'Apocalyptic' damage as Cairngorms wildfire burns for two weeks
The blaze has destroyed about 25 sq km of moorland and forestry near Aviemore since Wednesday 15 July.
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Season to end in Europe if war continues - F1 boss
Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali says the 2026 championship will end in Europe if the conflict in the Middle East…
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More than 100 aftershocks hit Japan after deadly quake that killed 13
People are being urged to stay alert, with earthquake aftershocks potentially reaching magnitude 7, officials say
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Russell T Davies says death of late husband has been his 'greatest loss'
The Doctor Who writer spoke about the death of Andrew Smith, who died in 2018 from a brain tumour.
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Heatwaves putting hydrangeas at risk in south of England, RHS warns
Exclusive: British garden staple becomes most frequently reported plant for hot weather problems, charity reportsWith…
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Seven areas of England officially in drought, Environment Agency says
Scorching temperatures and very low levels of rain have seen droughts declared across much of England.
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Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard killed in crash
Hansard, who was 56, won the best song Oscar for the 2007 low-budget musical film Once.
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Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with facilitating terrorism
The FSB claims the messenger app, created by Pavel Durov, has failed to remove accounts and channels used for…
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A safe space for Gaza women: A sanctuary to speak, heal and share amid war
A women’s safe spaces initiative in Gaza offers psychological support and awareness sessions.
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How has the Indian government responded to ‘Cockroach’ protests?
The BJP government's response so far has been a measured crackdown as it also attempts to woo the youth.
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Russia charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with ‘aiding terrorism’
Russia's FSB says Telegram has not pulled content used by Ukrainian intelligence and 'terrorist' groups…
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EU crisis chief urges tougher climate action amid France, Spain wildfires
Hadja Lahbib calls for existing plans to be accelerated and more investment as an ominous heatwave threatens.
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US blocks Iranian missile barrage as pause in fighting falters | First Thing
US military says it intercepted all Iranian missiles, as fighting threatens to resume. Plus, how Armenians seek to…
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Fauci to face Republican questions over Covid pandemic origins – US politics live
Veteran medical adviser likely to face questions over disputed ‘lab leak’ theory in investigation seen by scientists as…
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Anthony Fauci to face grilling from Senate Republicans on Covid pandemic
Hearing is part of a longtime Republican investigation into pandemic’s origins, led by Senator Rand PaulAnthony Fauci,…
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Why US military prosecutes alleged rapes of women in UK as ‘sexual assaults’
Experts say lower-severity charges for American service personnel are deepening traumatic impact on survivorsAmerican…
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Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles as U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike militias in Iraq
Jordan intercepted five missiles launched from Iran, the country's military said, hours after the U.S. military said it…
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Trump's new spy chief confirmed by US Senate
Jay Clayton's confirmation comes after the US president's original choice was rejected by lawmakers due to lack of…
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‘The shaking was terrifying’: stories of survival and loss emerge after Japan earthquake
Rescuers pulling people from the wreckage in southern Japan in a haunting repeat of disaster that struck 10 years…
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New York school pauses plan to deploy humanlike AI robot teacher after backlash
A school district in upstate New York is pausing plans to deploy an AI-powered, humanoid robot in the classroom after…
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Why is Uganda experiencing a food crisis?
At least 19 people have died of starvation in the country and 1.5 million are at risk of malnutrition, experts warn.
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Will Germany bring back mandatory military conscription next year?
A voluntary recruitment drive has only drawn 500 people so far this year, with many more eager to opt out.
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Iran and Oman swap proposals to manage Strait of Hormuz: What we know
Iran is proposing a deal that would see it have significantly more control than Oman.
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Jayden Seales takes five wickets as West Indies beat Pakistan in first Test
West Indies take a 1-0 lead in the two-Test series after Jayden Seales dominates with the ball on day 4 in Trinidad.