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Birnbeck Pier awarded £8m in lottery rescue bid

The iconic but crumbling Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare has been thrown a vital £8 million lifeline from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, marking a pivotal moment in the decades-long fight to save the unique Victorian structure from complete collap

£4.3M Lottery Lifeline Saves Historic Birnbeck Pier

The iconic but decaying Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare has been thrown a vital lifeline, securing a £4.3 million National Lottery Heritage Fund grant for its ambitious restoration and future as a public heritage site.

Yellowstone Reopens After Wildfire Closure

Yellowstone National Park has reopened its doors after a temporary shutdown caused by a rapidly spreading wildfire. Park officials confirm the blaze is now under control, with emergency services remaining on high alert.

Mount Rainier National Park Faces Major Water Crisis

A major pipeline rupture has left Mount Rainier National Park without running water, forcing closures and sparking a major conservation alert. Officials scramble for solutions as the peak tourist season approaches.

Youth Activists Topple Entrenched Elites in South Asia

A new wave of youth-led movements in Nepal and Sri Lanka is successfully challenging decades of entrenched political corruption and dynastic rule, forging a new path for democratic renewal in South Asia.

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka LIVE: T20 World Cup Action

Catch all the live action from the crucial T20 World Cup Group D clash between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Get over-by-over updates, live scorecard, and video highlights from this high-stakes encounter in Texas.

South Asian Nations Protest Modi's 'Hindu India' Comments

Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh have issued formal diplomatic protests to India after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's controversial 'Hindu India' comments, sparking a major regional row over secularism and religious inclusivity.

Wildfire Threatens California's Ancient Sequoia Trees

A rapidly expanding wildfire, fuelled by powerful winds, is menacing California's iconic Giant Sequoia groves. Firefighters are in a critical battle to protect these ancient natural wonders, some over 3,000 years old, from catastrophic damage.

Zimbabwe stun Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup opener

Zimbabwe pull off a stunning upset against Sri Lanka in a rain-affected T20 World Cup thriller. Get the full match report, key player stats, and what this means for Group B.

Hiker, 85, trampled to death by bison in US national park

An 85-year-old woman on a guided hike in South Dakota's Badlands National Park was tragically killed after being charged and trampled by a massive bison. The shocking incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of wild animals.

Zimbabwe stun Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup shock

Zimbabwe pulled off a stunning upset against Sri Lanka in a rain-affected T20 World Cup thriller. Get the full match report, key player stats, and analysis from this dramatic Group B opener.

UK tourists face £1200 fines at US sand dunes

UK travellers heading to Colorado's Great Sand Dunes National Park face hefty fines for ignoring strict parking rules during peak season. Essential reading for US road trips.

Tuchel's political tightrope as England manager

New England manager Thomas Tuchel attempts to sideline politics while navigating the immense symbolic weight of leading the Three Lions. Can football truly exist in a vacuum?

Defence Secretary Calls For Mandatory National Service Return

Defence Secretary Barry Davies ignites a national debate by advocating for the return of compulsory National Service, arguing it would instil discipline, bridge social divides, and bolster UK security in an increasingly volatile world.

M&S 'Australia' Coconut Water Sourcing Scandal Exposed

Marks & Spencer is embroiled in a controversy after its 'Australia' branded coconut water was found to be sourced from Thailand and Sri Lanka, misleading consumers and sparking an ethical sourcing debate.

Trump Demands National Guard in Chicago; Pritzker Refuses

A major political standoff erupts as former President Donald Trump calls for the National Guard to be deployed to Chicago, a move Governor JB Pritzker has vehemently rejected as a dangerous political gambit ahead of the Republican convention.

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