Matthew Hedges: Foreign Office apology to UAE torture academic

Matthew Hedges' ordeal sparks a review into internal guidance on torture and mistreatment cases.

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Sewage: Mum says daughter got E. coli after swimming in polluted sea

Jayne Etherington said her daughter Caitlin fell ill after swimming in the sea off the Welsh coast.

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Ukraine's defence minister Oleksii Reznikov dismissed

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Oleksii Reznikov, saying "new approaches" were needed.

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Torrential rain in Spain causes major flooding

Atletico Madrid and Seville's football match was called off as a red alert was issued in the capital.

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Former ‘90210’ star slams haters who say she’s ‘aged terribly’

Shenae Grimes-Beech doesn't care what you think about her looks. 

The actress called out the internet trolls who say she's "aged terribly" in a recent video shared to her Instagram. 

"I want to let you in on a little secret. If you see a woman on here over the age of 30 and she doesn’t look a little bit like this," she said, pointing to the lines on the edges of her eyes as well as her forehead. "She’s more than likely had something injected into her face."

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The 33-year-old noted that she's not shaming anyone who gets plastic surgery or injections, adding that she is curious about doing it herself, but she wishes people were more transparent about it to prevent unrealistic expectations.

Grimes-Beech, who rose to fame starring in tv shows like "Degrassi" and "90210," wrote in her caption that people comment on her looks whenever she posts "a nostalgic clip from my past life as a TEEN actor." 

"Thing is…I’m just… aging. I’m nearly 34 years old with 2 kids, what the hell do you expect?!" she wrote, adding, "I personally know how easy it is to lose grip on reality and judge yourself harshly when you’re inundated with images of seemingly effortless ‘perfection’ every day."

In her video, she stated, "My face moves and I have the lines to prove it. It is what it is. You’re comparing it to other people that have literally had chemicals injected into their face so that they can stop their face from creating the lines that one’s face naturally does when gravity and genetics start to take their toll." 

Grimes-Beech added that she wanted to advocate for more transparency when it comes to the procedures people have had done, saying people online can sometimes be misleading with their beauty and skincare advice.

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"We've gotten so used to seeing people who have had fillers and Botox talking about skincare recommendations and makeup hacks to make you look youthful and perfect and plastic, we’ve actually started to believe that that’s what you can look like without injecting anything into your face," she said. 

In her Instagram caption, she wrote that she's all for "whatever it is you choose to do to feel confident in your skin. How you feel about yourself is so important and I am a cheerleader for doing whatever makes you feel your best! Lord knows, I’ve been debating a boob job big time since breastfeeding two children." But she also thinks "transparency when it comes to beauty standards is more important right now than ever before."

Grimes-Beech married British model Josh Beech in May 2013. The couple shares two children together, daughter Bowie Scarlett and son Kingsley Taylor. 

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Cambridgeshire: Dolphin dies after inland rescue effort

The distressed animal was put down after a rescue attempt was unsuccessful.

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Port Talbot: UK offers Tata Steel £500m to fund green steel switch - report

Stephen Kinnock MP welcomed funding talks but said any plan needed the support of workers.

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Hit British baking show ditches national-themed weeks after people call them ‘racist and tacky’

U.K. cooking show "The Great British Bake Off" is ditching its nationality-themed episodes after some individuals accused the showcases of being racist. 

The competitive cooking show, about to start its 14th season, previously featured rounds where amateur participants would compete to bake the best bread, cakes, and other pastries in the style of the nationality that was themed that week. 

Hollywood outlet Deadline.com reported that in 2020, the show featured a "Japan Week," in 2021 it featured a "German Week," and in 2022, the show featured a "Mexican Week."

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However, this tradition fell out of favor after critics pointed out that many of the dishes were not sufficiently authentic to the themes. 

Additionally, co-hosts Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas offended some viewers by donning sombreros, shaking maracas and attempting Latin-American accents during the show. 

During the episode, the two also cracked jokes that offended some viewers. In one instance, Fielding said, "I don't feel like we should make Mexican jokes, because people will get upset," to which Lucas responded, "Not even Juan?"

Annoyed viewers took to social media to condemn the scene, calling it a "mistake," "racist and tacky." Others claimed it showed "a lack of interest and poor information" on the part of the show’s production team. 

In an interview with U.K. outlet The Guardian, the show’s executive producer Kieran Smith acknowledged the complaints about insensitivity and racism plaguing recent seasons of the show.

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He claimed, "I hold my hands up to the cooking complaint and the theme weeks. We didn’t want to offend anyone but the world has changed and the joke fell flat."

Smith declared, "We’re not doing any national themes this year." He expressed the production team’s decision to opt for a return to more "traditional" programming with the reality show.

"We’re going very traditional. We’re doing all the regular weeks: Cakes, Biscuits, Bread, Patisserie, Chocolate, plus Party Cakes is a new theme. No spoilers, but it features challenges I think viewers will love."

The Guardian noted how the 12 amateur contestants for the upcoming season of "The Great British Bake Off" are a "typically diverse mix." It added, "The field includes the show’s first deaf contestant – another example of Bake Off’s long-standing inclusivity."

Additionally, season 14 features the show’s first ever person of color presenter in Alison Hammond. When asked about her new role, she claimed, "I suppose that is a big moment. My mum would be very proud indeed. But it’s also nice if it gets to a point where it’s not a big deal and I’m just Alison."

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Gboyega Odubanjo: Family raise £40,000 in memory of 'beloved' poet

The money will be used to create a foundation for low-income black writers.

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How to stop health and fitness apps from using your private data

Many of us use health and fitness tracking apps to improve our well-being. These apps can be very helpful, but they can also collect lots of information about us. Some of this information may be sensitive, such as our health conditions, habits, and locations. Therefore, there is a growing concern over how these apps handle our data and who they share it with.

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Yes, there is a really good chance that whatever health or fitness apps you're using now are taking your private data. This is because these apps like to sell data to advertisers and send you targeted ads so that they can make money. Your data can be used to create a profile of you and target you with personalized ads based on your health interests or needs.

The data that these apps share is not protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which is a federal law that requires the privacy and security of health information in the U.S. HIPAA only applies to health care providers, health plans and health care clearinghouses, and not to app developers or ad companies. Therefore, these apps may not be required to obtain your consent or disclose how they use or share your data.

Drugs.com Medication Guide, WebMD: Symptom Checker and Period Calendar Period Tracker are among the popular health apps that have reportedly been found to share user data with third-party advertisers. According to one study, researchers found that many apps included code that could potentially collect user data, such as personal identifiers, health information, and device information. They concluded that these types of apps pose serious problems for data privacy and that there is a critical need for more transparency and regulation.

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The apps don't typically use your name, email or any other personal data to target you directly. Most of them will use what is called an identifier, which is a string of numbers that are linked to your phone rather than your name. Say you're using one of these apps and looking up anxiety symptoms. The app can send your user identifier number and the word "anxiety" to ad companies so they can target or profile us for their financial gain.

Also, even if your name and email address are not being shared with advertisers, your data can still be used to identify you. For example, if you use the same device ID to log in to multiple health apps, advertisers may be able to track your activity across those apps and build a profile of your interests.

Yes, there are some health apps out there, such as PTSD Coach, Headspace, and more, that do not share your private data automatically. Mozilla published a study called *Privacy Not Included, which includes some of these apps that protect user data in the right way, including the apps PTSD Coach and Wysa. They also put warning labels on other apps that do not have great protection for user data. You can check out their webpage to see if an app you're using is safe or not.

Many of us have gotten used to these health and fitness apps, and they've helped millions of people immensely, so it isn't fair that these apps take our data without our consent. However, if it concerns you, and it should, you can take steps to further protect yourself. Here are some of my tips.

When installing or using an app, check the permissions it requests. If an app asks for access to your medical data or any sensitive information, consider whether it is necessary for the app's functionality. If there are any permissions it is asking for that you're uncomfortable granting, deny or revoke them.

Check the privacy settings on your device to control app access to sensitive data.

How to check app permissions on an iPhone

How to check app permissions on an Android

Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer 

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Carefully review the privacy policies of the apps you use. I know it takes time, but it's worth the investment. Look for information about how your medical data is collected, stored, and shared, and use your judgment before downloading the app. Ensure the app has clear guidelines on how it handles your data and whether it sells it to third parties.

Some apps may provide options to opt out of data sharing or limit the sharing of your information. Explore the app's settings or preferences to see if you can disable data-sharing features.

Stick to well-known and reputable health and fitness apps that have a good track record of protecting user privacy. Research and read reviews about the app's privacy practices before installing it. We mentioned PTSD Coach and Wysa earlier as verifiably good options, and you can check Mozilla's *Privacy Not Included page for more.

If you're concerned about your privacy, you may want to explore offline alternatives to health and fitness apps. For instance, you can manually track your exercise or health data using a journal or a dedicated device instead of relying on apps.

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If you have specific concerns about the privacy of your health or medical data, I recommend you consult with a legal or privacy professional who can provide personalized guidance based on your jurisdiction and circumstances.

Ultimately, how much data you share with apps is entirely up to you. If you're uncomfortable with apps having access to your data, then consider not using them or being very strict with the permissions you grant the app. Hopefully, with the fast-growing popularity of these apps, there will be stricter guidelines down the line for how these apps can use our data.

How concerned are you about your health and fitness apps using your data? Is it something that's a dealbreaker for you? Let us know by writing us at Cyberguy.com/Contact.

For more of my tech tips and security alerts, subscribe to my free CyberGuy Report Newsletter by heading to Cyberguy.com/Newsletter.

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Steve Lamacq to scale back BBC Radio 6 Music show

The DJ scales back his afternoon shows from five days a week to one, saying he's "a bit knackered".

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Kevin Costner's ex breaks down in court as actor accuses her of 'relentless jihad' ahead of proceedings

EXCLUSIVE: SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Kevin Costner's legal team accused his estranged wife of a "relentless ‘jihad'" against the actor's character as she petitions for an increase in the monthly child support payment.

Christine Baumgartner formally requested a judge set a new monthly child custody order Thursday in her continued divorce bid from the "Yellowstone" actor. Meanwhile, Costner's lawyer called out Baumgartner for creating "animosity" between the parties ahead of a "wholly unnecessary" court proceeding.

"Christine's relentless ‘jihad’ against Kevin's character adds a level of animosity to this proceeding that is wholly unnecessary, and meant to distract from the intellectual exercise at hand," Costner's legal team wrote in new documents obtained by Fox News Digital.

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In opening statements Thursday, Baumgartner's lawyer John Rydell noted that the purse designer is asking for $161,592 in monthly child support and that Costner is a major movie star who can afford to pay. Rydell estimated that even if Costner were to start paying the increased amount, the "Yellowstone" star would still make roughly $731,000 per month after taxes. Her legal team insisted that California law should be upheld.

While on the witness stand, Baumgartner began to cry as her lawyer argued that she would not be able to find a rental home with comparable value of the former couple's vacation homes — including the Aspen home, which has sentimental value to Baumgartner.

Baumgartner, 49, was awarded $129,755 in monthly support for their three children during a July hearing after initially requesting $248,000 per month. Costner, 68, had offered $51,000.

She requested $175,057 in the new support order, retroactive to July 1, according to documents obtained by Fox News Digital. 

Christine filed for divorce from the "Fields of Dreams" star in May after 18 years of marriage, citing "irreconcilable differences." 

In her request for the updated child support, her lawyers argued that Costner was "a man of extraordinary wealth." 

"Unlike many family law litigants, Kevin can pay guideline child support, as well as make a further contribution to Christine's fees, without it making any meaningful difference in his life," docs stated.

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Costner's legal team fired back days later and accused Baumgartner of "gameplaying." They also requested a court order Baumgartner pay $14,237.50 in his attorneys' fees for having to file the motion to compel her new request.

"Petitioner Christine Costner has been given every opportunity and nearly three months to answer the straightforward discovery requests at issue. She persists in her refusal to do so," documents stated. 

"The Court ‘shall’ award monetary sanctions against a party who, like Christine, has acted ‘without substantial justification.’ Silly rhetoric, like calling this motion to compel ‘a press release masquerading as a pleading,’ just reinforces the gameplaying."

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Costner's legal team argued that the monetary sanctions would "be a deterrent to any discovery abuse on Christine’s part in the future."

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What we know so far about school buildings closures

Schools in England have been told to shut buildings made with a type of concrete, unless safety measures are in place.

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Navy vet brutally mugged in Philadelphia while walking his dog, gets 100 stitches

A retired Navy commander was sent to the hospital and needed at least 100 stitches after he was brutally mugged in the "City of Brotherly Love."

Philadelphia police are searching for a suspect after victim Scott Harris was attacked late Saturday night while taking his dog for a walk. The incident happened near the intersection of 30th and Jefferson streets, in the Brewerytown neighborhood, FOX 29 Philadelphia reported. 

Harris told the outlet he was walking his dog, Nora, near a local playground when he got jumped. His head was injured in the attack, and he cannot remember much of what happened. 

"Large party going on across the street that in hindsight I probably should not have walked near, next thing I remember I'm in the ER because I kind of blacked out after that," he said.

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Police said Harris' wallet containing credit cards and his ID were stolen in the mugging. Authorities have not released a description of the attacker.

An ambulance took Harris to the hospital Saturday night, where he was treated for a brain injury, broken teeth and severe swelling and bruising in the face. 

"The surgeon said he stopped counting at 100 stitches," Harris told FOX 29, many of which were put inside his mouth. 

"I did a year in a war zone in Iraq, did two years in Ukraine, and would not have expected this to happen in my own neighborhood," Harris said.

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The victim's partner, Joseph Hurchick, said he was home at the time of the attack and believes the perpetrator was someone from the large party at the playground. His surveillance camera filmed three women helping Harris and Nora home. 

"They brought him back, otherwise I don't know what would have happened," Hurchick told FOX 29. "We were on the stoop and he was just bleeding, I was on the phone with 911, because I didn't know where the blood was coming from, I didn't know if he was stabbed."

The couple said police have failed to respond to their multiple complaints about large, out-of-control crowds from outside the neighborhood throwing late night parties at the playground.

"This is what happens when something is not policed, and it could have been worse," Hurchick said. "It's going to take a murder for this to stop."

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Harris and Hurchick have lived in Brewerytown for four years and once considered the park across the street a selling point for their home. But not anymore.

"I want more of a police presence, or lock the park up at night," Hurchick said. "Just patrol the neighborhood."

"It's really upsetting because you want to feel safe at home," said Harris. 

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Hurricane Idalia's destruction, in pictures

Hurricane Idalia hits Florida before crossing into Georgia, with flooding the biggest concern.

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