Extreme heat putting pregnant women, newborns at risk: UN climate chief

CNA - Oct 4, 2026

Climate-driven extreme heat during pregnancy is increasingly linked to premature birth, stillbirth, low birth weight, and maternal complications, says the United Nations' climate chief.

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A multi-agency Australian counterterrorism unit is investigating links to Australia of the co-pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073, who stabbed his captain and then attempted to hijack the plane, a police spokesperson said on Sunday.

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'Everyone knew': Canadian men's coach Jesse Marsch calls for severe punishment for Manchester City over financial breaches
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'Everyone knew': Canadian men's coach Jesse Marsch calls for severe punishment for Manchester City over financial breaches

Canadian men's soccer coach ​Jesse Marsch has called for Manchester City to be punished severely over breaches of Premier League financial rules, saying his experience managing against the club left him convinced there were inconsistencies in the way it operated.

Andrew takes police to court over Epstein files arrest
Oct 4, 2026
Andrew takes police to court over Epstein files arrest

The former Duke of York, who was detained in a blaze of publicity eight months ago, has asked a judge to determine whether the force’s action towards him was lawful.

Georgia block party turns deadly as shooting kills 2 and injures dozens
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Georgia block party turns deadly as shooting kills 2 and injures dozens

Two people were killed and dozens more injured after gunfire erupted at a neighbourhood block party attended by more than 1,000 people in southern Georgia early on Sunday, authorities said.The shooting happened at about 1:25 AM in Vienna during homecoming weekend for Dooly County High School,...

Male managers blind to gender bias blocking women’s careers says report
Oct 4, 2026
Male managers blind to gender bias blocking women’s careers says report

Survey finds that four in five managers could not rule out stereotypes and unconscious bias from influencing a young woman’s promotion

Slim Chickens ramps up expansion with drive-throughs on the menu
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The brand is opening its first drive-through in Broughton Shopping Park, north Wales, on October 6.

Inquiry probes controversial camera tech linked to mental health patient deaths
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The Lampard Inquiry is preparing to determine if emergency interim guidance should be issued regarding the placement of the Oxevision system on hospital wards.

Oil worker strike threatens to severely disrupt Britain’s fuel supply
Oct 4, 2026
Oil worker strike threatens to severely disrupt Britain’s fuel supply

Average UK diesel prices have topped £2 a litre for the first time and have rocketed in recent months due to the wars in Iran and Ukraine

Google to fight ‘hidden’ app charges claim seeking £1bn damages
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Google to fight ‘hidden’ app charges claim seeking £1bn damages

The class action is being brought on behalf of around 20 million UK consumers and businesses.

Savers warned artificial intelligence poses major risk to retirement funds
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Google faces £1 billion legal claim from UK consumers over Play Store fees
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