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Head teacher says autistic student died despite family's plea for support
Isaac Uzoegbu was hit by a car when he ran from home. His head teacher says it could have been prevented.
Covid inquiry: What is it investigating and how does it work?
The second round of public hearings is examining how ministers made decisions during the pandemic.
Elfbar: Top vape firm drops sweet flavours over appeal to kids
Leading vape brands Elfbar and Lost Mary call for tighter restrictions on vape sales ahead of government clampdown.
The Covid kids starting school unable to speak
Children with speech problems could not access therapy during Covid - but now some are getting expert help.
Southmead Hospital tackling emergency waits as winter arrives
It is investing millions to get patients in and out quicker as colder weather arrives.
Sir Elton John to address MPs after HIV testing trials success
The rock legend steps up his campaign to eradicate HIV, as a new NHS testing scheme shows promising results.
Thalidomide: Australia gives national apology to survivors and families
PM Anthony Albanese calls the birth defects scandal one of Australia's "darkest" medical chapters.
My four-year wait to see an NHS dermatologist
Waiting lists for non life-threatening conditions have reached record levels, leaving patients in pain.
Parents 'destroyed' after baby's death at Royal Sussex County Hospital
The mum and dad of a two-day-old girl who died want a national inquiry into maternity services.
Excluding us from meetings harmed Covid response, mayors tell inquiry
Repeated requests to join meetings in early 2020 were refused, London and Greater Manchester mayors say.
Fresh pay offer could end NHS consultant strikes
Extra increase on top of 6% rise given this year will now be put to union members in England.
Royal Papworth starts 'blood powder' trial with first recruit
Royal Papworth Hospital in Cambridge hopes the product will improve heart surgery survival rates.
'Long Covid triggered our MCAS, but doctors didn't believe us'
Elle Gorman and George Cooper explain how they were told their post-long Covid illness didn't exist.
John Lewis to offer health checks to customers
The department store is partnering with Covid-19 testing firm Randox Health to offer new services.
Covid: Lack of trust in government adversely affected minorities - Badenoch
The business secretary tells the Covid inquiry some minority groups did not trust the government.
Hep C: More than 70% of Bristolians 'know nothing' of virus
Keith Hathaway, from Bristol, is promoting awareness of blood-borne viruses such as Hepatitis C.
WHO seeks China data on 'pneumonia clusters' in children
The UN agency wants data on an outbreak reported by the media and disease monitoring systems.
Covid inquiry: Van-Tam family received 'unexpected' death threats
Former medical adviser tells the UK Covid inquiry he considered stepping down over safety fears.
Can writing a diary protect your mental health?
Sir Patrick Vallance's "brain dumps" morphed into damning public critiques - but are diaries therapeutic?
Black women most likely to die in medieval London plague
Bioarchaeologists studied three plague burial sites to research how racism influenced risk of death.
'Poor' NHS interpreting services leading to misdiagnosis and deaths, says group
The BBC has found interpreting issues were a factor in 80 babies dying or being injured between 2018-2022.
Covid inquiry: Chris Whitty to appear after Vallance says pair had different opinions
It comes after top scientist Sir Patrick Vallance said the pair had different opinions over lockdown.
Red-wine headache explained - and it is not about volume
For some, a glass is enough to trigger headache due to the way their body metabolises the drink, scientists say.
‘I was addicted to social media - now I'm suing Big Tech’
The lawsuit says four of the largest social media firms knowingly expose children to harmful products.
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آسٹریلیا چھٹی مرتبہ عالمی چیمپئن بن گیا، گھر کے شیر بھارت کو احمد آباد میں عبرت ناک شکست ٹ ریوس ہیڈ کی شاندار سنچری، لبسشین کی نصف سنچری Video Link 👆 احمد آباد (اردو خبر ۔ 19 نومبر 2023ء ) آسٹریلیا چھٹی مرتبہ عالمی چیمپئن بن گیا ،گھر کے شیر بھارت کو احمد آباد میں عبرت ناک شکست کا سامنا کرنا پڑا ۔ ورلڈ کپ کے فائنل میں بھارت کے 241 رنز ہدف کے تعاقب میں آسٹریلیا کی بیٹنگ جاری ہے۔ ہدف کے تعاقب میں آسٹریلیا کو مشکلات کا سامنا ہے اور صرف 47 رنز پر 3 کھلاڑی آؤٹ ہوگئے۔ آسٹریلیا نے 3 وکٹوں کے نقصان پر 195 رنز بنالیے ہیں۔ آسٹریلیا کی اننگز کی شروعات ڈیوڈ وارنر اور ٹریوس ہیڈ نے کی۔ آسٹریلیا کی پہلی وکٹ صرف 16 رنز کے مجموعی اسکور پر گری جب ڈیوڈ وارنر صرف 7 رنز بناکر آؤٹ ہوگئے۔ 41 کے مجموعی اسکور پر کینگروز کو دوسرا نقصان مچل مارش کی صورت میں اٹھانا پڑا جو 15 رنز بناکر وکٹوں کے پیچھے کیچ تھما بیٹھے۔ (جاری ہے) کے مجموعی سکور پر سٹیو سمتھ بھی 4 رنز بناکر آؤٹ ہوگئے۔ ورلڈکپ فائنل میں بھارت نے آسٹریلیا کو کامیابی کے لیے 241 رنز کا ہدف دیا ہے۔ احمد آباد کے نریندر مودی کرکٹ سٹیڈیم...