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The devastating impact of England’s drought in before and after pictures
According to the National Drought Group, 71.3 per cent of England is in drought
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We’ve had one of the wettest winters on record. Why are our reservoirs drying up?
Experts have warned that the ‘flash droughts’ caused by a series of heatwaves and lack of rainfall have led to reservoirs struggling
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AOC, Buttigieg, Newsom all appear to be running for president. But should they be?
Kamala Harris is the frontrunner, Josh Shapiro is in the hunt, and AOC has a tough choice ahead. Eric Garcia weighs in on the invisible presidential primary
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Three-year-old saves mum’s life with ‘incredible’ 999 call
Teaching children how to place an emergency call could be ‘lifesaving’, say parents
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Powerful storms in US midwest leave three dead and 800,000 without power
Winds of more than 80mph, severe flooding and tornadoes swept through Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and Kentucky
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Video. Colombia quake rescuers save woman after 36 hours trapped in rubble
Video. A 32-year-old woman has been rescued alive in Pereira after spending 36 hours trapped beneath a collapsed building. Rescuers located her 10 hours before reaching her.
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Trump’s decoy flight was the right thing to do, ex-Secret Service agents say
‘You've got to be creative. You've got to be nimble. You've got to make things happen,’ says former Secret Service agent Bobby McDonald
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Europe solar eclipse live: millions flock to viewing spots in Spain, UK and Iceland
Eclipse to be witnessed by tens of millions across western Europe as enthusiasts gather along path of totality
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Heatwaves to cost UK economy £4.4bn – but there’s worse yet to come
Losses could add up to £25 billion by the end of the decade, a new report warns
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Israeli settlers besieging Palestinian families in West Bank village
Israeli security forces have reportedly withdrawn and about a dozen settlers are said to remain at the site where two families have been besieged since Sunday.
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Lucy Davis: Comedian Jasper Carrott says he is 'so proud' of daughter following her cancer diagnosis
The actress, best known for playing Dawn in The Office, has revealed she has incurable breast cancer.
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Heat, algae and AI: proposed datacenter could damage Everglades, experts warn
Plans for hyperscale datacenter in Palm Beach county prompt concerns over water and electricity demands
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Drivers issued solar eclipse warning by RAC
More than 90% of the sun will be obscured by the moon
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US sailors trying to jump overboard amid Middle East deployment, families say
Concerns have been raised about conditions on board the USS Abraham Lincoln, with claims of food shortages and sailors’ mental health struggles
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Trump admits the ‘law is very strong’ against his hinted third term as president
President Donald Trump has long said that he would run for president for a third term
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Germany approves lifting curbs on spy agencies in security ‘revolution’
Reforms comply with wishlist of intelligence services which say Germany lags behind allies and enemies
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Cambridge to investigate Jason Arday appointment he quit over plagiarism row
Jason Arday quit his role as a Cambridge professor last week amid a plagiarism row
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Somerset family almost miss £1m lotto win after ignoring calls
The Jefferson family said they were "absolutely floored" and "in tears" after they realised.
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Count Binface would beat Farage in Clacton if all Britons could vote, poll finds
Satirical character Count Binface has emerged as Farage’s main rival in Clacton
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Anger after Trump’s secret flight swap appears to offer up staff and media as decoys | First Thing
Democrats demand congressional briefing after passenger-laden Air Force One sent on decoy flight despite security scare
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Packed-out planetarium welcomes eclipse watchers in Co Armagh
Families have gathered to watch the astronomical event.
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Bridget Phillipson condemns Richard Tice’s ‘chilling attempt to silence free press’
Labour chair says Reform deputy leader is trying to harass journalists over reporting on his financial affairs
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Watch in full: Serial sex attacker Simon Levy jailed for whole life for double murder
Watch live as Simon Levy, a serial sex attacker who murdered two women and raped a third, is sentenced at the Old Bailey on Wednesday (12 August).
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Young people call on Burnham to rethink social media ban
Youth groups have warned the Prime Minister the plans could lead young people to less regulated parts of the internet.
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Iranian shoulder-fired missile launcher sparked Trump plane switch: report
Trump took close aides with him but appeared to leave top Cabinet officials in the older Air Force One
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Colombia: Rescuers search for survivors after earthquake kills 216
As rescuers search through the rubble for survivors, volunteers join to help clear the wreckage. People brought water and food to the victimes and lined up in front of blood donation centres.
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Germany’s best viewpoints from above
Some of Germany’s best places to take in the views are from above, including at the country’s highest mountain standing next to a statue of mythological hero Hercules. #Destinations
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Iran war live: US fires on ship for defying blockade as Trump claims Hormuz control
US leader reportedly hid in a catering truck to fend off an assassination threat after attending Nato summit last month
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Member of Liberal group paid for former NSW premier’s brother to travel to Fiji to avoid inquiry, Icac hears
Lobbyist Jeremy Greenwood gives evidence about allegations linked to Reformers at Independent Commission Against Corruption hearing
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David Crowley defeats Francesca Hong to win Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor
Crowly pulls off last-minute victory in tight race after polls had shown his progressive opponent as a clear frontrunner
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Oxford Street shoppers to have faces scanned by controversial tech
LFR has been widely criticised by human rights groups, with one organisation describing the rollout as an escalation in routine public surveillance
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Specialist glasses sell out as Britons prepare for best solar eclipse in decades
More than 90% of the sun will be obscured by the moon between 6.17pm and 8.06pm on Wednesday.
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Don’t use electricity during the solar eclipse, Octopus Energy warns
A shutdown in solar energy generation will coincide with a usual surge in electricity demand in the UK
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F-16 intercepts plane over Trump’s Patriot Games in latest airspace violation
Incident follows breaches of temporary flight restriction over President Donald Trump’s New Jersey golf course Sunday, where he was also in attendance at the time
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Total Solar Eclipse: what will happen in the year's stellar spectacle?
Maximum totality will occur off Iceland’s west coast. By the time it reaches a small patch of Portugal and then Spain with its massive crowds, totality will have dwindled to a minute or so. The spectacle will end in the Mediterranean. #EuropeNews
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Alexandri sisters come back to Greece after years abroad
From Austria, where they lived and excelled for 14 years, to their comeback for Greece and two Paris golds. Anna Maria, Irini Marina and Vasiliki Alexandri discuss their decision to return and their plans for the future.
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Woman who tried to warn police about double murderer says nightmare became ‘real’
Laura was one of two women who reported being sexually assaulted by Simon Levy in 2018
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Cohabiting couples could enter marriage-style arrangements ‘without knowing’
The Government has proposed changes to the law around break-ups to create a framework for what happens when unmarried couples go their separate ways
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Early release scheme puts public at risk of serious crimes, probation inspector warns
The 5,000 people expected to be released early under sentencing changes will need to be managed by probation staff
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Probation chief says he’s ‘not fully confident’ service will cope with early prisoner releases – UK politics live
Martin Jones expresses concern scheme will increase pressure on probation service as Burnham addresses controversy over PC Harper’s killers
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World markets mixed as oil and gold rise ahead of US inflation data
Oil prices climbed and Wall Street pulled back from record highs, while South Korea's Kospi surged more than 4% on renewed chip-buying, as markets brace for a crucial US inflation reading.
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Eerie silence and ‘still surviving’: what happened next after steel town’s last blast furnace shut down
Exhibition in Port Talbot is part of project exploring how communities experience endings and transitions
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Andy Burnham to chair emergency Cobra meeting amid extreme heat
High temperatures continue across UK with 38C forecast on Thursday and wildfires stretching emergency services
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UK heatwave live: Met Office issues extreme heat warning as government convenes emergency Cobra meeting
Parts of country face fifth heatwave of the summer with highs of 38C forecast this week
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Why private equity works for people-led businesses
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Paid police paternity leave to double after fathers reported being ‘ostracised’
Exclusive: Pay increases to two weeks in England and Wales after Guardian revealed officers ‘mocked’ for taking time off
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North Korea launches missile toward sea ahead of US-South Korea drills
A ballistic missile fired from the North’s eastern coastal Wonsan area around 6am flew more than 700 kilometres, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said. Seoul condemned the test and warned it remains ready to repel any provocation in cooperation with the US.
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European Athletics Championships: Keely Hodgkinson - why is 800m world record so tough to break?
The world record for the women's 800m is the longest standing in athletics. No-one has managed to break it for 43 years. Why is it such a tough task?
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Tui profits dip as travellers avoid flying during Middle East conflict
Europe’s largest travel operator commented that holidaymakers are increasingly booking trips at the last minute
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William Hill owner suffers £46m tax hike blow ahead of £243m takeover
Evoke saw underlying earnings slump 10% to £150.2 million in the six months to June 30.
