New EU border system starts, UK travellers warned of delays
British travellers face potential queues as the EU's Entry/Exit System expands. New biometric checks require fingerprints and facial scans. Here's what you need to know.
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New EU border system brings risk of longer queues for Britons
British travellers face potential delays as the EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) expands. Learn about the new fingerprint and facial scan rules for visiting Europe.
Wegmans facial recognition sparks shopper privacy fears
US grocery giant Wegmans deploys facial scanners in stores for security, raising major biometric privacy concerns among customers and prompting warnings from regulators.
US Mandates Facial Recognition for Foreign Travellers
The US has launched a sweeping new policy requiring facial biometric data from all noncitizens entering and leaving the country. The move aims to combat visa fraud and illegal immigration. Read the full details.
Christmas walk saved boy from brain tumour
A mother's Christmas morning stroll revealed her son's leg drag was a brain cancer symptom, not silliness. She urges parents to push for scans for persistent headaches.
Dennehy's gruesome escape plot with guard's severed finger
Notorious serial killer Joanne Dennehy plotted a prison break using a female officer's severed finger to bypass biometric security. Read the shocking details of her plan and her ongoing threat.
EU Biometric Checks Cause 70% Surge in Airport Delays
New EU Entry/Exit System (EES) biometric checks cause 70% longer processing times and 3-hour delays at European airports, sparking chaos for UK Christmas travellers and warnings of 'systemic disruption'.
EU border system causing three-hour airport delays
The EU's new Entry-Exit System is causing severe delays and safety hazards at airports, with warnings of worse to come. Read the latest on the travel chaos.
EU's EES border system causing airport chaos and 3-hour waits
Europe's airports warn of 'serious safety hazards' as the EU's new Entry-Exit System causes major delays. ACI reports a 70% increase in border check times. Read the latest.
EU border system causing 3-hour airport waits, warns ACI
Europe's airports warn of 'serious safety hazards' as the new EU Entry-Exit System (EES) causes major delays. Read the latest on the rollout crisis and traveller impact.
Worker Refuses Digital ID, Fears HR Backlash
A Cornwall woman fears repercussions after refusing to provide her passport for a workplace digital ID scheme. Her stand highlights growing public resistance to the government's controversial plans.
Facial recognition risks creating 'no-go zones' for minorities
New Home Office research reveals ethnic minority groups are more likely to avoid areas with live facial recognition cameras, raising major civil liberties and bias concerns. Read the full report.
Labour's facial recognition plans raise data misuse fears
Labour's expansion of live facial recognition technology risks putting sensitive biometric data in the wrong hands, threatening public trust and civil liberties. Read the urgent warnings.
Facial Recognition Camera Expansion Sparks Liberty Fears
Government plans for a national facial recognition camera network have ignited a fierce debate over civil liberties. Critics warn of a 'dystopian' surveillance state. Read the full story.
$45 US Airport Fee for Non-REAL ID from February 1
US travellers without a REAL ID or passport will face a $45 fee at airport security from February 1. The TSA says it covers biometric verification costs. Learn the details.
How Screen Time Physically Changes Your Child's Brain
Excessive screen time alters children's brain structure, impacting memory and focus. Consultant psychiatrist Dr Samir Shah explains the risks and offers vital strategies for parents to manage digital exposure.
Free prostate MRI scans offered after dad's cancer
A Belfast entrepreneur is offering 100 free, life-saving prostate MRI scans following his father's advanced diagnosis. Discover eligibility and how to apply.
Digital Passports Arrive on iPhone in US, UK Tests Tech
American travellers can now store their passport in Apple Wallet for domestic flights. Meanwhile, the UK trials new facial recognition e-gates at Manchester Airport to slash queue times.
Facial Recognition Vans Roll Out Across UK Police Forces
Seven additional police forces will deploy facial recognition vans, expanding controversial surveillance technology across the UK. Learn how this affects civil liberties.
AI 'Mind Captioning' Reads Thoughts via MRI Scans
Groundbreaking 'mind captioning' AI translates brain activity into precise sentences using MRI scans. Could revolutionise communication for stroke survivors but raises serious privacy concerns.
Elon Musk's xAI Demands Employee Biometric Data
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence firm xAI faces serious allegations after employees claim they were pressured to provide sensitive biometric information, including fingerprints and eye scans, raising major privacy and ethical concerns in the tech indus
EU's New Border System Threatens Travel Chaos
Major travel disruption looms as EU's biometric border system launches in October. Dover and Eurotunnel face potential 14-hour queues while airports brace for passenger delays.
Unregulated Baby Scan Clinics Risk Parent Safety
Exclusive investigation reveals how unregulated private ultrasound clinics are putting expectant parents at risk, with potentially devastating consequences for pregnancy diagnoses.
High Street Baby Scan Crisis: False Death Diagnoses
Radiographers issue urgent warning about unregulated private baby scan clinics giving expectant parents devastatingly wrong information about their unborn children's health.
NHS Warning Over Dangerous Baby Scans
Health officials issue critical safety alert after unregulated baby scan services potentially expose expectant mothers to risks. Discover what every parent needs to know.
Kent Big Cat Sanctuary Conducts Revolutionary Health Scans
A Kent wildlife sanctuary is pioneering big cat healthcare with comprehensive health scans for its magnificent residents, including lions, tigers, and cheetahs, in a bid to revolutionise animal welfare.
NHS Prostate Cancer Revolution Could Save Thousands
The NHS is set to transform prostate cancer diagnosis with advanced MRI scans and targeted screening for high-risk groups, potentially preventing thousands of premature deaths annually across the UK.
NHS CT scans transform IBS diagnosis for millions
Groundbreaking NHS research reveals how routine CT scans are unexpectedly detecting bowel inflammation in IBS patients, potentially saving thousands from invasive procedures and misdiagnosis.
US Expands Facial Recognition at Airports for Travellers
The US government is dramatically expanding its facial recognition programme at major airports, requiring nearly all international travellers to undergo biometric scans. This controversial move raises serious questions about privacy rights and data protec
Starmer's Digital ID Card Revolution Unveiled
Labour leader Keir Starmer proposes groundbreaking digital ID cards to combat illegal immigration and streamline public services, sparking both support and civil liberties concerns.
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