
Portuguese police apologise to Madeleine McCann's parents
Senior officers travelled to the UK to meet Gerry McCann earlier this year, the BBC is told.
2023-10-30 14:51

Levi Davis: Missing rugby player's family say they live in hope
Levi Davis' mum says she "prays he will turn up one day" as she marks a year since his disappearance.
2023-10-30 14:47

Scientists say we’ve all been using sunscreen wrong in new skin cancer warning
Most people do not apply enough sunscreen or wear adequate clothing when out in the sun for too long, according to a new study that warned that the product may be giving them “a false sense of security”. The research, published recently in the journal Cancers, sheds more light on the observation that melanoma and skin cancer rates are rising globally despite a rise in sunscreen usage – an oddity termed the “sunscreen paradox”. “The problem is that people use sunscreen as a ‘permission slip’ to tan. People think they are protected from skin cancer because they are using a product marketed to prevent a condition,” study co-author Ivan Litvinov from McGill University in Canada said. In the research, scientists found that Canadians living in provinces with incidence rates for melanoma – one of the most aggressive forms of skin cancer – were more likely to report using sun protection, more aware of the health risks of sun exposure, and more apt to follow the UV index. Overall, scientists assessed data from 22 focus groups encompassing 95 Atlantic Canada residents. The analysis found that despite reporting more awareness and intent for protection from the sun, people in these provinces received more sun exposure due to warmer temperatures and a tendency to engage in outdoor activities. In another assessment of people in the UK, they found contradicting evidence that sunscreen use was surprisingly linked to an over two-fold risk of developing skin cancer. “These combined findings suggest a sunscreen paradox, whereby individuals with higher levels of sun exposure also tend to use more but not an adequate quantity of sunscreen or other sun-protection measures, providing a false sense of security,” Dr Litvinov explained. Scientists call for new interventions, considering this sunscreen paradox, to address knowledge gaps in sun protection and skin cancer prevention. “Sunscreen is important, but it is also the least effective way to protect your skin when compared to sun protective clothing, rash guards, and sun avoidance. People can and should enjoy the outdoors, but without getting a sunburn or a suntan,” Dr Litvinov added. Read More If being without your phone fills you with dread, you could have nomophobia When do the clocks go back in the UK this year? Nursery places and wraparound childcare plans announced
2023-10-30 13:47

Kerala attacks: India police investigate bomb blasts at prayer meet
A 12-year-old girl was among the three people who died after a series of explosions in Kerala state.
2023-10-30 13:45

In the Market-Treasury market braces for seismic SEC rule
By Paritosh Bansal Treasury market participants expect U.S. regulators to soon finalize a major rule aimed at reining
2023-10-30 13:26

Updated 2024 NFL Draft order after Week 8 games
Which teams are in a position to select high in the 2024 NFL Draft? Let's look at the draft order after the Week 8 games.
2023-10-30 10:56

Oil Drops After Israel’s Gaza Ground Offensive Starts Cautiously
Oil fell after Israel committed military forces to Gaza with a more cautious approach than it initially vowed,
2023-10-30 10:50

Premier League rumors: Haaland to Madrid, Ramsdale to leave, Lukaku swap
Today's Premier League rumors include Erling Haaland being linked with Real Madrid, Aaron Ramsdale possibly leaving Arsenal and more.
2023-10-30 10:47

Tremaine Edmunds Looked Like he Suffered a Season Ending Knee Injury, Returned to the Game
VIDEO: Tremaine Edmunds almost-injury.
2023-10-30 10:47

Justin Herbert's Finger Looks Ridiculous in His Hard Plastic Splint
Justin Herbert's finger is in a brace.
2023-10-30 09:24

Updated NFC Playoff Picture after Week 8: 49ers free fall continues with loss to Bengals
Find out where the San Francisco 49ers stand in the NFC playoff race after their recent losing streak. Who is in and who is out?
2023-10-30 09:17

Kenya's school floggings: The children suffering from a hidden epidemic
BBC Africa Eye investigates an increase in severe and sometimes deadly beatings at Kenyan schools.
2023-10-30 08:57