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Western Europe sets new temperature record after summer of heatwaves
The extreme heat has led to major wildfires, prolonged drought and thousands of projected heat-related deaths
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Two workers temporarily stood down after near-miss collision at Sydney airport
Transport minister says improved staff rostering will be in place from next month after ‘unacceptable’ delays and incident involving Qatar Airways and Jetstar planes
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Trump drags former FBI director James Comey into Reflecting Pool debacle
President Donald Trump says Lincoln Memorial vandals ‘probably’ took inspiration for graffiti from ex-FBI director’s ‘86 47’ seashell picture, which the Department of Justice has alleged was meant as an assassination threat
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Harry Potter fans force relocation of £430m undersea cable to avoid Dobby’s ‘grave’
Power cable linking UK and Ireland now passes near Bronze Age human burial remains instead of fictional grave on Welsh beach
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Victim attacked in room after Travelodge staff gave abuser room key
Travelodge said they have since made immediate changes to its room access security policy
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Record 230 migrants cross Channel in single ‘mega-dinghy’
People smugglers have been increasing the number of migrants crammed into boats in recent months
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Just a week of meditation causes striking changes in the brain
Researchers say meditation may produce some brain changes associated with psychedelic experiences
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Firefighters battle major healthland blaze sparked by vehicle fire
Flames engulfed the vehicle before spreading to the central reservation and nearby heathland
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Prediction markets launch helps drive Plus500 revenues to three-year high
Plus500 launched its sports prediction markets offering at the end of June amid the World Cup football frenzy.
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Primary schools to ban cars parking at the school gates
The scheme will begin from the start of the new school year
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Global stars, cosplay and creativity at Comic Con Astana 2026
Comic Con Astana, Central Asia's biggest pop culture festival, has celebrated its fifth anniversary with international film stars, elaborate cosplay, gaming tournaments and one of the region's largest cosplay competitions, drawing thousands of visitors to Kazakhstan's capital.
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UK wants deeper post-Brexit relationship with EU under Burnham, says minister
Hamish Falconer has pledged to create a ‘more ambitious relationship’ with the bloc
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Prado Museum reimagines masterpieces in solar eclipse light
The Prado Museum unveils "El Prado in the Light of the Eclipse", an audiovisual work using AI and digital art to show how an eclipse reshapes its iconic paintings.
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New rules leave Chinese users mourning AI boyfriends and girlfriends
ByteDance, Alibaba and Tencent have pulled their AI companion apps after Beijing introduced rules aimed at protecting users' mental health and preventing emotional manipulation, particularly among children and teenagers.
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Thousands evacuated as wildfires burn across western US and Canada
More than 20,000 people were forced to abandon communities along British Columbia's Okanagan Lake
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Met Office issues rare extreme heat warning update as 36C forecast
Parts of the UK are set to see their fifth heatwave of the summer
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The US is set to invest $400 million into a tiny Australian town. Here’s why
The town of Fifield has found itself at the center of a major strategic play by the United States government
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From Zermatt to Les Arcs: Europe's top 10 ski resorts for 2026
Trip.com’s ranking of Europe’s best ski resorts for 2026 include picks in Switzerland, France and Austria, each offering experiences on and off the slopes and sweeping alpine views. #Destinations
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Labour says Farage has ‘no serious answers’ to prisons crisis – UK politics live
Reform says it will free up space in jails in England and Wales by rapidly deporting all foreign offenders
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Australian police close case after ‘body’ found in suitcase turns out to be doll
Australian police said the doll had markings that resembled bruises and grazes
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Man dies after being pulled from the sea at Camber Sands beach
Emergency services were called to the popular beach on Sunday evening
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Ukrainian drone attack kills 13 in Russia's Tatarstan, officials say
It is one of the deadliest Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia since the start of Moscow's war on Ukraine.
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Thames Water faces row over £1m payment to finance chief
Campaign group says firm is ‘taking the mickey’ by paying fee and Andy Burnham should nationalise it
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Healthy drinks brand founded by rugby player snapped up by Vimto
London-listed Nichols described the acquisition as a ‘strategic milestone’ for the group
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Mapped: Where drought has been declared in the UK as another heatwave looms
Parts of England already struggling with prolonged dry weather could be plunged into drought
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The Invisible Primary: Inside the Democratic Party's Shadow Campaign for 2028
Officially, the Democratic Party in the US has no presidential candidates for 2028. There are no campaign logos, no debate stages, and no formal announcements. But beneath the surface, the race to succeed—or reclaim—the White House has already begun.
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Thames Water gave finance chief a £1m signing-on fee
The seven-figure payment was given to Steve Buck as part of package to persuade him to join the troubled utility company.
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Monday briefing: How the new phase of confrontation at al-Aqsa signals a challenge to the status quo
In today’s newsletter: Jerusalem’s most volatile site has again become a flashpoint, with Arab states and former Israeli officials sounding the alarm over Benjamin Netanyahu’s complicity
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Postcode Lottery results: Check if your area has won today’s jackpot
Postcodes in Manchester, Newcastle, South London are some of 20 streets that have won
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Burnham promises action for consumers to help ease cost-of-living squeeze
The Prime Minister said the cost of living ‘continues to weigh heavily on so many people’s lives’.
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River droughts reveal hunger stones, warships and mammoth remains
Water levels across Europe have plunged to record lows due to the ongoing drought, exposing a host of long-hidden relics; here is a selection. #EuropeNews
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Everything you need to know about the Tupac Shakur trial
Rap icon Shakur was shot in Las Vegas on September 7, 1996
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North Korea to deploy 50,000 soldiers to Russia, Zelensky claims
Ukrainian leader says close alliance between Moscow and Pyongyang creates problems for Asia as well as Europe
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Woman assaulted after Travelodge staff gave room key to her abuser
Woman had gone to London hotel for ‘night away from the fear’ in latest incident of chain giving keys to men without checking
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M11: The team behind Keely Hodgkinson's golden rise and pursuit of 800m world record
BBC Sport looks at the team behind Great Britain 800m star Keely Hodgkinson's golden rise and pursuit of a world record.
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More parts of England to be declared in drought amid another summer heatwave – latest updates
The heat and continuing dry conditions are being supercharged by the escalating climate crisis
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Mapped: UK to be hotter then Barcelona as fifth heatwave will bring 36C temperatures
Heat health alerts are in place across England as the UKHSA has warned there could be a rise in deaths among the vulnerable population
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British widow, 78, told to leave Sweden under Brexit rules after living there for 21 years
Authorities say application to stay was made too late, as UK officials say Sweden takes ‘stricter approach’ than other EU countries
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Ferrari worth £3.7million among supercars seized in London weekend crackdown
Cars taken included a Ferrari Monza SP2, which had only been in the UK for a day
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Europe heatwaves lead to record-early harvest at Catalan winery
At Gramona, a winery in the Anoia area, labourers have begun the harvest several weeks ahead of the traditional August dates
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Gianni Infantino: Fifa accused of breaking trust 'through deception'
Fifa has been accused of breaking trust "through deception" in an open letter issued by Uefa, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation.
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Western Europe sets new temperature record, climate statistics show
Last month saw the highest average sea surface temperature ever recorded for July across the extra-polar oceans, or the oceans free of seasonal sea ice, Copernicus said. #EuropeNews
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From Scotland to Austria: Europe's best 'stillcation' destinations
Research reveals the best destinations in Europe where you can slow down among nature, as well as the science behind why forests, birdsong and scenic hikes can help travellers unwind.
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British national shot dead in Kashmir by Pakistani security forces
Mohammad Akhtar, 50, from Peterborough killed during clashes between authorities and protesters
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 10th, 2026 – Morning
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 10th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Iran war live: Trump ‘low-keying it’ as Tehran demands compensation to reopen Hormuz
Iran has warned the Strait will remain shut until the US meet six crucial conditions
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Avoiding these three things could add 13 years of dementia-free life
People with good vascular health may gain extra dementia-free years, new research suggests.
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Lobbyist tells Icac there’s not a ‘shred of evidence’ he was involved with conservative Liberal group
Jeremy Greenwood tells inquiry he instructed the factional group ‘not to keep going’ because ‘it became so toxic’
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Human hair used as protective barrier in oceans
A new environmental initiative is using human hair to help protect the oceans, building barriers from donated locks to shield parts of Brazil's coastline from oil spill pollution.
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Former Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row cancels book tour
A bookshop event and a conference speech featuring the former Cambridge University professor have been called off
