A 44-year-old woman died and 117 others fell seriously ill after eating contaminated sun-dried beef pizza at a Brazilian pizzeria. Health officials found insects and improper food storage during inspection.
Amelia Kolpa, an eight-year-old battling neuroblastoma, has passed away two weeks after her birthday, during which she received over 300,000 cards from worldwide supporters.
Following a deadly meningitis outbreak in Canterbury, pharmacists are urging a nationwide vaccine catch-up programme for students. Analysis reveals Hackney has England's lowest MenB vaccination rate.
A teenage boy and girl are missing after a car carrying five people crashed into the River Nene near Wisbech. Three others were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
Authorities in Tenerife have activated emergency protocols ahead of Storm Therese, with 60mph winds and heavy rain forecast. Major roads and parks are closed.
A controversial wager on Polymarket has sparked outrage as gamblers bet on a missile strike targeting an Israeli journalist, raising ethical and legal concerns.
Annette Bramley shares her anguish over the murder of her daughter Holly, who was stabbed and cut into 224 pieces by her partner, as she campaigns for Holly's Law.
Discover 'rippling,' a popular female masturbation technique where 73% of women use indirect vibration near the clitoris for pleasure, as revealed by a survey of 20,000 participants.
A deadly meningitis outbreak in Canterbury has led to a critical shortage of the MenB vaccine, with pharmacies inundated by desperate parents. Health officials declare a national incident as cases rise.
A meningitis B outbreak among students in Kent has claimed two lives, raising urgent questions about vaccine accessibility and risk factors.
A New Orleans woman files a wrongful death lawsuit against the Catholic archdiocese, alleging negligence in her son's expulsion and subsequent suicide after a bullying incident.
Health authorities investigate 20 meningitis cases in Kent, with thousands of students offered vaccines and antibiotics in response to what experts call the quickest-growing outbreak seen in decades.
The Guardian's Well Actually series invites readers to share personal stories of how others helped them feel less isolated, aiming to highlight acts of kindness and connection.
Millions of Americans face losing access to birth control and STD screenings as Title X funding nears a cliff. The Trump administration's delays endanger public health.
Families desperately search for relatives after a Pakistani airstrike destroys a Kabul drug rehabilitation centre, with Afghan authorities reporting over 400 killed and 265 injured in escalating regional conflict.
Exclusive documents reveal a dramatic surge in abuse, neglect, and unauthorized restraint reports within NDIS-funded disability group homes, raising urgent concerns about systemic failures.
Medical experts reveal why sustainable weight management requires clinical assessment, not just willpower, as hormones, genetics and health conditions play crucial roles.
New research reveals toddlers experience 15 illnesses during their initial nursery year, creating immune resilience that reduces sickness when starting school.
Author Michael Rosen shares his heartbreaking story of losing his son to meningitis in 1999, urging people to check for rashes in hidden areas like armpits and groins.
Nine-month-old Nala-Rose Fletcher fights meningitis in London hospital as Kent outbreak grows to 20 cases. A Just Giving page aims to raise £20,000 for her family.
Laura Docherty, 35, administered adult drugs to a toddler, causing life-threatening harm. She posted carefree TikTok videos during trial, showing no remorse, and now faces a rare lifelong restriction order in Scotland.
A personal account of growing up with an alcoholic father, the painful decision to cut contact, and finding healing after his death while breaking the cycle as a parent.
A world-first survey of online offenders exposes a notable gap in understanding how predators exploit children digitally, with many perpetrators first exposed to abuse as children themselves.
Infectious disease experts evaluate whether the Kent meningitis outbreak could reach London, noting low likelihood but possible transmission through contacts or travel.
EastEnders star Kara Tointon discusses her decision to undergo a double mastectomy after discovering she carries the BRCA1 gene, encouraging others to get genetic testing and know their options.
The Palmer family transformed their father's 12-year dementia journey into a meaningful experience through routine, creativity and unwavering support, proving families can create lasting memories despite the diagnosis.
Ministers have rejected petitions to widen MenB vaccine access, despite deaths in Kent. Campaigners argue the outbreak could have been prevented with broader immunization.
Health officials battle a 'super-spreader' meningitis outbreak in Kent, with 20 cases, two deaths, and thousands given preventative antibiotics. The unprecedented event has been escalated to national-level oversight.
Hackney Council failed to properly address a mother's urgent concerns about her autistic daughter's safety in a high-rise flat, leading to a £500 payout after an ombudsman investigation.
Daniel Hurst, who suffered a severe head injury on a football holiday in Ibiza, was not expected to survive. After four months on a stroke ward, he's now preparing to run the London Marathon to raise funds for the hospital that saved his life.