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Weight-loss injections suspected to be linked to hundreds of deaths 

Weight-loss injections suspected to be linked to hundreds of deaths

Figures suggest over 200 deaths suspected to being linked to weight-loss shots The Medicine and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) received reports of more than 200 deaths that are suspected to be linked to weight-loss injections. The report also states that around 158,000 ill-reactions are also suspected to be linked to the medication. 120 deaths […]

3 weeks ago

Cyclists face prosecution and tougher jail time over pedestrian deaths

Cyclists face prosecution and tougher jail time over pedestrian deaths

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps is cracking down on dangerous cycling Dangerous cyclists could soon face tougher prosecution and harsher jail time for reckless riding that results in pedestrian deaths. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has discussed his plans for these harsher measures as part of a tougher crackdown that could see bike riders receive punishments similar […]

4 years ago

At least 250 people killed in Afghanistan earthquake

At least 250 people killed in Afghanistan earthquake

The death toll continues to rise At least 250 people are thought to have been killed and more than 150 injured following an earthquake in Afghanistan. The quake measured 6.1 on the Richter scale, striking the province of Paktika initially but tremors were felt across more than 500km of Afghanistan, Pakistan and India, according to […]

4 years ago

Explosion at illegal oil refinery in Nigeria kills over 100 people

Explosion at illegal oil refinery in Nigeria kills over 100 people

Officials say the victims were ‘burnt beyond recognition’ More than 100 people are thought to have been killed following an oil refinery explosion in Nigeria overnight. At least 100 deaths have been reported so far following the blast at an illegal oil refining depot in Nigeria’s Rivers state on Friday night. The incident was confirmed […]

4 years ago