Maryam Kara

<p>The Museum of Homelessness team at Manor House Lodge</p>
London

Museum of Homelessness opens in Finsbury Park

The museum is working to both educate and campaign

23 May 2024
<p>King’s Guard horses are popular among tourists, who are permitted to take photos besides them</p>
London

Watch: Terrifying moment King's Guard horse bites tourist

The horse snaps at a woman who touches it while posing for a photo

23 May 2024
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Health

Unhealthy diet fuels rise in diabetes cases amongst under 40s

Type 2 diabetes, typically associated with older people, has risen by 40 per cent in those aged under 40, Diabetes UK says

23 May 2024
<p>A veterinarian feeds a young howler monkey rescued in Tabasco state on Wednesday</p>
World

Monkeys fall dead from trees in Mexico amid blistering heatwave

At least 138 of the primates have been discovered dead in the Gulf Coast state of Tabasco

22 May 2024
<p>Boroughs fear changes will lead to the loss of thousands of homes from London’s permanent housing stock</p>
London

Holiday lets rules may 'worsen housing crisis', says London Councils

London boroughs are said to be ‘extremely concerned about losing permanent housing stock’

22 May 2024
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Health

Nightmares could be early warning sign of disease, study says

Researchers recommend doctors ask about nightmares in the hope it could flag the onset of certain diseases in patients earlier

21 May 2024
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Transport

Cut red tape for Heathrow transit passengers, Lords urge minister

Some international passengers have to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) when changing planes at Heathrow

21 May 2024
<p>Taiwan’s new President Lai Ching-te (right) and former President Tsai Ing-wen (left) at Lai’s inauguration </p>
World

Taiwan's new leader urges China to cease military intimidation

Lai has pledged to “neither yield nor provoke” Beijing

21 May 2024
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UK

Pets 'a barrier to domestic abuse survivors seeking safety' - charity

Cats Protection acquired information from 409 respondents working within social care teams, domestic abuse organisations and helplines

20 May 2024
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UK

Nine in 10 UK business leaders 'suffering from tech-related stress'

BT has estimated that ‘tech paralysis’ could cost the economy a staggering £11.79 billion by 2030, as many businesses opt to defer investment in tech transformation

13 May 2024
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World

Malaysia plans to give orangutans to countries that buy palm oil

Malaysia is the second largest exporter of palm oil

9 May 2024
<p>Device clashes occur when customers use one device to tap into a station as they start their journey, and another on the way out</p>
Transport

TfL pays out thousands in refunds over device clashes

Passenger watchdog TravelWatch has warned that refunds it uncovered could be ‘the tip of the iceberg’

9 May 2024
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Transport

Free London ferry now operating every 15 minutes

The Woolwich Ferry is running every 15 minutes between 9am and 5pm

8 May 2024
<p>Under the new rules , cats must be microchipped before reaching the age of 20 weeks</p>
UK

Cat owners told to take action or face £500 fine under new laws

Cats owners have been urged to microchip and register their cats before they reach 20 weeks of age

8 May 2024
<p>Lost Village emerged as one of highlights of the festival season </p>
Music

Your guide to all the UK music festivals confirmed for 2024

The sun is shining, the clocks have gone forward and summer plans are finally starting to come together

7 May 2024
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UK

Warning issued about low-cost airlines ticket scams on social media

Social media users are being warned about scammers who prey on unsuspecting victims

3 May 2024
<p>Members of The Farm kitchen, including 
founder Carol Crowe (second from right)</p>
London

Community kitchen in east London faces closure without support

A lack of funding, volunteers and space has left The Farm struggling to survive

2 May 2024
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Sport

Paris 2024 Olympics: Dates and how to watch in the UK

Preparations for the opening ceremony and 329 medal events across 32 sports are well under way in the French capital

30 Apr 2024
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Tech

Robot dog with flamethrower attached hits US market

The Thermonator is the world's first ever flamethrower-wielding robot dog

26 Apr 2024
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Health

Girls in UK drinking, vaping and smoking 'more than boys'

The study shows that two-fifths of girls in England and Scotland have vaped by the age of 15

25 Apr 2024