Asthma is a common lung condition that causes breathing difficulties, according to the NHS. Symptoms include sporadic wheezing, breathlessness, coughing, and feeling tight-chested. The condition can lead to deadly asthma attacks – where patients’ symptoms get worse, and they’re too breathless to speak, eat or sleep. Charity Asthma UK urges patients to be aware of […]
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Asthma UK: Top 10 triggers of DEADLY asthma attacks – and how to avoid them
ASTHMA UK has revealed the top triggers of deadly asthma attacks, and has urged patients to always carry their inhalers. These are the causes of attacks to avoid, and how to prevent symptoms.
Poland’s Holocaust-related law triggers backlash from Israel
Israeli leaders are up in arms over pending legislation in Poland that would officially outlaw blaming Poles for the heinous Holocaust crimes committed on Polish soil during World War II. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the proposed law, passed by the lower house of the Polish parliament on Friday, “baseless.” The new legislation prescribes prison […]
Volcanic ash triggers evacuation in Philippines, ‘hazardous eruptions’ feared (PHOTOS)
The Mayon volcano in the Philippines has spewed ash several times over the weekend, forcing authorities to evacuate two villages in its vicinity and raise the threat level, warning of potential “hazardous magmatic eruptions.” “The public is strongly advised to be vigilant and desist from entering the six kilometer (3.7 mile) radius Permanent Danger Zone […]
7.6 quake triggers warning of 1m tsunami waves across the Caribbean
Published time: 10 Jan, 2018 03:07 Edited time: 10 Jan, 2018 04:51 A 7.6 magnitude earthquake has struck in the Caribbean Sea north of Honduras, triggering multiple tsunami warnings in the area, including for the coasts of Honduras and Belize. The powerful quake, which was felt in the Honduran capital Tegucigalpa, struck some 36km northeast […]
‘Suspicious vehicle’ triggers lockdown, police sweep at Hyde Park in central London
Published time: 21 Dec, 2017 22:22 London police have closed off Hyde Park Corner after a “suspicious vehicle” was found parked close to Buckingham Palace, local media report. “Officers remain in attendance. Road closures are currently in place,” police confirmed in a statement, adding that the car was spotted during a routine patrol shortly before […]
Trump triggers Palestinian fury & anti-US protests in Turkey, Jordan (VIDEOS)
Anti-US protests erupted almost immediately after Donald Trump officially recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital – with greater demonstrations expected across the Muslim world, united in their support of the Palestinian cause. Palestinians were first to take to the streets following Trump’s Jerusalem decision – a potentially fatal blow to their future statehood ambitions – as […]
Amazon's Alexa ‘goes rogue’ & triggers German police raid
Published time: 10 Nov, 2017 03:46 Police broke down the door of a Hamburg apartment after receiving complaints of a wild party taking place, but all they found was Alexa Amazon Echo. Neighbours called the police to complain about loud music blaring from the apartment. When police arrived and forced their way in, they found […]
Everton vs Lyon Fight: Ashley Williams triggers brawl during Europa League defeat – watch
Lyon won the game 2-1 but Midway through the second half Ashley Williams collided with Lyon’s goalkeeper, with the visitors 1-0 up. Lyon fans took exception to Williams’ actions – Lyon keeper Anthony Lopes was barged off the field when catching a ball – and challenged the Toffees’ centre-back. And within seconds both sets of […]
Ammonia leak kills 3 at Canada hockey arena, triggers evacuation & lockdown
Published time: 18 Oct, 2017 02:43 Three people have been confirmed dead after an ammonia leak at a hockey arena in Fernie, British Columbia, Canada, city officials said in a statement. Locals in nearby areas have been ordered to evacuate and contact Emergency Social Services. Several streets around the arena were shut down as firefighters […]
