and facing £40,000 bill after being hit by a car that mounted pavementBy OLIVIA ALLHUSEN, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 14:13, 23 April 2026 | Updated: 14:24, 23 April 2026 e-mail View comments

'I had a heart attack at 42 and looked six months pregnant - now I know reason'

Gemma Rowley had been suffering with severe bloating for years

Mother of teenage girl, 13, who took her own life after telling nurse 'she would harm herself' says her daughter would still be alive if her cries for help were taken seriously

Mother of teenage girl, 13, who took her own life after telling nurse 'she would harm herself' says her daughter would still be alive if her cries for help were taken seriouslyFor confidential support, call Samaritans on 116 123, visit samaritans.org or visit https://www.thecalmzone.net/get-supportGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE By WILL HALLOWELL, NEWS REPORTER Published: 14:07, 23 April 2026 | Updated: 14:07, 23 April 2026 e-m...

‘Can I have some, please?’: has Trump opened the door to a psychedelic future?

Order to speed hallucinogen research hailed as ‘threshold moment’ but concerns remain over access and protectionsThe scene seemed so far-fetched you could be forgiven for thinking you might be hallucinating.On the weekend in which psychonauts celebrate “Bicycle Day” – the anniversary of the first LSD trip – Donald Trump was in the Oval Office double-checking that he was correctly pronouncing the name of a lesser-known psychedelic, ibogaine, as he signed a landmark executive order to accelerate r...

Trump administration moves to ease restrictions on medical marijuana

BREAKING NEWSApr. 23, 2026, 12:59 PM UTCJustice DepartmentJustice DepartmentTrump administration moves to ease restrictions on medical marijuanaActing Attorney General Todd Blanche said he was signing an order to reschedule state-licensed and FDA-approved marijuana as a Schedule III substance.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00A worker trims cannabis plants inside a greenhouse.Eilon Paz / Bloomberg Creative via Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleBy Megan LebowitzThe Jus...

Bangladesh measles crisis deepens as child deaths reach 194

Bangladesh recorded 194 child deaths due to measles in an outbreak that began last month, while the number of suspected child cases exceeded 28,000, the government data showed on Thursday. Between three and five children died from the disease every day for the past week. Five children died on Wednesday, including three in the capital Dhaka, and another five on Thursday. The government said it launched a robust nationwide vaccination programme since the outbreak began on March 15, the worst in th...

3 Ways To Stress-Proof Your Personality, By A Psychologist

InnovationScience3 Ways To Stress-Proof Your Personality, By A PsychologistByMark Travers,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology.Follow AuthorApr 23, 2026, 08:42am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.It’s time we stopped looking at stress resilience as a mysterious, unique superpower. Here are three ways...